CSI Polytechnic College is a premier polytechnic institute located at Salem in Tamil Nadu that got established in 1984. It is affiliated to Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai. The college offers full time Diploma courses across 10 different specializations, broadly categorized as engineering, information technology and instrumentation and control. All these courses are approved by AICTE. The duration of the diploma course is 3 years. Admission to these courses is done on the basis of marks obtained in the 10th standard. 

CSI Polytechnic College Highlights

Established | Type of Institute 1984 | Private
Accreditation AICTE
Affiliation Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai
Courses level Diploma
Application mode Online
Admission criteria Merit-based
Campus area 15 acres
Facilities Library, Auditorium, Playground, Hostel
Official website http://csiptc.in/

CSI Polytechnic College Courses

Course Specializations Eligibility
Diploma Automobile, Civil, Mechanical, Production, Electrical, Electronic, Electronics(Robotics), Computer, Information technology, Instrumentation and Control Candidates should have passed in 10th standard examination by scoring a minimum of 35% by 1st of July of that year

CSI Polytechnic College Admission

Admission to all the diploma courses offered by the institution is done merit-based wherein the marks secured in the 10th exam result will be considered. Lateral entry is also available for those who have completed 10+2 exam. A Merit list is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in 10th or 12th exams.

The application procedure could be done online itself. 

Application Procedure

  1. Go to the official portal of the institution.
  2. Application forms for different admission like first and second year admissions are available at http://cauverysms.com/Polytechnic/Polytechnic_329/ApplicationTypePoly.aspx.
  3. Candidates must fill up the form and upload the required documents.
  4. Application fee of INR 200 for general category and INR 100 for SC/ST/SCC must be paid online.
  5. Merit list will be published on the official website.
  6. Successful candidates must be physically present with the originals of the uploaded documents for admission.

CSI Polytechnic College Placements

The institute has a dedicated placement, training and entrepreneurship development cell for the benefit of its students. They arrange various training programs, courses, and projects for students to improve their employability skills and expertise. They also provide job assistance and career counselling to all the students. The cell invites several large companies to recruit final year students each year.

CSI Polytechnic College Facilities 

The college has a large campus spread across 15 acres. Several facilities are available for students as indicated below. 

  • Library- Students have access to a large library located on campus that houses more than 30,000 books. All reference books required for courses, as well as student reports and some CDs can be found here. Del-net facilities provide access to thousands of e-books.
  • Auditorium- A 3000 sq. ft. auditorium on campus is used by students for various purposes, such as functions, seminar, and workshops etc. An open-air theatre is also available for conducting many events.
  • Sports space- The college has a great emphasis on sports. The vast playground has a 200mt track field, and can be used to practice football, kho-kho, hockey, hand ball and cricket. Separate courts are marked for volleyball, badminton, basketball, kabaddi, and tennis. Equipment for indoor sports, such as chess, carrom and table tennis is also available.
  • Canteen- 2 canteens are present on campus, one each for girls and boys. The canteens serve students with healthy and hygienically prepared food. 
  • Computer labs- The college has five computer centres, as well as a centre for Automation and drafting with sophisticated software. 

CSI Polytechnic College FAQs

Ques. Is there a hostel at CSI Polytechnic College Salem?

Ans. Yes, separate hostel blocks for girls and boys have been constructed on campus. The hostel can accommodate 250 students in the boy’s block and 60 students in the girl’s block.

Ques. Can I take admission via lateral entry at CSI Polytechnic College Salem?

Ans. Yes, all diploma courses offer lateral entry into 2nd year of the program. For this, candidates must have passed 12th standard exam or 10th standard plus ITI course in the relevant discipline. Marksheets of the above exams must be submitted to proceed with the admission procedures as usual.

Ques. Are there any scholarships available at CSI Polytechnic College Salem?

Ans. Yes, the college offers scholarships to the meritorious students, candidates excelling in sports, and economically backward students.

Ques. What is the intake for each course at CSI Polytechnic College Salem?

Ans. The course intakes are as per the following:
Course Intake
Automobile 60
Computer 60
Mechanical 120
Civil 60
Production 60
Electrical 120
Electronic 120
Electronics (Robotics) 30
Information technology 60
Instrumentation and Control 30

Ques. How is the faculty in CSI Polytechnic College Salem?

Ans. Dr. M. Geetha is the principal of the college. She runs the 10 different departments of the college. Each department has around 10-15 highly trained teachers. The HOD and lecturers have vast experience with over 20-year experience in their fields.

Ques. How is the fee structure for diploma courses at CSI Polytechnic College Salem?

Ans. The diploma course duration is 3 years, and annual fees for all courses are INR 35,000. Some scholarships are provided to economically backward students.