Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 

at KJ Somaiya Polytechnic, Vidya Vihar

The selection process for UG Diploma at KJ Somaiya Polytechnic is based on Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for Maharashtra and Institute Level Admission (ILA) for other states. Minimum 12th class percentage required is 35% for General category and 30% for SC/ST/OBC candidates.

K.J. Somaiya Polytechnicoffers a total of 570 seats for its UG Diploma programme. The seats are allocated based on candidates performance in the admission process, mainly inclusive of application process, selection process, counselling, and final admission. The UG Diploma seats are futher spread across the offered specialisations Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and Diploma in Electrical Engineering has a total of 140 seats. 

For the KJ Somaiya Polytechnic UG Diploma course, candidates must have at least 35% aggregate from a recognised board for all categories. Further, the institute also offers direct admission to the second year of the course, where candidates must have completed Class 12 with Science / Technical / Vocational / I.T.I. / MCVC / CoE with a minimum 60% aggregate. 

Compare the UG Diploma course at KJ Somaiya Polytechnic and St. John College of Engineering & Management based on multiple components to know which is better:

NOTE: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

K J Somaiya Polytechnic College provides financial assistance to students through Somaiya Vidyavihar University scholarships. To secure a Somaiya Scholarship, candidates must be eligible through either of the following categories of merit-cum need based, need based or benevolent scholarships:

Meri-Cum Need Based

• Dr. Meenakshi Rajan Memorial Scholarship
• Bharti Nanji Gala Memorial Scholarship
• Smt. Nirmala Raychand Savla Memorial Scholarship

Need Based Scholarship

• Smt. Sakarbai K Somaiya Memorial Scholarship
• Smt. Mayadevi S Somaiya Memorial Scholarship

The course fees for three-year UG Diploma course in KJ Somaiya Polytechnic is around INR 18,000. The course is offered full-time in multiple engineering specialisations, including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Industrial Electronics Engineering. The Fees Fixation Committee (FFC) fixes the course fee at KJ Somaiya Polytechnic. Candidates must pay the course fee to finalise their UG Diploma admission.

NOTE: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. 

Yes, KJ Somaiya College is as good as Premlila Vithaldas College. KJ Somaiya College offers Diploma in different branches of engineering, whereas Premlila Vithaldas College offers courses related to Administration, Pre Medicine, Engineering.etc.. Both the colleges have strong scope of early placements in well known companies with a good salary package as a beginner. Premlila Vithaldas college has internships mandatory in its provided programmes. To conclude, both KJ Somaiya college and Premlila Vithaldas College are good in their respective courses offered with good placements.

To be eligible for financial aid at K J Somaiya Polytechnic College or at Somaiya Vidyavihar University, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria: family income below INR 800,000 per annum, status as a Person with Disabilities (PwD), being a ward of defense personnel disabled or deceased in the line of duty, or having represented the state or country in a recognised sport (for BSc Sports and Exercise Science applicants only).

K J Somaiya Polytechnic offers engineering Diploma in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Computer Engineering. Candidates can apply online on the official website of the college. Admission is based on merit.