Polytechnic (Diploma in Engineering) Distance Education is 2 years (Lateral Entry)/ 3 years engineering diploma program designed to impart technical education.

This program provides, 10th pass candidates, an opportunity to start a job, in engineering field, right after completing the course. Candidates who have completed 12th (PCM) or ITI (2 Years) after 10th can be admitted to 2nd year of Diploma in Engineering program. This program offers many branches of specialization such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automobile engineering, etc.

There are many UGC-AICTE approved universities in India offering alternatives for Polytechnic (Diploma in Engineering) courses.