Designed as a Middle-Level Engineering Program, the Diploma aims to produce skilled technical engineers specializing in various roles such as developers, computer programmers, maintenance engineers, installation technicians, and more.
It serves as a terminal course, equipping students with the practical knowledge and skills needed for immediate entry into the workforce.
One notable feature of this Diploma Program is its affiliation with lateral entry options provided by the Government of Kerala and the Government of India. This enables students to directly enter the second year of diploma engineering studies in four-year bachelor degree programs (BE, B.Tech). The total annual student intake for this program is 60.
The department's commitment in preparing students for the industry is reflected in the active participation of local, national, and multinational companies that conduct campus recruitments on a regional and institutional basis.
Renowned IT companies such as Regency Group UAE and GCC Countries, Infosys, TCS, TataElxsi, Zed Eye Labs, IBM, Intel, Oracle, Google, Flipcart, GrandHyper, NeST, IBS, Techfriar, Wipro, HCL, Trenser, DLI Systems, ePixel, QBurst, Quest, Accubits, Bluecast, UST Global, Aljazirah, Codemonk, Infinio Technologies, and IMMCO, among others, engage in annual recruitment drives specifically targeting computer engineering diploma students.
This rich history and industry collaboration underscore the department's dedication to providing a quality education that not only fulfills academic requirements but also prepares students for successful careers in the dynamic field of computer engineering.
The continuous engagement with reputable companies ensures that students have valuable opportunities for employment and growth within the technology sector.
The department also have collaborations with various tech communities like the Poly-Hack Students’ Community, GTech Mulearn, TinkerHub, Young Innovators Program, IETE, IEDC, LEADS Centre for Local Empowerment and Social Development, etc.
Tie-ups with Nodal Agencies of Government Departments, Institutions and Organizations of National and International Eminence, Campus Chapters of Professional Bodies and Tech Communities, Civil Service Organizations, etc.
CIICP
Canada India Institutional Cooperation Project (CIICP), a joint venture by Govt. of India and Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) established in 1993 for promoting continuing and non-formal education.
SKF
Memorandum of Understanding signed with “Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation Abudhabi” with the prime objective to Strengthen the role and the importance education.
USM
Engage collaboration in the fields of Education, Health, and Social Development based on mutually agreeable terms between Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and Seethi Sahib Memorial Polytechnic College (SSM).
IPTIF
IIT Palakkad Technology iHub Foundation - Tie-up with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad for pan India Skill Development Programme " i-Skill" by Govt. of India.
CCEK
Sub Centre of “Centre for Continuing Education – Kerala” (CCEK) established by Govt. of Kerala in the year 2000.
ITI
Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in the spare capacity of the institution, Approved by AICTE, Affiliated to National Council for Vocational Training - Govt of India.
CDTP
Community Development Through Polytechnic Scheme under Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India.
PTA
Parent Teacher Association of SSM Polytechnic College.
Students’ Union
Council of Elected Members of Students’ Representatives of the institution.
OSA
Old Students’ Association of SSM Polytechnic College Tirur.
FAST
Former Students’ Association of SSM Polytechnic (UAE, Qatar Chapters)
NSS
National Service Scheme Tech Cell Unit No. 131,172 under Dept. of Tech. Edn.
NCC
5/29 Battalion Kerala - National Cadet Corps. Unit
EMC
Campus Chapter of Energy Management Centre of Kerala.
TBI
Soft launched in November 2021 SSM Venture’Lab TBI - Entrepreneur Park and Coworking Space, the Technology Business Incubator in campus.
ED Club
Entrepreneurship Development Club under the Directorate of Technical Education and supported by District Industry Centre Malappuram.
SAGY
Sansad Adarsh Gramin Yojana (SAGY) by All India Council for Technical Education MHRD Govt of India for Village Adoption.
1KSUM
Affiliated Nodal Institution of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC) under Kerala Start-Up Mission (KSUM) Govt. of Kerala. KSUM is the implementing agency of for entrepreneurship development and incubation activities i n Kerala.
IEDC
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre under KSUM.
IIC
Established Institution Innovation Council (IIC) as per the norms of Innovation cCell, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India
ISTE
Indian Society for Technical Education Students’ and Staff Chapters.
IETE
Professional Activity Centre of Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers established in 2011.
K-DISC
MoU with Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC) under Govt of Kerala Department of Planning and Economic Affairs (Innovation and Development)c
ODOI
Partner Institution with Govt of Kerala to Develop Innovation Action Plan for One District One Idea (ODOI) for the development of Micro Small Medium Enterprise (MSME) Innovation Clusters.
KKEM
Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission (KKEM) - flagship Program for Promoting 20 Million Knowledge based Career in next 5 Years through Digital Workforce Management System (DWMS) under Govt. of Kerala.
YIP
Young Innovators Programme (YIP) affiliate institution to promote innovation in educational institutions, nurturing young talents. It is a competency development programme based on design thinking, promote active learning, making Kerala ready for Industry 4.0.
YIP Workshop Sasthrapadham for Schools
YIP Sasthrapadham 5.0 – Training Partner for Block Resource Centre (BRC) Tirur under Samagra Siksha Kerala for Ideators Residential Workshop, GHSS Ezhoor, GBHSS Tirur, GVHSS Paravanna, MMHSS Kuttayi, KHMHSS Alathiyur, GHSS Purathur, NMHSS Thirunavaya, GVHSS for Girls Tirur (8 HS 8 HSS 2 VHSE) preparing them for YIP Idea Submission.
Innovet 2023
GVHSS for Girls Tirur - VHSE Students YIP Orientation
iDea@UoC
Collaboration Calicut University Innovation Centre for Idea Challenge
LEADS
Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) initiative of SSM, acting as the Centre for Local Empowerment and Social Development.
Venture’Lab
Collaborative consortium of institutions, establishments, and individuals for Human Resource Showcase connecting industries to campus.
SSMiHUB
Professional Body for promoting industry, institute, community partnership.
PolyHack
Students’ Tech Community Partner for social innovation.
MRT
MRT Round Table startup bootcamp for MSME & Startup entrepreneurs.
CWiD
Community for Women in Development established under CIIC Project.
ETech
Emerging Technology Learning Community originated at our campus.
TinkerHub
Community Partner for promoting self learning and peer learning.
MakerGhat
Maker Education Fellowship Program for School Children promoted by founders from Stanford University and Georgia Tech from November 2022.
Olappambaram
Setup Students’ Innovation Club with 60 students in High School Classes in November 2022 – Conducted Outreach Program at GBHSS Tirur
MDTC
Institutional Partner of Malappuram District Trauma Care Volunteer Wing.
Snehatheeram
Palliative Care Youth Volunteer Wing of Students, Alumni, Staff, and public.
WISE
Women Initiative for Self-Empowerment of students.
Staff Club
Recreation Club of Staff Members of SSM Polytechnic College.
ER Cell
Equipment repair cell for servicing and maintenance of household equipment.