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Kerala Polytechnic Admission is done based on merit in the previous qualifying examination i.e. class 12. There is no entrance exam conducted to offer Kerala Polytechnic Admission 2023. Department of Technical Education (DTE), Kerala conducts the Kerala Polytechnic Admission 2023. Kerala Polytechnic Courses are offered in various Engineering and Non – Engineering as well as Commercial Practice and Management trades.
DTE Kerala offers admission for two streams i.e. Diploma in Engineering & Technology and Diploma in Commercial Practice and Diploma in Computer Application & Business Management. The duration of the Kerala Polytechnic courses is 3 years which is sometimes followed by practical training.
Kerala Polytechnic Admission 2023 is completely online through the official website. Candidates must pay INR 150 (INR 75 in case of SC/ST candidates) as an application fee to seek Kerala Polytechnic Admission 2023.
Kerala Polytechnic Admission 2023: Highlights
| Application mode | Online |
| Admission Criteria | Merit-Based |
| Conducting Body/ Authority | Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Government of Kerala |
| Total Number of Seats | 13000 (Approx.) |
| Official Website | Check Here! |
Kerala Polytechnic Admission 2023: Important Dates
| Event | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Online Registrations Begins | July 2023 |
| Last Date to Register | August 2023 |
| Publication of Final Rank List & First Allotment | August 2023 |
| Release of Second Allotment List | September 2023 |
| Release of Third Allotment List | To Be Announced |
Kerala Polytechnic Admission 2023: Eligibility Criteria
The following points should be checked in order to determine whether a candidate is eligible for Kerala polytechnic admission 2023.
- The candidate should be an Indian citizen.
- The candidate must be a domicile of Kerala state or have undertaken the qualifying examination from an institution in Kerala.
- The candidate should have passed the SSC or THSLC or equivalent examination
- Candidates must have Mathematics, English, and Science as mandatory subjects.
- For CBSE/ ICSE/ Open school candidates, the marks/grades obtained in Science are considered for calculating grades in the place of Physics and Chemistry.
- CBSE school candidates who have passed the qualifying examination with Maths are eligible for Kerala polytechnic admission 2023.
Kerala Polytechnic Admission Process 2023
The mode of filling out the application form is only online. All interested candidate needs to follow the following steps in order to apply for Kerala polytechnic admission 2023:
- Visit the official website for Kerala polytechnic admissions at www.polyadmission.org.
- Candidates need to fill out the application form available on the website carefully by going through all the instructions and after checking the eligibility criteria.
- Fill in all the necessary details such as educational qualifications and personal information carefully.
- Upload the below listed required documents along with photos in the prescribed format and pay the application fees through debit/credit/net banking modes.
- After the application form is filled out successfully, pay the fees.
- The candidate can take the printout of the application form for future reference.
- Candidates can verify the application status anytime on the official site.
- After the trial merit list gets released, the candidates have the option of editing their preferences. This is the final chance given to them.
Documents Required
- SSLC/THSLC certificate or equivalent examination
- Marksheet of SSLC/THSLC or equivalent examination
- Mark list of VHSE to claim reservation under the VHSE category
- Aadhaar card
- EWS certificate
- Valid Caste certificate, sub-category certificate if applicable
- Income certificate to claim fee exemption
- Certificates to prove nativity as Keralite
- Character Certificate issued by the previous Institute of study
- Medical certificates for the Physically-challenged candidates
Kerala Polytechnic Admission Fees 2023
The students can pay the below-listed application fees in online mode through debit/ credit/ net banking mode.
| Student Category | Application Fees (INR) |
|---|---|
| General Category | INR 150 |
| SC/ST Category | INR 75 |
Kerala Polytechnic Admission 2023: Fee Structure
The detailed fee Structure for the diploma courses in various government and private institutes is tabulated below.
Government Institutions
| Admission Fee | INR 210 |
| Tuition Fee | INR 790 per semester |
| Special Fee (Revenue Portion) | INR 740 per year |
| Special Fee (PD Portion) | INR 600 per year |
| Student Amenities Fee | INR 350 per year |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) | INR 500 |
Government-Aided Institutions
| Admission Fee | INR 500 |
| Tuition Fee | INR 18,000 per year |
| Special Fee | INR 3,000 per year |
| Student Amenities Fee | INR 500 per year |
| Examination Fee | INR 400 per year |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) | INR 1,500 |
Private Institutions
| Tuition Fee (For Government Quota Seats) | INR 22,500 per year |
| For Management Seats | INR 37,500 per year |
| Examination Permanent registration fee | INR 1,575 |
| Special fee | INR 2,500 per year |
| Interest-free deposit (Refundable at the time of issue of TC) | INR 10,000 per year |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) | INR 5,000 |
Kerala Polytechnic Admission 2023: Seat Allotment Process
The candidates whose names are enlisted in the merit list will be called for the Seat allotment process. The Centralised Allotment Process will be done through the Single Window System (SWS) to give allotment to various programs in the Polytechnic colleges based on the options/ re-options chosen by the candidates.
