Component

Amount (INR)

Programme Fee (3-year total)

INR 57,000

Total Fees

INR 57,000

JIME Diploma IT Admission 2027

Event	Date
DET Odisha Application Opens	January 2027 (Tentative)
DET Odisha Application Closes	March 2027 (Tentative)
Merit List Release	May 2027 (Tentative)
DET Counselling Registration Closes	June 2027 (Tentative)
Academic Session Begins	August 2027 (Tentative)

Admission is through DET Odisha centralised counselling at dtetodisha.gov.in based on Class 10 merit.

Candidates must report for document verification after seat allotment within the notified dates.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Class 10 (SSC or Matriculation) pass from a recognised board with Mathematics and Science as subjects.

Minimum 35% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.

Relaxation in minimum marks for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Odisha state government norms.

Admission Process

Register on the DET Odisha portal at dtetodisha.gov.in during the application window and fill in the online application form.

Upload Class 10 mark sheet, board certificate, and identity documents such as a valid Aadhaar card during the registration process.

Merit list is prepared by SCTE and VT Odisha on the basis of Class 10 aggregate percentage and published online on the portal.

Participate in centralised online counselling by selecting JIME Cuttack and Information Technology as preferences during choice filling.

Report to JIME campus after seat allotment for document verification and pay the programme fee for confirmed enrolment.

✓ Opt for this if

You completed Class 10 and want a job-ready IT qualification at a very low cost.
INR 57,000 for a 3-year polytechnic diploma fits your family budget comfortably.
You plan lateral entry into BCA or B.Sc IT programmes after diploma completion.
You want a government-recognised SCTE and VT credential for IT technician roles in Odisha.

✗ Skip if

You want a full degree programme such as BCA or B.Sc IT directly after Class 12.
You are targeting software developer roles in IT product companies after the programme.
You prefer a campus with active industry internships and dedicated IT research labs.
You need a programme with verifiable campus placement statistics at named IT companies.

JIME Diploma IT Scholarships 2027

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility/Schedule
Post Matric Scholarship (Government of Odisha)	As per state norms	SC/ST/OBC diploma students with annual family income below state threshold
PRERANA Scholarship (Government of Odisha)	As per state norms	Girl students from economically weaker sections pursuing government-recognised diplomas in Odisha

Apply for state scholarships at scholarships.gov.in within the notified annual deadline each year.

SCTE and VT Odisha registration number and Aadhaar-linked bank account required for disbursement.

JIME Diploma IT FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for Diploma in IT at JIME Cuttack?

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year Diploma in Information Technology at JIME Cuttack is INR 57,000 for the complete course duration under SCTE and VT Odisha. Hostel charges are billed separately and are not included in this figure. Students should confirm the current fee schedule with the JIME admissions office before enrolment, as fees are subject to periodic revision by SCTE and VT Odisha authorities.

Ques. How is admission done for Diploma IT at JIME?

Ans. Admission to the Diploma in IT at JIME is through DET Odisha (Diploma Entrance Test) centralised counselling at dtetodisha.gov.in. The merit list is based on Class 10 aggregate percentage. Candidates register on the DET portal, fill in their preferences during the counselling window, and are allotted seats based on merit rank. No separate college-level entrance test is conducted by JIME for this diploma programme.

Ques. Can I get lateral entry to BCA or B.Sc IT after Diploma IT from JIME?

Ans. Yes. Diploma in IT holders can apply for lateral entry to the 2nd year of BCA or B.Sc IT programmes at Odisha universities, subject to individual university norms and seat availability. BPUT and Utkal University recognise relevant technical diplomas for lateral entry to corresponding undergraduate degree programmes. Eligibility conditions and lateral entry seat counts vary by institution and are announced annually by the respective universities.

Ques. Which body affiliates the Diploma IT programme at JIME?

Ans. The Diploma in Information Technology at JIME Cuttack is affiliated to SCTE and VT Odisha (State Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training), the apex body for polytechnic and technical education in the state. Certificates are issued by SCTE and VT Odisha and are recognised by the Government of Odisha and AICTE for employment and higher study purposes across India.

Ques. What jobs are available after Diploma IT from JIME?

Ans. Diploma IT graduates from JIME can work as IT technicians, hardware support executives, data entry operators, network assistants, or junior software testers in private organisations. Odisha state government technical posts requiring a polytechnic diploma in IT are also accessible to such graduates. Many graduates appear for state-level competitive examinations for government department technician and IT support roles in Odisha after completing this diploma from JIME Cuttack.

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