Admission Process
Admission to Diploma (Polytechnic) Institutions in Odisha is strictly merit-based and centralized through a single-window online portal. The admission process is regulated by the Directorate of Technical Education & Training (DTE&T), Odisha and managed via the SAMS Odisha (Student Academic Management System) Portal.
There is no written entrance exam (formerly known as Odisha DET) for regular engineering diploma entries; selections rely entirely on the candidate’s academic performance in school.
1. Types of Entry & Eligibility Criteria
Aspirants can seek admission into government and approved private polytechnics (such as Jhadeswar Institute of Engineering & Technology – JIET) through two primary pathways:
| Entry Type | Minimum Academic Qualification | Age Criteria | Course Duration |
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| Regular 1st Semester | Pass in 10th Standard / HSC from BSE Odisha or equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 35% marks (including passing grades in Math and Science). | Minimum 14 years as of July 1st. No upper age limit. | 3 Years |
| Lateral Entry (3rd Semester) | Pass in 12th Science (+2 CHSE) with PCM, 2-year ITI, or 2-year Vocational engineering trade after passing 10th. | Minimum 16 years. No upper age limit. | 2 Years |
2. Step-by-Step Centralized Admission Process.
Step 1: Online Registration & Application Form (CAF)
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- Eligible students must visit the official website: SAMS Odisha Portal.
- Create login credentials using a valid mobile number and email address.
- Complete the Common Application Form (CAF) by filling in personal details, educational qualifications (10th/12th marks), and uploading requested documents.
Step 2: Online Choice Filling & Locking
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- During the CAF submission, candidates must choose their preferred choices of colleges and engineering branches (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Computer Science Engineering).
- Arrange selections in order of preference before locking the choices.
Step 3: Application Fee Payment
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- ₹300: General Category Male Applicants.
- ₹200: SC/ST/Female Applicants.
- Exempted (Free): Transgender individuals, orphans, and specific tribal groups (PVTG).
Step 4: Merit List Publication & Provisional Allotment.
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- SAMS Odisha prepares a centralized merit rank card purely based on aggregate marks.
- The seat allotment results are published online in multiple subsequent rounds (Round 1, Round 2, and Spot Admission phases if vacancies exist).
Step 5: Document Verification & Final Reporting.
- Once a seat is provisionally allotted, candidates must report to a designated Nodal Center or the respective institution for document verification.
- Bring original mark sheets, reservation certificates (such as SEBC, SC, ST, or Green Card quotas if applicable), and the initial seat acceptance fee to secure the final allotment.
