Kalinga Polytechnic is a technical education institution located in Bhubaneswar, the capital of the Indian state of Odisha. It functions as a diploma-level engineering institute and is part of the network of educational establishments associated with the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) group, founded by educationist and parliamentarian Achyuta Samanta.
| Type | Polytechnic (technical institute) |
|---|---|
| Location | Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India |
| Country | India |
| Affiliation | State Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (SCTE&VT), Odisha |
| Programmes | Diploma in Engineering |
Polytechnics in Odisha offer three-year diploma programmes in various branches of engineering and technology, with curricula and examinations regulated through the State Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training. Such institutions are intended to produce a skilled workforce of technicians and supervisors for industry, public works, and allied sectors, and they also serve as a pathway to higher technical education through lateral entry into degree engineering courses.
The polytechnic typically offers diploma-level instruction in core engineering disciplines such as civil, mechanical, electrical, electronics, and computer science engineering, along with related applied subjects. Admission to these diploma programmes in Odisha is generally conducted through the state-level Diploma Entrance Test (DET) administered by SCTE&VT.
Located in Bhubaneswar, an established educational and industrial hub in eastern India, Kalinga Polytechnic contributes to the regional ecosystem of technical and vocational training that complements degree-granting institutions in the city such as KIIT University, the College of Engineering and Technology, and the International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar.