Government Polytechnic Kohima is located on a hillock which is 5 km away from the main city with a panoramic view of the capital city, Kohima. It was established in 1994 and initially, the institute used to cater only to girls but was later made co-educational. It is currently functioning under the aegis of the State Council for Technical Education (SCTE) and is approved by AICTE, New Delhi.

Government Polytechnic Kohima currently offers a total of four full time diploma courses across Engineering stream. Admissions to these courses are done on the basis of Diploma Entrance Test conducted by DTE, Nagaland.

Government Polytechnic, Kohima Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1994 | Government
Affiliate to DTE, Nagaland
Approved by AICTE
Entrance Exam Diploma Entrance Test
Courses Offered 4 courses across 1 stream
Admission Criteria Entrance based
Postal address Government Polytechnic Kohima Near IG Stadium Kohima P.O- Box No-108 Kohima-797001 Nagaland
Facilities Available Hoste, Library, Labs, Cafeteria, Sports Complex
Official Website Government Polytechnic Kohima

Government Polytechnic, Kohima Courses

Course Specializations Eligibility Selection Criteria Intake Capacity
Diploma in Engineering Computer Science And Engineering Passed 10th with a minimum aggregate of 45% in Maths and Science Diploma Entrance Test 30
Civil Engineering 30
Modern Office Practice Passed 12th with a minimum aggregate of 40% in Maths & Science 30
Fashion Design And Apparel Production 30

Government Polytechnic, Kohima Admissions

Admissions to Government Polytechnic Kohima for the academic session September - December 2020 may also be done online. Admissions to these courses are entrance based after which merit lists are released and candidates found eligible then have to appear for counselling process.

How to Apply?

Candidates can fill the application form in offline mode.

  1. Visit the official website of DTE, Nagaland.
  2. Download the application form.
  3. Fill the application form with correct details asked.
  4. Attach the following documents:
    1. Scanned copy of Bank Payment Receipt/ Transaction ID
    2. Admit Card of HSLC/ HSSLC
    3. Marksheet of HSLC/ HSSLC
  5. Filled in application form along with above mentioned formalities should be sent to Office of the Directorate of Technical Education, Kohima.

Government Polytechnic, Kohima Facilities

Below mentioned are some of the facilities provided by the institute:

  • Library: The institute is equipped with a huge library with 7055 books.
  • Hostel: The Institute has a hostel facility for girls with a capacity of 60 students.
  • Labs: Institute provides a total of 10 labs for the students for their skill development.
  • Cafeteria: All healthy foods are included in campus canteen.
  • Sports Complex: Playground facility available.
  • Auditorium: Stage facility for in-house events. 

Government Polytechnic, Kohima FAQs

Ques. How to apply at Government Polytechnic Kohima (GPK)?

Ans. Candidates satisfying the eligibility criteria can apply for any course by paying a required registration amount for reserving the seat. The application form can be downloaded from the DTE website and can be filled offline./ After filling the applocation form and attaching the necessary documents, the filled in application form can be sent to the Office of Directorate of Technical Education, Kohima.

Ques. What if a student fails to register for the selection rounds before the deadline for admissions to Government Polytechnic Kohima?

Ans. Students have to call the admission centre of the college on the given phone numbers on the helpdesk or send an email to principal at the given email id to inform with a proper reason and request for an extension of dates to submit the DD for his/ her registration. The final decision in this regard will be taken by the Admissions centre of Government Polytechnic Kohima (GPK)

Ques. How does the Government Polytechnic Kohima (GPK) admission process work?

Ans. The application, and test scores that you send to the Admission Office are evaluated to ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria set by Government Polytechnic Kohima. This applies to all courses. Candidates found eligible are then selected and called for further counselling.

Ques. What is the basis for an admission decision at Government Polytechnic Kohima?

Ans. Admission decisions for the courses are based on aptitude test, performance score in selection rounds and suitability to take up the desired course provided the candidate and it should meet the eligibility condition as mentioned in the website.

Ques. How shall I find out if I got selected in Government Polytechnic Kohima?

Ans. You will receive a letter from the principal of Government Polytechnic Kohima. All the details about hostel accommodation, orientation and the process you need to take in order to prepare for your exams will be enclosed within your college admission letter.