Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE) Admissions

Technical Education & Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA), Punjab

Session 2026-27 | Nation Building Through Technical Education

🥇 Special Provisional Enrollment: Admissions are open on the basis of 9th-grade results, offering a golden opportunity for matriculate students to secure early placement.

🌟 Why Choose a DAE from TEVTA?

🎓 Academic Equivalence: The DAE is officially recognized as equivalent to FSc (Pre-Engineering) for higher university education paths.
🛠️ Infrastructure: Quality instruction via highly qualified faculty across state-of-the-art laboratories and workshops.
📜 Certification: Earn national and international recognition through the Punjab Board of Technical Education (PBTE) certification.
💼 Career & Financial Support: Dedicated career counseling, placement support in local and international job markets, and access to loan facilities for self-employment.

🏢 Focus Institution: Government College of Technology (GCT), Taxila

Available Technologies (DAE Streams)

Civil Technology
Chemical Technology
Electrical Technology
Mechanical Technology
Mechatronics Technology
Telecommunication Technology
Computer Information Technology (CIT)

🕒 Shift Mechanics

Morning Shift: Regular (Government-subsidized merit seats).
Second Shift: Self-Finance structure.

📊 Admission Eligibility, Age Caps & Incentives

⚖️ Basic Requirements

Academic Prerequisite: Matric (Science stream).
Domicile Rule: Open to candidates holding a valid domicile of any district of Punjab, including Islamabad.

⏳ Age Limits (Category Wise)

Male Applicants (Regular): Maximum 18 years.
Female Applicants (Regular): Maximum 25 years.
Second Shift (Self-Finance): Maximum 45 years.
Note: Provision for age relaxation is available for specific categories as outlined in the prospectus.

🎁 Financial Rewards & Reserved Quotas

💰 Academic Scholarships: Awarded to high-achieving students who score 80% or more in their Matriculation examinations.
🏛️ Reserved Quota Seats: Dedicated slots are secured for applicants from Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), FATA, Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Armed Forces personnel, Minorities, Disabled individuals, and other sister provinces.