The objective of the ICD Programme is to produce technically skilled manpower in appropriate areas.
(a) Eligibilty:
For admission to 3-Year ICD Programme, the candidates should have passed their 10th class (Pass in English, Mathematics and Science is compulsory) from a State Education Board/CBSE/ICSE/ National Open School or an equivalent examination recognized/approved Board by Ministry of Education, Government of India. Those who are appearing in matriculation examination may also apply subject to producing the result at the prescribed time.
For admission to Lateral Entry ICD (2nd year) in addition to 10th passed as above, must have passed full time 2 years ITI course/Certificate/10+2 (vocational) in relevant trade with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) from Govt./Semi Govt Institute along with 2 years industrial experience from Govt./Semi Govt. and Private Industry of repute.
(b) Duration :
The duration of the ICD programme is 3 years. However, in case a student is willing to exit after successfully completing 2 years in the prescribed course of study with required credits (earning 96 credits), he/she will be awarded Certificate in the respective course of Certificate programme. Further, on completion of the required credits (142 credits) diploma will be awarded after three years.
Disciplines and Seats:
| S. No. | Department | Name of Certificate Programme | Certificate Sanctioned Intake | Name of Diploma Programme | Diploma Sanctioned Intake |
| 1 | Chemical Engineering | Paper Technology (CPT) | 38 | Chemical Technology (DCT) | 38 |
| 2 | Food Engineering and Technology | Food Processing and Preservation (CFP) | 37 | Food Technology (DFT) | 37 |
| 3 | Computer Science and Engineering | Data Entry and Word Processing (CDE) | 75 | Computer Science and Engineering (DCS) | 75 |
| 4 | Electronics and Communication Engineering | Television Mechanic (CTV) | 18 | Electronics and Communication Engineering (DEC) | 37 |
| Servicing and Maintenance of Electronic Instruments (CSME) | 19 | ||||
| 5 | Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering | Servicing and Maintenance of Medical Instruments (CSMM) | 37 | Instrumentation and Process Control (DIN) | 37 |
| Electrician (CEN) | 38 | Electrical Engineering (DEE) | 38 | ||
| 6 | Mechanical Engineering | Welding (CWG) | 30 | Mechanical Technology (DME) | 150 |
| Foundry and Forging (CFF) | 30 | ||||
| Tool and Die Technology (CTD) | 30 | ||||
| Auto and Farm Equipment Mechanic (CAF) | 30 | ||||
| Air Conditioning Mechanic (CAC) | 30 | ||||
| 7 | Civil Engineering | Building Maintenance (CBM) | 38 | Civil Technology (DCE) | 38 |