MBC Institute of Engineering and Technology, Burdwan

One of the reputed standalone institutes, MBC Institute of Engineering and Technology, was established in 1893 at Sadhanpur, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal. This co-educational institution has been perceptibly building the future of budding engineers since its inception over a century ago. The institute has an enrolment of 952 students and a faculty strength of 12.

It offers a wide array of diploma programs in engineering streams. The imposing facilities of the institute provide great scope for enhancing the learning experience among students. All departments have well-equipped laboratories on campus. Practical training, an intrinsic part of the very philosophy of engineering education, is imparted in these laboratories.

At the institute, there is a state-of-the-art library that acts as a knowledge centre, providing access to a large number of books, journals, and other digital resources. Their commitment to technology can be assessed from the good IT infrastructure and Wi-Fi connectivity across the campus.

For student comfort and convenience, MBC Institute has separate hostel facilities for boys and girls in order to ensure that the environment remains safe and conducive for out-of-town students. There are also facilities like a cafeteria, sports facilities, and an auditorium on the campus that are used in organising extracurricular activities or events.

It also offers transport facilities, which make commuting easier for the day scholars. MBC Institute of Engineering and Technology runs a total of four full-time diploma courses, each being three-year curricula. They get oriented toward different branches of engineering to help students build strong bases in their respective subjects.

The aggregate approved intake of the institute across all its courses is 270 seats, thus reflecting the capacity to nurture quite a large number of aspiring engineers year after year.

Course Name Total Number of Seats Total Fees Diploma in Civil Engineering 90 Rs 3,450 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 60 Rs 3,450 Diploma in Electrical Engineering 60 Rs 3,450 Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering 60 Rs 3,450 The admission procedure in MBC Institute of Engineering and Technology is transparent and well-organised.

The institute follows the Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnics West Bengal (JEXPO) as the basic admission process. This examination is the gateway to admission for the aspiring students of West Bengal State Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development, WBSCT & VE & SD. After declaration of results, admissions in JEXPO are done through an online counselling process.

This institute also offers admission based on the results of the VOCLET examination for candidates with specific vocational backgrounds.