The Diploma Programme in Mechanical Engineering seeks to provide more accessible and quality education and training to manufacturing/ production personnel to meet the real work needs of manufacturing/ production industry and prepare them for the changes in techniques, technologies, markets and employment patterns. This Programme has been designed to enhance quality and productivity of manufacturing/production personnel. The Diploma is equivalent to Diploma offered by the Technical Education System and is equivalent to any of the similar diplomas offered by and other university/ polytechnic in India. The broad objectives of this Programme are to: Offer need based and tailor-made academic programme for the specific need of supervisory level manpower engaged in manufacturing/production; Upgrade and modernise the technical know-how of those engaged in the manufacturing/ production-related activities, apart from the fresh entrants to the manufacturing/ production industry desirous of advancing their careers in manufacturing/ production; and Provide better industry-education linkage by matching learners educational needs while collaborating with professional bodies and technical institutions