Jagannath Institute of Management & Engineering Cuttack Polytechnic Automobile Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total programme fee for the 3-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering at JIME Cuttack is INR 57,000 for the general quota. This amount covers the entire three-year duration of the programme. Hostel and mess charges, if availed, are billed separately and are not included in this figure. Students are advised to confirm the current fee structure with the JIME admissions office before the counselling round, as fees may be revised.

Ans. Admission to the Diploma in Automobile Engineering at JIME Cuttack is merit-based on Class 10 aggregate marks through the DTET Odisha centralised counselling process. Applications are submitted on the DTET Odisha portal at dtetodisha.gov.in. A merit list is prepared, followed by counselling where candidates fill in branch and college preferences. Seat allotment is done on the basis of rank, preference, and category. No separate entrance examination is required.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 10 (SSC/Matriculation) from a recognised board with a minimum of 35% aggregate marks. Science and Mathematics as subjects in Class 10 are preferred for engineering diploma programmes at JIME. Admission is based purely on the Class 10 aggregate percentage through the DTET Odisha centralised counselling process. No entrance examination is held for this programme.

Ans. Yes, the Diploma in Automobile Engineering offered by JIME Cuttack is affiliated with the State Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (SCTE and VT), Odisha, which is the statutory body governing polytechnic education in the state. The diploma is a recognised qualification for employment in Odisha government departments, public sector undertakings, and private sector industries. It also makes graduates eligible for lateral entry into the second year of a B.Tech programme.

Ans. Yes, diploma holders in Automobile Engineering are eligible for lateral entry into the second year of the corresponding B.Tech programme through the OJEE Lateral Entry examination in Odisha. Candidates who qualify OJEE Lateral Entry can join a BPUT-affiliated B.Tech college directly in the second year. This pathway allows diploma graduates to complete a full B.Tech degree in three additional years rather than four, making it a time-efficient route to a bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Ans. Graduates of Diploma in Automobile Engineering from JIME Cuttack can work as automobile technicians, workshop supervisors, service advisors, and production line operators at vehicle dealerships, automobile workshops, and auto component manufacturers. Opportunities also exist with state transport undertakings and fleet management companies in Odisha. Diploma holders may also appear for ITI instructor roles or lateral entry B.Tech to advance to senior engineering positions.