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

Ans. The total 3-year academic fee for the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at GEC Bhubaneswar is INR 1,86,000, covering tuition and all other academic charges for the complete polytechnic programme. The optional hostel facility is available at INR 75,000 per year and is not included in the quoted course fee total.

Ans. No entrance exam is required. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering admission at GEC Bhubaneswar is merit-based on Class 10 board marks and is processed through SAMS Odisha at skill.samsodisha.gov.in. Candidates register on the portal, fill the Common Application Form, and are allotted seats based on Class 10 aggregate merit rank generated by SAMS Odisha for that admission cycle.

Ans. The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at GEC follows the SCTE and VT Odisha curriculum and covers core topics including engineering drawing, thermodynamics, manufacturing technology, machine design, fluid mechanics, metrology, CNC machining, and industrial management. The programme emphasises practical workshop sessions alongside theoretical classes, giving students hands-on experience with machine tools, welding equipment, and lathe operations.

Ans. Yes. Diploma holders in Mechanical Engineering from SCTE and VT Odisha are eligible to apply for lateral entry to the second year of B.Tech Mechanical Engineering programmes through OJEE (Lateral) in Odisha. This allows graduates to complete a full engineering degree in three additional years. GEC Bhubaneswar offers B.Tech programmes, and lateral admission depends on OJEE rank and available seats in the B.Tech Mechanical branch.

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 college reporting process. SCTE and VT Odisha publishes exact dates through the SAMS portal. Candidates must complete the reporting formalities within the specified window to retain the allotted seat and avoid cancellation.

Ans. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering graduates from GEC can take up roles as production supervisors, machine operators, maintenance technicians, CAD draughtsmen, quality control assistants, and tool room engineers with manufacturing companies, automobile service centres, steel plants, engineering workshops, and public works departments. Odisha’s industrial belt and steel and power sector offer local employment. B.Tech lateral entry further expands career options significantly.