DRR Polytechnic, Davangere, is one of the oldest poly-, Karnataka, has had experience of over seven decades in technical education. The institute is an affiliate of VTU and is approved by AICTE to deliver various diploma programmes in different engineering branches. This is a merit-based admission process, further strictly maintaining the reservation categories as dictated by the government.

The merit-sedimentary admission process looks for deserving candidates in DRR within every qualifying year. For DRR Polytechnic admission, students have to be tested depending on their scores in the qualifying examinations, generally their 10th or equivalent. Eligibility criteria to pursue diploma courses in DRR Polytechnic include successful completion of the 10th standard or equivalent from a recognised board.