Chhattisgarh Directorate of Technical Education (DGDTE)
Overview
The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Chhattisgarh, functions as the nodal agency responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, regulation, and quality enhancement of technical education in the state. Operating under the Department of Technical Education, Skill Development & Employment, the Directorate plays a pivotal role in promoting technical and professional education in alignment with state and national goals.
Vision
To nurture a technically empowered, innovative, and industry-ready workforce that drives the sustainable development of Chhattisgarh and contributes meaningfully to the nation’s
technological advancement.
Mission
- To ensure accessibility, equity, and excellence in technical education.
- To modernize and standardize technical institutions in accordance with global and industrial trends.
- To promote research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and skill development through highquality education.
Core Functions and Responsibilities
- Policy Implementation & Planning
- Formulation and execution of policies for the promotion and governance of technical education in the state.
- Ensuring alignment with national policies like AICTE, UGC, and NEP (National Education Policy).
- Establishment & Administration of Institutions
- Setting up and managing Government Engineering Colleges, Polytechnic Colleges and other professional institutions.
- Supervising the infrastructure, faculty recruitment, and curriculum updates of these institutions.
- Admission and Counselling
- Conducting centralized admission and counselling processes for various technical programs such as:
- Diploma (Polytechnic)
- Engineering (B.E./B.Tech)
- Pharmacy (D.Pharm/B.Pharm/M.Pharm)
- MBA/MCA
- M.E./M.Tech and other allied programs
- Ensuring a transparent, merit-based, and reservation-compliant admission process through online
portals.
- Conducting centralized admission and counselling processes for various technical programs such as:
- Monitoring and Quality Control
- Monitoring academic performance, institutional infrastructure, and compliance with AICTE/PCI norms.
- Conducting inspections, audits, and quality assessment exercises.
- Grants and Financial Assistance
- Allocation and disbursement of funds to aided institutions
- Facilitation of state and central schemes such as scholarships, infrastructure grants, and capacity-building programs.
- Industry Linkages and Employability
- Promoting collaboration between institutions and industries to enhance employability and skills.
- Organizing job fairs, internships, and training programs in coordination with industries and PSUs.
- Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Encouraging faculty and student research through projects and funding.
- Supporting incubation centers, innovation labs, and startup ecosystems within technical institutions.
Initiatives and Reforms
The DTE Chhattisgarh actively promotes:
- Skill Development Programs under NSDC and state missions.
- Digital Learning Infrastructure through smart classrooms and virtual labs.
- Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) for continuous upskilling.
- MoUs with reputed institutions and industries to improve exposure and opportunities.
Organizational Structure
The Directorate is headed by the Director of Technical Education, supported by:
- Additional Directors
- Joint Directors
- Deputy Directors
- Administrative and academic staf
It operates in coordination with technical universities, affiliated colleges, AICTE, PCI, and the Chhattisgarh government.
Contact Details
Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Chhattisgarh
Indravati Bhawan, Atal Nagar (Nava Raipur),
District: Raipur, Chhattisgarh – 492002
Phone: 0771-2331331, 0771-2221376
Website: https://cgdteraipur.cgstate.gov.in
Email: dte.raipur.cg@gmail.com, cgdteacademics@gmail.com, cgdtecounselling@gmail.com