Government Polytechnic, Baloda Bazar is a well-known institution that offers diploma programmes in engineering. The Government Polytechnic admission process is made simple and accessible to the students. The institute usually starts its admission process for the academic year which begins in July-August.

Though the dates may vary, applications are usually accepted in the months preceding the start of the academic year. The minimum eligibility criterion for all the diploma courses offered at Government Polytechnic, Baloda Bazar is the successful completion of SSC (10th standard) with a minimum of 35% marks.