Diploma in Engineering course has a total duration of 3 years which is divided into six semesters. Many countries in the world recognize it as equivalent to the pre-engineering or bridging course when regarding continuing studies in engineering-related bachelor or associate degree programs. Polytechnic Admission to a diploma in engineering is done based on class 10 or 12 percentages which varies from college to college. However, candidates who are not able to get admission in BE/BTech degree directly can apply for this program and get direct admission via lateral entry.  This course is available in a variety of fields including electrical, mechanical, computer information technology, etc. After completing a diploma in engineering course, candidates can either continue further engineering studies at the undergraduate level or get employment as technologists, technicians, supervisors, foremen, machinists, workshop technicians, superintendents, draftsmen, station technicians (energy, thermal, and aeronautical), maintenance and service technicians, automobile technicians, equipment mechanics and technicians, agricultural overseers, CAD/CAM programmer, instrument technicians, junior instructors, designers, electricians, manufacturing, tool and die. 

This technical degree is available online as well as in offline mode. Some of the popular diploma in engineering colleges in India are IIT Madaras, Lovely Professional University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Integral University, etc. The diploma in engineering fees ranges from INR 10,000 to INR 5,00,000 approximately.