All engineering schools and polytechnics in Odisha are managed by the Directorate of Technical Education & Training, Cuttack. They conduct admissions centrally. Applications are invited ONLINE during the 2nd or 3rd week of April each year. Selection is based on merit only. Seat reservations follow government rules. The ONLINE application form is available at dtet.odisha.gov.in and www.samsodisha.gov.in. Fill the form correctly and submit it ONLINE before the deadline.
Who Can Apply for 1st Semester Diploma Courses
| Sl.No | Course | Duration | Required Qualification | Age Limit (As on 1.7.2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First semester diploma (All Engineering except Mining) | 3 years | Pass 10th standard from BSE Odisha or equivalent examination recognized by BSE Odisha | Minimum: 14 years Maximum: No limit |
Who Can Apply for 3rd Semester Diploma (Direct Entry to 2nd Year)
| Sl.No | Course | Duration | Required Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Third semester diploma (Direct admission to 2nd year for eligible branches) | 2 years | Any one of these: • Pass +2 Science with PCM from CHSE Odisha or equivalent • +2 Vocational (2 years) in Engineering • 2 years ITI in Engineering Trade or COE Trade + 10th pass from BSE Odisha | Minimum: 14 years Maximum: No limit |
Note: You can check which 10th standard examinations are equivalent to BSE Odisha at www.bseorissa.in and www.dtetodisha.gov.in
Extra Seats Available:
Reserved Seats:
Some seats are reserved for different categories as per government rules. Here are the details:
| Sl.No | Category | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Scheduled Caste (SC) students | 16.25% |
| 2. | Scheduled Tribe (ST) students | 22.50% |
| 3. | Children of Green Card holders | 5% |
| 4. | Children of Ex-Servicemen | 2% |
| 5. | Physically Challenged students | 3% |
| 6. | Women students in all co-education polytechnics | 30% |
| 7. | Sports students who represented the state in last 2 years | 0.5% |
| 8. | NCC certificate holders (A, B, or C certificate) | 1% |
Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) Scheme:
Students whose family income is less than Rs. 8 lakh per yearcan apply for fee waiver. This income should be from all sources.
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Scheme:
This is for students who are not SC/ST but come from economically weak families. Their family income should be similar to TFW applicants. They need an Income & Asset Certificate from Odisha government authorities in the prescribed format.