JGEC - Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College Answered Questions

Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College is another name for JGEC. It is a government engineering college with many years of experience under its belt. Among the oldest institutions and the most prominent from the government side in West Bengal, this college was established by the state's government to issue quality technical education. Being a government-aided college, Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College charges low tuition fees compared to private colleges while offering various other benefits such as government scholarships and reservation for certain categories. Affiliated with Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad University of Technology, the college offers courses in undergraduate and post-graduate studies in engineering disciplines. It is administered by the Government of West Bengal. 

Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College has all the essential facilities for campus support. Such campus facilities are well-equipped classrooms, laboratories, and a library with the highest collection of books, journals, and digital resources. Separate hostel accomodations ensure that boys and girls can live comfortably in their college. Sports facilities for outdoor games and a gymnasium helps in prompting the fitness of the students. Wi-Fi connectivity will be available all over the campus and will help students in research and learning. The centre also offers medical, counseling, and placement support services to ensure that students are well-rounded and successful. 

The admission to under graduate level courses in B.E./B.Tech in the Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College is done in two modes, that is one the basis of WBJEE-West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination and JEE Mains. The eligibility conditions for candidates are that one must pass Class 12 with a minimum of 45 percent aggregate marks (for reserved candidates 40%) in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. However, at postgraduate or M.Tech level candidates must hold a relevant qualification in B.E./B. Tech and be qualified in the GATE exam. The final selection is based on entrance exam scores followed by counseling. 

However, there is not a flat 100 percent scholarship granted to all of the students in Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College, but numerous scholarship schemes offered for meritorious, and mostly economically weaker students belonging to the reserved sections. Various scholarships are distributed by State Government of West Bengal namely West Bengal-Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship and Post Matric Scholarships for SC/ST students. Well performing in academics may give a benefit of merit based scholarships too. It is, therefore advisable to confirm this information from the administration of the college or official website for more information regarding the details of scholarship, the eligibility criteria, etc.

Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College-JGEC has very good faculty members. They are all highly qualified professionals who are masters in their subjects. They are trained and experienced teachers. They are all PhD level professionals coming from renowned organizations. They are very supportive and helpful. Each department has several sets of faculty members who support students in their holistic development and growth. 

Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College is quite recognized, and by the IIRF 2024, JGEC stands at position 159. It was set up in 1961 and currently provides B.Tech., B.Tech lateral and M.Tech. in 6 disciplines and 360 students intake . The colleges have placed its students pretty well in the market; as in, the year 2019, 80% of the students were placed. This sector is represented by such companies as TCS, Bosch, Capgemini, and Infosys as top recruiters. Of the total human resources, 20 are PhD holders and 31 PG degree holders . 

Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College boasts impressive placements and salary packages:- Placement rate: 85% (2024 batch)- Top recruiters: Tata Consultancy Services (offers> 150+), Bosch, Capgemini India, Infosys, Wipro.- the highest salary package: INR 12 lakhs/year- Average salary package: INR 4-6 lakhs/year- Median salary: INR 4.2 lakhs/year- Sector-wise placement:    - IT/Software: 60%    - Manufacturing: 20%    - Finance: 10%    - Research: 5%    - Entrepreneurship: 5%- International placements: 5%- Alumni network: 10,000+ strongCampus recruitment drives: 50+ companies. Summer internships: 300+ offers.

For B.E./B.Tech admission at Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College (JGEC), eligibility criteria are:10+2 science, minimum 45% (40% For sc/St)Physics/ Mathematics/Chemistry/Computer/ Biology should be as compulsory subjectsStudents with WBJEE or JEE Main ranking preferred- Age: 18-27 years (age relaxation also applicable for SC/ST/OBC candidates).- Domicile: Non-Resident of West Bengal (Remaining 50% seats available)- Tuition fees: INR 9,500/year (approx.)Admission intake: 360 seats across 6 branches.Reservation:- SC: 22%- ST: 6%- OBC: 17%- PH: 3%  

Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College alumni are employed in:Top recruiters: TATA Consultancy Services (150+), Bosch, Capgemini, Infosys and Wipro.Industry sectors: IT/Software - 60%, Manufacturing- 20%, Finance – 10%Notable companies: Microsoft corporation, Google Inc., Amazon corp., IBM, Accenture.Geographic distribution: India (80%), USA (5%), UK (3%) and Middle East (2%).Senior roles: Alumni employment picture, Twenty percent of the alumni are now managers.Startup founders: 10+ alumni-founded companiesResearch institutions: IITs, NITs, universitiesAlumni strength: 10,000+. Placement rate: 85%. the highest salary package: INR 12 lakhs/year. Average salary: INR 4-6 lakhs/year.

Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College offers diverse extracurricular activities and clubs:- Cultural clubs: 5 (Music expression, Dance, Drama, Literary, Fine arts).- Technical clubs: 10 December (Robotics; Coding; Entrepreneurship; Innovation)- Sports teams: 15 (Cricket, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Table Tennis)- Student chapters: 5 (IEEE, IETE, CSI, ASME, ISHRAE)- Festivals: 4 (Annual Cultural Fest, Tech fest, Annual Sports Fest, Fresher’s Welcome)- Workshops/Seminars: 50+ annually- Social initiatives: 15+ (Blood Donation Related, Environmental Consciousness)- Student Council: Student welfare political organParticipation rate: Indeed it was found that 80% students are actively participating in co curricular activities.