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AV Parekh Technical Institute (AVPTI), Rajkot, is a renowned government polytechnic institution in Gujarat, set up in 1948. It operates under the auspices of the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Government of Gujarat, and is also affiliated with Gujarat Technological University (GTU). With a history of more than 75 years, AVPTI has a reputation for delivering quality technical education through diploma-level courses in engineering and applied technology disciplines.
The institute possesses a well-equipped urban campus in the center of Rajkot, providing on-the-job training, industry-oriented syllabus, and dynamic placement assistance, and is one of the leading government diploma colleges in the region of Saurashtra.
Highlights
Feature |
Details |
Full Name |
AV Parekh Technical Institute (AVPTI) |
Location |
Rajkot, Gujarat |
Established Year |
1948 |
Approved By |
AICTE, Affiliated to Gujarat Technological University (GTU) |
Campus Type |
Government, Urban |
Special Features |
Well-equipped labs, industrial training, skill workshops |
Important Dates (Tentative – 2025)
Event |
Date |
Diploma Admission Start |
May 2025 |
Merit List / Counseling |
June – July 2025 |
Academic Session Commencement |
July / August 2025 |
Lateral Entry Applications |
May 2025 |
Refer to official notifications for exact dates.
5. Admission Procedure
Step |
Details |
Application |
Online through Gujarat Admission Committee for Professional Diploma Courses (ACPDC) portal |
Eligibility |
10th pass from a recognized board (Science/Math preferred) |
Entrance Exam |
No entrance exam; purely merit-based through SSC marks |
Selection Criteria |
Merit list published by ACPDC based on SSC score + reservation norms |
Counseling |
Conducted centrally by ACPDC |
Scholarships
Scholarship Type |
Eligibility Criteria |
Government Scholarships |
SC/ST/OBC/EWS students via Digital Gujarat portal |
Merit Scholarships |
Based on SSC/diploma academic performance |
Fee Waiver Schemes |
For girls and economically weaker students |
AICTE Pragati/Saksham |
National-level schemes for girls & differently-abled |
Placements
Parameter |
Details |
Average Package |
Rs 1.8 – Rs 2.5 LPA (varies by branch) |
Top Recruiters |
L&T, Tata Motors, Atul Auto, Essar, ISRO workshops, Mahindra |
Placement Cell |
Active Training & Placement Cell with job fairs and drives |
Internships |
Mandatory industry training in the final semester |
Skill Training |
Soft skills, aptitude training, and resume-building workshops |
Ranked 116 for Overall by Indiatoday 2022
Recognition Body |
Details |
AICTE |
Approved for all diploma programs |
GTU |
Affiliated institute under Gujarat Technological University |
DTE Gujarat |
Operates under Directorate of Technical Education |
NPIU/TEQIP |
Part of World Bank-supported quality improvement projects |
Course | 1st Year Fees | Eligibility |
---|---|---|
Polytechnic | ₹3k (1st Year Fees) | 10th with 55% |
DCDDMT | ₹3k (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |