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Rai University Ahmedabad Polytechnic Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Ahmedabad, GujaratPrivate UniversityEstd 2012NAAC Grade A+
Total fees
INR 1.26 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 4.2 LPA
latest university placement disclosure
Cutoff
2,400
ACPDC merit rank, General guide
Placement rate
14%
UG 3-year NIRF data
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and route you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your rank get you in?Merit reach by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About Rai University Diploma Mechanical
Rai University offers a three-year, full-time Diploma in Mechanical Engineering through Rai School of Engineering. The course is taught on its Ahmedabad campus over six semesters. The university is UGC recognized, NAAC A+ accredited, and listed in the ACPC seat matrix. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.26 Lakhs. You get a seat through the ACPDC diploma admission route after Class 10. The Mechanical diploma intake is 68 seats. The latest university placement disclosure lists average pay at INR 4.2 LPA, and NIRF UG 3-year data shows 14% placement.
Rai University Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Fees
The full course costs INR 1.26 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.51 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.26 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee once each year for three years. The FRC approved INR 42,000 a year for Diploma Engineering. Hostel and living add INR 2.25 Lakhs if you take a room.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.26 Lakhs | INR 42,000 a year, 3 years |
| Hostel and living | INR 2.25 Lakhs | INR 75,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.26 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.51 Lakhs | Full course |
Rai University Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Admission Dates 2027
Empty seat admission is open from 1 Sep 2026 to 15 Oct 2026. The 2027 registration is expected in May 2027 and classes are expected in Aug 2027. Watch the ACPDC site first, then the university notice board for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ACPDC registration, last date to apply | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Document upload and merit selection check | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Provisional merit list result | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Choice filling and seat allotment | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round 1 allotment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission fee payment, last date | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
Rai University Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Eligibility
You need Class 10 with Maths and Science from a recognized board. The reserved-category relaxation follows ACPDC rules. You apply through the diploma admission form. If your Class 10 marks are low, keep this course and a safer option in the form.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 10 subjects | Maths and Science |
| Class 10 marks | Pass marks, with relaxation by category rules |
| Admission route | ACPDC diploma admission merit |
| Age | No published upper age limit |
Rai University Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Admission Process
ACPDC prepares the merit list from your Class 10 marks and choices. You fill the form, upload papers, pick colleges and pay the fee after allotment. If you miss the payment date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Fill the form | Register on the diploma admission portal |
| 2. Upload papers | Give Class 10 marks and category papers |
| 3. Fill choices | Place this course where you want it |
| 4. Accept the seat | Pay the fee and report with originals |
Rai University Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Cutoff
The General guide rank is 2,400 and the EWS guide rank is 1,900. These are planning ranges because a clean public closing-rank table is not published for this exact course. Use them only to place choices.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 2,400 | ACPDC guide, 2026 |
| OBC-NCL | 2,100 | ACPDC guide, 2026 |
| SC | 1,500 | ACPDC guide, 2026 |
| ST | 1,000 | ACPDC guide, 2026 |
| EWS | 1,900 | ACPDC guide, 2026 |
Rai University Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Placements
The latest university placement disclosure lists INR 4.2 LPA average pay and INR 9.2 LPA highest pay. NIRF UG 3-year data shows 14% placement and INR 2.4 LPA median pay. Mechanical diploma notices name apprenticeship and plant roles near Ahmedabad.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 4.2 LPA, latest disclosure |
| Median pay | INR 2.4 LPA, UG 3-year NIRF data |
| Highest offer | INR 9.2 LPA |
| Batch placed | 14% |
| Recruiters | AIA Engineering apprenticeship notice for diploma and BE Mechanical |
Rai University Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Scholarships
Four schemes can cut the course fee by INR 30,000 to INR 96,000. The state post-matric scholarship gives the biggest help. Most schemes need category papers, income proof and renewal after you pass each year.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 96,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 30,000 over the course |
| MYSY tuition help | EWS or similar income proof, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 63,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 60,000 over the course |
Rai University Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Ranking
The university has NAAC A+ accreditation and UGC recognition. The ACPC seat matrix lists the Mechanical diploma intake at 68 seats. These marks tell you the course is a recognized private university diploma, not a national rank.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 2026 | A+ |
| UGC | 2026 | Recognized private university |
| ACPC seat matrix | 2026 | 68 seats |
Rai University Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Course Structure
The course has 6 semesters and the brochure lists EV and powerplant electives. Year 1 builds workshop, drawing and science basics. Year 2 adds machines and manufacturing. Year 3 moves into electives and project work.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, science, workshop and engineering drawing |
| Year 2 | Manufacturing, thermal topics and machine drawing |
| Year 3 | EV or powerplant elective and project work |
Rai University Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Hostel and Campus
The campus is at Saroda in Dholka taluka of Ahmedabad district. Hostel cost is estimated at INR 2.25 Lakhs for three years. The city area gives access to workshops, plants and apprenticeship interviews.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Campus | Saroda, Dholka taluka, Ahmedabad district |
| Hostel and living | INR 2.25 Lakhs for three years |
| Nearby work | Manufacturing plants and workshops around Ahmedabad |
Should you pick Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at Rai University?
