GEC Bhubaneswar (Autonomous) Polytechnic Civil Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total 3-year academic fee for the Diploma in Civil Engineering at GEC Bhubaneswar is INR 1,86,000. This covers tuition and other academic charges for the full polytechnic programme duration. The optional hostel facility costs INR 75,000 per year additionally and is not included in the course fee total shown above.

Ans. No entrance exam is required. Diploma admission at GEC Bhubaneswar is entirely merit-based on Class 10 board examination marks, processed through the SAMS Odisha centralised counselling portal at skill.samsodisha.gov.in. Candidates must register on the SAMS portal and fill the Common Application Form to participate in the allotment rounds conducted by SCTE and VT Odisha.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 10 or SSC from a recognised board with a minimum 35% aggregate in Science and Mathematics as per SCTE and VT Odisha norms. The actual seat allotment at GEC Bhubaneswar depends on the merit rank generated by SAMS Odisha, reflecting the competitive pool of applicants in that admission cycle. Higher Class 10 scores improve allotment chances significantly.

Ans. Yes. Diploma holders in Civil Engineering from SCTE and VT Odisha are eligible to apply for lateral entry to the second year of B.Tech programmes through OJEE (Lateral) conducted annually in Odisha. This pathway allows diploma graduates to complete a full B.Tech Civil Engineering degree in three additional years. GEC Bhubaneswar also offers B.Tech programmes, and admission is subject to OJEE lateral rank and seat availability.

Ans. The Diploma academic session at GEC Bhubaneswar is expected to begin in August 2026, following the completion of SAMS Odisha allotment rounds and the institute reporting process. Exact dates are notified through the SAMS portal and SCTE and VT Odisha. Candidates allotted seats must complete reporting by the deadline to avoid forfeiting the seat to the next candidate in the waiting list.

Ans. Diploma in Civil Engineering graduates from GEC can work as site supervisors, quantity surveyors, draughtsmen, junior engineers, and surveying assistants with construction companies, government infrastructure departments, PWD offices, and real estate developers. Opportunities are available across Odisha’s expanding infrastructure sector and beyond. Many graduates also pursue OJEE lateral entry into B.Tech Civil Engineering to strengthen their academic qualifications and career prospects.