Best Polytechnic Colleges in West Bengal – Students planning to get a diploma in engineering have plenty of college options in West Bengal. We have, in this post, listed out some of our best picks among the govt. as well as private colleges that offer polytechnic courses.
In the following sections, we have listed the names of the top ten private and govt. colleges. Their fee structures and admission processes are covered in separate sections.
So, without any further delay, let’s dive into it.
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| Sr. No | Private Polytechnique Colleges | Govt. Polytechnique Colleges |
| 1 | BBIT, Kolkata | Siliguri Government Polytechnic, Jabrabhita |
| 2 | Techo India University, Kolkata | Hooghly Institute of Technology, Hooghly |
| 3 | Abacus Institute of Engineering and Management, Hooghly | Sree Ramkrishna Silpa Vidyapith, Birbhum |
| 4 | NIT, Kolkata | Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Polytechnic, Jhargram |
| 5 | NSEC (Netaji Subhash Engineering College) Kolkata | Cooch Behar Polytechnic, Cooch Behar |
| 6 | JIS College of Engineering, Nadia | Kazi Nazrul University, Burdwan |
| 7 | St Mary’s Technical Campus, Kolkata | GKCIET Malda |
| 8 | Institute of Science and Technology, Paschim Mednipur | Basirhat Government Polytechnic, Basirhat |
| 9 | Camellia School of Engineering and Technology, Barasat | Engineering Institute for Junior Executives, Howrah |
| 10 | Seacom Skills University, Birbhum | Purulia Polytechnic, Hooghly |
Top 10 Private Polytechnic Colleges in West Bengal
If you were looking for the best polytechnic colleges in West Bengal, your hunt officially ends here. Check out our list of the top ten private Polytechnic colleges available in West Bengal. (The order of the following listing is random, not rank-wise.)
BBIT Kolkata
BBIT Kolkata is known for offering several courses including B.tech, diploma, M.tech, and MBA. For polytechnic students, the college offers education programs and courses in various streams; such as –
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma in Computer Science and Technology
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
Furthermore, BBIT Kolkata has a rating of 4/5 from the community of students in terms of infrastructure, academics, value for money, and campus life. As far as the basic facilities are concerned, the college offers hostels for both girls and boys, gym, library, laboratory, wi-fi, medical facilities, auditorium, etc.
Techno India University, Kolkata
Techno India University, established in 2012, is one of the leading Polytechnic colleges in Kolkata. The college is known for its hi-tier education programs and facilities. The available streams in the diploma are:
- Mechanical
- Computer Science
- Civil engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
The college has decent ratings and reviews from its students. And the top facilities include boys and Girls hostels, gym, cafeteria, auditorium, medical facility, wi-fi, laboratory, etc.
Abacus Institute of Engineering and Management, Hooghly
Abacus Institute has been home to polytechnic students since 2008. The college is known for its quality education and top-notch facilities. The college offers education in the following streams of Polytechnic:
- Communication and Computer Networking
- Construction Automation
- Mechatronics
NIT, Kolkata
NIT (Narula Institute of Technology) Kolkata is a highly rated polytechnic institute. We went through dozens of reviews and details and found it among the best colleges available in West Bengal. The college offers education in the below-mentioned streams:
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Civil Engineering
- Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
NSEC (Netaji Subhash Engineering College) Kolkata
NSEC is another good pick for Polytechnic students seeking a diploma in Electrical Engineering. Yes, the college doesn’t currently offer education in other streams. But, if you want to get a diploma in Electrical engineering, NSEC could be the right choice.
