Overview
About Polytechnic Diploma at CBIT
Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology lists the Diploma in Engineering (Polytechnic) programme on its official website. A hands-on engineering diploma in branches such as civil, mechanical, electrical, electronics and computer engineering, leading to technician roles or lateral entry into BTech.
The programme runs for 3 years (2 years via lateral entry after ITI/12th Science in some states) and falls under the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the State Board of Technical Education. Before applying, confirm that the Polytechnic Diploma intake at CBIT is approved for the current academic year.
Official approved seats
Polytechnic Diploma seats at CBIT: 360 per year
Branch-wise intake approved for the current academic year, from the AICTE register.
| Branch / programme | Seats | Shift / mode |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics and Communications Engineering | 120 | 1st Shift · Full Time |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 120 | 1st Shift · Full Time |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 60 | 1st Shift · Full Time |
| Civil Engineering | 60 | 1st Shift · Full Time |
Polytechnic Diploma fees at CBIT (2026-27)
Set by the state Fee Regulating Authority or university each year. Get the official figure for merit, management and NRI seats.
Eligibility
Polytechnic Diploma eligibility at CBIT
Entrance exams
Exams that can apply
Process
Polytechnic Diploma admission process
- 1
Check that CBIT has opened Polytechnic Diploma admissions for this cycle.
- 2
Appear for State polytechnic entrance / merit (e.g. DTE Maharashtra, Polycet, JEECUP) or the exam CBIT accepts, and meet the minimum score.
- 3
Register on the official counselling or institutional portal and complete choice filling.
- 4
Attend document verification with originals and photocopies.
- 5
Pay the approved fee only through the institution's official channel and keep receipts.
Management & NRI quota
Polytechnic Diploma management quota at CBIT
Private polytechnics typically admit through the state's centralised admission process, with an institute-level share filled by the institute under state rules and the approved fee.
Seat availability and the approved fee at CBIT must be confirmed for the current cycle.
Specialisations
Common Polytechnic Diploma specialisations
Typical options for this degree; confirm which ones CBIT runs this year.
Outcomes
Careers after Polytechnic Diploma
FAQs