Government Polytechnic Bicholim is a pioneer institute of technology established in the year 1992. The institute has been approved by the All India Council for Technical Education. Currently, it is running a Diploma in Engineering program across five specializations. Admissions are conducted by DTE, Govt. of Goa on the basis of merit. The institute has a spacious campus with good infrastructural facilities.

Government Polytechnic Bicholim Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1992 | Government
Approval AICTE
Courses Offered Diploma
Admission Criteria Merit-Based
Application mode Offline
Facilities Available  Library, Computer Lab, Hostel, Transport, House Keeping, Security.
Official Website http://gpb.goa.gov.in/

Government Polytechnic Bicholim Courses

The college offers Diploma across five engineering disciplines. The course details are tabulated below:

Program Specialization Details
Diploma Civil Engineering Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: 10 pass
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering 
Mining Engineering
Electronic and Communication Engineering

Government Polytechnic Bicholim Admissions

The admissions to the Diploma courses are done by the Directorate of Technical Education (D.T.E), Govt. of Goa, Centralized Admission Division on the basis of marks obtained by the student's secondary examination

Application Procedure

  • Visit the official site of DTE, Goa
  • Collect the prospectus & application form 
  • Fill up all the personal and academic details
  • Choose your desired course
  • Pay the application fee through DD in favor of “Directorate of Technical Education” in any branch of HDFC Bank in the State of Goa
  • Attach self-attested copies of the required documents

Government Polytechnic Bicholim Facilities

  • Library: The college has a very spacious library with plenty of books for the students so that the learning of students never stops. 
  • ∙ Computer Lab: The campus has a well-equipped computer lab, with the latest computers and accessories, for the students to stay connected with technological advancements.
  • ∙ Hostel: The institute has a spacious and fully furnished hostel to accommodate 60 students, the hostel charges a minimal amount of Rs. 400 per term from the students. 
  • ∙ Transport: A transport facility is there for the staff and students of the institute. The transport facility is also used for field trips and for other educational purposes.
  • House Keeping and Security: The college works their best to provide students with all the help they need by housekeeping, and also has a well-functioning security team to make sure the students stay safe. 

Government Polytechnic Bicholim FAQs

Ques. Is there any placement at Government Polytechnic Bicholim?

Ans. Yes, the training and placement cell looks after visits to industries, the arrangement of campus interviews, and interviews at offices of different industries for training and placement as apprentice trainee/regular appointments.

Ques. Can a student issue multiple books from the library at Government Polytechnic Bicholim?

Ans. The students are allowed to acquire 2 books at a time. However, The book bank facility is available in the library, through which books are issued to the deserving students of the General/ SC/ST/ OBC category for the period of 1 year.

Ques. What is the capacity of the hostel on the Government Polytechnic Bicholim campus?

Ans. The institute has a spacious and fully furnished hostel to accommodate 60 students. Three students are placed in each room.

Ques. Is there any preference for who gets a hostel accommodation over whom at Government Polytechnic Bicholim?

Ans. Preference is given to economically backward and students coming from far off places. A guest room is also provided in the hostel for government officers/ students of other institutes, examiners, parents, experts, industry person, etc. on a rental basis.

Ques. Are any workshops organized by Government Polytechnic Bicholim?

Ans. Yes, workshops are regularly organized by the college. These workshops cater to the students of all the five departments by conducting practicals and demonstrations in different trades.