Sri Durgadevi Polytechnic College, Thiruvallur, runs diplomas in aspiring engineering disciplines, and also prides itself on its reputation for quality education at an affordable rate. Students are, however, admitted in Sri Durgadevi Polytechnic College, Thiruvallur mainly on the basis of success in the 10th standard or an equivalent examination.

This is because only a firm foundation, which will provide a driving force for stewardship in technical diplomas, can be ensured by admission computations relating to qualifications at the basic education level.