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The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology (PIET), Panipat is a 3-year full-time polytechnic programme affiliated to the Haryana State Board of Technical Education (HSBTE) and approved by AICTE. The programme covers core mechanical engineering subjects including thermodynamics, manufacturing processes, machine design, fluid mechanics, and CAD/CAM, equipping students with practical and theoretical skills for the industry. The annual fee for the programme is Rs. 70,000, with a total programme cost of Rs. 2,10,000 over three years, making it one of the more affordable diploma engineering options in the Delhi-NCR and Haryana region. The primary admission route is the HSTES merit-based counselling conducted by the Haryana State Technical Education Society, with a sanctioned seat intake of 90 seats. The course is offered in full-time, on-campus mode and is popular among students seeking a quick entry into the mechanical engineering workforce or as a stepping stone to lateral entry in B.Tech programmes.

Admissions for the 2026-27 session are now closed, with the session having commenced in September 2026. For the upcoming 2027-28 session, HSTES is expected to open online registrations tentatively from May 31, 2027. Students are advised to regularly check the official HSTES website (hstes.org.in) for updated schedules and notifications.

Key Points

PIET is accredited with NAAC A+ Grade and is one of the leading private polytechnic/engineering institutes in Haryana.
The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering programme is approved by AICTE and affiliated to HSBTE, Panchkula.
75% of seats are filled through HSTES counselling; 25% are management quota seats filled at the institute level.
Students who complete this diploma are eligible for lateral entry (LEET) into the 2nd year of B.Tech Mechanical Engineering at PIET and other institutes.
The institute offers a dedicated Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme for economically weaker sections as per AICTE norms.
PIET has a large campus with well-equipped mechanical engineering labs, workshops, and practical training facilities.
Transport facility is available from multiple locations across Haryana and Delhi-NCR.

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PIET Diploma Mechanical Engineering Fees

The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at PIET Panipat is priced at Rs. 70,000 per year (2026-27), making the total programme cost Rs. 2,10,000 for the full 3-year duration. The annual fee is split equally across two semesters, with Rs. 35,000 payable at the start of each semester. Hostel facility is optional and available on a first-come, first-served basis at additional cost.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Per Year (Rs.)	Total (3 Years) (Rs.)
Tuition Fee	55,000	1,65,000
Other Charges (Development, Exam, etc.)	15,000	45,000
Total Tuition + Other Charges	70,000	2,10,000

Hostel Fees (Optional, Per Year)

Room Type	Standard Room (Rs.)	AC Room (Rs.)
Four Sharing	80,000	90,000
Three Sharing	90,000	1,05,000
Two Sharing	1,10,000	1,40,000

Hostel is not mandatory.
It is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For girls hostel, an additional fee of Rs. 8,000 per year is charged for rooms with attached bathroom.
Hostel charges are subject to change each academic year.
Fee can be paid via Cash, Demand Draft, Cheque, or Online transfer.
A one-time registration fee of Rs. 1,000 is payable at the time of admission (non-refundable).
Transport charges (if availed) range from Rs. 13,500 to Rs. 47,000 per year depending on the pick-up location.
Tuition fee waivers of 10% to 20% are available for meritorious students based on 10th board percentage (above 85% in PCM/PCB).

PIET Diploma Mechanical Engineering Admission 2026

Admissions to the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at PIET Panipat are conducted through the HSTES (Haryana State Technical Education Society) merit-based counselling for 75% of seats, while the remaining 25% are filled through institute-level management quota counselling. The admission process is merit-based on 10th board examination marks, with no separate entrance exam required. For the 2027-28 session, HSTES is expected to open registrations tentatively from late May 2027.

PIET Diploma Admission Key Dates

Event	Date (Tentative)
Online Brochure Available at hstes.org.in	Late May 2027
Online Registration Opens (HSTES Portal)	May 31, 2027
Online Registration Closes	July 3, 2027
Document Verification at Designated Centres	May 31 - July 5, 2027
Inter-se Merit Result Declaration	July 8, 2027
1st Counselling - Choice Filling and Locking	July 10-15, 2027
1st Counselling - Seat Allotment	July 16, 2027
Physical Reporting at Allotted Institute (1st Round)	July 17-21, 2027
2nd Counselling - Choice Filling and Locking	July 23-26, 2027
2nd Counselling - Seat Allotment	July 28, 2027
Physical Reporting at Allotted Institute (2nd Round)	July 29 - August 4, 2027
Institute-Level Manual Counselling (Vacant Seats)	August 2027 onwards
Session Start / Final Cut-off Date	September 15, 2027

Relevant Exam/Event Dates

Exam/Event	Details	Date (Tentative)
HSTES Diploma Counselling Registration	Online registration at techadmissionshry.gov.in	May 31 - July 3, 2027
HSTES Merit Result	Inter-se merit based on 10th marks	July 8, 2027
Haryana Board Class 10 Result	Qualifying exam result (HBSE)	May 2027 (Tentative)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) examination from the Board of School Education, Haryana (HBSE) or an equivalent recognised board/university.
Minimum aggregate marks required: 35% (33% for SC/ST category candidates).
There is no upper age limit for admission to the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering programme.

