Component

Amount (INR)

Programme Fee (3 Years)

INR 2,75,564

Total Fees

INR 2,75,564

Sandip Polytechnic Diploma Mechanical Engg Admission 2026

Event	Date
Polytechnic CAP Registration Opened	May 20, 2026
Polytechnic CAP Registration Closed	July 6, 2026
Provisional Merit List Published	July 7, 2026
Final Merit List Published	July 10, 2026
CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment	July 15, 2026
CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment	August 2026 (Tentative)
Academic Session Begins	As per MSBTE academic calendar

Register and submit documents on the CAP portal at poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in.

SSC marksheet, domicile certificate, and caste certificate (if applicable) are mandatory at registration.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Passed SSC (Class 10) or equivalent from a recognised board with a minimum of 35% aggregate marks in all subjects.

Admission is purely merit-based on SSC percentage through the DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic CAP. No entrance exam is required.

Candidates must meet DTE Maharashtra domicile or residency requirements to participate in the CAP at poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in.

Admission Process

Fill the online application form with personal, academic, and category details and upload SSC marksheet, domicile certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and recent photograph.

DTE Maharashtra publishes provisional and final merit lists based on SSC percentage. Verify your merit rank on the portal.

During online CAP counselling rounds, fill the option form with preferred colleges and branches in order of preference.

After seat allotment, accept the seat online, pay the admission fee, and report to Sandip Polytechnic with all original documents for verification and enrolment.

✓ Opt for this if

You want a Nashik-based MSBTE diploma with no entrance exam requirement.
You plan to work in Nashik’s automotive or manufacturing sector after graduation.
You prefer a cost-accessible diploma with government scholarship options.
You plan to take lateral entry into degree engineering after the diploma.

✗ Skip if

You need a full B.E. degree for your target career path right away.
You want a college with a more active campus placement cell for diploma students.
Your career interest is in IT, management, or non-technical fields.

Sandip Polytechnic Diploma Mechanical Engg Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship	As per state government norms	SC/ST/OBC/VJNT students domiciled in Maharashtra. Apply via mahadbtmahait.gov.in
EBC/OBC Scholarship (MahaDBT)	As per state government norms	EBC/OBC students with family income below the prescribed limit. Apply via mahadbtmahait.gov.in
NSP Central Sector Scholarship	As per central government norms	Family income below INR 4.5 LPA. Apply via scholarships.gov.in

Apply for Maharashtra state scholarships through the MahaDBT portal each academic year.

NSP Central Sector Scholarship applications open in the first semester.

Sandip Polytechnic Diploma Mechanical Engg FAQs

Ques. Is there any entrance exam for Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at Sandip Polytechnic?

Ans. No entrance exam is required. Admission to the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at Sandip Polytechnic, Nashik, is based on SSC (Class 10) merit through the DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic CAP. Candidates must register on poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in, upload documents, and participate in online CAP counselling rounds for seat allotment.

Ques. What is the total fee for the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering programme?

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at Sandip Polytechnic, Nashik, is INR 2,75,564. This fee covers the full programme duration. SC/ST/OBC/EBC students can apply for MahaDBT and NSP Central Sector Scholarships to reduce their net out-of-pocket cost significantly.

Ques. What career options are available after completing Diploma in Mechanical Engineering?

Ans. Graduates can work as production supervisors, quality control technicians, CNC machine operators, maintenance engineers, and draughtsmen in automotive plants, fabrication units, HVAC companies, and heavy machinery firms. Nashik’s thriving industrial corridor with companies in automobile and pharmaceutical sectors provides consistent demand for diploma mechanical engineers in technical and supervisory roles.

Ques. Can I pursue a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering after completing this diploma?

Ans. Yes. MSBTE diploma holders in Mechanical Engineering are eligible for lateral entry into the second year of a B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering programme in Maharashtra through the DTE DSD CAP at dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in. Diploma holders earn a full engineering degree in 3 additional years, making it an effective stepping stone to a degree qualification.

Ques. What industries in Nashik hire Diploma in Mechanical Engineering graduates?

Ans. Nashik hosts a large number of automotive, pharmaceutical, agro-processing, and precision engineering firms. Companies in these sectors regularly hire diploma mechanical engineers for roles in production, maintenance, and quality assurance. Proximity to Pune and Mumbai also expands the job market, since both metros have dense clusters of engineering, manufacturing, and infrastructure companies that recruit diploma-level talent.

Ques. What is the affiliation and recognition of the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at Sandip Polytechnic?

Ans. The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at Sandip Polytechnic is affiliated to the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) and approved by AICTE. MSBTE-affiliated diplomas are nationally recognised and accepted by employers and degree colleges across India for employment and lateral entry into degree programmes.

Sandip Polytechnic Nashik Polytechnic Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Sandip Polytechnic Diploma Mechanical Engg Fees 2026

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