Shri Sai College of Engineering and Technology Chandrapur Polytechnic Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates who have passed SSC (Class 10) or equivalent from any recognised board with a minimum aggregate of 35% marks in any stream are eligible to apply for the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at SSCET Chandrapur. No entrance exam is required. Admission is merit-based on SSC percentage through the DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic CAP process at poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in. A Maharashtra domicile certificate is required for participation.

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at SSCET Chandrapur is INR 80,000 for the complete course duration. Students from SC/ST/OBC/Minority categories can apply for fee support under the Government of India Post-Matric Scholarship at scholarships.gov.in and the Maharashtra State EBC/OBC Scholarship at mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in based on annual family income and category eligibility.

Ans. The DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic CAP is a centralised counselling process for SSC graduates seeking 3-year polytechnic diploma seats across MSBTE-affiliated colleges in Maharashtra. Candidates register on poly26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in, upload SSC documents, and are ranked by SSC aggregate percentage. Based on merit rank, candidates fill an option form to choose preferred colleges and branches. Seats are allotted in CAP rounds and candidates confirm seats online.

Ans. Yes. A 3-year MSBTE Diploma in Mechanical Engineering holder is eligible for lateral entry into the second year of BE Mechanical Engineering through DTE Maharashtra’s DSE CAP process, provided the diploma aggregate is at least 45% (40% for reserved category candidates). SSCET Chandrapur also offers BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering through the DSE CAP route, enabling diploma graduates to continue their education at the same campus after completing the diploma.

Ans. Graduates of the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from SSCET Chandrapur can seek roles as production technicians, maintenance fitters, quality control assistants, or machine operators with manufacturing plants, steel companies, and thermal power stations in Chandrapur district. Graduates may also apply for government positions through state PSC or RRB technical recruitment. Many diploma holders also pursue BE Lateral entry to upgrade to a full engineering degree.