Diploma in Engineering

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The Diploma in Engineering or Diploma in Technical Studies is a technical degree below the undergraduate rank which aims to provide students with some basic knowledge of engineering, scientific, computing, mathematical techniques, a sound knowledge of English to communicate in the job field and ability to apply the basic problem solving techniques. Its duration is 3-4 years. Many countries in the world recognize it as equivalent to Inter-Science or Pre-Engineering for further studies purpose. After successful completion of Diploma in Engineering course, students can either continue further Engineering studies in undergraduate level or get employment as supervisors, foremen, sales engineers, workshop technicians, draughtsman, service station managers, auto engineers, agricultural overseers, farm managers, junior instructors, workshop superintendents etc. In most of the countries one can apply for studying diploma in engineering degree after completion of 10th grade or the secondary school certificate.

Disciplines

Diploma in Engineering degree can be obtained from one of the following disciplines:

  • Aeronautical engineering
  • Automobile Engineering
  • Civil engineering
  • Computer systems engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic engineering;
  • Environmental engineering;
  • Geographic information systems;
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Surveying

and many more engineering, vocational or technical subjects.

Articulation

In many Countries such as India, successful completion of the Diploma of Engineering Studies (subject to course selection) allows articulation (also known as Lateral Entry) into the second year of Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology programs.

Bangladesh

In Bangladesh Diploma in engineering degree can be obtained from the government (e.g. Dhaka Polytechnic Institute or Chittagong Polytechnic Institute) or private Polytechnic Institutes where a student have to study for a period of four years. A student can apply for admission to Diploma course after completion of Secondary School Certificate. After completion of Diploma course one can apply for 1st year undergraduate admission in some of the public (e.g DUET or SUST) and most of the private universities where they have to study for 4 years to obtain a Bachelor Degree in Engineering.

India

In India a Diploma in Engineering is a specific academic award usually awarded in technical or vocational courses e.g. Engineering, Pharmacy, Designing, etc. Studies of Diploma in Engineering is usually held in Polytechnic institutes recognized by respective State Boards of Technical Education/Examination (e.g. Uttar Pradesh Board of Technical Education) and/or State Departments/Directorates of Technical Educations) and All India Council for Technical Education.[1] Diploma Holders can sit for the exam of Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers (A.M.I.E) membership, Member of Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering,Navi Mumbai which is equivalent to the BE Degree. Diploma holders are also eligible for lateral entry to the third semester Engineering Courses in various Technical Universities like UPTU, VTU, etc. Diploma holders are eligible for part time entry to Bachelor of Engineering Courses in various Technical Universities like Manipal Institute of Technology, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi Technological University, etc.

References

  1. ↑ SSC : Junior Engineer (CPWD) Examination

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