SSGI Pathankot Diploma Mechanical Engineering Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (6 semesters x INR 17,385)	INR 1,04,310
Other Charges (Semester 1 only)	INR 3,000
Hostel Charges (optional)	Up to INR 45,000 per year
Total Fees (Hostel charges separate)	INR 1,07,310

Fee is payable semester-wise at the beginning of each semester.

Hostel charges are separate and subject to seat availability at the time of admission.

SC/ST students may receive full tuition fee reimbursement through the Post-Matric Scholarship scheme.

SSGI Pathankot Diploma Mechanical Engineering Admission 2026

Event	Date
Application Open	June 2026 (Tentative)
Application Close	July 2026 (Tentative)
Merit List Declaration	August 2026 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	September 2026 (Tentative)

Admission is through PSBTE merit counselling based on 10th class marks.

Candidates must carry original 10th marksheet and certificate at the time of counselling.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Passed 10th class (Matriculation) from a recognised board with minimum 35% aggregate marks.

No upper age limit for general category. SC/ST students follow PSBTE norms.

Admission is merit-based on Matric percentage with no separate entrance exam required.

Admission Process

Obtain the PSBTE Diploma admission form from the SSGI admission office or the official PSBTE portal.

Submit 10th class marksheet, certificate, and passport-size photographs with the application form.

Merit list is prepared by the institution based on 10th class aggregate marks.

Selected candidates receive an allotment letter and deposit the semester fee to confirm the seat.

Report to SSGI campus for document verification and formal enrollment with the academic department.

✓ Opt for this if

You want affordable mechanical engineering training in the Pathankot region.
You plan to enter manufacturing or auto industry within 3 years of 10th class.
You intend to use this Diploma for lateral B.Tech entry at SSGI or another PTU college.
You qualify for Post-Matric Scholarship and want to minimise the education cost.

✗ Skip if

You need a B.Tech degree for government PSU or engineering post eligibility.
You want campus placements in large automotive or aerospace firms.
You plan to pursue higher education abroad requiring a bachelor degree credential.

SSGI Pathankot Diploma Mechanical Engineering Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	Up to full tuition fee	SC/ST students with annual family income below INR 2.5 Lakh
Post-Matric Scholarship (BC/OBC)	Up to INR 5,000 per year	BC/OBC students with annual family income below INR 1 Lakh
Punjab Merit Scholarship	INR 5,000 per year	Top merit students in 10th class qualifying examination

Apply for Post-Matric Scholarships on the NSP portal before the state deadline.

Scholarship amounts are subject to annual revision by the Punjab government.

SSGI Pathankot Diploma Mechanical Engineering FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at SSGI Pathankot?

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at SSGI Pathankot is INR 1,07,310, paid as INR 17,385 per semester with an additional INR 3,000 in the first semester only. The fee is payable at the start of each of the six semesters. SC/ST students can avail the Post-Matric Scholarship scheme to cover part or all of the tuition fee.

Ques. Is there an entrance exam for Diploma Mechanical Engineering at SSGI Pathankot?

Ans. No. Admission is entirely merit-based with the merit list prepared from the candidates 10th class aggregate marks. A minimum of 35% in Matriculation from a recognised board is required. No separate entrance exam is conducted. The PSBTE counselling process handles seat allotment and students are admitted in order of merit rank.

Ques. Can I pursue B.Tech Mechanical Engineering after the Diploma from SSGI?

Ans. Yes. After the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from SSGI Pathankot, you can apply for lateral entry into the 2nd year of B.Tech Mechanical Engineering under IKG PTU through the PULEET or Punjab MET process. SSGI offers B.Tech Mechanical Engineering, so vertical progression within the same campus is possible, saving travel time and allowing continuity of faculty relationships.

Ques. What workshops and practical training facilities are available for Diploma Mech students?

Ans. The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at SSGI includes hands-on training in the college workshop covering fitting, welding, machining, casting, and foundry operations. Students receive practical sessions on lathe machines, milling machines, and CNC basics as part of the PSBTE curriculum. Lab sessions are conducted alongside theory classes throughout all six semesters to build technical competency.

Ques. What jobs can I get after Diploma Mechanical Engineering from SSGI Pathankot?

Ans. Graduates can work as junior technicians, production supervisors, quality control assistants, maintenance engineers, or draftsmen in manufacturing, automobile workshops, and industrial plants. The Pathankot and Gurdaspur industrial belt has several light engineering units that hire diploma-level mechanical graduates. Students also appear for Punjab government JE (Mechanical) exams or join armed forces technical cadres after completing the diploma.

Ques. How can I apply for scholarship as a Diploma Mechanical Engineering student at SSGI Pathankot?

Ans. SC/ST and OBC/BC students can apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) after taking admission. The scholarship covers up to full tuition fee for SC/ST students with a family income below INR 2.5 Lakh per annum. Applications must be submitted on the NSP before the state government deadline, which typically falls in October or November of each academic year.

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