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class=\"num\">6+<\/div>\n<div class=\"lbl\">Colleges Listed<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-stat-box\">\n<div class=\"num\">\u20b94K\u20132L<\/div>\n<div class=\"lbl\">Fee Range (Per Yr)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-stat-box\">\n<div class=\"num\">3 Years<\/div>\n<div class=\"lbl\">Course Duration<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-stat-box\">\n<div class=\"num\">1 Govt.<\/div>\n<div class=\"lbl\">Government Polytechnic<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-method\"><strong>How we ranked these colleges<\/strong><br \/>\nOur team at CampusHunt researched and ranked these colleges based on: AICTE approval, DTE Karnataka recognition, fee affordability, lateral entry track record into B.E. programs, and student feedback collected over 2024\u201325.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AICTE approval &#038; DTE recognition<\/li>\n<li>Fee affordability<\/li>\n<li>Lateral entry \/ higher-studies pathway<\/li>\n<li>Campus infrastructure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-cta-bar\">\n<div class=\"txt\"><strong>\ud83c\udfaf 2026 Diploma Admissions \u2014 Seats Filling Fast<\/strong><br \/>\nGet free expert counselling to find the right Polytechnic college in Tumkur for your budget &#038; career goals.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-cta-btns\"><a class=\"ch-btn-w\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919108703683?text=Hello%2C+I+need+help+with+Diploma+admission+in+Tumkur\">\ud83d\udcde Free Counselling<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"ch-btn-o\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919108703683\">\ud83d\udcac WhatsApp Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-sh\"><span class=\"tag\">Quick Compare<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Diploma Colleges in Tumkur \u2014 At a Glance<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"ch-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>#<\/th>\n<th>College<\/th>\n<th>Fees<\/th>\n<th>Type<\/th>\n<th>Approval<\/th>\n<th>Best For<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"ch-rnk\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"college-name\">Government Polytechnic, Tumkur<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-fee\">~\u20b94,270\/yr<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-bi\">Govt. \u2713<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-bn\">DTE\/AICTE<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Budget Best<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"ch-rnk\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"college-name\">Kempegowda Memorial Polytechnic<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-fee\">\u20b92.04L (3 yrs)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-bn\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-bn\">AICTE<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Legacy (Est. 1979)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"ch-rnk\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"college-name\">HMS Polytechnic (Govt. Aided, Minority)<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-fee\">Low Fees<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-bn\">Aided<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-bn\">AICTE<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Affordable Aided<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"ch-rnk\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"college-name\">HMS Institute of Technology (Diploma Wing)<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-fee\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-bn\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-bn\">AICTE<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Wide Branches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"ch-rnk\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"college-name\">Akshaya Institute of Technology<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-fee\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-bn\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-bn\">AICTE<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Regional Access<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"ch-rnk\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"college-name\">Sri Rudramuni Swamiji Rural Polytechnic<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-fee\">Affordable<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-bn\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-bn\">AICTE<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Rural Access (Est. 1992)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-sh\"><span class=\"tag\">Full List<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>All Diploma \/ Polytechnic Colleges in Tumkur \u2014 Detailed Profiles<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-cards\">\n<div class=\"ch-card\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-top\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-title\"><span class=\"ch-rank-circle\">1<\/span>Government Polytechnic, Tumkur (GPT)<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-badges\"><span class=\"ch-bi\">Govt. College<\/span><span class=\"ch-bn\">DTE Karnataka<\/span><span style=\"background:#fef3c7;color:#92400e;font-size:10px;font-weight:bold;padding:2px 7px;border-radius:3px;font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif;\">Top Ranked<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-body\">\n<div class=\"ch-ig\">\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">~\u20b94,270\/yr<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Fees<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">3 Years<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Duration<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">SSLC 35%+<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Eligibility<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Est. 1958<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Established<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ch-card-desc\">A premier technical institution started in 1958 on a 73-acre green campus in the heart of Tumkur, about 3 km from the bus stand and railway station. Offers Diploma courses in 6 specialisations including Mechanical, Civil, Computer Science and Automobile Engineering. Admissions are solely merit-based through DTE Karnataka&#8217;s centralised counselling, with scholarships of up to 100% available for eligible candidates.