Question 1

What courses does Girija Devi Polytechnic College (GDPC) offer?

Accepted Answer

GDPC offers 4 diploma programmes in the engineering stream: Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science Engineering. Each is a 3-year full-time diploma, with 2-year lateral-entry options also available for Class 12 (PCM) students.

Question 2

What is the total seat intake at GDPC?

Accepted Answer

Across its four core diploma branches, GDPC's seat intake is 300: Mechanical Engineering (120 seats), and 60 seats each in Civil, Electrical, and Computer Science Engineering. Lateral-entry seats are allotted separately as per AICTE and SBTE norms.

Question 3

Is GDPC approved and affiliated?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GDPC is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and is affiliated with the State Board of Technical Education (SBTE), Patna.

Question 4

Which university/board is GDPC affiliated to?

Accepted Answer

GDPC is affiliated with the State Board of Technical Education (SBTE), Bihar (Patna), which governs the diploma curriculum, examinations, and grading for polytechnic colleges across the state.

Question 5

What is the admission process at GDPC?

Accepted Answer

Admission is merit-based, determined by a candidate's performance in the BPTPIA (Bihar Private Technical & Professional Institutions Association) entrance exam. Applicants must have passed Class 10 with a minimum of 45% marks and be at least 15 years old. Applications can be submitted online via the official website or offline through the college admission office.

Question 6

Is hostel facility available at GDPC?

Accepted Answer

Yes, GDPC provides on-campus hostel facilities for students, in addition to a library, auditorium, sports facilities, gymnasium, cafeteria, medical facilities, and campus-wide Wi-Fi. (Hostel and transportation fees are charged separately from the tuition fee structure.)

Question 7

What is GDPC known for?

Accepted Answer

GDPC is known for: Being the first polytechnic college in Bhojpur, with a strong reputation in the Bihiya region, particularly for its Mechanical Engineering programme A well-established Training & Placement Cell with an 85%+ overall placement rate and 50+ recruiting companies Alumni placed with organisations such as ISRO, GE Aviation, Bajaj, and Microtek A dedicated Scholarships & Financial Aid office that helps students access merit, need-based, and government scholarships, along with the Bihar Student Credit Card (BSCC) scheme

Question 8

Does GDPC have a placement cell?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GDPC's Training and Placement Cell works to bridge students, faculty, and industry, offering pre-placement training, technical and soft-skills workshops, and industry interactions. It has recorded an overall placement rate of 85%+, with an average package of around ₹4.5 LPA across recruiters like AIS, Bajaj, Bharat Forge, MI, GE Aviation, Force Motors, and Microtek.

Question 9

What is the campus size of GDPC?

Accepted Answer

The GDPC campus spans approximately 6 acres and includes a library, hostel, auditorium, sports facilities, gymnasium, cafeteria, medical facilities, and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Question 10

When was GDPC established, and who founded it?

Accepted Answer

GDPC was established in 2015 by Mr. Ranvijay Kumar Singh under the Suchit Singh Memorial Educational Trust, and is named in honour of Girija Devi. The college received AICTE approval in 2015, was formally affiliated with SBTE, Bihar, in 2016, and graduated its first batch of diploma students in 2019.

Question 11

What is the fee structure at GDPC?

Accepted Answer

The total annual fee for GDPC's diploma programmes is ₹60,000 per year (₹1,80,000 for the full 3-year course), covering tuition, admission/development charges, internal examination fees, and miscellaneous charges. Hostel and transportation fees are billed separately. Candidates should confirm the current fee structure with the college admission office before applying, as fees are subject to change per regulatory requirements.

Question 12

Are scholarships available at GDPC?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GDPC offers Merit-Based, Need-Based, Government (SC/ST/OBC), Sports, Corporate, and Special (e.g., differently-abled students, daughters of armed forces personnel) scholarships. The college also facilitates the Bihar Student Credit Card (BSCC) scheme — an interest-free education loan of up to ₹4 lakh — as well as general educational loan assistance through banks.

Question 13

How are students evaluated at GDPC?

Accepted Answer

GDPC follows a structured evaluation process: Continuous Internal Assessment (40%), Mid-Semester Examination (20%), End Semester Examination (40%), plus Practical & Viva Voce assessments. Students must score at least a C grade (40% marks) in each subject to clear the semester.

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