Government Polytechnic College, Kishtwar

Government Polytechnic College Kishtwar coming into existence in 2012 is an affiliated college in the region of Jammu and Kashmir. This is a diploma in engineering discipline and recognized by AICTE and also this institution is an institution. Located in a small plot of 0. 31acres adjacent to Gurudwara Kotwal Mohalla, the total enrolment of the college is 191 students only.

The institute has faculty strength of 4 and offers 3 full time diploma courses in engineering disciplines. The college is well established and dedicated to offer quality education in technical field and prepare students for the technical world. It has map unveiled a number of facilities that can be used to enhance the students’ education process and development.

This has been achieved through the availability of 9700 text and reference books in Automobile and Civil Engineering subjects for both students and staff. These include a computer lab that is fitted with twenty five HP computers, an online UPS, multimedia projectors, printers and scanners. Physics and chemistry laboratory in each department of the college are well equipped with modern instrumental techniques.

The college also provides sports amenities for students and a health facility where first aid is available, in order to make students not only gain academic knowledge after joining the college. The Government Polytechnic College located in Kishtwar offers a total full time engineering diploma programmes that totals up to three including diploma in civil engineering .

It is educational programmes aimed at giving the students hands on experience and theoretical background in their areas of specialisation. Although data comparing graduation figures to the current profile of the college’s graduates is lacking, the college seeks to produce quality graduates for the engineering market. The admission to the college is very simple and based on the merit list.

Admission of the prospective students is done through an admission notice provided by the Secretary JKBOTE or the Principal. The selection is done through the merit of either the percentage of marks scored in the qualifying examination, the 10th class in this case. The process also helps make sure that deserving students get a chance to complete their desired engineering diploma programmes.

However there are no fixed dates mentioned for the admission but interested students need to log in to the college website or contact admission office for more information about the admission and its process. The college has been strictly following merit when admitting students because the college wants to maintain high level of scholarly performance and promote competitiveness in the institutions.