The Government Polytechnic College in Madurai was set up in 1946. The institution is the first among all government polytechnics to earn autonomy. Students can opt to pursue a range of accredited Diploma Engineering programs at the college, in both full-time and part-time modes, right after class 10th. The Diplomas are offered in the engineering disciplines of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, Computer, Polymer Technology, and Plastic Technology.

The college also offers a wide range of career-oriented programs under CIICP (continuing education) for the benefit of candidates who could not pursue formal education.

Tamil Nadu Govt. Polytechnic College Highlights 

Established | College Type 1946 | Autonomous
Recognized by Tamil Nadu Directorate of Technical Education (DOTE)
Courses Offered Diploma Engineering (Part-time/ Full Time)
Admission Criteria Merit-based
Facilities Available Library, Laboratories, Sports facilities
Official Website http://www.tamilnadupolytechnicmadurai.com/

Tamil Nadu Govt. Polytechnic College Courses

The Tamil Nadu Government Polytechnic College in Madurai offers the Diploma Engineering programs in both full-time and part-time modes. Let us check out the course details.

Program-Mode Course Details Selection Process
Diploma Engineering (Full-time) Streams: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Polymer Technology, Plastic Technology
Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Qualified class 10th with Mathematics and Science		 Academic Merit in the qualifying exam
Diploma Engineering Lateral Entry (Full-time) Streams: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Polymer Technology, Plastic Technology
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Qualified class 12th (Academic) with PCM or Class 12th (Vocational) with either PCM along with a related vocational subject
Diploma Engineering (Part-time) Streams: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Qualified class 10th with Mathematics and Science		 Work Experience

Key Notes:

  • Only candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu will be considered eligible for lateral entry admissions.
  • Part-time applicants should also be a native of Tamil Nadu and their place of work should be within 60 K.M. distance from the college.

Tamil Nadu Govt. Polytechnic College Admissions

The admission process for Tamil Nadu Government Polytechnic College is spearheaded by the DOTE. The notification for application is released in leading newspapers by the Directorate during the month of May, inviting applications from eligible candidates.

  • The application is an online/ offline process.
  • Applications for admissions are received and processed by the College for separate Selection and Waiting Lists to be released.
  • The applicants are shortlisted and assigned their branches of study based on their merit rank, preference, reservation category, seat availability, etc.

Tamil Nadu Govt. Polytechnic College Scholarships

The students of Tamil Nadu Government Polytechnic College can seek financial aid under the following schemes:

  • BC/MBC/DNC Scholarship
  • SC/ST Scholarship
  • Minority Scholarship

Additionally, the DOTE also has provisions for aid for a specific category of students, namely,

  • Wards of Defence personnel
  • Ex-servicemen Scholarship
  • Wards of Deceased Government Employees

Tamil Nadu Govt. Polytechnic College FAQs

Ques. What is the annual intake capacity of Tamil Nadu Government Polytechnic College?

Ans. The annual intake capacity of the Tamil Nadu Government Polytechnic College is presented below:
Streams Full-time Intake Capacity Part-time Intake Capacity
Civil Engineering 60 60
Mechanical Engineering 60 60
Electrical & Electronics Engineering 60 60
Computer Engineering 60 -
Polymer Technology 40 -
Plastic Technology 40 -

Ques. Can I request for change of branch after the program starts at Tamil Nadu Government Polytechnic College?

Ans. Request for change of branch can be entertained by DOTE only during the first year of study, prior to registering for the year-end Board Examination. However, the second year of the program onwards, no such requests are allowed, and the branch that the student had chosen at the time of admission in the first year will be considered final.

Ques. What is the maximum duration allowed for the completion of the diploma programs at Tamil Nadu Government Polytechnic College?

Ans. The maximum duration allowed for the completion of the diploma programs are:
Program Duration Maximum Duration allowed
Full-Time 6 Years
Full Time (Lateral Entry) 5 Years
Part-Time 7 Years
Part-Time (Lateral Entry) 6 Years

Ques. Is there any Special Reservation policy followed for admission at the Tamil Nadu Government Polytechnic College?

Ans. Yes, as per DOTE specifications, Special Reservation policy is followed in case of specific categories of applicants, namely:
  • Ward of Ex-Servicemen
  • Wards of Burma / Ceylon repatriates
  • Wards/ Grandchildren of Freedom Fighters
  • Physically Handicapped candidates
  • Participants of State and National Level Competitions

Please note that all admissions under the special categories are conducted by the DOTE only. Apart from the afore-mentioned special categories, the college also follows merit wise - communal reservations in the general admissions, as stipulated by the Directorate.

Ques. How is the allotment of the seat done at?

Ans. Seat allotment is done considering several factors like merit standing, program preferences, availability of seats, and finally candidate category. Apart from that, allotment of seats is made keeping in mind the following standard ratio of intake:
Qualified Class 10th – Regular program 75%
Qualified Class 12th Academic – Lateral Entry 10%
Qualified Class 12th Vocational – Lateral Entry 10%
Qualified Class 10th + ITI – Lateral Entry 5%

Ques. What is the tuition fees charged by the Tamil Nadu Government Polytechnic College?

Ans. The Fee as charged by the Tamil Nadu Government Polytechnic College is:
Fee Particulars Full-Time Part-Time
Tuition Fee INR 2500 INR 3000
Special Fee INR 1000 -
Development Fee INR 1000 INR 1500

Ques. How are the Diploma programs delivered at Tamil Nadu Government Polytechnic College?

Ans. The Full-Time Engineering Diploma is delivered in a hybrid patter: the first year is conducted in the annual pattern of 32 weeks while the second year onwards, the program follows the semester pattern of 16 weeks each.

The Part-Time program also follows the same pattern, wherein the first year runs on an annual pattern and the remaining second, third, and fourth-year is delivered over six semesters.