Divine Institute of Engineering & Technology Mayurbhanj Diploma {Lateral} Computer Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 10 from a recognized board and hold a 2-year ITI certificate in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA), Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic Consumer Electronics, or another Computer or Electronics allied trade from an NCVT or SCTE&VT-recognized institute. SAMS Odisha prepares the merit list based on ITI marks and Class 10 aggregate. No separate entrance exam is required. Eligible candidates are admitted directly to the 3rd semester of the Diploma in Computer Science programme at DIET.

Ans. The total programme fee for the 2-year lateral entry Diploma in Computer Science is INR 60,000, at INR 30,000 per year with no additional mandatory charges. Optional hostel accommodation is available separately INR 24,000 to INR 26,000 per year. SC/ST students may qualify for the full tuition fee waiver under the Odisha Post-Matric Scholarship, and OBC/SEBC students may receive partial scholarship coverage subject to income and marks eligibility criteria.

Ans. For lateral entry diploma admissions, SAMS Odisha combines the aggregate marks of the qualifying ITI examination and Class 10 to generate a merit score. Candidates who register on skill.samsodisha.gov.in and fill the Common Application Form are ranked on this combined score. Allotment is done in multiple online rounds across all approved polytechnics in Odisha. Candidates must accept their seat and report to the assigned institute with original documents within the allotment reporting window.

Ans. The regular 3-year Diploma in Computer Science (DCS) at DIET admits Class 10 pass students and covers the programme from semester one, including foundational subjects. The 2-year lateral entry programme targets ITI holders in a related trade who directly join the third semester, bypassing the first year of study. Both programmes are affiliated to SCTE&VT Odisha and lead to the same Diploma in Computer Science qualification. Lateral entry candidates are expected to have existing practical exposure from their ITI training.

Ans. OBC and SEBC students enrolled in approved diploma programmes at DIET can apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC Students from the Government of Odisha. The scholarship provides partial tuition fee support and requires a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying ITI examination and an annual family income below INR 2,50,000. Applications are submitted through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal at scholarship.odisha.gov.in, with the application window typically opening in November.

Ans. Graduates of the 2-year lateral Diploma in Computer Science are eligible for entry-level roles such as computer operator, data entry executive, IT technician, web content manager, or junior software developer in government offices, schools, BPO firms, and small IT businesses. They may also qualify for state government technical recruitment examinations for diploma-level computer science posts. Candidates wishing to continue their education can apply for B.Tech CS via OJEE lateral entry in Odisha after graduation.