Admission to diploma courses in Odisha is managed by the Directorate of Technical Education & Training (DTE&T) under the Odisha government. Students who have completed their 10th or 12th with science or ITI qualification can apply. The admission process involves merit-based selection or entrance exams conducted by the Skill Development & Technical Education Department. Courses are available in engineering disciplines like civil, mechanical, electrical, electronics, and computer science. The application process is usually conducted online through the SAMS Odisha portal, and counseling is held for seat allocation in government and private diploma colleges.