Government Engineering College, Jagdalpur, is located in Bastar, Chhattisgarh. The college was established in 1983 to bring quality technical education to the region for those learners who are interested in studying engineering. So, learners are offered the B.Tech Lateral Entry program aims to provide a value-based engineering education program to impart technical knowledge with a foundation learning of the program, enabling students to tackle the challenges of the new age. Besides, it focuses on developing the ethical and social values among learners so they can work towards sustainable development. The program offered by the GCE, Jagdalpur, is valid because it is affiliated with Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University (CSVTU). 

The 3-year B.Tech Lateral Entry program is designed for those learners who want to enhance their skills after a polytechnic diploma and a B.Sc. (studied Mathematics). The duration of the B.Tech Lateral Entry program is 3 years. The reason behind promoting the learners directly to the 2nd year of the program because of their foundational knowledge about the field. Those who are interested in enrolling for specializations like Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Artificial and Machine Learning, and more can apply for the B.Tech lateral entry program. 

To upgrade the skills, learners are given the required exposure to the labs and enough project work, because learning is industry-oriented. However, the program doesn’t allow working professionals to balance their work and study all at once. After completing the graduation program, candidates can apply for higher job roles with the required managerial and leadership qualities to achieve the goals of the organization. Another advantage is that a graduation degree in engineering makes one eligible for the GATE entrance exam, which opens doors for those who want to pursue a career in academics and research.