Nagaland Polytechnic admission 2027 fills 3-year diploma seats in the state-run polytechnics and NTTC Dimapur on merit in HSLC (Class 10) marks and your course preferences. The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Nagaland runs it; the Diploma Entrance Examination (DEE) is no longer held. Offline forms for 2027-28 are expected around March 2027.
Nagaland Polytechnic Admission 2027
This page explains how diploma admission to Nagaland’s state-run polytechnics works without the DEE: expected 2027 dates, the offline form, eligibility, seats and the merit list.
| Full name | Admission to 3-year diploma programmes in state-run polytechnics of Nagaland (formerly through the Diploma Entrance Examination, DEE) |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Government of Nagaland, Kohima |
| Exam level | State (Nagaland); no entrance test since the 2025-26 session |
| Courses / Purpose | 3-year diplomas in 9 polytechnics and NTTC Dimapur: 513 seats in 2026-27 |
| Selection | Merit in HSLC (Class 10) marks plus your course preferences; spot admission for vacant seats |
| Application | Expected March 2027; offline prescribed form from DTE Kohima or Government Polytechnics |
| Application fee | Rs 200 when the form is downloaded from the website, paid at submission (2026-27) |
| Eligibility | HSLC/10+ pass with Maths and Science (HSLC pass for Fashion Technology); HSLC appearing students could apply in 2026-27 |
| Merit list | Expected late April or May 2027 (29 April in 2026) |
| Official website | dte.nagaland.gov.in |
Is the Nagaland Diploma Entrance Examination (DEE) 2027 being held?
No. DTE Nagaland last notified the Diploma Entrance Examination for the 2024-25 session. From 2025-26 onward, seats in the state-run polytechnics are filled on HSLC merit and the preferences you fill in your form, with no written test.
The 2026-27 selection, declared on 29 April 2026, followed this merit route. You do not need to prepare a syllabus, and there is no admit card, answer key or score result for Nagaland polytechnic admission.
Nagaland Polytechnic 2027 Important Dates
The 2027-28 schedule is not announced yet. DTE Nagaland issued the admission notice on 28 February 2025 and 2 March 2026, so the dates below are expected months based on those cycles.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Diploma admission notification (2027-28) | March 2027 Expected |
| Offline application forms (2027-28) | March 2027 Expected |
| Selection list on HSLC merit (2027-28) | April 2027 Expected |
| Counselling (2027-28) | May 2027 Expected |
| Forms for diploma seats outside the st… (Outside state) | May 2027 Expected |
| ITI lateral entry forms | June 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for Nagaland Polytechnic Admission 2027
You apply offline, on the prescribed application form. In 2026-27 the form was issued from the DTE office in Kohima and the Government Polytechnics during office hours on working days, and it could also be downloaded from dte.nagaland.gov.in. There is no online registration portal.
Apply Online for Nagaland Polytechnic 2027
Applications for Nagaland Polytechnic 2027 are expected in March 2027.
- Collect the Application Form and Prospectus from the DTE office or a Government Polytechnic once the 2027-28 notice is out, or download them from the DTE website.
- Fill in your personal and HSLC details, and list the programmes and polytechnics you want in order of preference.
- Attach the documents the prospectus asks for. If your HSLC result is not out yet, submit them within the time DTE allows.
- If you downloaded the form, pay the form fee when you submit it.
- Submit the form by hand at the DTE office or a Government Polytechnic before the last date, and keep a copy for your records.
| Form | Fee (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Diploma admission form downloaded from the website | Rs 200, paid with the form |
| Form for diploma seats outside the state | Rs 300 |
In 2026 the submission window, first set for 5 to 31 March, was extended until the HSLC and HSSLC 2026 results were declared.
Who can apply for Nagaland Polytechnic 2027?
You can apply if you have passed HSLC or an equivalent Class 10 exam; most programmes also need Mathematics and Science. These are the 2026-27 rules, and the 2027-28 notice may change them.
| Programme | Minimum qualification (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Civil, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, Automobile, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication Engineering | HSLC/10+ passed in Mathematics and Science |
| Architecture Assistantship, Interior Design | HSLC/10+ passed in Mathematics and Science |
| Fashion Technology | HSLC/10+ passed |
Students who sat the HSLC or HSSLC final exam of the same year can apply, but they must submit the required documents within the stipulated time and meet every selection criterion.
