Indo Swiss Training Centre

Indo Swiss Training Centre Overview

Indo Swiss Training Centre popularly known as ISTC Chandigarh is a government technicalcollege under CSIR - CSIO. It was established in 1963 in collaboration with the Swiss Foundation and inaugurated by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. The college is located in Sector 30-C, Chandigarh. According to CollegeDunia’s 2025 rankings, it ranked 236 among 500 colleges in India. It also secured 8th position among colleges in Chandigarh.

ISTC Chandigarh offers diploma and advanced diploma programs. The flagship course is the Advanced Diploma in Engineering with a total fee of Rs 70,000. Candidates must have secured at least 45% marks in Class 10 in Maths, Science, and English. Admission is based on performance in the ISTC Entrance Exam. The institute offers 3-year Diplomas in Mechanical and Electronics, and 4-year Advanced Diplomas in Mechatronics and Industrial Automation and Die & Mould making.

ISTC Chandigarh placement data for 2025 has not been released yet, however, as per the research, the highest package reached Rs 9 LPA, with an average package was INR 4 LPA across various diploma programs. Top recruiters like Tata Steel, Microsoft, Honda, and many others come for campus placements.

Indo Swiss Technical Centre Highlights

Below are some important details and features of the Indo-Swiss Training Centre

Indo Swiss Technical Centre Rankings

The following table shows the rankings of ISTC Chandigarh as per CollegeDunia's 2025 review:

SourceRanking CategoryRank
	All India (Among 500 colleges)	236
Chandigarh region	8

Indo Swiss Technical Centre Course and Fees

ISTC Chandigarh offers diploma and advanced diploma programs. The polytechnic offers a total of four programs.

Indo-Swiss Technical Centre offers specialisation in Advanced Diploma in Mechatronics and Industrial Automation (3 years), Advanced Diploma in Die and Mould Making (3 years), Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (4 years), and Diploma in Electrical Engineering (4 years). The flagship course, i.e., Advanced Diploma in Die and Mould Making

First-semester fees are Rs 20,000.

Indo Swiss Technical Centre Admission

ISTC provides diplomas in two fields with 120 seats and advanced diplomas with 60 seats.

The eligibility criteria are to have 45% in Class 10 with English, Science and Mathematics and admission is given by qualifying in the ISTC Entrance Test. Below is the admission process of the Indo Swiss Technical Centre.

Application process

• The application process at ISTC starts with registering online from the official website www.istc.ac.in
• Download & read instructions carefully
• Make payment online via SBI. Collect all download slips for free and deposit the requisite fee in any SBI branch
• Fill out the application form
• Upload photo signature, the 10th certificate, and the SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate, and choose exam centres
• Submit the application form and take the printout
• Do not send application forms and any other documents to the Institute. These are required at the time of admission/counselling.
• Admission is given based on performance in the entrance exam
• Selected candidates are called for counselling, following which the fees and required documents need to be submitted.

Indo Swiss Technical Centre Campus

• Library: The institute features a well-equipped library with a collection of technical books,

journals, periodicals, and reference materials related to engineering, science, and

innovation.

• Laboratories and Workshops:

• Being a premier technical training centre, ISTC houses modern, fully functional

laboratories and workshops for practical training.

• Key labs include:

- Electronics Lab

- Mechatronics Labs

- Computer Lab

- Mechanical & Tool room workshops

• Training and Technical Infrastructure

• ISTC Chandigarh industrial-grade tools, machinery, and automation setups aligned with current engineering practices.

• Students engage in live technical exercises, model creation, and internship-style work

during training.

• Co-curricular Activities:

• ISTC organizes co-curricular activities, including:

• Technical seminars

• Workshops

• Annual cultural and sports events