- Candidates can exercise options to a maximum number of 30 of their choice (program and institution combination).
- There will be three allotment processes. The allotment lists will be published on the admission websites. If there are vacancies left after the three allotments, Spot admissions may be conducted to fill up the remaining seats.
- The candidate who wishes to join the allotted option should report to the allotted Polytechnic College with an allotment letter and pay the required fee.
- The candidate should submit the documents at the institution and receive the admission slip and receipt for the documents.
- If a candidate does not join in the allotted option in the final allotment round within the stipulated time, that allotment will get canceled.
Categorization of Seats
The various categories of diploma seats getting filled in Kerala are mentioned below.
- Merit Seats: These seats get allotted through the State Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (SITTTR). These seats will be available in all the Government/ Government Aided and Private Self-financing Polytechnic Colleges.
- Management Seats in Aided Polytechnic Colleges: The seats that are filled up by the concerned management personnel in the aided institutions. 15% of the total intake is reserved under this category. The selection process is subjected to approval by the Regional Joint Director or the Deputy Director of the respective region.
- Management Seats in Private Self-Financing Polytechnic Colleges: The seats that are set apart in the Self-Financing Programmes to be filled up by the management of the institution. 50% of the sanctioned intake of each Programme is set apart under this category.
Kerala Polytechnic Admission 2023: Reservation Policy
60% of the seats will be filled up purely based on merit irrespective of the category /community to which the candidate belongs to and the remainder 40% based on reservation. The reservation criteria for admissions to various Polytechnic/Diploma courses in Kerala is tabulated below:
| Category | Seats Reserved |
|---|---|
| Persons with Disabilities | 5% |
| THSLC holders | 10% |
| VHSE Candidates | 2% |
| Ezhava | 9% |
| Muslims | 8% |
| Other Backward Hindus | 3% |
| Latin Catholics and Anglo Indian | 3% |
| Dheevara & related Communities | 2% |
| Viswakarma & related communities | 2% |
| Kusavan & related communities | 1% |
| Other Backward Christians | 1% |
| Kudumbi | 1% |
| Scheduled Castes | 8% |
| Scheduled Tribes | 2% |
Kerala Polytechnic Admission 2023: Participating Colleges
Some of the popular Polytechnic colleges in Kerala are mentioned below:
| Women’s Polytechnic College, Kozhikode | Model Polytechnic College, Vadakara |
| Carmel Polytechnic College, Alappuzha | Women’s Polytechnic College, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Government Polytechnic College, Mattannu | Government Polytechnic College, Cherthala |
| Government Polytechnic College, Kottayam | Central Polytechnic College, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Kerala Government Polytechnic College, Kozhikode | Seethi Sahib Memorial Polytechnic College, Tirur |
Kerala Polytechnic Admission 2023: FAQs
Ques. What are the popular Diploma courses offered by the Polytechnic Colleges in Kerala?
Ans. Popular Diploma courses offered by Polytechnic colleges in Kerala are
- Diploma in Engineering/Technology
- Diploma in Commercial Practice
- Diploma in Computer Application and Business Management
Ques. What is the procedure for getting Kerala Polytechnic Admission under the Sports quota?
Ans. The candidates seeking admission under the sports quota shall submit a separate application online (by paying the application fee online) through the link “Sports Quota” on the website. Application for sports quota will not be considered for selection under General quota. Those shortlisted candidates have to attend an interview at the Directorate of Technical Education, Thiruvananthapuram.
Ques. What is the duration of Kerala Polytechnic/Diploma Courses?
Ans. Diploma programs have 6 semesters in it spanning up to a period of 3 years. For Tool & Die Engineering, students have to undergo a mandatory twelve-month in-plant training (in addition to 3 years) as part of the program.
Ques. How to verify the status of the Kerala Polytechnic Admission form?
Ans. Candidates can verify the status of their application on the website soon after the release of the trial allotment list. Candidates will get a chance to modify (i.e.) add / delete / prioritize their options online. This is a one-time opportunity that has to be exercised within the given time.
Ques. What if the candidate cannot report at the allotted college after the Kerala Polytechnic Admission counselling?
Ans. If a candidate doesn’t report to the Polytechnic College within the reporting date due to any reasons, the Parent/ Guardian or any authorized person can report to the institution with authorization from the candidate.
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