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-card-ft\"><span class=\"ch-dist\">\ud83d\udccd B.H. Road, Beside Tumkur University, Tumkur \u2013 572103 | \ud83d\ude86 Tumkur ~3 km<\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"ch-enq\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919108703683?text=I+am+interested+in+Government+Polytechnic+Tumkur+Diploma+2026\">Enquire Now \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-top\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-title\"><span class=\"ch-rank-circle\">2<\/span>Kempegowda Memorial Polytechnic<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-badges\"><span class=\"ch-bn\">Private<\/span><span style=\"background:#dcfce7;color:#166534;font-size:10px;font-weight:bold;padding:2px 7px;border-radius:3px;font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif;\">Est. 1979<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-body\">\n<div class=\"ch-ig\">\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">\u20b92.04L<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Total (3 Yrs)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">3 Years<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Duration<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">SSLC\/DTE<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Admission<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Est. 1979<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Established<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ch-card-desc\">Established in 1979, one of the longest-running private polytechnic colleges in Tumkur, AICTE approved and offering Diploma courses across core engineering branches. A well-established option for students seeking a private polytechnic with decades of track record.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-card-ft\"><span class=\"ch-dist\">\ud83d\udccd Tumkur, Karnataka<\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"ch-enq\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919108703683?text=I+am+interested+in+Kempegowda+Memorial+Polytechnic+Diploma+2026\">Enquire Now \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-top\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-title\"><span class=\"ch-rank-circle\">3<\/span>HMS Polytechnic (Government Aided, Minority)<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-badges\"><span class=\"ch-bn\">Govt. Aided<\/span><span class=\"ch-bi\">Minority Institution<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-body\">\n<div class=\"ch-ig\">\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Low Fees<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Category<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">3 Years<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Duration<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">SSLC\/DTE<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Admission<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Aided<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Type<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ch-card-desc\">A government-aided minority institution offering Diploma engineering programs at subsidised fees comparable to government polytechnics, making it one of the most affordable private-sector options in Tumkur district.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-card-ft\"><span class=\"ch-dist\">\ud83d\udccd Shettihalli Main Road, Tumkur, Karnataka<\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"ch-enq\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919108703683?text=I+am+interested+in+HMS+Polytechnic+Tumkur+Diploma+2026\">Enquire Now \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-top\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-title\"><span class=\"ch-rank-circle\">4<\/span>HMS Institute of Technology (Diploma Wing)<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-badges\"><span class=\"ch-bn\">Private<\/span><span class=\"ch-bi\">AICTE Approved<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-body\">\n<div class=\"ch-ig\">\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Moderate<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Fees<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">3 Years<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Duration<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">SSLC\/DTE<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Admission<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">NH-4<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Location<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ch-card-desc\">Located on NH-4 near Kyathasandra, offers diploma engineering courses across multiple specialisations under AICTE approval. A co-ed institution offering both diploma and degree-wing options on the same campus, useful for students planning a diploma-to-degree pathway.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-card-ft\"><span class=\"ch-dist\">\ud83d\udccd NH-4, Kesaramadu Post, Kyathasandra, Tumkur<\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"ch-enq\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919108703683?text=I+am+interested+in+HMS+Institute+of+Technology+Diploma+2026\">Enquire Now \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-top\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-title\"><span class=\"ch-rank-circle\">5<\/span>Akshaya Institute of Technology<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-badges\"><span class=\"ch-bn\">Private<\/span><span class=\"ch-bi\">Unaided<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-body\">\n<div class=\"ch-ig\">\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Moderate<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Fees<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">3 Years<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Duration<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">SSLC\/DTE<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Admission<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Private<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Ownership<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ch-card-desc\">An unaided private diploma college in Tumkur district offering AICTE-approved Diploma engineering programs, catering to students from surrounding taluks seeking a regional polytechnic option.