# ITI vs polytechnic vs diploma: which course after class 12? 2026-11-08T08:31:58+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Students looking for low-fee technical education after class 12 can choose between ITI, polytechnic and diploma courses. ITI (Industrial Training Institute) focuses on practical training and lasts 6 months to 2 years. It is open to students who have passed class 8, 10 or 12. Trades include electrician, fitter, welder and computer operator. Starting salary ranges from Rs 12,000 to Rs 35,000 per month. Jobs are available in railways, electricity departments, defence and private companies. Polytechnic offers a three-year diploma after class 10, with lateral entry to the second year possible after class 12 science or ITI. Graduates can apply for junior engineer and other technical posts. Starting salary is about Rs 1.2 lakh to Rs 4.2 lakh per annum. Diploma courses in computer, pharmacy, hotel management and other technical fields are also available. Before admission, students should check the institute's recognition, fees, eligibility, training facilities and placement record. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The article compares three post-class 12 technical education options by duration, eligibility, job roles and salary range. It leaves unresolved which course has higher placement rates or which institutes are best for each. The source itself advises students to check recognition, fees, training facilities and placement records before admission. The next step for the reader is to evaluate each option against their interest, financial situation and career goal, but the article names no specific admission deadline or exam date. ## Coverage - tv9hindi.com Lists course details and salary ranges without favouring one option or any government scheme This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Bihar, diploma, ITI, polytechnic Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/iti-vs-polytechnic-vs-diploma-which-course-after-class-12/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/iti-vs-polytechnic-vs-diploma-which-course-after-class-12/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/