Diploma in Automobile Engineering is a three-year programme in the Engineering & Technology stream that prepares students for technical roles in the automotive sector. The curriculum introduces engineering fundamentals such as mathematics, applied science, engineering drawing, materials, and manufacturing processes, followed by automobile-focused subjects including IC engines, vehicle chassis systems, transmission, auto electricals/electronics, and vehicle maintenance. Students gain hands-on experience through workshops and labs involving engine overhauling, diagnostics, welding, machining, metrology, and service practices. Many institutes also include industrial visits, in-plant training, and a final-year project to develop industry-oriented competencies. Graduates can work in automotive manufacturing plants, component suppliers, dealerships, service centres, fleet operations, and inspection/testing facilities. The diploma also provides a pathway to higher education through lateral entry into B.E./B.Tech (typically direct admission to 2nd year) in branches such as Automobile, Mechanical, or Production Engineering, subject to institute and state norms.