The National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Chandigarh — a Deemed University under the Ministry of Education, Government of India — has opened admissions for its 2026-27 programmes. For ISTCians who completed their diploma and are now working, this is a direct opportunity to upgrade qualifications without leaving employment.
B.Tech for Working Professionals — Three-Year Lateral Entry
This is the programme most directly relevant to ISTC diploma graduates. NITTTR offers a three-year B.Tech through lateral entry — meaning diploma holders join directly at the second year, completing the degree in three years. Classes are conducted on Saturdays and Sundays, making it viable for those in full-time employment.
| Discipline | Seats |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 30 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 30 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 30 |
Last date to apply: July 30, 2026
M.Tech — Regular Mode (Evening Classes)
For ISTCians already holding a B.Tech — or those pursuing one — NITTTR offers M.Tech programmes in evening mode on weekdays, allowing continued employment during the degree.
| Discipline | Seats |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering (Construction Technology and Management) | 9 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 |
| Electrical Engineering (Instrumentation and Control) | 5 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (VLSI Design) | 12 |
| Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing Technology) | 11 |
Last date to apply: July 20, 2026
PG Diploma Programmes
| Discipline | Programme | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Construction Technology | 15 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Advanced Manufacturing | 15 |
| Information Management and Emerging Engineering | Internet of Things (IoT) | 25 |
| Entrepreneurship Development & Industrial Coordination | Academic Governance and Management | 18 |
Last date to apply: July 20, 2026
Why this matters for ISTCians
NITTTR Chandigarh is located in Sector 26, Chandigarh — a short distance from ISTC at CSIO. The B.Tech lateral entry programme is one of the few legitimate, weekend-only degree pathways available in the Chandigarh tricity for diploma-holding working engineers. Mechanical and Electronics disciplines map directly to what ISTC trains in.
ISTCians currently in employment who want to add a degree to their ISTC diploma without interrupting their career should examine this opportunity. The July 30 deadline for B.Tech applications gives a reasonable window.
For detailed information and eligibility criteria, visit: www.nitttrchd.ac.in
👉 After ISTC — placement or B.Tech lateral entry: both doors are open