Government Polytechnic Gulzarbagh, Patna is one among the oldest Polytechnic Colleges Established by Government of Bihar. It was started in the year 1954. The college has the availability of Engineering diploma Courses in Eight Different branches and it is a well-known college in Bihar to pursue Diploma Courses in Engineering. Admissions to this college are based upon DCECE (Diploma Combined Entrance Examination) Conducted by Government of Bihar. It has a fully dedicated Faculty which provides students with both practical and theoretical knowledge.

GPP Patna Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1954 | Government
Affiliation Department of science and technology, Bihar
Approved by AICTE
College Type Co-Ed
Courses Offered 8 Courses across 1 stream
Admission Mode Online
Admission Criteria Entrance-based
Facilities Available Network Lab, Library, and Hostels, etc.
Official Website https://www.gpp7.org.in/

GPP Patna Courses

After 10th diploma courses offered at Government Polytechnic Gulzarbagh are tabulated in the following table. 

Diploma Course Duration Total Seats
Civil 3 years 60
Mechanical 60
Electrical 60
Textile 30
Electronics 60
Computer Science 60
Printing 60
Ceramics 30

GPP Patna Admission

Students are admitted to Government Polytechnic Gulzarbagh, Patna through DCECE (Diploma Combined Entrance Examination). The counselling procedure is conducted by BCECE (Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Exam) board under Government of Bihar. Application Forms are Filled in the online mode only.

Application Steps

  • Visit the official site for BCECE.
  • Open the application form and start filling it with all the details.
  • After the completion of application submission process, students can download their admit cards by filling the required details.
  • The Examination is conducted in the offline mode only.
  • Once the results are declared, the counselling procedure is started for those who clear it. It is conducted in online mode only.
  • The seats are allocated to students based on the ranks in the ranking/ merit list as per the choices filled by them.
  • Once the fees are submitted and the documents are verified, there is a medical fitness test after which the admission gets completed.

GPP Patna Placements

The training and placement cell of the college works dedicatedly in helping the students to develop all the needed skills to get placed in well reputed companies. Students are also given knowledge about higher study opportunities in India and abroad. 

  • Seminars and workshops are conducted to help students to work in the best way possible. Students are taken for training from the 4th semester onwards. 
  • The training is conducted on personality development and personal grooming of the students. 
  • All the diploma specialized students have been placed in well reputed companies through placements. 

GPP Patna Scholarships

Government Polytechnic Gulzarbagh has a very affordable fee structure because it is run under the Government of Bihar. Still, there is availability of different type of Scholarships for the deserving students. Students can apply for the scholarships, if they match the concerned eligibility criteria devised by the authorities. Students belonging to SC/ST or OBC category are helped by the college to get the National Scholarship Benefits. Minority students are also given help to avail the Scholarships available for them.

GPP Patna Facilities

Some details about the facilities available at the institution are as per the following: 

  • Computer Lab- This college has the availability of around 250 computer systems in their labs. All of them are equipped with 24-hour power supply and internet connectivity. It is of great use for the students who desire to update themselves with all the trends.
  • Library- The college Library has a stock of over 25,000 books covering all the requirements of the students. Separate sections are made for all the branches available here.
  • Hostels- There are separate hostels for both Girls and boys. Both hostels are well-maintained by the respective wardens. Availability of all the basic facilities are made in the hostels.

GPP Patna Faculty

There are a total of 40 Faculty Members working under the supervision of Principal Dr. Shree Bhagwan Singh. Out of the 40 Faculty Members, 7 are Senior Grade Lecturers, 3 are Selection Grade Lecturers. The Distribution of the faculty members is given below.

Faculty Type No. of Members
Regular Faculty 26
Contractual Faculty 6
Guest Faculty 8

GPP Patna FAQs

Ques. What is the Eligibility for direct 2nd year admissions at GPP Patna?

Ans. For lateral (direct) Entry into the 2nd year of the course, candidates should have passed 2 years ITI course or 12th after completing their 10th.

Ques. Is there any availability of sports at GPP Patna?

Ans. Yes, the college has taken several steps to make the sports available for all the interested students by hosting many indoor and outdoor games.

Ques. What are the details to ask queries at GPP Patna?

Ans. Any candidates having queries can ask at the following contact details: 

  • Phone- 0612- 2631279
  • Email- gpp7-bih@nic.in 

Ques. Can the candidates get admission at GPP Patna to 2nd year of diploma after 10th only?

Ans. No, the candidates cannot apply for lateral entry after 10th only since they should have passed 2 years ITI or equivalent to get direct admission into the diploma 2nd year.

Ques. Which are the skill development programs available at GPP Patna?

Ans. Kushal Yuva Programs (KYP) and Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikash Yojana (PMKVY) are some skill development programs available here.