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I am the student of Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Many people told me that there is no scope for Mechanical Engineers in India. I am now worried after getting this kind of reply. I would like to know that I can get job after completing my Diploma? Please tell me asap.

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I am the student of Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Many people told me that there is no scope for Mechanical Engineers in India. I am now worried after getting this kind of reply. I would like to know that I can get job after completing my Diploma? Please tell me asap.

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Originally Posted by Unregistered

I am the student of Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Many people told me that there is no scope for Mechanical Engineers in India. I am now worried after getting this kind of reply. I would like to know that I can get job after completing my Diploma? Please tell me asap.

Yes, you can get jobs in India after completion of Diploma in Mechanical Engineering course. There are jobs in various government PSUs and private sector companies. For a job you have to apply online, the selection process generally has a written test and interview. So prepare well for the written test to get a job. The job vacancy details can be found in the job portals or in the employment news paper. Some of the companies which provides job to the mechanical diploma holders are given below

Thermax Limited - Website Link
Flextronics - Website Link
Eelgrass Engineering - Website Link
Cypress - Website Link

Yes, you can very much a job after completion of your Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, there is no such problem in it. You should keep on looking for any vacancy as and when they are released and should apply for it at the earliest. However, you will not be getting very good salary in the beginning but gradually with experience your salary will also increase as well as your post.

There is a good scope for mechanical engineering diploma candidates. However, it is true that the opportunities for diploma mechanical candidates are limited as compared to the number of diploma candidates passing the course every year. Hence, it is important to pursue the course in a good institute and have adequate knowledge in the domain. The ideal option is to go for higher studies after the diploma course preferably degree course (B.E/B.Tech). You can get a job in the PSUs, private sector power and steel plants, Indian Railways, State Electricity Corporation, etc.