Government Polytechnic, Dhanbad
Government Polytechnic, Dhanbad is a government institution in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, established in 1958. Diploma admission through Jharkhand Polytechnic Entrance (JCECEB); lateral entry to the second year for Class 12 (Science) or ITI holders.
Key facts
- Location
- Dhanbad, Jharkhand
- Type
- Government: Polytechnic / Diploma Engineering
- Established
- 1958
- Main entrance
- Jharkhand Polytechnic Entrance
- AISHE code
- C-71049
- Affiliating university
- Jharkhand University of Technology, Ranchi
- Courses offered
- 3-year diploma in engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, computer and others)
- Eligibility
- Class 10 pass, usually with Mathematics and Science; Class 12 (Science) or ITI holders can join the second year (lateral entry).
- Approval to check
- AICTE approval and the State Board of Technical Education; affiliated to Jharkhand University of Technology, Ranchi
- Affiliating university type
- State Public University
- Institution type
- Affiliated College
- Area
- Urban
- Before you apply
- AICTE approval for this year, the branches and seats offered, fees and whether the diploma is from the state board.
- Streams
- Official website
- gpdhanbad.ac.in
Questions about Government Polytechnic, Dhanbad
How do I get admission to Government Polytechnic, Dhanbad?
Diploma admission through Jharkhand Polytechnic Entrance (JCECEB); lateral entry to the second year for Class 12 (Science) or ITI holders.
Does Government Polytechnic, Dhanbad have an entrance exam?
Government Polytechnic, Dhanbad admits through its own process rather than a national exam. Diploma admission through Jharkhand Polytechnic Entrance (JCECEB); lateral entry to the second year for Class 12 (Science) or ITI holders.
Is Government Polytechnic, Dhanbad a government or private institution?
Government Polytechnic, Dhanbad is a government institution (Polytechnic / Diploma Engineering).
Where is Government Polytechnic, Dhanbad?
Government Polytechnic, Dhanbad is in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India.
When was Government Polytechnic, Dhanbad established?
Government Polytechnic, Dhanbad was established in 1958.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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