Government Polytechnic Durg was started with Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering diploma courses on 1962. The Metallurgy, Electronics and Tele-communication, and Computer Science and Information Technology courses got added in the years of 1964, 1981, and 2000 respectively. Provision for taking up Part-Time Diploma Courses were initiated in the year of 1984.

  • The Institute is approved by AICTE and is an “Institutional member” of ISTE, New-Delhi. 
  • It is affiliated to Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekananda Technical University (CSVTU), Durg.
  • The Institute is also responsible towards the society and social services. 
  • The Institute is working with two key projects, approved by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). 
  • The two projects are: Community Development through Polytechnic (CDTP) and Scheme for persons with disability (PWD).

Government Polytechnic Durg Highlights

Established | Institution Type 1962 | Government
Approval by AICTE
Affiliation CSVTU
Campus area 40 acres
Courses Offered Diploma Courses (regular and part-time)
Admission Mode Online
Admission procedure Entrance-based (CGPPT)
Key Facilities Hostel, Staff residents, Library, and E- resources etc.
Email polydurg@rediffmail.com
Contact 0788-2323548
Location G.E. Road Durg, Chhattisgarh.
Official website https://www.polydurg.ac.in

Government Polytechnic Durg Courses

The institute provides regular and part time diploma courses. The college provides 8 courses in regular diploma and 3 courses in part time diploma in engineering.

Diploma Courses Details
Regular Engineering Courses Duration-3 years
Specializations with intake- Civil- 40
Mechanical- 60
Metallurgy- 60
Computer Science- 40
Eligibility-Pass in 10th class with prescribed marks from any recognized institution in the Chhattisgarh State.
Part-time Engineering Courses Duration-4 years
Specializations with intake- Civil- 20
Mechanical- 40
Electrical-40
Eligibility-Pass in 10th class with prescribed marks from any recognized institution in the Chhattisgarh State.

Along side basic eligibility criteria, there are few other eligibility criteria which are to be satisfied by each student applying to the diploma course here are: 

  • Class 10th Pass (Mathematics & Science separately pass) for SC/ST/OBC (Permanent Cast Certificate Required. 
  • Students needs minimum 35% in Science & Maths for General Category in class 10th exam. 
  • Students needs to be CGPPT 2015 appeared. 
  • Out of the state student needs to be ITI (2year Course) Pass or 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or 12th pass with Vocational subject. 
  • Students need to qualify CGPPT with good marks and ranking.

Candidates have to register online form to initiate the admission process into the institution.

Application Procedure

  • Go to the official site of the college and board to register online.
  • Appearing and clearing CGPPT will make them to proceed to next stage of admission.
  • Applicants have to fill the choices (such as colleges and stream).
  • They will be called for counselling for seat allotment.
  • Before Counselling and seat allotment applicants have to bring their documents and verify in the centres.
  • After document verification candidates will be selected by the merits and availability of seats.
  • They will be notified through SMS and they can check seat allotment to their login Id.
  • After selection candidates have to report the allotted college for further admission formalities.

Government Polytechnic Durg Placements

The Institute provides placement for students. the institute has tie up with top ranking companies/ industries such as ACC, Wipro, Altratech cement, Apollo, Tata Steel, Essar Steel, L&T, Jindal Steel, Neco etc. There are students also working in reputed organization like Bhilai Steel Plant (SAIL), NTPC ltd., ONGC, TATA, JSP, DRDO etc. 

Government Polytechnic Durg Scholarships

The Institute has scholarships available for students. Students can apply from the website and get information about it. The Scholarships available are CG State Scholarship, National Scholarship Portal, Merit Scholarship, Merit cum means Scholarship, and BPL Scholarship, etc. 

Government Polytechnic Durg Facilities

Each student of Government Polytechnic Durg are said to make benefit from the following facilities:

  • Hostel- The college offers accommodation facility for all the diploma pursuing students. They have separate hostel for both boys and girls.
  • Library- Central Library of the college is one of the best Libraries in Chhattisgarh. They have 30,000+book and 13+ Journals /Magazines available for students.
  • E- resources management- The Institute provides E- resources for students. It is available on the website library section.
  • Gyan Setu- It is online educational portal to benefit the students of our state who are pursuing technical courses.
  • Staff residents- The Institute provides residents facility for staffs. They have the facility on the campus.

Government Polytechnic Durg Faculty

The institute has a well-qualified faculty and a help desk for students. There are 5 PhD holders in the faculty. Each and every departments have a HOD available. The Institute has a total 7 HODs are in the faculty team along with 7 lectures. 

Government Polytechnic Durg FAQs

Ques. Do Government Polytechnic Durg has any minority quota open? 

Ans. No, the college has not declared any information on minority quota, but anyway, the seats get allotted as per the reservation policy devised by the state government Chhattisgarh.

Ques. Do Government Polytechnic Durg have any admission helpline number? 

Ans. No, the Institute does not have any specific admission helpline number. But it has a general enquiry number as found on their official website.

Ques. What is the new name of Government Polytechnic Durg?

Ans. Institute got renamed in the year of 2013. It is renamed as “Shri Uday Prasad Uday Government Polytechnic, Durg”.

Ques. Do Government Polytechnic Durg have Alumni Association? 

Ans. Yes, it has an Alumni Association. To become a member interested candidates needs register online from the college website. 

Ques. Who is the founder of Government Polytechnic Durg? 

Ans. Mr. M. A. Quereshi was the founder of Government Polytechnic, Durg. It was a multipurpose school before becoming a polytechnic college.