Vidyalankar Polytechnic College is situated in Mumbai, Maharashtra and it was established in 2002.Vidyalankar Polytechnic (VP) is among top engineering polytechnic institutes of the state with an 11 acre campus area offering engineering diploma education to SSC (Class 10th) students.

It is approved by AICTE, New Delhi and Government of Maharashtra. It is affiliated to Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE). The institute aims to convert students' manpower into the efficiency of the society by imparting technical skills through training and ethical values with the sense of leadership.

Vidyalankar Polytechnic offers 3 year diploma courses in three different branches of engineering namely, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Information Technology. It also provides 6 years (3+3) engineering diploma with B.S. as Undergraduate course. 

The first 3 years of this UG program will be offered in India and next three years of B.S. at University of South California, USA. The admission in the courses is given on the basis of score in class 10th exams.

Hostel facilities are not available for its students. Additional campus facilities such as Auditorium, ATM, Canteen, Counselling, Gym, Gymkhana, Library, Medical Facilities, Sports are present there.

Vidyalankar Polytechnic Mumbai Highlights

Established | Type 2002 | Private
Courses Offered Diploma: Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology
Affiliation University of Mumbai
Accreditations/Recognition AICTE ApprovedDTE Affiliated
Application Mode Online & Offline
Departments Science & Technology
Campus Size 11 Acre
Scholarship Yes
Official Website https://vpt.edu.in/index.html

Vidyalankar Polytechnic Mumbai Courses

The institute offers only Diploma programs. The duration of the Diploma course is 3 years and all programs are approved by AICTE. Following are the programs offered by VP, Mumbai:

Course Details
Diploma Duration: 3 Years
Subjects: Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology
Eligibility: SSC or HSC from any recognized board

Vidyalankar Polytechnic Mumbai Admissions

Admission to the Diploma program at Vidyalankar Polytechnic is granted on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the 10+2 qualifying exams. Admission to the program is also granted via Lateral Entry.

Another option available is to pursue a degree in Engineering. One can get admission directly into the second year of degree after completing three years of diploma. Hence, it will be 3 years of diploma & 3 years of degree, a total of 6 years of engineering education. The option of choosing B.Sc. courses are also available after diploma. Another option for Vidyalankar Polytechnic students is to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (B.S.) in the U.S.A. (University of South Carolina).

To apply for the same, the candidates must visit the official website of the institute and fill in the online application form.

How to Apply?

  1. There are two phases of admission for Diploma programs. 
  2. First, the candidates need to fill up an online form followed by document verification.
  3. Secondly, it is mandatory for all the candidates to register in the Centralised Admission Process (CAP).
  4. Admission entirely depends on the final merit list.
  5. Admission is secured only after confirmation of admission by submitting required documents and fees.

Vidyalankar Polytechnic Mumbai Placements

Vidyalankar Polytechnic offers a good placement facility & future academic opportunity. VP prioritizes campus recruitment and in a well-defined process, trains and prepares its job aspirants meticulously and ensures that a majority of students are placed at reputed organizations. 

  • The highest salary package offered was 5 LPA, and the lowest salary package offered was INR. 2 LPA. 
  • Top recruiting companies are Usha Fans, Mahindra, Whirlpool, Reliance, IFB, Sony, and many more. The roles offered are as a typist or junior engineer. 

The institute maintains strong ties with the industry and arranges opportunities for student interactions through industrial visits, guest lectures, internships, conferences, and workshops to help them to get a corporate perspective. After completing the diploma, one can opt for the job of supervisory level in various industries. 

Vidyalankar Polytechnic Mumbai Facilities

Vidyalankar’s sprawling campus of 11 acres has a unique state of the art and grand regal structure. The institute offers the following facilities to its students: 

Common Room: The institute has a spacious common room with facilities for playing indoor games which remains open during the college hours. Several periodicals, including some of the popular English/Marathi journals and a collection of selected works of well-known authors are available in the common room for the use of the students. English and Marathi daily newspapers are also kept for the students. There are arrangements for playing indoor games like table tennis, carom, chess etc. There is a separate common room for girl students. Indoor game facilities are available also in this common room.

Student Healthcare: A tie-up with Students’ Health Home provides medical benefits to students at a normal charge. The College provides emergency medical support to the students and the staff.

Cafeteria: There are several canteens inside the college campus. Some of these canteens are exclusively students’ canteens. A faculty canteen is located in the teachers’ common room. Several canteens are designated to the respective departmental staff members.

Gymnasium: The College has a well-equipped modern multigym where students can augment their strength and fitness levels any time during the College hours. To help them choose the proper training regime, two well-qualified instructors have been appointed by the College

Internet: The College has a wide network of Broadband Internet connections. Internet facilities are available to the students in the library premises. The office, establishment, accounts, and the principal office also have the net facilities. The institute has 12 labs and they could accommodate at least 50 students. Around 90 workstations are available in labs, classrooms are air-conditioned and can accommodate 90 students. 

Grievance Cell: The College listens to the grievances of the students at the GRC which comprises the teaching staff.

Entrepreneurship Cell: It focuses to develop the institutional mechanisms to create a parallel corporate culture with an aim to foster entrepreneurial qualities among the budding professionals.

Vidyalankar Polytechnic Mumbai Scholarship

There is a system of fee-waiver for underprivileged but meritorious students. Students desirous of availing of this opportunity must apply to the college authority after the publication of the relevant notice. Financial assistance is extended to the deserving students in respect of examination fees.

FAQs

Ques. Who designs the curriculum for diploma courses?

Ans. The curriculum for diploma courses is designed by Maharashtra State Board of technical Education (MSBTE) in consultation with academic and industry experts

Ques. What is the procedure for diploma admissions?

Ans. The Admission Regulating Authority , Maharashtra State, will release a notification in all the major newspapers, as well as in the website www.dtemaharashtra.gov.in , immediately after publication of SSC, Maharashtra Board results. The schedule for diploma admissions to various Government Polytechnics as well as Unaided Polytechnics will be clearly mentioned in it. The candidate has to obtain an application kit containing user ID and password, from the identified centers (called Facilitation Centers) and apply online on the website. Detailed counselling regarding the complete admission process will be available in all Facilitation Centers.

Ques. Can anyone get diploma admission after HSC?

Ans. After HSC (Science /Vocational /Technical ), one can opt for direct admission to the second year of diploma. Moreover, candidates with class 10th + 2 years ITI /MCVC (Minimum Competency and Vocational Courses) with appropriate trade also get direct admission in diploma second year.

Ques. What is a 6 year course offered at Vidyalankar Polytechnic? 

Ans. Vidyalankar Polytechnic offers a 6 year course of diploma + B.S. In this program, students after class 10th studies 3 year diploma and 3 year Bachelor of Science. The first three year of the program is provided in India and the rest of the course is studied at University of South California, USA.

Ques. Does diploma education helps in the overall development of students?

Ans. Yes, students are encouraged to participate in various technical events like project exhibitions, paper presentations, quiz, etc. Apart from these technical events, students also can participate in various sports events (like IEDSSA) which groom their overall personality. Socio-cultural events are also conducted at the institute level which helps them to develop a sense of responsibility.

Ques. What is the pattern of examination in Diploma Courses?

Ans. At the end of each semester, MSBTE conducts a theory exam of 70 marks for most of the subjects (approximately 4 -5 subjects for semester). There will be an internal assessment (done by the subject teacher) of 30 marks, which includes two class tests & micro-projects.