Diploma admission in Odisha is conducted through the Skill Development & Technical Education Department under the State Council for Technical Education & Vocational Training (SCTE&VT). Admission is generally based on merit or entrance exams like DTE Odisha Polytechnic Exam. Students who have completed their 10th (Matriculation) or 12th (Science/ITI graduates) are eligible to apply. Various government and private polytechnic colleges in Odisha offer diploma courses in engineering, pharmacy, and other fields. Online applications are usually accepted via the official SAMS Odisha portal.