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-card-ft\"><span class=\"ch-dist\">\ud83d\udccd Tumkur District, Karnataka<\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"ch-enq\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919108703683?text=I+am+interested+in+Akshaya+Institute+of+Technology+Diploma+2026\">Enquire Now \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-top\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-title\"><span class=\"ch-rank-circle\">6<\/span>Sri Rudramuni Swamiji Rural Polytechnic College<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-badges\"><span class=\"ch-bn\">Private<\/span><span style=\"background:#dcfce7;color:#166534;font-size:10px;font-weight:bold;padding:2px 7px;border-radius:3px;font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif;\">Rural Access<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-body\">\n<div class=\"ch-ig\">\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Affordable<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Fees<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">3 Years<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Duration<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">SSLC\/DTE<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Admission<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Est. 1992<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Established<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ch-card-desc\">Established in 1992, a rural-focused private polytechnic serving students from Tumkur&#8217;s outlying villages and taluks, offering affordable Diploma engineering courses closer to home.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-card-ft\"><span class=\"ch-dist\">\ud83d\udccd Tumkur District, Karnataka<\/span><br \/>\n<a class=\"ch-enq\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919108703683?text=I+am+interested+in+Sri+Rudramuni+Swamiji+Rural+Polytechnic+2026\">Enquire Now \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-sh\"><span class=\"tag\">Course Info<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What is a Diploma in Engineering?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-box\">\nA <strong>Diploma in Engineering<\/strong> is a 3-year technical program after Class 10 (SSLC), focused on hands-on and practical training in a chosen engineering branch. In Karnataka, admissions are managed by the <strong>Directorate of Technical Education (DTE)<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a popular, faster and cheaper alternative to the full 4-year B.E., with a well-established lateral entry pathway into the 2nd year of B.E.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-2col\" style=\"margin-top:16px;\">\n<div>\n<h3>Popular Diploma Branches<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"ch-checklist\">\n<li>Diploma in Mechanical Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Diploma in Civil Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Diploma in Computer Science &#038; Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Diploma in Automobile Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Diploma in Electrical &#038; Electronics Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Diploma in Electronics &#038; Communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Why choose Tumkur?<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"ch-checklist\">\n<li>Government Polytechnic with 65+ years of legacy<\/li>\n<li>Extremely low government college fees (~\u20b94,270\/yr)<\/li>\n<li>Direct lateral entry into Tumkur&#8217;s engineering colleges<\/li>\n<li>Aided minority institutions offering subsidised fees<\/li>\n<li>Multiple rural-access colleges across the district<\/li>\n<li>Lower cost of living compared to Bangalore<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-sh\"><span class=\"tag\">Admission 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Eligibility, Fees &amp; Admission Process<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-box\">\n<div class=\"ch-2col\">\n<div>\n<h3>Eligibility Criteria<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"ch-checklist\">\n<li>Passed SSLC (Class 10) with minimum 35% aggregate<\/li>\n<li>No entrance exam required \u2014 admission is merit-based<\/li>\n<li>Some private colleges offer direct\/management quota admission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top:16px;\">Admission Process<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"ch-checklist\">\n<li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Visit the DTE Karnataka portal (dtetech.karnataka.gov.in)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Register, generate &#038; validate OTP, and log in<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Select preference order of colleges<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Submit and await seat allotment<\/li>\n<li><strong>Counselling Window:<\/strong> June\u2013July 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Fee Structure Overview<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ch-stbl-wrap\">\n<table class=\"ch-stbl\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Category<\/th>\n<th>Annual\/Total Fees<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Government Polytechnic<\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">~\u20b94,270\/year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Govt. Aided \/ Minority Colleges<\/td>\n<td style=\"color:#92400e;font-weight:600;\">Low, subsidised<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Private Polytechnics<\/td>\n<td style=\"color:#1b3a7a;font-weight:600;\">\u20b960,000\u2013\u20b92,04,000 (3 Yrs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-hl\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tip on Lateral Entry<\/strong><br \/>\nAfter completing the Diploma, students can join the 2nd year of a B.E. program at VTU-affiliated colleges in Tumkur (like SIT, SIET or CIT) through Lateral Entry \u2014 skipping the 1st year and saving both time and money on the path to a full engineering degree.