Rajiv Gandhi Government Polytechnic, Banikhet: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Rajiv Gandhi Government Polytechnic, Banikhet, was started in 2007 and is an affiliated college situated in Chamba – Himachal Pradesh. This is a Technical Institution owned by the Govt of West Bengal being affiliated to the All India Council for Technical Education [AICT E] New Delhi. The polytechnic has a total of two diploma programmes with a total student enrolment of 223 students and employs 9 members of faculty. Located in the picturesque Himalayan zone the institute offers an excellent learning base for students who want to be professional civil and electrical engineers.

The institute is well equipped with various types of learning facilities in order to support the student’s learning process. The well-equipped laboratories include a workshop with four constituent shops: It therefore has categories of work stations namely Fitting and Welding, Sheet Metal and Electrical. These shops are equipped with modern tools and equipment, including gadget for practical training of the diploma students. The institute also boasts of an equipped modern computer laboratory complete with core-2-duo system on a LAN connection and built in wireless internet access. Concerning academic recourses, there is a small but carefully selected collection of books and other printed materials available in the building that houses the college; there are about 290 books and 1528 volumes of books and other printing materials of the subject field textbooks and reference. It also orders ten technical journals and magazines which help the students in knowing the latest technological advancement in science.

Rajiv Gandhi Government Polytechnic offers two full-time diploma programmes: Basically, it offers Diploma in Civil Engineering and Diploma in Electrical Engineering. Each programme takes 3 years, approved intake is 40 students per course and in total there are 80 places per year. The technical courses being offered in these institutions are meant to equip the learners with adequate knowledge and skills necessary for a rewarding job in the technical industry.

The admission criteria at Rajiv Gandhi Government Polytechnic is also easy and very much uncomplicated. For conduct of examinations, the institute may also follow the admission process of other govt polytechnic in Himachal Pradesh although detail of examination is missing as stated above. Prospective students are advised to check the institute's official website or directly with the administration for the latest information on when they are admitting students, requirements for admission and how to apply.

Concerning this, the institute ensures effective student support in their learning process. It has hostel accommodation for the male and female students, especially for those who have come from other district or provinces. It occupies a very strategic position with respect to distance from the Primary Health Centre, Banikhet which is within the campus of 20 meters. Thorough health checks are conducted at least before the start of each semester to students. Further more the institute has transport facilities for both students and staffs to enable them to move around with ease.

Rajiv Gandhi Government Polytechnic, Banikhet, shines like a star providing quality diploma courses in a remote area. The institute’s concern with its training feature, the specially designed infrastructure, and the priority given to the students’ welfare, it makes the main goal to provide the state with skilled technicians ready to improve the country’s technologies.