What is the difference between Diploma and B.Tech?

Hello, The basic difference between a B.Tech and Polytechnic engineering courses is that a B.Tech is a degree course while a Polytechnic is a diploma course in engineering. *One can opt for a polytechnic course just after 10th or it can also be done after 12th. But one cannot opt for B.Tech only after 12th with physics, chemistry and maths as compulsory subjects. The duration of a polytechnic course is of minimum 3 years but you can take a lateral entry in polytechnic if you have done ITI for which the duration of the course will then be 2 years. The admissions are based on Polytechnic Entrance Exam which happens in the month of May or June, in some states polytechnics also take direct admission in 3 years diploma course. For B.Tech, the duration of the course is 4 years, but a lateral entry can be taken directly to the second year if a person has done a polytechnic course. The admissions are based on JEE ranking and some other institutes and colleges conduct their own entrance exams. Polytechnic (Diploma Engineering) are done may be those who are not able to afford degree engineering and need to get into a job as early as possible. There is no entrance test for admission into Polytechnic, but an entrance test is mandatory for admission to Degree Engineering (B.Tech or BE). Hope this will help You. All the best.

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The primary distinction between a B.Tech and a Polytechnic engineering course is that a B.Tech is a degree programme, whereas a Polytechnic is an engineering Diploma programme. A Polytechnic course can be started after 10th grade or completed after 12th grade. However, one cannot pursue a B.Tech degree after completing 12th grade with Physics Chemistry and math as required subjects. A Polytechnic course from ITM will last at least three years.

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