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-sh\"><span class=\"tag\">Career<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Pay Scale &amp; Job Opportunities After Diploma Engineering<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-box\">\n<div class=\"ch-stbl-wrap\">\n<table class=\"ch-stbl\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Experience Level<\/th>\n<th>Role<\/th>\n<th>Monthly Salary<\/th>\n<th>Annual Package<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fresher (0\u20131 yr)<\/td>\n<td>Junior Technician \/ Supervisor<\/td>\n<td>\u20b915,000\u2013\u20b925,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">\u20b91.8\u20133 LPA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Junior (1\u20133 yrs)<\/td>\n<td>Site Supervisor \/ Draughtsman<\/td>\n<td>\u20b920,000\u2013\u20b935,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">\u20b92.4\u20134.2 LPA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mid-level (3\u20136 yrs)<\/td>\n<td>Senior Technician \/ Team Lead<\/td>\n<td>\u20b935,000\u2013\u20b955,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">\u20b94.2\u20136.6 LPA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Senior (6+ yrs) or after B.E.<\/td>\n<td>Engineer (via Lateral Entry B.E.)<\/td>\n<td>\u20b940,000\u2013\u20b980,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">\u20b94.8\u20139.6 LPA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">Job Roles You Can Target<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ch-jgrid\">\n<div class=\"ch-jpill\">Junior Engineer (Govt.\/PSU)<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-jpill\">Site Supervisor<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-jpill\">CAD Draughtsman<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-jpill\">Production Technician<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-jpill\">Quality Control Inspector<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-jpill\">Maintenance Technician<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-jpill\">Electrical Technician<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-jpill\">Automobile Service Engineer<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-jpill\">IT Support Technician<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-jpill\">Lab Technician<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-jpill\">Construction Supervisor<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-jpill\">Workshop In-charge<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-hl\" style=\"margin-top:16px;\"><strong>\ud83c\udf93 Higher Studies Option<\/strong><br \/>\nLateral Entry into B.E.\/B.Tech (2nd year) at VTU-affiliated colleges is the most popular next step. Diploma holders also qualify for various government Junior Engineer (JE) recruitment exams conducted by PWD, BESCOM, KPTCL and Railways.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-sh\"><span class=\"tag\">FAQs<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions \u2014 Diploma Colleges in Tumkur<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-faq\"><input id=\"faq1\" class=\"ch-faq-cb\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><label class=\"ch-faq-q\" for=\"faq1\">What is the best Diploma college in Tumkur?<span class=\"ch-faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-faq-a\"><strong>Government Polytechnic, Tumkur<\/strong> \u2014 established in 1958 on a 73-acre campus \u2014 is the top choice for its legacy, low fees, and strong lateral-entry track record into local engineering colleges.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-faq\"><input id=\"faq2\" class=\"ch-faq-cb\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><label class=\"ch-faq-q\" for=\"faq2\">What is the fee for Diploma engineering in Tumkur?<span class=\"ch-faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-faq-a\">Government Polytechnic charges just <strong>~\u20b94,270 per year<\/strong>. Private polytechnics range from <strong>\u20b960,000 to \u20b92,04,000<\/strong> for the full 3-year course, depending on the college and branch.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-faq\"><input id=\"faq3\" class=\"ch-faq-cb\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><label class=\"ch-faq-q\" for=\"faq3\">What is the eligibility for Diploma admission in Tumkur?<span class=\"ch-faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-faq-a\">Candidates need to have passed <strong>SSLC (Class 10)<\/strong> with a minimum of 35% aggregate marks. No entrance exam is required \u2014 admission through DTE Karnataka is merit-based on SSLC marks.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-faq\"><input id=\"faq4\" class=\"ch-faq-cb\" type=\"checkbox\" \/><label class=\"ch-faq-q\" for=\"faq4\">Can I join B.E. after completing a Diploma?<span class=\"ch-faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-faq-a\">Yes. Diploma holders can join the <strong>2nd year of a B.E.\/B.Tech program<\/strong> directly via Lateral Entry at VTU-affiliated colleges in Tumkur, skipping the first year entirely.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-author\" style=\"margin-top:28px;\">\n<div class=\"ch-av\">CH<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ainfo\">\n<h4>CampusHunt Research Team<\/h4>\n<p>This guide was researched and compiled by the CampusHunt editorial team, with over 10 years of experience in education counselling across South India. College data verified through AICTE records, DTE Karnataka listings, and direct college inquiries. Last reviewed: July 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/campushunt.in\/about.php\">About CampusHunt \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-bcta\">\n<h3>Need Help Choosing the Right Diploma College in Tumkur?<\/h3>\n<p>Our education counsellors have helped thousands of students get into the right Polytechnic college across Karnataka. 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