No, admission to a Diploma in Computer Science & Engineering program is generally not very hard to get. In fact, many colleges in Delhi NCR and across India have designed their admission process to be student-friendly, inclusive, and accessible—especially for those who have recently completed their 10th grade and are looking to start a technical career early.
Most institutions offering this diploma program do not require entrance exams, particularly in private or semi-government colleges. Instead, they typically offer admission based on Class 10 marks, either through direct admission or a merit-based process. This means that as long as you have passed your 10th standard from a recognized board, and have secured the minimum qualifying marks—usually around 35% to 50% aggregate, depending on the institution—you are eligible to apply. Some well-known or government-affiliated colleges may receive more applications than available seats, so in such cases, they prepare a merit list based on 10th-grade scores, and students with higher marks are given preference.
For students who may not have scored very high in their board exams, many colleges also offer management quota or reserved category seats, which allow for more flexibility in admission. Additionally, seats are often available for students from specific social or economic backgrounds under SC/ST/OBC/EWS reservations, and colleges may provide fee relaxations or scholarships for such candidates.
In some states, there are centralized counseling systems where students can apply to multiple diploma colleges through a single online portal. Even here, the primary selection criteria remain your 10th-grade marks, and there is usually a good chance of getting a seat if you apply early and keep your options open.