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

Ans. The total 3-year academic fee for the Diploma in Electrical Engineering at GEC Bhubaneswar is INR 1,86,000. This includes tuition and all other academic charges for the full polytechnic course duration. Hostel accommodation is available optionally at INR 75,000 per year and is not included in the total course fee.

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

Ans. The Diploma in Electrical Engineering at GEC follows the SCTE and VT Odisha syllabus and covers core topics including electrical circuits, electrical machines, power systems, switchgear and protection, industrial electronics, electrical installation practices, and measurement instruments. Practical laboratory work forms a substantial component of the curriculum, with hands-on sessions in electrical machines labs and wiring workshops.

Ans. Yes. Diploma holders in Electrical Engineering from SCTE and VT Odisha are eligible to appear in OJEE (Lateral) conducted annually in Odisha for admission to the second year of B.Tech Electrical Engineering programmes. This pathway allows diploma graduates to complete a full engineering degree in three additional years. GEC Bhubaneswar offers B.Tech programmes and lateral admission is subject to OJEE rank and seat availability.

Ans. The Diploma academic session at GEC Bhubaneswar is expected to begin in August 2026 after the completion of SAMS Odisha allotment rounds and the college reporting process. Specific dates are published by SCTE and VT Odisha through the SAMS portal. Candidates who are allotted seats must report to GEC within the designated reporting window to avoid forfeiting the allotment.

Ans. Diploma in Electrical Engineering graduates from GEC can find employment as electrical supervisors, junior electrical engineers, wiremen, or technicians with power distribution companies, electrical contractors, manufacturing units, government infrastructure departments, and maintenance teams in industrial plants. ODISHA Power Transmission Corporation and state electricity boards also recruit diploma electrical engineers. Pursuing B.Tech lateral entry opens doors to broader engineering roles.