This course suits students who want workshop learning and a quick route into plant jobs.
Pick it if:
You want factory-side work: Ahmedabad has plants and workshops that interview diploma Mechanical students for apprentice roles.
You want EV basics: the brochure lists Automobile Engineering for EV as a Mechanical diploma elective.
You live near Ahmedabad: the Saroda campus can cut travel cost if your family is in Gujarat.
You want low fees: INR 1.26 Lakhs is small against the INR 4.2 LPA average pay.
Skip it if:
You want only software jobs: this diploma points more to workshop, maintenance and plant roles than coding jobs.
You need a city campus: Saroda is outside central Ahmedabad, so daily travel can take time.
You count on campus placement alone: NIRF UG 3-year data shows 14% placement, so build skills early.
Your merit rank is weak: keep another safer choice below this course before locking the ACPDC form.
Counsellor's advice
If you want a low-fee Mechanical diploma near Ahmedabad, keep this course high. If you need sure campus placement, add a safer option.
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Eligibility▾
Class 10: pass from a recognized board with Maths and Science.
Merit route: ACPDC uses your Class 10 marks and your choices.
Category papers: keep caste, income and domicile papers ready if you claim a reserved seat.
Direct second year: C2D is a separate route and is not this page's course.
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Admission Process▾
Apply online: register on the ACPDC diploma admission portal when forms open.
Upload papers: give Class 10 marks, school leaving paper and category papers.
Fill choices: place Rai University Mechanical diploma where you want it in the list.
Accept seat: pay the admission fee by the last date or you lose the seat.
Report: bring originals to campus for the document check.
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Admission Dates 2027
▾
Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
1 Apr 2026 to 30 Jun 2026
University application, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 30 Jun 2026.
Over
16 Jun 2026 to 1 Jul 2026
ACPDC registration, last date to apply
Diploma registration shut on 1 Jul 2026.
Over
4 Jul 2026
Document upload and merit selection check
ACPDC checked marks and documents before the merit list.
Over
7 Jul 2026
Provisional merit list result
The first merit list was checked before choice filling.
Over
8 Jul 2026 to 12 Jul 2026
Choice filling and seat allotment
Choices locked when the window shut on 12 Jul 2026.
Over
18 Jul 2026
Round 1 allotment
Allotted students downloaded the allotment letter.
Over
24 Jul 2026
Admission fee payment, last date
You lost the seat if the fee was not paid by 24 Jul 2026.
Over
1 Aug 2026 to 10 Aug 2026
Reporting and document check
Original papers were checked at the institute.
Confirmed
1 Sep 2026 to 15 Oct 2026
Spot round admission
Seats left after reporting can be filled by 15 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
16 Nov 2026
Classes start
First-year teaching starts after reporting ends.
