The MSBTE K Scheme Syllabus 2025 is designed by the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education to provide a modern, industry-oriented curriculum for diploma students. This new scheme emphasizes practical learning, skill development, and technological innovation to meet the evolving needs of various engineering and non-engineering fields. It focuses on outcome-based education (OBE), ensuring students gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience. The K Scheme introduces updated subjects, revised credit patterns, and flexible learning options to enhance employability and innovation among students pursuing diploma courses in Maharashtra’s polytechnic institutes.
MSBTE K Scheme Syllabus 2025
The MSBTE K-Scheme syllabus is large (for all branches, semesters). Here I can guide you on how to get it and also provide a summary branch-wise & semester-wise for major branches (Computer, Mechanical, Civil, etc.) with subject lists. You can then download full subject-wise units from the official site.
What is the K-Scheme full syllabus?
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MSBTE maintains a K (Regular Diploma) scheme (after changes to align with NEP etc.).
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You can search “K Scheme Curriculum” at MSBTE’s eContent portal.
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MSBTE also provides lab manuals for each semester under K scheme.
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Many colleges (e.g. IOT Mumbai) publish the syllabus for their offered branches.
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Sites like AllClear, MSBTE Solutions, etc., host branch-wise syllabus PDFs.
MSBTE K Scheme Syllabus 2025 for Major Branches
Below are the subject lists by semester (not full unit details) for major engineering diploma branches under the K scheme, as per IoT Mumbai’s listing.
Electronics & Telecommunication (EJ / ET)
| Semester | Subjects / Course Codes |
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| 1st Sem | 311302 – Basic Mathematics; 311305 – Basic Science; 311303 – Communication Skills; 311008 – Engineering Graphics; 311007 – Engineering Workshop Practice; 311001 – Fundamentals of ICT; 311003 – Yoga & Meditation |
| 2nd Sem | 312002 – Professional Communication; 312003 – Social & Life Skills; 312008 – Electronics Workshop Practice; 312009 – Programming in C Language; 312301 – Applied Mathematics; 312314 – Basic Electronics; 312315 – Elements of Electrical Engineering; 312316 – Electronic Materials & Components |
| 3rd Sem | 313303 – Digital Techniques; 313324 – Analog Electronics; 313325 – Circuits & Networks; 313326 – Principles of Electronic Communication; 313002 – Essence of Indian Constitution; 313011 – Basic Python Programming; 313012 – Electronic Measurements & Instrumentation |
| 4th Sem | 314301 – Environmental Education & Sustainability; 314326 – Digital Communication Systems; 314327 – Consumer Electronic Systems; 314328 – Microcontroller & Applications; 314363 – Basic Power Electronics; 314009 – Electronic Equipment Maintenance & Simulation |
| 5th Sem | 315338 – Embedded System; 315339 – Mobile & Wireless Communication; 315002 – Entrepreneurship & Startups; 315003 – Seminar & Project Initiation; 315004 – Internship; Electives: 315340 – Advanced Power Electronics; 315341 – IoT Applications; 315342 – Microwave Engineering & Radar System |
| 6th Sem | 315301 – Management; 316337 – Emerging Trends in Electronics; 316332 – Optical Network & Satellite Communication; 316338 – Computer Network & Data Communication; 316004 – Capstone Project; Electives: 316334 – Automation & PLC; 316335 – Drone Technology; 316340 – VLSI Applications |
Information Technology (IT)
| Semester | Subjects / Course Codes |
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| 4th Sem | 314301 – Environmental Education & Sustainability; 314317 – Java Programming; 314318 – Data Communication & Computer Network; 314319 – Information Security; 314004 – Python Programming; 314006 – Internet of Things |
| 5th Sem | 315319 – Operating System; 315332 – Software Engineering & Testing; 315002 – Entrepreneurship & Startups; 315003 – Seminar & Project Initiation; 315004 – Internship; Electives: 315321 – Advanced Computer Network; 315324 – Advanced DBMS; 315326 – Data Analytics |
| 6th Sem | 315301 – Management; 316313 – Emerging Trends in Computer & IT; 316325 – Wireless & Mobile Network; 316005 – Client Side Scripting; 316006 – Mobile Application Development; 316004 – Capstone Project; Electives: 316315 – Digital Forensics & Hacking Techniques; 316316 – Machine Learning; 316321 – Data Warehousing & Mining |
Mechanical (ME)
| Semester | Subjects / Course Codes |
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| 1st Sem | 311302 – Basic Mathematics; 311305 – Basic Science; 311303 – Communication Skills; 311006 – Engineering Graphics; 311005 – Engineering Workshop Practice; 311001 – Fundamentals of ICT; 311003 – Yoga & Meditation |
