Rajendranath College of Polytechnic, Durgapur

Amongst the reputed technical institutions, Rajendranath College of Polytechnic, Burdwan, was established in 2012 at Gopalpur, Kanksa, Burdwan, West Bengal. This affiliated college is approved by All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi, and offers various diploma courses in engineering fields.

This institute is spread over a sprawling 5-acre campus with a total student enrolment of 569 and a faculty strength of 36. With its commitment to technical education, Rajendranath College of Polytechnic offers four specialised diploma courses that cater to the varied interests of aspiring engineers in the region.

The institution is committed to providing all sorts of facilities for the all-round development of students. It has a well-stocked library that provides students with access to a number of academic resources and reference books. To cope with the rapid changes in technology, the institute has set up very excellent IT infrastructure.

The state-of-the-art laboratories of each department are also available within the premises, through which students can experience and develop practical skills in their respective concerns. The institute has provided transport facilities for the convenience of students, and this makes commuting easier for the staff and students.

There are separate hostel accommodations provided for boys and girls, thus making a comfortable living environment for students who stay in the hostels on campus. A cafeteria is provided, meeting the culinary needs of the college community, while an auditorium serves as the venue for various events and seminars.

It also strongly believes in physical well-being, providing sports facilities for all students and a well-equipped health centre with first-aid facilities to ensure that all medical concerns are attended accordingly. Rajendranath College of Polytechnic offers four full-time diploma courses ; all these are three-year courses. These offer theoretical knowledge and practical skills in different branches of engineering.

The sanctioned intake for all streams taken together is 300, reflecting the capacity of the institute to groom a substantial number of budding engineers each year. Admission into Rajendranath College of Polytechnic mainly relies on the results from Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnic West Bengal, JEXPO.