Which polytechnics and courses can you join?
The 2026-27 notification offered 513 seats in 3-year diploma programmes across nine state-run polytechnics and the Nagaland Tool Room & Training Centre (NTTC).
| Institute | Programmes and seats (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Khelhoshe Polytechnic, Atoizu (KPA) | Civil 60, Mechanical 30, Electrical & Electronics 30, Automobile 30 |
| Institute of Communication & Information Technology (ICIT), Mokokchung | Computer Science 15, Electronics & Communication 8 |
| Government Polytechnic, Seithekema ‘C’, Chumoukedima | Civil 40 |
| Government Polytechnic, Sedem, Tuensang | Civil 30 |
| Government Polytechnic, Tsunazho, Chetheba, Phek | Electrical & Electronics 30 |
| Government Polytechnic, Aboi, Mon | Civil 30 |
| Government Polytechnic, Kohima (GPK) | Civil 30, Computer Science 30, Fashion Technology 30 |
| Government Polytechnic, Doyang, Wokha | Architecture Assistantship 15 |
| Government Polytechnic, Peren | Interior Design 15 |
| NTTC, Dimapur | Mechanical 60, Computer Science 30 |
| Total | 513 seats |
Intake for 2027-28 will be confirmed in the next notification.
How is the Nagaland Polytechnic 2027 merit list prepared?
Your position depends only on your HSLC marks and the preferences you list. In the 2026-27 merit list, applicants for engineering, Architecture Assistantship and Interior Design were ranked by the average of their HSLC Mathematics and Science marks, while Fashion Technology applicants were ranked by their aggregate HSLC percentage.
DTE then declares the selected candidates for each programme and polytechnic from this merit and your order of preferences. A higher position gives you a better chance of your first choice, so list only the courses you are willing to join.
How to Check the Nagaland Polytechnic 2027 Merit List and Take Admission
DTE publishes the selection notice and merit list on its website, and the result details are also put up at the polytechnics and the Directorate notice board.
- Open the circulars and notifications page on dte.nagaland.gov.in after the selection is declared.
- Open the diploma admission notification and the merit list PDF for 2027-28.
- Find your name; the list shows your marks and the preferences you filled.
- Collect your nomination letter within the dates in the notice. In 2026 this window was 30 April to 4 May.
- Report to the allotted polytechnic and complete admission before the 1st phase last date (5 May in 2026).
If you do not collect the nomination letter in time, your candidature is cancelled and no request is entertained later. Seats left after the 1st phase are notified for spot admission and filled on a first come, first serve basis; in 2026 the spot notice came on 5 May.
What other diploma admissions does DTE Nagaland run?
Besides first-year admission, DTE Nagaland issues separate notices each year for ITI lateral entry and for diploma seats outside the state.
- ITI lateral entry: ITI pass-outs can join diploma engineering courses in the state-run polytechnics. In 2026 forms were issued from DTE from 3 June, with the last date 23 June 2026.
- Diploma seats outside the state: in 2026 forms cost Rs 300 and were issued from 30 May to 6 June 2026, with selection purely on academic merit.
| Course outside the state (2026-27) | Institute | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Printing Technology, Photography | Regional Institute of Printing Technology, Kolkata | HSLC pass with at least 40% in Mathematics and Science |
| Audiography and Sound Engineering | Dr Bhupen Hazarika Regional Government Film and Television Institute, Guwahati | 10+2 Science with 45% (40% reserved category) |
| Cinematography, Film and Video Editing, Applied Acting (Film & TV) | Dr Bhupen Hazarika Regional Government Film and Television Institute, Guwahati | 10+2 any stream with 45% (40% reserved category) |
Nagaland Polytechnic 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFNagaland Diploma Admission 2026-27 Notification (latest) (2 March 2026)Official site · dte.nagaland.gov.inOpen
- LINKDTE Nagaland circulars and notifications (official website)Official site · dte.nagaland.gov.inOpen