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Stream 1 : Diploma in Engineering / Technology - ( Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Electronics, Automobile, Computer )
Duration of the Diploma Programmes :
All the Diploma programmes are of 6 semester duration spanning a period of 3 years. In addition to this, for Tool Die Diploma Programme a compulsory twelve month in plant training is also part of the programme. All the Polytechnic Colleges follow credit-based semester pattern and outcome-based curriculum.
Prospectus Applications Fee :
The prospectus is available in the website and can be downloaded free of cost.
The application fee shall be Rs.150/- for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe Candidates, it shall be Rs. 75/- The amount should be remitted at the Polytechnic College at the time of submission of the printout of application processed online, along with relevant documents.
Reservation of Seats:
Reservation of seats under different categories is given below. The candidates must possess the requisite qualifications provided under clause 7 in the prospectus.
Reservation for Persons with Disabilities:
3 % of the seats available in each branch are reserved for the candidates with disabilities as stipulated in section 39, chapter VI of the Persons with Disabilities Act 1995. Person with disability means person suffering from not less than 40% of disability (locomotor disability, hearing impaired and blind or low vision) certified by the Medical Boards constituted by the Government of Kerala. Candidates applying in this category should also produce a certificate from a Government Medical Officer not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon to the effect that the candidate is fit enough to undergo the diploma programme. The selection of candidates under this category will be based on the merit in the index mark, and not on the basis of the degree of disability.
Reservation for the THSLC holders:
10% of the seats available in all Engineering / Technology branches ( Stream I ) are reserved for the THSLC holders.
Reservation for the ITI/ KGCE Certificate holders:
5% of the seats available in all programmes are reserved for the ITI/ KGCE Certificate holders. ITI/ KGCE holders will be considered for these seats as a single block (candidate will be ranked on the basis of marks / grades obtained in the SSLC or equivalent examination) in Diploma programmes related to their trade in ITI/ KGCE Course. The list of ITI/ KGCE courses and related to their trade in ITI/ KGCE course. The list of ITI/ KGCE courses and related Diploma programmes for which they will be considered for these reserved seats are given in Annexure IV.
Reservation for VHSE Candidates:
2% of the seats available in each programme, subject to a minimum of one seat in each programme ( subject to eligibility ) in all the Polytechnic Colleges are reserved for the candidates who posses VHSE certificates with eligibility for higher studies. VHSE certificate holders will be considered for these seats in Diploma programmes related to their trade in VHSE course. The list of VHSE courses and related Diploma programmes for which they will be considered for these reserved seats are given in Annexure V.
Management Seats:
These are the seats set apart in the aided institutions, to be filled up by the management concerned. 15% of sanctioned intake of each branch is set apart under this category. This will be filled up by the management concerned from among the eligible applicants who are having eligibility conditions as laid down in clause 7 and selection list should be got approved by the Senior Joint Director / Regional Joint Director for the respective regions
Open merit in the state :
60% of the seats will be filled up purely on merit in the state irrespective of the category / community to which the candidate belongs.
The remaining 40% of the seats will be reserved for Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC), Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes as given below.
Sl.
No.
Category
Code
% of Seats
1
Ezhava
EZ
09 %
2
Muslims
MU
08 %
3
Other Backward Hindus
BH
03 %
4
Latin Catholics and Anglo Indian
LA
03 %
5
Dheevara related Communities
DV
02 %
6
Viswakarma related communities
VK
02 %
7
Kusavan related communities
KN
01 %
8
Other Backward Christians
OX
01 %
9
Kudumbi
KU
01 %
10
Scheduled Castes
SC
08 %
11
Scheduled Tribes
ST
02 %
Total
40 %seats

After completing a Polytechnic Diploma in Civil Engineering, you have several options available to you, including:
Pursue higher studies: You can enroll in a Bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering to gain a deeper understanding of the subject and increase your job opportunities.
Start working as a Civil Engineer: You can start working as a junior engineer in a construction company or a consulting firm. Your duties may include designing, planning, and supervising construction projects.
Become a Site Supervisor: You can work as a site supervisor in a construction company, where your duties would include supervising construction activities, ensuring safety standards are met, and maintaining quality control.
Join the Government sector: You can also explore job opportunities in the government sector, such as working for Public Works Department (PWD), National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), or other similar organizations.