JIS College of Engineering, Nadia
JIS is among the top colleges in West Bengal for engineering diploma students. Polytechnic students can consider JIS College for a diploma in the following streams:
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
St Mary’s Technical Campus, Kolkata
St Mary’s is known for its quality education and high-class facilities. This decently rated college offers education in the following streams of engineering diplomas:
- Civil engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
Institute of Science and Technology, Paschim Mednipur
IST is well another good choice for aspiring polytechnic students residing in West Bengal. The college is the best in terms of education and facilities and offers engineering diploma education in the following streams:
- Computer Science and Technology
- Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
Camellia School of Engineering and Technology, Barasat
CSET is another well-known college offering the best in class education for polytechnic students. The available streams in Polytechnic are:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Seacom Skills University, Birbhum
In our research, Seacom Skills University was found to be the costliest college on this list. But that seems completely justified considering the quality of education and facilities offered. The college has the following streams in diploma engineering:
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
Top 10 Government Polytechnic Colleges in West Bengal
Apart from the private colleges, West Bengal has some of the best government colleges for Polytechnic students. Check out our best picks:
Siliguri Government Polytechnic, Jabrabhita
Siliguri Government Polytechnic is one of the top choices for Polytechnic students in terms of education and facilities. Since the college is mainly devoted to the Polytechnic, it has various streams for the students to choose from: 2685
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Technology
- Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
- Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
- Architecture Assistantship
- Electrical Engineering
Hooghly Institute of Technology, Hooghly
Hoogly institute is among the most preferred government Polytechnic colleges in Hoogly, West Bengal. The college has diverse streams in engineering diplomas. Such as: 1800
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Sree Ramkrishna Silpa Vidyapith, Birbhum
Sree Ramkrishna is another highly considerable option on the list of top government colleges in West Bengal. The available streams in Polytechnic are: 2050
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Polytechnic, Jhargram
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, located in Jhargram, is one of the top choices among polytechnic students. The college has the following Polytechnic streams: 3300
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Civil Engineering Part-Time
- Electrical engineering Part-Time
- Mechanical Engineering Part-Time
Cooch Behar Polytechnic, Cooch Behar
Cooch Behar Polytechnic is a considerably great pick for aspiring Polytechnic students. Check out the available streams:
- Automobile Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Kazi Nazrul University, Burdwan
Established in 2012, Kazi Nazrul University has a good reputation among Polytechnic colleges in West Bengal. The available streams in Polytechnic are:
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
GKCIET Malda
GKCIET, located in Malda, attracts students for its high-quality education and facilities. The college has the following streams in Polytechnic:
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Basirhat Government Polytechnic, Basirhat
Basirhat Government Polytechnic is also a highly recommended government college in West Bengal. Check out the available streams:
- Computer Science and Technology
- Electrical Engineering
Engineering Institute for Junior Executives, Howrah
Students living in Howrah can go for EIJE to get an engineering diploma under their preferred stream. The college has the following streams in Polytechnic: 2670
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
Purulia Polytechnic, Hooghly
This one is the final and another worthy entry on the list of the top government colleges in West Bengal. The college has the following Polytechnic streams to choose from:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
Fee Structure of Polytechnic Colleges in West Bengal:
Let’s check out the fee structure of some of the top private colleges in West Bengal:
The fee you are going to pay to your college is variable depending upon the college. In general, private colleges tend to offer better facilities and charge higher than government colleges. While a private college charges between 90000 to 120000, the fee charged by an average government college ranges from 2000 to 10000 INR.
To give you a clear idea, we have listed out the fee structure of some of the top private and govt colleges from our list.
| College | Fee |
| BBIT Kolkata | 90000 |
| Abacus Institute of Engineering and Management | 85000 |
| NSEC Kolkata | 97000 |
| St Mary’s Technical Campus | 95000 |
| Institute of Science and Technology | 100000 |
Let’s take a look at the fee structure of some leading government polytechnic colleges in West Bengal
| College | Fee |
| Siliguri Government Polytechnic | 2685 |
| Hooghly Institute of Technology | 1800 |
| Sree Ramkrishna Silpa Vidyapith | 2050 |
| Basirhat Government Polytechnic | 4090 |
| Cooch Behar Polytechnic | 2550 |
How to Get Admission in West Bengal Polytechnic College
Most Polytechnic colleges, whether private or government, allow admission through JEXPO entrance exams. Students who have completed their secondary education from any board or state can appear for JEXPO. After the entrance exam, they are offered college through counselling based on the marks obtained by them.
FAQs
Ans: Of course. West Bengal has some of the finest engineering colleges offering education for engineering diplomas.
Ans: In general, the fee ranges from 90000 to 135000 INR.
Ans: Government colleges charge very low as compared to private colleges. However, in terms of facilities, private colleges are considered slightly better.
Ans: The college you are going to get to usually depends on the marks obtained by you in the entrance exam and the availability of seats.