Valivalam Desikar Polytechnic College Nagapattinam
Valivalam Desikar Polytechnic College Nagapattinam is a government-aided institution in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, established in 1958. Diploma admission through Class 10 merit (DoTE Tamil Nadu); lateral entry to the second year for Class 12 (Science) or ITI holders.
Key facts
- Location
- Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
- Type
- Government-aided: Polytechnic / Diploma Engineering
- Established
- 1958
- Main entrance
- Class 10 merit
- AISHE code
- S-3117
- Courses offered
- 3-year diploma in engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, computer and others)
- Eligibility
- Class 10 pass, usually with Mathematics and Science; Class 12 (Science) or ITI holders can join the second year (lateral entry).
- Approval to check
- AICTE approval and the State Board of Technical Education
- Institution type
- Technical/Polytechnic
- Area
- Urban
- Before you apply
- AICTE approval for this year, the branches and seats offered, fees and whether the diploma is from the state board.
- Streams
Questions about Valivalam Desikar Polytechnic College Nagapattinam
How do I get admission to Valivalam Desikar Polytechnic College Nagapattinam?
Diploma admission through Class 10 merit (DoTE Tamil Nadu); lateral entry to the second year for Class 12 (Science) or ITI holders.
Does Valivalam Desikar Polytechnic College Nagapattinam have an entrance exam?
Valivalam Desikar Polytechnic College Nagapattinam admits through its own process rather than a national exam. Diploma admission through Class 10 merit (DoTE Tamil Nadu); lateral entry to the second year for Class 12 (Science) or ITI holders.
Is Valivalam Desikar Polytechnic College Nagapattinam a government or private institution?
Valivalam Desikar Polytechnic College Nagapattinam is a government-aided institution (Polytechnic / Diploma Engineering).
Where is Valivalam Desikar Polytechnic College Nagapattinam?
Valivalam Desikar Polytechnic College Nagapattinam is in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India.
When was Valivalam Desikar Polytechnic College Nagapattinam established?
Valivalam Desikar Polytechnic College Nagapattinam was established in 1958.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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