Admission Process

Register online on the HSTES portal at techadmissionshry.gov.in and pay the registration fee (Rs. 1,000 for General; Rs. 700 for reserved categories).
Get documents verified at a designated verification centre within the stipulated dates.
Inter-se merit is prepared based on 10th board marks after online verification.
Participate in online choice filling and locking of preferred institutes on the HSTES portal.
Seat allotment is done based on merit rank and choices filled.
Report physically to the allotted institute with original documents and pay the admission fee within the reporting dates.
Candidates not allotted seats in HSTES rounds may apply for institute-level manual counselling for vacant/management quota seats directly at PIET.
25% management quota seats are filled by PIET at the institute level, firstly on entrance exam merit and then on qualifying exam merit.

PIET Diploma Mechanical Engineering Scholarships 2026

PIET Panipat offers a comprehensive range of institutional scholarships covering merit, sports, defence, and special categories. Students from economically weaker sections can also benefit from the government-mandated Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme. The scholarships are primarily in the form of tuition fee waivers ranging from 10% to 100%, and are applicable to all programmes including the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

Scholarship Schemes

Scholarship / Scheme	Eligibility Criteria	Tuition Fee Waiver
Academic Merit Scholarship (10th PCM/PCB)	Above 90% in 10th	20%
Academic Merit Scholarship (10th PCM/PCB)	85% - 90% in 10th	10%
PIET Quest Scholarship (Quiz Competition)	1st Position in Final Round	100%
PIET Quest Scholarship (Quiz Competition)	2nd Position	50%
PIET Quest Scholarship (Quiz Competition)	3rd Position	25%
PIET Quest Scholarship (Quiz Competition)	4th, 5th, 6th Position	10%
Sports Achievement Scholarship	International Level Winner	35%
Sports Achievement Scholarship	National Level Winner	20%
Sports Achievement Scholarship	State Level Winner	10%
Leadership Scholarship	Head Boy/Girl	20%
Leadership Scholarship	House Captain	10%
Defence Personnel Scholarship	Wards of Defence Martyrs	100%
Defence Personnel Scholarship	Wards of War Disabled/Injured	50%
Defence Personnel Scholarship	Wards of Serving/Retired Defence Personnel	10%
Single Parent/Fatherless Child	Fatherless/Single Parent Child	20%
Only Girl Child Scholarship	Only girl child in the family	20%
Udayan Shalini Fellowship (Girls only)	As per Udayan Care Foundation norms	Rs. 20,000 to full tuition fee
PIET Staff Ward Scholarship	Children of PIET staff (min. 2 years service)	50%
PIET Staff Blood Relation Scholarship	Blood relations of PIET staff	10%
Special Financial Assistance	Based on financial need (committee decision)	Up to Rs. 10,000
Haryana Domicile Scholarship	Students with Haryana domicile	Rs. 1,000 per year
Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) Scheme	As per AICTE/HSTES norms (EWS category)	As per government norms

A student eligible for more than one scholarship must choose only one institutional scholarship.
However, an external scholarship from a foundation/trust can be availed simultaneously.
Scholarships are subject to eligibility verification and approval by the institute.
Any scholarship obtained through misrepresentation of facts will be withdrawn.
The PIET Super-30 Batch offers 35% exemption on tuition fee and development charges for selected students based on extracurricular achievements, Olympiad performance, and leadership qualities.
Government scholarships (SC/BC/EWS post-matric scholarships from Haryana government) are also applicable for eligible students.

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PIET Diploma Mechanical Engineering FAQs

Ques. Is the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at PIET Panipat a full-time course or can it be done part-time?

Ans. The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at PIET is a full-time, on-campus programme of 3 years duration. It requires regular attendance at the college campus. There is no part-time or distance mode available for this programme at PIET.

Ques. After completing the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from PIET, can I directly get admission into B.Tech 2nd year?

Ans. Yes. Diploma holders in Mechanical Engineering are eligible for lateral entry (LEET) into the 2nd year of B.Tech Mechanical Engineering. PIET itself offers B.Tech Lateral Entry in Mechanical Engineering. Admission is through the HSTES LEET counselling, and candidates must have secured at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) in their diploma to be eligible.

Ques. What is the minimum percentage required in Class 10 to get admission to the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at PIET?

Ans. The minimum eligibility is 35% aggregate marks in Class 10 from a recognised board (33% for SC/ST category candidates). There is no separate entrance exam; admission is purely merit-based on 10th board marks through HSTES counselling.

Ques. Does PIET Panipat provide placement assistance for Diploma in Mechanical Engineering students?

Ans. PIET has a dedicated Training and Placement Cell that facilitates campus placements. However, placement activity at the diploma level is primarily focused on internships and entry-level technical roles. Diploma students are typically placed in manufacturing, automobile, and engineering companies in the Panipat-Sonepat-Delhi NCR industrial belt. Students seeking higher packages are generally advised to pursue B.Tech via lateral entry after completing the diploma.

Ques. What is the hostel fee at PIET Panipat for Diploma students, and is it mandatory?

Ans. Hostel at PIET is not mandatory and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The hostel fee ranges from Rs. 80,000 per year (four-sharing standard room) to Rs. 1,40,000 per year (two-sharing AC room). For girls hostel, an additional Rs. 8,000 per year is charged for rooms with attached bathrooms. Hostel charges are subject to change each year.

Ques. Can students from outside Haryana apply for the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at PIET Panipat through HSTES counselling?

Ans. Yes. 15% of the sanctioned intake falls under the Rest of Haryana Category (All India Category - AIC/RoHC) which is open to candidates from all states. The remaining 85% of seats are under the State Quota reserved for Haryana domicile candidates. Out-of-state candidates can also apply for the 25% management quota seats directly at the institute level without going through HSTES counselling.