College of Engineering Aranmula Pathanamthitta Polytechnic Electronics And Communication Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering at College of Engineering Aranmula is INR 74,555 for the complete programme. Hostel accommodation is optional and costs an additional INR 48,700 per year, charged separately from the tuition fee. The college is government-aided under CAPE, Government of Kerala, making it one of the most affordable options for electronics diploma education in the Pathanamthitta region.

Ans. Admission to the Diploma in ECE at College of Engineering Aranmula is merit-based on Class 10 (SSLC) marks and conducted through the Kerala Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) centralised counselling process. No separate entrance examination is required. Candidates must apply through the DTE Kerala portal during the announced application window, fill college and course preferences during counselling, and confirm the allotted seat by paying the required fees.

Ans. Graduates of the Diploma in ECE from College of Engineering Aranmula can work as electronics technicians, junior engineers, or field service engineers in telecom, electronics manufacturing, and government departments such as BSNL and Kerala state PSUs. Many graduates also pursue lateral entry into the second year of B.Tech ECE at KTU-affiliated colleges, which allows them to earn a full engineering degree in three additional years.

Ans. Yes, diploma graduates in ECE are eligible for lateral entry into the second year of B.Tech programmes in Electronics and Communication Engineering at KTU-affiliated colleges in Kerala. Lateral entry admission is conducted by CEE Kerala through centralised counselling each year. This path allows diploma holders to complete a B.Tech degree in 3 additional years, effectively saving one year compared to starting from the first year of the degree programme. Lateral entry seats are separate from the regular first-year intake and candidates must register through CEE Kerala within the announced schedule.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 10 / SSLC with a minimum aggregate of 35% marks. Mathematics and Science are compulsory subjects in the qualifying examination. No separate entrance test is required. Admission is entirely merit-based on SSLC marks and is conducted through the Kerala DTE centralised counselling process for polytechnic diploma programmes across the state. Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC) may be eligible for relaxation in the minimum marks requirement as per Kerala government norms.

Ans. Yes, College of Engineering Aranmula provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls on campus. The hostel fee is INR 48,700 per year and is optional. This is charged separately from the diploma programme tuition fees of INR 74,555 for the 3-year course. Students from outside Pathanamthitta district who find commuting difficult typically opt for the on-campus hostel accommodation.