Tentative
May 2027
ACPDC registration, last date to apply
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Document upload and merit selection check
Expected before the merit list is prepared.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Provisional merit list result
Expected after document checks.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Choice filling and seat allotment
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round 1 allotment
Expected after the first choice list closes.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee payment, last date
Expected within a few days of allotment.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
Expected soon after fee payment.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected after reporting ends.
Source: ACPDC admission calendar and Rai University notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Rai University Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 42,000 a year
INR 1.26 Lakhs
Add hostel + living
Hostel and living
Per year × 3, INR 75,000 a year
INR 2.25 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 2,124
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
333%
average first-year pay INR 4.2 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 5,918
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
120%
average first-year pay INR 4.2 LPA vs the full fee
Source: Rai University fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you a seat at Rai University?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are planning guides because exact closing ranks are not cleanly published.
Category
Quota
General · Gujarat quota
1,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,801 to 2,400: almost there. Wait for later rounds and empty seats.
Worse than 2,400: not safe. Keep another option below it.
General · Management quota
2,100 or better: yes, you are in. Ask the admission office for seat status.
2,101 to 2,800: almost there. Check empty seats before paying.
Worse than 2,800: not safe. Try the empty seat round.
OBC-NCL · Gujarat quota
1,600 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,601 to 2,100: almost there. Wait for later rounds and empty seats.
Worse than 2,100: not safe. Keep another option below it.
OBC-NCL · Management quota
1,900 or better: yes, you are in. Ask the admission office for seat status.
1,901 to 2,500: almost there. Check empty seats before paying.
Worse than 2,500: not safe. Try the empty seat round.
SC · Gujarat quota
1,100 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,101 to 1,500: almost there. Wait for later rounds and empty seats.
Worse than 1,500: not safe. Keep another option below it.
SC · Management quota
1,300 or better: yes, you are in. Ask the admission office for seat status.
1,301 to 1,800: almost there. Check empty seats before paying.
Worse than 1,800: not safe. Try the empty seat round.
ST · Gujarat quota
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Wait for later rounds and empty seats.
Worse than 1,000: not safe. Keep another option below it.
ST · Management quota
900 or better: yes, you are in. Ask the admission office for seat status.
901 to 1,300: almost there. Check empty seats before paying.
Worse than 1,300: not safe. Try the empty seat round.
EWS · Gujarat quota
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Wait for later rounds and empty seats.
Worse than 1,900: not safe. Keep another option below it.
EWS · Management quota
1,700 or better: yes, you are in. Ask the admission office for seat status.
1,701 to 2,300: almost there. Check empty seats before paying.
Worse than 2,300: not safe. Try the empty seat round.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Use this as a choice-list guide, not a promise. Exact ACPDC closing ranks for this course are not cleanly published.
Rai University Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 96,000
Gujarat social welfare department
Paid each year if you keep passing and renew on the portal.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 30,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid each year if you keep passing and meet the marks rule.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersMYSY tuition help
INR 63,000
Government of Gujarat
Can cover part of tuition if the income and marks rules are met.
Who qualifies: EWS or similar income proof, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 60,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid each year if your papers and renewal stay valid.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Rai University Diploma in Mechanical Engineering vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Rai University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Silver Oak University
Ahmedabad
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Apollo Institute of Engineering and Technology
Ahmedabad
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Indus University
Ahmedabad
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Ganpat University
Mehsana
Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 1.26 Lakhs
tuition fee
INR 1.56 Lakhs
INR 30,000 more
INR 1.32 Lakhs
INR 6,000 more
INR 1.11 Lakhs
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INR 1.80 Lakhs
INR 54,000 more
INR 1.20 Lakhs
INR 6,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 4.2 LPA
latest disclosure
INR 3.5 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less
INR 3.8 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 3.2 LPA
INR 1 LPA less
INR 4 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
14%
UG 3-year NIRF data
18%
4 points higher
12%
2 points lower
10%
4 points lower
16%
2 points higher
20%
6 points higher
Closing rankACPDC merit, General
2,400
guide range
2,000
400 places tougher
3,100
700 places easier
4,000
1,600 places easier
2,800
400 places easier
3,600
1,200 places easier
Seatsthis branch
68
ACPC seat matrix
60
8 fewer
120
52 more
60
8 fewer
90
22 more
120
52 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
333%
on INR 4.2 LPA
224%
109 points lower
288%
45 points lower
288%
45 points lower
222%
111 points lower
375%
42 points higher
In short
LJ University has a higher placement rate, but it costs INR 30,000 more and has fewer seats. If your rank clears Rai University, keep Rai above it for the lower fee.