| 2nd Sem | 312002 – Professional Communication; 312003 – Social & Life Skills; 312301 – Applied Mathematics; 312308 – Applied Science; 312311 – Engineering Drawing; 312312 – Engineering Mechanics; 312313 – Manufacturing Technology |
| 3rd Sem | 313308 – Strength of Materials; 313309 – Fluid Mechanics & Machinery; 313310 – Thermal Engineering; 313311 – Production Drawing; 312020 – Basic Electrical & Electronics; 313002 – Essence of Indian Constitution; 313006 – Computer Aided Drafting; 313007 – Fundamentals of Python Programming |
| 4th Sem | 314301 – Environmental Education & Sustainability; 313313 – Theory of Machines; 313316 – Metrology & Measurement; 313317 – Mechanical Engineering Materials; 314340 – Production Processes; 314014 – Entrepreneurship & Startups; 314017 – Basics of Mechatronics; 314018 – CNC Programming |
| 5th Sem | 315363 – Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering; 315371 – Power Engineering; 315372 – Automobile Engineering; 315003 – Seminar & Project Initiation; 315004 – Internship; Electives: 315367 – Product Design & Development; 315373 – HVAC; 315374 – Power Plant Engineering |
| 6th Sem | 315301 – Management; 316357 – Design of Machine Elements; 316362 – Industrial Engineering & Quality Control; 316363 – Industrial Hydraulics & Pneumatics; 316013 – 3D Modelling & Additive Manufacturing; 316004 – Capstone Project; Electives: 316359 – Computer Integrated Manufacturing; 316364 – Alternative Energy Sources & Energy Management; 316365 – Cold Chain Management |
Civil (CE)
| Semester | Subjects / Course Codes |
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| 1st Sem | 311302 – Basic Mathematics; 311305 – Basic Science; 311303 – Communication Skills; 311006 – Engineering Graphics; 311010 – Civil Engineering Workshop; 311001 – Fundamentals of ICT; 311003 – Yoga & Meditation |
| 2nd Sem | 312002 – Professional Communication; 312003 – Social & Life Skills; 312301 – Applied Mathematics; 312308 – Applied Science; 312312 – Engineering Mechanics; 312338 – Building Materials & Construction; 312339 – Surveying |
| 3rd Sem | 313308 – Strength of Materials; 313321 – Advanced Surveying; 313322 – Concrete Technology; 313323 – Highway Engineering; 313002 – Essence of Indian Constitution; 313009 – Building Planning & Drawing with CAD; 313010 – Construction Management |
| 4th Sem | 314301 – Environmental Education & Sustainability; 314312 – Railway, Bridge & Tunnel Engineering; 314303 – Hydraulics; 314313 – Estimating, Costing & Valuation; 314314 – Water & Wastewater Engineering; 314315 – Geotechnical Engineering |
| 5th Sem | 315313 – Theory of Structures; 315314 – Water Resource Engineering; 315315 – Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering; 315002 – Entrepreneurship & Startups; 315003 – Seminar & Project Initiation; Electives: 315316 – Energy Conservation & Green Building; 315317 – Precast & Prestressed Concrete; 315318 – Road Traffic Engineering |
| 6th Sem | 315301 – Management; 316307 – Contracts & Billing; 316308 – Design of RCC & Steel Structures; 316309 – Maintenance & Repairs of Structures; 316004 – Capstone Project; Electives: 316310 – Building Services; 316311 – Earthquake Resistant Building; 316312 – Solid Waste Management |
Electrical (EE)
| Semester | Subjects / Course Codes |
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| 1st Sem | 311302 – Basic Mathematics; 311305 – Basic Science; 311303 – Communication Skills; 311006 – Engineering Graphics; 311005 – Engineering Workshop Practice; 311001 – Fundamentals of ICT; 311003 – Yoga & Meditation |
| 2nd Sem | 312002 – Professional Communication; 312003 – Social & Life Skills; 312006 – Basic Mechanical Engineering; 312301 – Applied Mathematics; 312308 – Applied Science; 312309 – Elements of Electronics; 312310 – Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering |
| 3rd Sem | 313332 – Electrical Circuits & Network; 313333 – Electrical Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution; 313334 – Electrical & Electronic Measurement; 313335 – Fundamentals of Power Electronics; 313002 – Essence of Indian Constitution; 313015 – Electrical Materials & Wiring Practice |
| 4th Sem | 314301 – Environmental Education & Sustainability; 314322 – D.C. Machines & Transformers; 314323 – Utilization of Electrical Energy; 314324 – Digital Electronics & Microcontroller Applications; 314325 – Electrical Estimating & Contracting; 314008 – Computer Aided Drawing & Simulation |
| 5th Sem | 315333 – AC Machines Performance; 315334 – Switchgear & Protection; 315002 – Entrepreneurship & Startups; 315003 – Seminar & Project Initiation; 315004 – Internship; Electives: 315335 – Electric Vehicle Technology; 315336 – Power System Operation & Control; 315337 – Renewable Energy Technology |
| 6th Sem | 315301 – Management; (Electives / trends) etc. (The detailed listing for 6th sem for EE is also provided in IoT Mumbai source) |
Below are subject lists (codes & names) for some branches under K scheme. Use them as a template; for full unit-wise detail, refer to PDFs from MSBTE or your college.
