Shankarrao Dhawad Polytechnic, Nagpur born institute is an affiliated college offering diploma courses in engineering disciplines. Merit or criteria set individually by the institution itself forms the basis on which admissions are offered to Shankarrao Dhawad Polytechnic.

This simply implies that deserving candidates with good academic backgrounds or candidates who meet certain requirements set by the institute are chosen for such courses at the end. Generally to gain admission into any of the diploma courses, a candidate must have passed his/her 10th standard or equivalent examination from a recognized board.