DAE — Diploma of Associate Engineering (3-Year)
25+ DAE technologies — year-wise subjects, course outlines, credit/contact hours, official syllabus & textbook links (TEVTA / PBTE / KPBTE / SBTE).
What is DAE?
The Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) is a 3-year technical diploma (six semesters / annual schemes depending on board) that prepares skilled technicians across a wide range of engineering technologies. DAE curricula and syllabi are developed/endorsed by TEVTA (Punjab & provincial TEVTAs) and implemented by provincial technical boards (PBTE, KPBTE, SBTE, BBTE etc.). The official curriculum and detailed course outlines are published as PDF syllabi by the relevant board/authority.
Use the board links to download official PDF curricula, textbooks and to check latest results / notifications. Sample curriculum files used to prepare this page: TEVTA / PBTE / KPBTE / SBTE official DAE PDFs.
Textbooks, Results & Latest Notifications
If a board link is unavailable in future, check the corresponding TEVTA or provincial education portals (they mirror the curricula).
DAE Technologies — Click any technology to view year-wise subjects, course outline & credits
Official syllabus / PDF: PBTE – DAE Civil Curriculum (PDF). :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- 1st Year: Applied Mathematics-I, Engineering Drawing & CAD basics, Applied Chemistry, Introduction to Civil Engineering, Workshop Practice, Islamiat/ Pakistan Studies, English.
- 2nd Year: Engineering Mechanics, Concrete Technology, Structural Design basics, Surveying & Levelling, Quantity Surveying, Material Testing Laboratory.
- 3rd Year: Advanced Quantity Surveying, Construction Project Planning & Management, Hydraulics & Irrigation, Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, Transport & Highway Engineering, Safety & Environment.
Students learn site surveying, reinforced concrete design principles, estimating & costing, construction management basics, lab testing of materials and field practice. Prepared for roles as junior site engineers, surveying technicians and construction supervisors. See full module break-down in the PBTE PDF. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Syllabus / PDF: DAE Mechanical Revised 2019 (PDF). :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- 1st Year: Applied Mathematics, Engineering Drawing, Workshop Practice (fitting, carpentry), Engineering Materials, Applied Physics.
- 2nd Year: Machine Drawing, Strength of Materials, Thermodynamics basics, Fluid Mechanics, Manufacturing Processes.
- 3rd Year: Machine Tools & CNC basics, Project Work, Heat Engines, Industrial Management, Quality Control, Final Practical Assessment.
Each theoretical subject is typically 64–96 theory hours with 96–160 practical/lab hours (board PDFs show exact T/P hours and credit allocation). Graduates are ready for machine shop roles, maintenance technicians and further engineering studies. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Syllabus / PDF: PBTE – DAE Electrical Technology (PDF). :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
- 1st Year: Basic Electricity, Applied Mathematics, Workshop Practice (electrical wiring basics), Applied Chemistry/Physics.
- 2nd Year: Electrical Machines (transformers & AC machines), Measurement & Instruments, Power Generation basics.
- 3rd Year: Power Systems, Protection & Relays, Switchgear, Electrical Maintenance & Projects, Practical assessments.
Technicians learn installation, maintenance, operation and testing of transformers, motors, and low/medium voltage distribution. Typical roles: maintenance engineer, sub-station technician, electrical supervisor. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Syllabus / PDF: PBTE – DAE Electronics (PDF). :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
- 1st Year: Electronic Devices, Basic Circuit Theory, Digital Fundamentals, Workshop Practice.
- 2nd Year: Analog Electronics (amplifiers), Digital Systems, Electronic Measurements, Microcontroller introduction.
- 3rd Year: Microcontroller interfacing, PCB design & fabrication, Communication basics, Final Project.
Students gain skills in circuit design, troubleshooting, soldering, PCB assembly and microcontroller programming preparing for roles in electronics maintenance and small-scale production. Contact hours per subject appear in the official PDF (theory/practical split). :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
Typical modules: Analog & digital communication, transmission & switching, RF basics, fiber optics, practical labs, telecom regulations and field training.
See official TEVTA / board outlines for exact year-wise subject lists and hours. (TEVTA curriculum pages provide module hours & outcomes). :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
Subjects: Engine theory, automotive electrical systems, fuel systems, preventive maintenance, workshop practice, vehicle diagnostics, emission controls and a final industrial project.
Official curricula: check provincial DAE PDFs for exact subject codes and T/P hours. Example mechanical/automobile sections exist in PBTE/KPBTE files. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
Official (sample): CIT revised curriculum (common TEVTA/PBTE outlines include programming, data structures basics, database systems, web development, networking fundamentals and a final software project). Example: CIT revised curriculum (2024). :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
- 1st Year: Fundamentals of Computing, Applied Mathematics, English, Intro to Hardware & OS, Workshop practice.
- 2nd Year: Structured Programming (C), Database fundamentals, Data Communication & Networking, Web basics.
