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Shillong Polytechnic Admission will start from July 2023 for the 2023 academic session. Admission to the polytechnic courses in Shillong is based on the marks of previous qualifying exams and is entirely based on merit. There is no separate entrance exam conducted for Shillong Polytechnic Admission 2023.
Polytechnic is a 3-year engineering diploma course that can be pursued after clearing class 10 or 12. Shillong Polytechnic Admission is offered in 7 different engineering and science programs, i.e., Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, and Science & Humanity. Other than these diploma programs, the institution also offers a PG Diploma program in Information Technology.
Shillong Polytechnic Admission is done online. Applicants must pay an application fee of INR 100 to be eligible for Shillong Polytechnic Admission 2023.
Shillong Polytechnic Admission 2023: Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration | 2nd week of June 2023 |
| Merit List | 2nd week of August 2023 |
| Verification of Documents | 3rd week of August 2023 |
| Fee Payment | 3rd week of August 2023 |
| Date of commencement of new sessions | To be Notified |
Shillong Polytechnic Admission 2023: Highlights
| Course Type | Diploma in Engineering |
| Admission Process | Marks in Mathematics and Science of SSLC/ HSLC/ equivalent exam and Interview and Medical Fitness |
| Interview Conducting Body | Admission Committee, Shillong Polytechnic |
| Duration of Course | 3 years |
Shillong Polytechnic Admission 2023: Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the engineering diploma courses at Shillong Polytechnic one must have to be eligible. Here is the eligibility criteria to seek Shillong Polytechnic Admission:
- Interested candidates must pass Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination with an aggregate of 45% marks in Mathematics and 45% in Science, which is conducted by the Meghalaya Board of Secondary Education or equivalent to it
- For the candidates belonging to SC/ ST communities of Meghalaya, the minimum percentage one should secure is 40% in Mathematics and 40% in Science
- The age of the candidates should not be more than 21 years as of the first July of the year of admission relaxable by 1 year for candidates who have passed HSSLC (12th grade) or equivalent to it
- Applicants should be physically fit and mentally stable and their height should be 1.5 meters for the unreserved category and 1.3 meters for the Hills Tribes, along with 41 kg weight, 72 cm chest with a minimum expansion of 2.5 cm, and the candidate should not be physically handicapped as this might hamper the efficient performance of students professional studies. Physical standards are relaxable in the case of Girls candidates
Shillong Polytechnic Admission Process 2023
Shillong Polytechnic Admission can be done through the following steps:
- Candidates need to go first to the official website of Shillong Polytechnic
- Then read the instructions before filling up the form
- Then fill up the application form and print it out
- Then submit the duly filled form to the Office of Principal, Shillong Polytechnic on or before the submission date given in the admission notice
- Required documents applicants need to submit along with the application form are
- One recent passport-size photograph of applicants (applicants need to be pasted on the application form)
- Copy of class 10 Admit card
- Original photocopy of Marksheets of previous qualifying examinations
- Documentary evidence of age (original photocopy of Admit Card or Certificate of Board/ University)
- A Character Certificate from the Head of the last attended Institution
- Those who are employees need to submit a Non-Objection Certificate from the employer where they are working
- SC/ ST Certificate for district authority
- Permanent resident certificate (PRC) for the Non-tribal candidate from the Deputy Commissioner
- Income certificate of guardian or parents from the Head of Office in case of govt. employees
- NCC/ NSS Certificate (if any)
- Rs. 10 need to pay through State Bank Collect
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Candidates need to carry their original certificates and mark sheets to produce during the time of the interview
Shillong Polytechnic Admission 2023: Seat Reservation
Annual intake capacities in Shillong Polytechnic in various departments for Diploma as well as post-diploma courses are as follows:
| Department | Intake Capacity |
|---|---|
| Civil engineering | 60 seats |
| Electrical engineering | 30 seats |
| Mechanical engineering | 30 seats |
| Electronics engineering | 30 seats |
| Computer Science & engineering | 30 seats |
| PG Diploma in Information technology | 20 seats |
Shillong Polytechnic Admission 2023: FAQs
Ques. What is the academic qualification required to apply for Shillong Polytechnic 2023?
Ans. To apply for Diploma courses at Shillong Polytechnic you must have to pass SSLC examination (Senior Secondary Leaving Certificate) with 45% marks in Mathematics and 45% marks in Science and for the SC/ST candidates they have to secure minimum 40% marks in Mathematics and 45% marks in Science conducted by the Meghalaya Board of Secondary Education or equivalent to it.
Ques. What are the Diploma courses one can pursue in Shillong Polytechnic?
Ans. The courses offered in Shillong Polytechnic are- Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering.
Ques. How many years will take to complete the polytechnic courses at Shillong Polytechnic?
Ans. In Shillong Polytechnic, for the Diploma engineering courses it will take 3 years and 2 years duration for the PG Diploma courses.
Ques. What is the selection method in Shillong Polytechnic?
Ans. Selection process in Shillong Polytechnic is through Interview, Medical Fitness Examination and Merit Basis.
Ques. How much will be the cost for the engineering courses at Shillong Polytechnic?
Ans. In Shillong Polytechnic, the course cost will be INR 3,518 per semester.
Ques. Is there any age limit for the students to take admission in Shillong Polytechnic for the engineering courses?
Ans. Yes. The candidates should not be more than 21 years old on the 1st July of the admission year for the students who have passed 10th exam. 1 year of age relaxation for the students who have passed 12th or HSSLC.
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