Pass 10th from recognised board with minimum 35% marks.

Age: Must have lower age is 16 years and no upper age limit.

Reservation: Reservation under different categories will be applicable for Odisha State candidates only as per norms specified by Government of Odisha.

Outside State Candidates: Outside State candidates fulfilling eligibility criteria are also eligible to appear in the Diploma Entrance Test for admission to 1st Semester of 3 year Diploma Engineering Courses against 15% seats reserved for them in Private Engineering Schools & Polytechnics only. Outside State Candidates are not eligible for Lateral admission to 3rd Semester.