It depends on your career planning. If you are willing to pursue engineering, then a regular diploma with an above-average percentage would be a great option to go for. The estimated tuition charges would be on a lower end as well as it is a regular diploma. If your aim is to land a job as soon as your diploma is completed then it is suggested to opt for NTTF.

• If you are going abroad for work and your employer asks for your certificate of equivalency from NTTF, then it will be a huge challenge. This certificate is not issued from the state board of technical education. In the case of a regular diploma, you would be able to receive your certificate easily as it is issued by the state board of technical education.
• The courses at NTTF and GTTC are devised to fulfill the prerequisite of tooling and mechatronics streams. If you opt for tool and Die Making or mechatronics or other similar courses, the challenges your way would increase. You would be at an edge with the continuous explaining of your expertise to your employers your entire life. It is so because the majority of the people are unaware of it.
• If you opt for mechanical, civil, electrical, electronics, or any other regular Diploma then you would not have the need to explain anything and you would have plenty of opportunities throughout your career as well. You can shuffle from one job to another without any hesitation.

In a regular diploma course, there would be a little struggle in the beginning as the colleges do not provide any immediate placements or training programs. If you look into the future then this is a wise choice rather than the specially designed courses.

NTTF is a good institute for the Tool Design course. The PG is Tool Design is a one-year course. According to one of my friends studying at NTTF, make sure your foundations in mechanical engineering are strong. Also, here are some facts you should keep in mind before deciding:

• Most of the faculty are retired managers or employers from organizations that are very well known.
• The knowledge you will get from NTTF would be immense and if you pursue mechanical engineering from this institute then you will get ample opportunities to explore. 
• Coursework is rigorous at NTTF.
• NTTF has a great brand value but sadly it is on the decline. 
• The placement scenario is declining at NTTF and the students get internship opportunities instead of full time jobs. 
• Only the tool design program attracts recruiters to the campus.
• In the case of academics, due to the decreasing brand value the technical staff is declining in numbers. 

However, B.Tech degree is the best degree in the institute and it is very efficient in getting the students placed. A B.Tech degree from NTTF is respected by companies.

The post-graduate course in NTTF is a one-year or two-year course depending on what you choose. You need to have a strong foundation in the area of mechanical engineering. Most of the faculty used to be employees or managers of reputed companies. You will get immense knowledge at NTTF. If you are aspiring to be a mechanical engineer then NTTF is the place where you can explore. Life at NTTF can be rigorous. NTTF is proud of its enviable record of placement and the faculty is also very friendly. In the recent placement drive at NTTF the average CTC offered was 2 LPA. 

The brand name of NTTF is very popular in industrial areas such as automation, computer engineering sectors, manufacturing, and information technology.

After choosing the course you wish to pursue, visit the official website of NTTF several times around June and July. During this time, the institute releases the admission form for the entrance examination for eligible aspirants. 

The common entrance examinations that are held by the institute to grant admission to candidates are for the following courses.

• Postgraduate Degree in Tool Engineering (PGTE)
• Postgraduate Degree in Product Design & Engineering (PGPDE)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Tool Design (PGDTD)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Quality Engineering & Management (PGDQM)

The process to be followed to get admission at the institute is as follows.

• Wait for the announcement of dates.
• Choose the course you wish to pursue
• Fill out and submit the application form
• Select the centers you would prefer to appear for the examination 
• Complete the payment process for the application
• Appear for the examination
• Wait for the results

This examination is usually scheduled during July at the various centers of NTTF. You can refer to the official website of the institution for more details or can contact the institute via mail, or a phone call. 

NTTF recently declared that Lincoln University College (LUC), Malaysia has offered BE program for its alumni network. The requirements are a diploma qualification, alongside at least 3 years of work experience. 

Here are some of the program highlights you must not miss,

1. The duration kept for the course is 1 year. Besides, the study materials for several additional subjects, assignments, or assessments would most likely be provided on an online portal. 
2. You should at least have done one project work, alongside publishing a paper in a recognized journal.
3. If you have teaching experience then you must have published at least two papers in an identified journal.

If the requirements meet, you can undeniably be shortlisted.

No, ITTF does not have the certification of IQAS.

Only official educational documents awarded by recognized educational institutions are evaluated by IQAS. The credentials scored in formal academic training can be evaluated by the IQAS. But non-academic, non-formal, or not short-term professional courses are not put under IQAS.

The NTTF is recognized by the AICTE and approved by the UGC. NTTF also has EOHS and NSDC certifications.

One of my friends was with NTTF as a Training officer for 4.5 years. During the training, he enhanced his core strength in tool engineering, shop floor basics, design processes, hydraulics pneumatics, and even robotics engineering.

According to him, the best part of the training was that he got to clear his theoretical knowledge and apply them practically during his training. If your basics are clear and you can express them properly then you will certainly get decent opportunities at the institute. 

Currently, he is working with Jindal Steel in a new role. His training from NTTF has helped him prepared for the new challenges that come with the job. 

It is suggested not to join NTTF for any course. The reasons are given below –

• Recognition: NTTF does not have AICTE recognition and thus you have no other option other than going for a job in the private sector. You cannot go for higher studies even.
• Study Life: Many veteran professors have left the institute and have not been replaced by equally competent professors. The intake has been increased which has lowered the attention received by each student. 
• Placements: The institute hosts mostly service-based companies with packages of less than 2 LPA. One of my friends was offered INR 8,000 – INR 15,000 per month by a company and it cannot be termed good for a postgraduate degree. 
• Cost of Education - The tuition fee is high around INR 1,60,000 per year and they are increasing it every year by INR 2,000 – INR 3,000. If you have applied for the Bangalore center then you will have to shell out close to INR 7,000 per month on house rent, food, travel, etc. You are looking at a total cost of around INR 3,50,000 for a year degree.

Doing a PG diploma course in tool design at NTTF is not justified at all and I think you will literally waste your time and money on nothing.

One of my friends recently graduated from NTTF and he pursued Tool and Die-making course. Here is a detailed outlook about the course to support your question:

1. The branch is secure to opt if you are ready to stick with the knowledge you acquire from this course. If you keep it intact, securing positions at related companies can be feasible.
2. The salary provided can be comparably less. You should be ready to consider the package you obtain from core companies. 
3. Pursuing this course is only beneficial if want to start your own company following the completion of this course. 
4. It can be highly advantageous in case you are more concentrated on the designs, concepts as well as room departments.

Thus to say, play your card right and make an informed decision. 

I have friends from NTTF and they did get placed after completing their courses from NTTF. One of my friends got placed even before completing his course. You will receive placement offers if you have the required skills. 

Service engineers, automation engineers, manufacturing engineers, inspection engineers, plant head, the floor in-charge, etc. are some of the roles offered at NTTF. In the recent placement, the average and highest CTC offered was 5 LPA and 12 LPA. 

Top companies like L&T, Siemens, Tata Motors, FANUC, Tata Steel, Addverb Technology, Gainwell Commosales, Lohia Corp, Schneider Electric and Timken Limited, etc. recruited students from NTTF.

NTTF does offer good opportunities, so securing a decent job offer depends on your ability and skills.