Mechanical is a branch of Engineering that plays an important role for sustainable, rapid and multifaceted development of the nation that covers all aspects of human life. This branch of engineering is concerned with the generation of power, production, manufacture, design and fabrication of various mechanical equipment.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is a three-year course offered in a number of polytechnic colleges in India and the names of government polytechnic and engineering colleges offering this course are given below:

List of Government Colleges:

• Q.Q. Government Polytechnic, Hyderabad

• M.R.A.G.R. Government Polytechnic, Vizianagaram

• Guru BrahmaNand Ji Govt. Polytechnic Nilokheri, Karnal

• K.D.R. Government Polytechnic, Wanaparthy

• Karnataka Government Polytechnic

• G.B.N Government Polytechnic Nilokheri

• E.S.C. Government Polytechnic

• D.A. Government Polytechnic, Ongole

• CPC Government Polytechnic College

• Bharathiyar Centenary Memorial Government Women’s Polytechnic

• Govt. Polytechnic College, Alwar

• Government Polytechnic - Latehar, Jharkhand

• Government Polytechnic - Ratnagiri, Maharashtra

• Government Polytechnic - Jalgaon, Maharashtra

This is only a partial list of government colleges offering this course and in India almost every city has a Government Polytechnic College and most of these colleges offer Diploma in Mechanical Engineering course.

Subjects covered in Diploma in Mechanical Engineering:

A broad outline of subjects covered under Diploma in Mechanical Engineering course is given below:

• Applied Chemistry

• Applied Physics

• Applied Mathematics

• Communication Skills

• Engineering drawing

• Computer Applications

• Applied mechanics

• Material science

• Mechanical Engineering Drawing

• Thermodynamics

• Industrial economy & principles of management

• Machine design

Eligibility for seeking admission to the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Course:

For seeking admission to the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering course, candidates must have completed their class 10 examination from a recognized board of education with good percentage of marks in science subjects.

Higher studies after Diploma in Mechanical Engineering:

After completion of Diploma in Mechanical Engineering course, candidates can go directly to the second year of the Bachelor of Engineering/Technology in Mechanical Engineering. After that they can go for Master’s degree in mechanical Engineering and can also further move towards Ph. D in the same discipline of engineering.

Job prospects after Diploma in Mechanical Engineering:

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering holders are absorbed for the position of Apprentice Trainees in both private and public sector organizations. After successful completion of their training, the candidates are placed as production/maintenance engineering. Even they can start their own companies and can acquire higher positions in organizations after completing degree or PG course in mechanical engineering.

Areas of Employment:

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering holders can find job opportunities in the following organizations/industries:

• Self-owned company

• Private/public sector companies

• Financial and banking organizations

• Indian railways

• Indian army

• Indian Air force

• Automobile industries

• Transportation department

• Indian merchant navy

• Communication sector

They can also start their own company and can become entrepreneur of a private organization.

They are normally appointed in the following positions:

• Production Engineer

• Supervising engineer

• Maintenance engineer

• Quality control engineer

• Sales/marketing engineer

Thus, there is a wide scope of employment opportunities for candidates with Diploma in mechanical engineering.