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Higher Diplomas
Polytechnics and other institutions also offer higher-level diplomas lasting six months to
two years, with entry based on a previous diploma or a bachelor’s degree. They may be
called Post Diplomas, Advanced/Advance Diplomas, or simply diplomas. Where entry
must be based on a bachelor’s degree, the program is called a Postgraduate Diploma or
a Post B.Sc. Diploma, as the case may be.
Post diploma programs generally involve one to one and a half years of fulltime study,
with entry based on a previous diploma or bachelor’s degree. Programs are available in
some specialized areas in engineering and technology or other technical disciplines such
as:
– Civil Engineering
– Mechanical Engineering
– Industrial Engineering
– Computer Engineering
– Information Technology
– Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
– Textile Manufacturing
– Fashion Technology
– Interior Decoration
– Mass Communication
Advanced diploma programs generally involve six months to two years of fulltime study,
with entry based on a previous diploma or bachelor’s degree. They are available in some
emerging and specialized areas engineering and technology or other technical disciplines
such as:
– Die and Mould Making
– Tool Engineering
– Hospital Engineering and Application
– Plant Maintenance Engineering
Postgraduate diploma programs generally involve one to one and a half years of
fulltime study, with entry usually based on a bachelor’s degree. With a few exceptions
such as the two-year postgraduate diplomas from Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs),
postgraduate diploma holders do not have advanced standing when applying to master’s
degree programs. Postgraduate diplomas from polytechnics are available in a few
specialized fields such as:
– TV Technology
– Textile Chemistry
– Water Resource Development
– Industrial Management
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