Example: Computer Engineering (K Scheme)
| Semester | Subjects / Codes (major ones) |
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| 1st Sem | Basic Mathematics (311302), Communication Skills (311303), Basic Science (311305), Fundamentals of ICT (311001), Engineering Graphics (311008), Engineering Workshop Practice, Yoga & Meditation. |
| 2nd Sem | Linux Basics, Professional Communication, Social & Life Skills, Web Page Designing, Applied Mathematics, Basic Electrical & Electronics, Programming in C. |
| 3rd Sem | Data Structure Using C (313301), Database Management System (313302), Digital Techniques (313303), OOP using C++ (313304), Computer Graphics (313001), Essence of Indian Constitution (313002) |
| 4th Sem | Java Programming, Data Communication & Computer Network, Microprocessor, Environment Education & Sustainability, etc. |
| 5th Sem | Operating Systems (315319), Software Engineering, Entrepreneurship Development & Startups (315002), Seminar & Project Initiation (315003), Internship, electives etc. |
| 6th Sem | Management (315301), Emerging Trends, Computer Network & Data Communication, Optical Network & Satellite Communication, Capstone Project, electives (e.g. PLC, VLSI) |
What you get full detailed Syllabus and units-wise topics?
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Go to MSBTE’s K Scheme Curriculum Search (on eContent) → select your branch and semester to download PDF with detailed units.
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Also check the lab manuals for each semester from MSBTE’s lab manual portal.
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For branch-wise details, use sites like AllClear Engineers / MSBTE Solutions / your college’s site.
FAQs
1. What is the MSBTE K Scheme?
The MSBTE K Scheme is the latest academic curriculum introduced by the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) for diploma courses. It outlines updated subjects, credits, and evaluation patterns to meet current industry standards.
2. From which academic year is the K Scheme implemented?
The K Scheme has been implemented for first-year diploma students starting from the academic year 2021-22, and it continues to be followed for successive semesters.
3. What are the major changes introduced in the K Scheme compared to the previous ‘I’ Scheme?
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Introduction of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) framework.
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Greater focus on skill-based learning and practical implementation.
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Updated curriculum structure to match current industry demands.
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Credits are assigned to theory, practical, and internal assessments more systematically.
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Enhanced use of ICT tools and online learning resources.
4. What are the components of the MSBTE K Scheme syllabus?
Each subject under the K Scheme includes:
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Theory
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Practical / Laboratory work
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Assignments
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Mini-projects or case studies
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Internal assessment and semester-end exams
5. How are students evaluated under the K Scheme?
Evaluation is based on:
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Internal assessment (IA) – 20 or 30 marks (through assignments, attendance, and performance).
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End Semester Examination (ESE) – 70 or 80 marks.
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Practical examination – Conducted at the end of each semester.
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Continuous assessment in skill-based subjects.
6. Does the K Scheme follow a credit-based system?
Yes, the K Scheme follows a Credit-Based Grading System (CBGS), where each subject carries specific credits based on workload, and grades are awarded on a 10-point scale.
7. How many semesters are there in the MSBTE K Scheme Diploma course?
The diploma course under the K Scheme is of three years duration, divided into six semesters.
8. Is the K Scheme syllabus the same for all branches?
No, while the first-year syllabus is common for all diploma branches, from second year onward, each branch (like Mechanical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, etc.) has a specialized syllabus.
9. How can students download the MSBTE K Scheme syllabus?
Students can download the official syllabus PDF from the MSBTE official website under the “Curriculum” section → “K Scheme”.
10. What are the learning outcomes of the K Scheme?
The K Scheme aims to:
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Build technical and analytical skills.
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Promote project-based and experiential learning.
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Improve employability through industry-relevant training.
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Encourage innovation and entrepreneurship.
11. Does the K Scheme include internships or projects?
Yes, the final year includes a mandatory project and often a summer internship, allowing students to gain real-world experience.
12. Can old scheme (I Scheme) students switch to the K Scheme?
Generally, students continue with the scheme they were admitted under. However, in some cases of academic breaks or readmission, MSBTE may allow a transition as per board guidelines.
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