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Both, degree and Diploma are types of recognition conferred on a person on the successful completion of an educational course. Major differences between a Diploma and degree are listed below:
The duration of a degree course is usually 3 to 4 years and the emphasis is on academics, whereas a Diploma course is a short term course (usually 1 to 2 years in duration) that focuses on training a person in a particular field.
An institute, a Polytechnic, or even a university can offer a Diploma course. There is no need for the institute or the university to be UGC or AICTE approved. Only a university can confer a degree. To pursue higher education, only a degree from a UGC-approved university is accepted. AICTE-approved private institutes are affiliated to UGC-approved universities. In case a person graduates from an AICTE approved private institute affiliated to a UGC approved university, he still gets the degree of the university.
A person must have successfully passed the 12th standard to pursue a Bachelors degree. One must possess a Bachelor's degree to pursue a master's degree. A person can enroll for a Diploma course even after class 10. There are Diploma courses that require the candidate to be an HSC pass-out. Diploma courses at the Masters level require the candidate to have a graduate degree. Regards.