Diploma

Automobile Engineering is a sub specialization of Mechanical Engineering. Automobile Engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with Design , Manufacturing , Operating of Vehicles. It include Mechanical, Electrical, electronic and software elements of Vehicles.
Diploma in Automobile Engineering is 3 years polytechnic diploma. The courses are conducted by various government, private and aided polytechnic colleges, under the strict supervision of State Technical Board and AICTE.
After Diploma, you can go for B Tech / BE in Automobile Engineering . Dip.in Mechanical students can also join B E-Automobile Engineering course.
After the course, you can find jobs in
1. Vehicle Dealerships - Service sector
2. High-tech Car Service Centres
3. Private Transportation companies
4. Vehicle Manufacturing Units of CARS, Commercial Vehicles, Bikes etc.

While society still holds a traditional degree in higher esteem over a diploma programme, times are changing and students have more options to choose from. Despite this conventional belief, some of the reputed institutes in the country, such as the IIMs and NID, are offering diploma programmes as well.
In order to acquire a higher qualification like a Master's degree, it is essential to take up a degree course at the Bachelor's level. But, as far as professional competence is concerned, whether you pursue a degree or a diploma, it doesn't make a difference. What matters is the reputation of the institute, faculty, how good the course structure is, the infrastructure and the ability of the institute to provide quality education.