Diploma

Since this GME course needs to be done at a specific institution, the eligibility will also be contingent on the programme requirements of that institution. Generally, GME is meant for students who have graduated with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or in a related branch. Since you are pursuing a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, generally, you would be eligible for GME courses, which are meant for candidates who would like to specialize in mechanical engineering at a graduate level.But since you are coming from a background in computer engineering, it would be important to find out if the GME programme at that institution accepts students from different engineering backgrounds or if it requires a specific undergraduate focus in mechanical engineering.

If you are asking about B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Lateral Entry) at LPU, it is 3 years of duration program and the eligibility criteria is as under:Eligibility Criteria (qualifying exam): Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Diploma (Engg.) (any stream) 3 years after 10th or 2 yrs after 10+2 (Non-Medical), B.Sc (Non-Medical) or B.Sc (Computer Science) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST.Course fee: INR 90,000/ per semester.The other option is dual program also known as Diploma+B.Tech in ECE and the eligibility criteria is as under.Eligibility Criteria (qualifying exam): Pass with 50% aggregate marks in class 10th (with Mathematics, Science and English) or equivalent.For more details about LPUNEST, visit:

In Karnataka, the difference between a granted and non-granted college for a Diploma is whether the college receives a grant-in-aid:  GrantedA college that receives a grant-in-aid is a private educational institution that has been admitted by the state government. The state government provides a salary grant to the teaching and non-teaching staff of these colleges.  Non-grantedA college that does not receive a grant-in-aid is a private (self-financing) polytechnic.  Students from a government or aided Polytechnic can transfer to a private polytechnic, and students from a private Polytechnic can transfer to another private polytechnic. However, students cannot transfer during their second, fourth, or sixth semester of studies, and students admitted under the SNQ Quota are not eligible for transfer. 

One of the major and reputed institutions for technical education, Murugappa Polytechnic College offers an extremely affordable fee structure for Diploma in Computer Engineering. Under the government-aided schemes, the fees are generally between INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 per annum, while the self-financing courses are likely to range between INR 25,000 to INR 50,000. The actual fees depend on the tuition, examination, and other miscellaneous charges such as library fees or development fees. Moreover, students from reserved categories or those meriting scholarships and fee waivers may enjoy lower rates. The hostel facilities will charge extra for accommodation and food. It will be wise to keep aside a budget for study materials, uniforms, and project-related expenses.