Aum Sai Institute of Technical Education Ganjam Polytechnic Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at ASITE Ganjam is INR 1,20,000, paid as INR 40,000 per year at the start of each academic year. Students from SC, ST, OBC, SEBC, and EBC categories can apply for the Odisha Post-Matric Scholarship through the PRERANA portal at scholarship.odisha.gov.in to reduce their annual cost of study.

Ans. No separate entrance exam is required. Admission to the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at ASITE Ganjam is merit-based, decided entirely on Class 10 marks from any recognized board. Applications for 2026 were submitted online through the SAMS Odisha portal at skill.samsodisha.gov.in during the April to June application period with no test conducted separately.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 10 or equivalent from BSE Odisha or any recognized board with a minimum aggregate of 35% marks. Mathematics, Science, and English must have been part of the Class 10 curriculum. The candidate must also be at least 14 years old as on July 1, 2026. There is no upper age limit for candidates in the general category.

Ans. After the 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from ASITE Ganjam, graduates can work as production technicians, machine operators, workshop supervisors, quality control assistants, and maintenance engineers with manufacturing units, fabrication workshops, and industrial plants in Odisha. Diploma mechanical engineers are also in demand with government public works departments for supervisory and inspection roles.

Ans. Yes. Diploma holders in Mechanical Engineering are eligible for Lateral Entry to the second year of B.E. or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering at AICTE-approved institutions. In Odisha, Lateral Entry admissions are managed through OJEE (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination), which allows diploma graduates to join a full degree programme without repeating the foundation year of engineering.

Ans. The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at ASITE covers engineering drawing, workshop technology, theory of machines, strength of materials, manufacturing processes, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, machine design, and industrial management across three years. Practical sessions include machining, welding, fitting, and foundry work. The curriculum is based on the DTE and T Odisha polytechnic syllabus.