Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College(JGEC) is a premier institute for quality technical education in India. Established in 1961, the college has produced many talented engineers till date. It holds the distinction of being the second oldest engineering college in West Bengal. It is an Autonomous college fully owned by the Government of West Bengal and affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology. At present, the Institute offers six UG courses - Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology & Mechanical Engineering and two PG courses - Electrical Engineering & Mechanical Engineering in the field of Technology / Engineering. The teaching-learning process is facilitated by regular and qualified teachers. The Institute also sets its goal to be a role model in teaching, research and personality development to create skilled human resource with a sense of responsiveness towards the society, the country and the world at large. The Institute is also included under Section 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC. The Institute is governed by a Board of Governors (BOG) constituted as per the provisions of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the affiliating University/State Government norms. The Governing Body consisting of eminent educationists and industrialists as members. Support provided by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) under Higher education department of Government of West Bengal, efficient leadership and contribution made by the faculty members, staff, stakeholders and proactive students contribute to the development of core values of the Institution.

A warm welcome from Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College (JGEC). Acting as the Principal of Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College is both a great pleasure and an honour for me. I would like to introduce you to this institution, which has been expanded vastly since its inception in 1961 and is constantly gaining recognition. The institute's six departments offer various undergraduate (BTech), post graduate (M.Tech) and doctoral (PhD) programs. An institution is only as good as its staff, so JGEC strives to employ exceptional human resources with the usual enthusiasm to facilitate and guide practice and learning. The student body, consisting of individuals from West Bengal, grew stronger and more diverse over time. The academic community here is motivated by the desire to create a creative interdisciplinary institution that offers cutting-edge teaching, state-of-the-art research and practice. JGEC's research program has been accelerated by numerous peer-reviewed publications by faculty and students and their participation in national and international conferences and workshops. In addition, we created a cyber security centre to manage the information security campaign. Today, JGEC is well positioned to contribute significantly to the development of technical solutions, sustainable development research, and help pave the way for the creation of sustainable technical resources. The institute is grooming the next generation of leaders who will continue on this path for years to come. The Institute is committed to fostering the excellence, innovation and creativity of all its students. At JGEC, we are big supporters of interdisciplinary research and development that benefits both business and society. Some other examples of our commitment to a strong interface between education and industry are regular collaborations between industry and academia and a strong emphasis on industrial internships. The JGEC Training and Placement cell helps students become industry ready and guides them to become leaders in technology management I hope you find everything you need in this active learning community that is also socially engaged as you browse our site. Please contact us if you have specific questions or concerns as a prospective student or colleague.