Gurukul College of Engineering for Women Bhubaneswar Polytechnic Civil Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. No. Admission to the Diploma in Civil Engineering at GCEW is entirely merit-based on Class 10 aggregate marks through the SAMS Odisha portal (skill.samsodisha.gov.in). There is no separate entrance examination. Candidates fill a Common Application Form (CAF) online, verify documents at a SAMS Nodal Centre, and participate in online seat allotment based on Class 10 marks.

Ans. Diploma in Civil Engineering graduates from GCEW can work as site supervisors, surveying assistants, draughtspersons, junior engineers in construction firms, and technical staff in government public works departments. They can also apply for government junior engineer posts through SSC JE, Odisha state recruitment, and BHUBANESWAR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. Diploma holders are also eligible for B.Tech Civil Engineering lateral entry (2nd year) at BPUT-affiliated colleges through OJEE.

Ans. Yes. Diploma in Civil Engineering graduates from SCTE&VT-affiliated institutions, including GCEW, are eligible for B.Tech Civil Engineering lateral entry (direct 2nd year) at BPUT-affiliated colleges through OJEE Lateral Entry counselling. This provides a pathway to a full B.Tech degree in Civil Engineering, typically adding 3 more years (as lateral entrants join the 2nd year of a 4-year programme, spending 3 years for completion).

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering at GCEW is INR 85,500. This is a low-cost technical qualification compared to degree programmes. Women students from families with income below INR 8 lakh can also apply for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship (INR 50,000 per year), which could significantly offset the programme cost over three years.

Ans. The Diploma in Civil Engineering curriculum under SCTE&VT Odisha covers subjects including engineering drawing and graphics, building materials and construction, surveying and levelling, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, structural analysis, concrete technology, and highway engineering. Practical sessions, field visits, and a final-year project are integral components. The diploma is designed to produce job-ready technicians for construction and infrastructure sectors.

Ans. The Diploma in Civil Engineering at GCEW is affiliated to SCTE&VT (State Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training), Odisha, which governs polytechnic and diploma programmes in the state. This is separate from BPUT, which oversees degree-level programmes. The diploma is recognised by the government of Odisha for polytechnic technical roles and is the standard qualification for lateral entry into BPUT-affiliated B.Tech programmes.