- 3rd Year: Advanced programming (Java/Python), Software Project, System Analysis & Design, Internships & Practical Work.
Subjects include Architectural Drawing, Building Materials, Construction Technology, AutoCAD & BIM basics, site practice, model making and specification writing. TEVTA/PBTE curriculum files list detailed studio/project hours and assessment criteria. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
Core modules: Human anatomy & physiology basics, medical instrumentation, bio-electronics, equipment maintenance, lab safety and hospital attachments. Official TEVTA/board PDFs list theory/practical hours.
Course highlights: refrigeration cycles, HVAC system design, compressors, control systems, installation & servicing practices, energy considerations and field projects.
Modules: fibers & yarn production, spinning & weaving basics, fabric testing, dyeing & finishing, production planning and quality control. TEVTA/PSDA provide module PDFs for detailed lab lists. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
Topics: process calculations, unit operations, reaction engineering basics, lab techniques, industrial safety and material testing. Refer to board PDFs for credit hours and experiments lists. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
Includes leveling, theodolite operation, total station/GIS basics, map preparation, fieldwork and data processing. Board curriculum includes equipment lists and field practice schedules. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}
Focus: pattern making, sewing & construction techniques, production planning, quality control, factory workflow and industrial attachments — curriculum and practical lists available via PSDA/TEVTA documents. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
Modules: environmental health, public health principles, sanitation & hygiene, occupational safety, community health projects and fieldwork. Official local curricula list contact hours and practicum requirements.
Subjects: technical drawing, CAD for civil works, detailing, reading construction plans and drafting standards. Practical CAD labs and drawing projects are core.
Focus on architectural presentation drawings, AutoCAD workflows, detailing, scale modelling and practical studio hours. See TEVTA architecture curriculum PDFs for studio hour allocations.
Curriculum includes power generation fundamentals, protection & relays, switchgear, power distribution and practical maintenance. Typical boards include heavy practical hours for substation & switchyard training.
Topics: diesel engines, heavy vehicle systems, hydraulics, preventive maintenance, workshop practice, diagnostics and industrial attachments. Official DAE mechanical/diesel PDFs list engines and equipment for practical labs. :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}
Core units: polymer science, molding & extrusion techniques, quality testing, recycling basics and plant practice. Boards/TEVTA supply process lab lists and tooling specs.
Includes mining operations, safety & risk management, drilling & blasting basics, machinery handling, and field internships. Curriculum PDFs show site safety modules and equipment lists.
Content: total station operation, GPS surveying, GIS fundamentals, map digitization and field surveys. Practical GIS labs and field projects are required in official syllabi. :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}
Interdisciplinary modules: sensors & actuators, PLCs, embedded systems, robotics basics, CNC interfaces and integrated projects. TEVTA/PBTE mechatronics PDFs detail lab exercises & project criteria. :contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}
Topics: precision measurement, instrumentation, metrology, micro-mechanics and instrument calibration. KP TEVTA and PBTE have dedicated DAE precision curricula listing practical hours and equipment. :contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}
Subjects: refrigeration cycles, plant maintenance, HVAC design basics, troubleshooting & service technologies. Practical repair & commissioning lab hours included in TEVTA modules.
The year-wise subject names, theory/practical hours and credit allocations differ slightly by provincial board (PBTE, KPBTE, SBTE). For complete subject codes, theoretical hours (T), practical hours (P) and credit (C/T.P.C) see the official DAE curriculum PDFs linked inside each technology box.
Top Institutes (by province) — DAE Centres
Public polytechnic and government technical colleges are primary DAE providers. Here are representative centres (you can add links to each institute’s site):
Punjab
- Government College of Technology (GCT), Lahore
- Institute of Technology, Faisalabad
- Government Polytechnic Institute, Multan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Government College of Technology, Peshawar
- Government Polytechnic Institute, Mardan
Sindh
- Government College of Technology, Karachi
- NED Academy for Technical Education
Balochistan & Federal
- Government College of Technology, Quetta
- Islamabad Polytechnic Institute
Career Pathways & DAE to BSc (Articulation)
DAE graduates commonly enter technical roles in construction, manufacturing, energy, telecom, automotive service, and health technology. Many universities run DAE-to-BSc articulation or lateral entry programs — check individual university admissions pages for eligibility and bridging requirements.
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Sources & Official Documents
This page was prepared by summarizing official curriculum and syllabus PDFs from TEVTA and provincial technical boards (PBTE, KPBTE, SBTE), and other TEVTA/PSDA pages. For the complete tables of theory/practical hours, subject codes and credit allocations consult the official PDFs linked in each technology box:
- TEVTA (Punjab) — DAE program overview & curricula.
- PBTE DAE Civil / Mechanical / Electrical PDFs (official syllabi).
- KPBTE course outlines — DAE Electronics / Mechanical PDFs.
- SBTE DAE downloads & curriculum pages.