Sri Sai Group Of Institutes Pathankot Lateral Polytechnic Electronics & Communication Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry) at SSGI Pathankot is INR 72,540 for the complete 2-year programme. The fee comprises tuition at INR 17,385 per semester across all four semesters and other charges of INR 3,000 in the first semester only. Hostel accommodation is optional and charged separately at up to INR 45,000 per year for boys and girls on campus.

Ans. Candidates who hold an ITI certificate in Electronics or a relevant Communication trade with minimum 45% marks in Matriculation are eligible for Diploma ECE Lateral at SSGI. Alternatively, students who have passed the first year of a Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering with at least 45% aggregate from a recognised board may also apply. Mathematics as a subject in the qualifying examination is a mandatory requirement under PSBTE lateral entry norms.

Ans. The Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Lateral Entry) at SSGI Pathankot is a 2-year (4-semester) programme. Students enter directly into the second year of the standard 3-year Diploma, covering advanced topics such as electronic circuit design, analog and digital communication, microcontrollers, signal processing, and PCB design. The curriculum is prescribed by the Punjab State Board of Technical Education and includes hands-on laboratory practice.

Ans. Diploma ECE graduates from SSGI Pathankot can find employment as electronics technicians, PCB assembly engineers, junior communication engineers, and field service engineers. The telecom, electronics manufacturing, and defence support sectors in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh offer entry-level roles for Diploma ECE holders. Graduates may also pursue B.Tech ECE (Lateral Entry) at PTU-affiliated colleges to advance towards degree-level qualifications and higher career opportunities.

Ans. Yes, students can apply for Punjab government Post-Matric Scholarships available for SC/ST and BC/OBC categories. SC/ST students from families with annual income below INR 2.5 Lakh may receive up to the full tuition fee as scholarship, while BC/OBC students from families with income below INR 1 Lakh are eligible for up to INR 5,000 per year. The Punjab Merit Scholarship of INR 5,000 per year is also open to top merit students through the National Scholarship Portal.