byGaganDeep
Updated on - 6 Aug, 2024
PG Diploma in Tool Engineering is an advanced level one to two year course which deals with the designing, manufacturing, and maintenance of tools used in the production processes. Some of the areas that the program is designed to address include tool design, computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing, tool room technology, fixtures and jigs, metal cutting and forming tools, presses and forging tools, plastic.
The admission procedures for PGET - Post Graduate Engineering Test and GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering are acceptable for students seeking admission to Post Graduate Diploma in Tool Engineering. Many institutes also take the performance of the candidate in the bachelor’s degree into consideration in addition to an interview. All participants should have at least an engineering degree preferably in mechanical or production engineering streams.
| Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Post Graduate Diploma in Tool Engineering |
| Duration | 1-2 years |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or related field from a recognized university, minimum 50% aggregate marks |
| Top Colleges | Central Tool Room & Training Centre (CTTC), Advanced Training Institute (ATI), Indo-German Tool Room (IGTR), NTTF Technical Training Centre |
1. Polytech or a university degree in mechanical, production, manufacturing, industrial, automation, mechatronics or aeronautics engineering.
2. Candidate must have passed the graduation with minimum 50% marks aggregate if belongs to general category and for SC/ST candidates minimum 45% marks of aggregate.
3. Students in the final year of engineering can also apply provisionally as long as the above requirements are met at the time of admission.
4. As for the requirements for the admission to this diploma course, it is imperative to obtain a valid GATE score in some of the institutes.
5. Some institutes require or prefer two years of work experience depending on the kind of degree one is seeking.
6. For non-native English speakers, English language proficiency evidence is necessary to get admission in any diploma courses conducted in English medium.
| Specialization | Average Salary Range (INR lakhs) |
|---|---|
| Design & Development | 4-6 |
| Toolmaking & Mouldmaking | 3-5 |
| Production & Manufacturing | 4-6 |
| Quality Control & Analysis | 3-4 |
| Automation & Innovation | 4-7 |