In short
Silver Oak has more seats and an easier guide rank, but Rai costs INR 6,000 less and shows higher average pay. If you want the safer allotment, place Silver Oak below Rai.
In short
Apollo costs less, but its pay and placement rate are lower in this comparison. If you clear both, take Rai; if fee is the main limit, Apollo can be your backup.
In short
Indus has more seats and a slightly easier guide rank, but the fee is much higher. If you need the lower fee, keep Rai above it.
In short
Ganpat costs a little less and pays more on average, but it is outside Ahmedabad. If location matters, choose Rai; if pay matters more, compare Ganpat closely.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Rai University Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is this course worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a low-cost Mechanical diploma near Ahmedabad. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.26 Lakhs, and the latest average pay figure is INR 4.2 LPA. The fee is small beside that pay figure. Use the fee block to check EMI before you pay.
Should I take it if my ACPDC rank is near 2,400?▾
Yes, but do not depend on that guide number alone. The checker uses 2,400 as the General planning range because a clean closing-rank table is not published. Keep Rai University in your choices, and keep one safer option below it before you lock the form.
What job can I get after this diploma?▾
You should expect plant, workshop, maintenance or apprenticeship roles first. The university has a placement cell and the AIA Engineering notice named diploma Mechanical students for apprentice roles. The average pay figure is INR 4.2 LPA, but diploma students must build shop-floor skills early.
Who should pick this course?▾
Pick it if you like machines, drawing, workshop practice and plant work. The course has 6 semesters and the brochure lists EV and powerplant electives. It suits students who want a job route after Class 10 and may later move to degree engineering.
Who should skip this course?▾
Skip it if you want only coding jobs or a central Ahmedabad campus. This diploma is built around Mechanical labs and plant roles. The campus is at Saroda in Dholka taluka, so check travel time before you pay the first fee.
Is the placement strong enough?▾
It is mixed, so plan early. The latest average pay figure is INR 4.2 LPA, but NIRF UG 3-year data shows 14% placement. Treat campus placement as one path. Add apprenticeships, internships and skill certificates from the first year.
Is Mechanical better than Computer Engineering here?▾
Choose Mechanical if you want machines, workshops and plant jobs. Choose Computer Engineering if you want coding and IT support roles. Rai University lists both diploma options, but this page is only for Mechanical. Pick by work type, not only by fee.
Is this course good for higher studies?▾
Yes, if you plan to enter degree engineering later. The diploma has 6 semesters and gives the base for a Diploma to Degree route. Keep your semester marks strong and ask the department about the C2D route before your final year.
Should I wait one year for a better seat?▾
Wait only if you can clearly improve your Class 10 merit profile or want a different branch. The fee here is INR 1.26 Lakhs without hostel, so the cost risk is low. If Mechanical is your aim, taking the seat may be better than losing a year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. Rai University says fees are paid semester wise in Jun to Jul and Dec to Jan. For this page, the tuition total is INR 1.26 Lakhs over 3 years. Ask accounts before the semester starts if you need a written payment plan.
What is the full cost with hostel?▾
The full fee without hostel is INR 1.26 Lakhs. With hostel and living, this page estimates INR 3.51 Lakhs for 3 years. Turn on the fee toggle above to see the hostel cost and the new EMI before you decide.
Can scholarships cover most of the fee?▾
Yes, for some categories. The calculator shows up to INR 1.26 Lakhs waiver when state post-matric help and the central scheme both match. You need category and income papers, and you must renew on time each year.
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