Gandhi School of Engineering Berhampur Polytechnic Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 10 from a recognised board with a minimum of 35% aggregate marks. Mathematics and Science are mandatory subjects at the Class 10 level. Admission is merit-based on Class 10 marks through the SAMS Odisha portal, with no written entrance exam for the first year of the diploma programme.

Ans. SAMS Odisha manages diploma admissions across all government-approved polytechnic colleges in Odisha. Candidates register online, submit the Common Application Form, and fill in college and branch preferences. A merit list is generated based on Class 10 aggregate marks. Seats are allotted according to merit rank and preferences. Candidates must accept the seat and report to the allotted college within the stipulated deadline.

Ans. The total tuition fee for the 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at GSE Berhampur is INR 1,02,000, charged at INR 34,000 per year. Hostel accommodation is optional and costs INR 16,000 to INR 26,000 per year, billed separately. No additional development or other charges are levied beyond the annual tuition fee.

Ans. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering graduates from GSE Berhampur can work as production technicians, draughtsmen, workshop supervisors, and maintenance engineers in manufacturing plants, automobile workshops, and industrial units. Government organisations such as SAIL, NALCO, and Odisha state PSUs recruit diploma holders for technical positions. Graduates may also pursue lateral entry to B.Tech Mechanical Engineering through OJEE.

Ans. Yes. Diploma holders from SCTE and VT-affiliated colleges like GSE Berhampur are eligible for lateral entry to the 2nd year of the corresponding B.Tech programme through OJEE. Eligibility requires a minimum of 45% marks in the qualifying diploma. Admission depends on OJEE rank and seat availability in the chosen institution in Odisha.

Ans. Yes. GSE Berhampur has separate Boys and Girls hostel facilities available optionally at INR 16,000 to INR 26,000 per year. The campus has classrooms, basic engineering laboratories, a library, and workshop facilities required for diploma-level practical training. The college is in Berhampur, accessible for students from the Ganjam district and surrounding areas of South Odisha.