Ramakrishna Mission Shilpamandira Polytechnic College is a self-financed polytechnic located in Belur Math in the Howrah district of West Bengal. The institute was established in 1954 and is recognized by AICTE and WBSCTE. It offers 4 full-time diploma courses across the Engineering stream.

Admissions to the diploma courses are done on the basis of JEXPO ranking and marks secured in the Shilpamandira Admission Test (SAT), and are strictly reserved for male candidates only. The candidates can apply by submitting the admission form to the institute’s office.

Ramakrishna Mission Shilpamandira Polytechnic College, Kolkata Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1954| Private
Approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Affiliated to West Bengal State Council of Technical Education(WBSCTE)
Entrance Exam SAT/ JEXPO
Courses Offered 4 Courses across 1 stream
Application Mode Offline
Admission Criteria Entrance based 
Top Recruiters Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors, Larsen and Toubro, Usha Martin Ltd.
Facilities Available Workshop Complex, Laboratories, Common Room, Canteen, Library
Official Website Ramakrishna Mission Shilpamandira Polytechnic College

Ramakrishna Mission Shilpamandira Polytechnic College, Kolkata Courses

Course Specializations Eligibility Selection Criteria Seats Intake
Diploma in Engineering Civil Engineering Minimum 60% marks in Class 10th or equivalent JEXPO/ SAT followed by counselling 60
Mechanical Engineering 60
Electrical Engineering 40
Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering 60

Ramakrishna Mission Shilpamandira Polytechnic College, Kolkata Admissions

  • Admissions at Ramakrishna Mission Shilpamandira Polytechnic are based on merits obtained in the class 10th examinations or any other equivalent examination. Students need a minimum of 60% aggregate in their examinations to be eligible for the diploma courses.
  • Candidate’s rank obtained in either the Shilpamandira Admission Test (SAT) or the WBSCTE Admissions test - JEXPO is also considered for admissions. 
  • Candidates will be required to appear for counselling after the declaration of result.
  • Only male individuals are given admission to the Institute.
  • Admissions to lateral entry courses will be as per availability of seats.
  • Seats are allotted via SAT 2020 Counseling (25%) & JEXPO-2020 Central Counseling (75%).

How to apply?

Admission process to the institute takes place using the offline medium. 

  1. Interested candidates need to purchase an admission form along with the college prospectus by paying an amount of INR 800 in cash only.
  2. Fill the admission form correctly. 
  3. Submit the properly filled form along with the necessary documents to the institute’s office.

Documents Required at the time of Counselling:

  • SAT Rank Card
  • JEXPO Rank Card
  • Admit Card
  • 10th Marksheet and Certificate
  • 12th Marksheet and Certificate, if appeared
  • Medical Fitness Certificate

Cut-Off:

2019 cut-offs for the Institute are given below:

Stream JEXPO SAT
ME 2708 188
CE 8165 498
EE 1893 106
ETCE 12870 435

Ramakrishna Mission Shilpamandira Polytechnic College, Kolkata Placements

The institute has an almost 100% placement record in the previous years. Students are also sent on Industry Tours in 2nd and 3rd year at reputed companies to acquaint them with modern industrial practices. Companies like ACC, Ashok Leyland, MRO-TEK Limited, HCL, Adhunik Group of Indus, Websol, Tega Indus. Ltd, Tata Steel, Blue Star, Titan, L&T, Voltas etc participate in the placement drive.

Ramakrishna Mission Shilpamandira Polytechnic College, Kolkata Facilities

  • Workshop complex where skills related to carpentry, wielding, fitting, pattern, are taught.
  • Computer Laboratory where courses requiring computer- based trainings are provided
  • Students have access to a carrom room and two playgrounds for volleyball and football, and other outdoor sports.
  • Physics and Chemistry Labs for relevant programs as well as a PLC Lab.
  • Mock Interview Tests conducted to put students in better positions to get jobs.
  • Canteen facility where hygienic food is provided at a subsidized rate to both the faculty and the students
  • Provision of sick room, first-aid and presence of Ramakrishna Mission Charitable Dispensary.
  • ITrips to factories, study tours and camps are also conducted for Civil Engineering students
  • Existence of an Anti-Ragging committee as well as an Anti-Ragging squad for protection of students

Ramakrishna Mission Shilpamandira Polytechnic College, Kolkata Faculty

As per the last data provided on the Institute’s website, the faculty comprises a total of 39 individuals, including the teaching and the non-teaching staff.

Swami Gunakarananda is the principal of the institute, holding a PhD in Power Systems. The teachers hold degrees in Btech or Mtech and are highly qualified and efficient at their job.

Ramakrishna Mission Shilpamandira Polytechnic College, Kolkata FAQs

Ques. What are the career prospects after pursuing a Diploma from Ramakrishna Mission Shilpamandira Polytechnic College, Kolkata?

Ans. The Institute has a placement cell which handles career prospects for the final year students. Companies like Larsen & Toubro, Tata Motors, Usha Martin to name a few participate in the placement drive.

Ques. What are the facilities offered by Ramakrishna Mission Shilpamandira Polytechnic College, Kolkata?

Ans. Meditation, reading, power-point shows on technical topics by students, workshops, laboratories, placement cell, common room for both boys and girls, medical facilities, anti ragging committee are some of the facilities provided by the institute.

Ques: When are the notifications released for admissions to Ramakrishna Mission Shilpamandira Polytechnic College, Kolkata?

Ans: The notification of entrance examination for Ramakrishna Mission Shilpamandira (RMS), Howrah is released in the month of February each year and the semester starts in July. Every Year has 2 terms - July-December and January-June. Examinations are conducted semester-wise. Candidates who have passed class 10th in the science stream with 60% aggregate marks in Maths and Physics are eligible for admission into diploma courses at RMS Howrah.

Ques: How to reach Ramakrishna Mission Shilpamandira Polytechnic College, Kolkata?

Ans: The complete address of the institute is Ramakrishna Mission Shilpamandira, 208 G.T. Road, Belur Math, Howrah - 711 202. W.B. 

Location: On the G.T. Road

  • 8 km from Howrah Station
  • 2 km from Bally Ghat Station (Sealdah - Dankuni)
  • 2 km from Belur Station (Howrah - Bandel)