Government Polytechnic College, Ganderbal Admission 2025: Dates, Application Form, Courses, Fees & Eligibility

Government Polytechnic Ganderbal has set the cornerstone under AICTE to impart technical education to the Kashmir Valley. Admissions are based on a well-structured admission scheme administered by Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE). Generally, admissions are held after the announcement of the Polytechnic Entrance Test (PET) by BOPEE.

The PET is a qualifying examination whereby a candidate becomes eligible for selection into the diploma programs offered by the colleges. His/her capability in the subjects pertaining to the technical programs is assessed for admitting only fit cases.

Eligibility for admission to Government Polytechnic College, Ganderbal, is completion of 10+2 or equivalent examination from a documented board. Generally, the merit-based selection for admission is an opportunity for deserving ones to get an admission into the programs of technical education in this institute.

Application Process

1. PET Announcement: BOPEE announces the dates for conducting the Polytechnic Entrance Test.

2. Application Process: Applicants for the PET have to fill out the application form that is made available on the BOPEE site.

3. Entrance Test: Candidates are to appear for the PET examination on the scheduled date.

4. Result Declaration: BOPEE shall declare the results of the entrance examination.

5. Preparation of Merit List: Based on the merit of PET, BOPEE will prepare the merit lists for the concerned category.

6. Counseling & Seat Allotment: Counseling-cum-seat allotment will be held for candidates who qualify the counseling on the basis of their rank and availability of seats.

7. Document Verification: Provisionally selected candidates have to bring for verification the following relevant documents:

   • 10th and 12th mark statements

   • Domicile certificate

   • Category certificate (for SC/ST candidates)

   • PET score card

   • Any other relevant certificates as specified by the institute

8. Fee Payment: After the verification of documents, candidates will be asked to pay the admission fee. The annual fee for both Civil and Electrical Engineering programs is Rs.6344, which makes quality technical education affordable.

9. Confirmation of Admission: Thereafter, admission stands confirmed.

Degree-wise Admission Process

Diploma in Civil Engineering:
This course lays down an intake of 60 students per batch. The admission process is strictly dependent on selection lists framed by the BOPEE. It is mandatory for candidates to qualify the PET entrance examination conducted every year for admissions into polytechnic colleges. This course lasts for a period of three years and offers comprehensive civil engineering principles and practices training.

Diploma in Electrical Engineering:
This diploma course, like the civil engineering diploma counterpart, is also for an intake of 60 students. Admission follows the same pattern based on merit ranking from PET and BOPEE merit lists. This is a three-year study program that provides basic electrical engineering principles and skills to the student.

Diploma in Computer Engineering:
This is a very fresh addition to the croft of courses offered in the college, having an approved strength of 30 students. Similar to the other diploma courses, admission would follow the same process, requiring students to clear the PET and be on the BOPEE merit list for selection. This program is designed to meet the growing demand for computer engineering professionals.

Selection will be by special provision available to SC/ST for all courses offered. All such candidates will be selected on the basis of merit in the entrance examination to achieve diversity and equal opportunity in technical education.