India, May 17 -- Admissions for first-year diploma courses in Engineering & Technology and Architecture (Polytechnic) for the academic year 2026-27 will begin on May 20, Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil announced on Friday. He has directed officials to ensure the admission process is conducted in a timely and systematic manner.

Speaking on the importance of technical education, Patil said diploma courses provide strong career opportunities in engineering, technology, entrepreneurship, and the industrial sector immediately after Class 10.

He said students completing the three-year diploma programme can pursue higher education in engineering and secure job opportunities through campus placements, with some industr...