Programs
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
About Program
The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at GRD Polytechnic College, Dehradun, is a 3-year full-time program designed to equip students with strong technical knowledge and practical skills in mechanical design, manufacturing processes, thermal engineering, and automation technologies.
GRD Polytechnic College has earned a strong reputation in technical education, attracting students from across India and abroad. With a focus on industry-relevant curriculum, project-based learning, and real-time internships, the program ensures students are career-ready upon graduation.
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Duration
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3 Years
(Regular Entry )
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2Years
(Lateral Entry)
Diploma Mechanical Engineering (3-Year)
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Approved by
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi
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Affiliated to
Uttarakhand Board of Technical Education Roorkee (UBTER)
Eligibility Criteria
For 3-Year Program (Regular Entry)
Minimum qualification: Class 10th with Science from a recognized board.
For 2-Year Program (Lateral Entry)
Minimum qualification: Class 12th with Science OR ITI Certification (relevant trade) from a recognized board.
State-of-the-Art Laboratories
The department is equipped with modern labs to provide students with real-time, hands-on experience:
- Thermal Engineering Lab – Study of engines, boilers, HVAC
- Fluid Mechanics Lab – Analysis of fluid properties and flow
- Automobile Engineering Lab – Engine and transmission training
- Strength of Materials Lab – Testing and stress analysis
- Machine Tools Lab – Exposure to lathe, milling, shaping machines
- CAD/CAM Lab – Design & Simulation with advanced software
- Metrology & Quality Control Lab – Precision measurements and standards
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering program at GRD aims to:
Encourage innovation and creativity for problem-solving in core industries.
Instill leadership, teamwork, and communication skills for effective industry collaboration.
Provide extensive hands-on training for real-world engineering roles.
Enable students to pursue higher education and global employment.
Scope and Teaching Method
Scope
Diploma graduates are eligible for a wide range of job roles across government and private sectors, including core mechanical, automotive, aerospace, energy, and automation industries. Opportunities are also available abroad, especially in the Gulf and Southeast Asia. Additionally, students may enter the 2nd year of a B.Tech program via lateral entry.
Teaching Methodology
- Interactive classroom teaching with a practical approach
- Project-based learning
- Internship programs with reputed industries
- Hands-on training in state-of-the-art labs
- Industry visits, workshops, and expert sessions
Career Options
- Indian Railways
- DRDO
- ONGC
- BHEL
- NTPC
- Public Sector Units (PSUs)
- Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra
- Oil & Gas: Reliance, IOCL, BPCL
- Aerospace: HAL, Airbus, Boeing
- Heavy Machinery & Cement Industries
- Manufacturing & Automation Companies
- Robotics & Industrial IoT Firms
- Mechanical Engineer
- Automobile Engineer
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Production Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Service Technician
- Tool & Die Designer
- Quality Control Engineer
- Lateral entry to B.Tech (2nd year)
- Global opportunities in the Middle East, Europe & Southeast Asia
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
3 years for regular entry, and 2 years for lateral entry (after Class 12 or ITI).
Yes, it is approved by AICTE and affiliated with UBTER.
Yes, students are eligible for lateral entry into the 2nd year of B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
Yes, students participate in industrial internships as part of the curriculum.
Automobile, oil & gas, aerospace, power plants, cement industries, and government sectors like DRDO, Railways, and PSUs
CAD/CAM, Thermal Engineering, Machine Tools, Automobile Engineering, Metrology & more.
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