The Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE) conducts centralized admissions for 3-year engineering diploma courses across 50+ Government Polytechnic Colleges.
How to apply:
- Apply online at tngptc.in.
- Minimum eligibility is a pass in 10th Standard (SSLC) board examinations.
- Pay the ₹150 registration fee (Free for SC/ST candidates).
Lateral Entry:
- Students with Class 12 (Science/Vocational) or 2-year ITI certificates are eligible for Direct Second Year Lateral Entry into Diploma courses.
- Government polytechnics offer highly nominal tuition fees, free bus passes, and campus placement support.