Shantiniktan Polytechnic College offers 4 diploma courses in 4 streams like Civil, Mechanical, Computer, and Electrical Engineering. The duration of each course is 3 years. The college is located at Kamlapur, Durgapur in West Bengal. The students can take admission into the diploma courses after completing their 10th standard exam and clearing the entrance examinations conducted by West Bengal Government for admission into all Polytechnic colleges in the State.

Shantiniktan Polytechnic College Durgapur Highlights

Established 2016
Institute Ownership Private
Approved by AICTE, New Delhi
Affiliation WBSTE and VE and SD
Courses offered 4 diploma courses
Duration of the course 3 years
Qualifying exam JEXPO/VOCLET examinations
Age limit The minimum age for applying is 15 years whereas there is no maximum age limit
Admission Mode Online
Admission Criteria Entrance-based
Official Website https://santiniketanpolytechnic.in/

Shantiniktan Polytechnic College Durgapur Courses

The college offers 4 diplomas across the non-medical stream. Students can opt for direct admission after the 10th or can take admission via lateral entry.

Diploma Courses Details
Mechanical, Civil, Computer, and Electrical Engineering Duration- years
Eligibility- Candidate must qualify in SSC (high school/10th) or equivalent exam with a minimal of 35% percent marks from any of the recognized board and Minimum age required is 15 years

Shantiniktan Polytechnic College Durgapur Admission

The admission in the diploma course is done through merit in 10th standard. Ranking secured in JEXPO/ VOCLET examinations will be the final criteria for admission in this college. Online applications need to be filled based on the admission modes available. The two modes of admission:

  1. 10th based Polytechnic Admission
  2. Lateral Entry for Diploma Polytechnic Admission

How to apply?

  • The candidates can apply online by filling the form.
  • The candidate should appear in the exam.
  • After the exam, a list of qualified candidates is generated, and then all the selected candidates are called for counselling.
  • Once the admission is confirmed, the students are required to submit their documents and fees.

Shantiniktan Polytechnic College Durgapur Placements

The college has designated a training and placement cell for the students of all semesters. The cell helps the student to understand the working of the various industries and help in the students shape their careers.

Activities and programs in the training and placement cell are listed now.

  • Guidance programs
  • Reasoning tests
  • Aptitude tests
  • Puzzle-solving
  • Group discussions
  • Communication skill enhancements
  • HRD training
  • Industrial training
  • Vocational training

The placements also organizing placements-oriented programs for the students as follows:

  • Mock written test
  • Personality development program
  • Special class for communication and English
  • Seminars and workshops
  • Guest lectures
  • Industry visits
  • Outbound training

The students are given the opportunity for on-campus recruitment. The top recruiters are from the following companies:

  1. Talbros
  2. Marugo
  3. LT
  4. Zauba Corp
  5. Caparpo
  6. HTL Ltd.
  7. Faurecia
  8. Banco
  9. Dell
  10. Valeo

Shantiniktan Polytechnic College Durgapur Facilities

Some of the indicatable facilities found in the polytechnic institution are listed one by one.

  • Library- A fully functional library is present on the campus which has a collection of books related to engineering. The college has books on different subjects as well as biographies of well-known engineers. The library is a big source for the students to enhance their inquisitions all around.
  • Internet facilities- The students are provided with the internet facilities on the campus through the broadband connection
  • Personality development initiative- The students are given different programs to enhance their interpersonal skills. Computer learning, communication skills, extra-curricular activities and reasoning abilities, mock tests and remedial classes are some programs to help the students.
  • Hostels- Hostels for boys and girls are available on the college premises. The hostels provide a recreation hall, hygienic food, 24hrs security, a well-equipped gym, a WI-FI zone, a daily newspaper, and many more facilities.
  • Sports and cultural activities- Infrastructure for indoor and outdoor games helps the students to achieve physical students.

Shantiniktan Polytechnic College Durgapur FAQs

Ques. What are the Documents required for admission at Shantiniktan Polytechnic College Durgapur?

Ans. Attested copies of the following documents are required for admission to the college. The candidates should bring 2 copies along with them.

  1. Age proof certificate or 10th class mark sheet
  2. Migration certificate from the previous school
  3. Character certificate
  4. Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC Candidates
  5. 2 passport-sized photographs and 3 stamped sized colour photos
  6. For the students of other states: eligibility certificate issued by the secretary, West Bengal State Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development.

Ques. What are the job prospects of a Mechanical Engineering course at Shantiniktan Polytechnic College Durgapur?

Ans. The possible roles after mechanical course in the college are:

  1. Machinery manufacturing
  2. Robotics, artificial intelligence agencies
  3. Engineering services
  4. Computer and electronic product manufacturing
  5. Automatic industry
  6.  Research in the mechanical engineering area

Ques. Is the Shantiniktan Polytechnic College Durgapur a co-ed college?

Ans. Yes, Santiniketan Polytechnic is a Co-ed college. Separate hostel facilities are available fr boys and girls on the college campus premises.

Ques. What is the total fees of Shantiniktan Polytechnic College Durgapur along with the hostel facility?

Ans. The students have different fees based on the mode of entry into the college.

For JEXPO students 

  • Total course fees for admission in Council Quota - INR 1,17,000 
  • Total course fees for admission in Direct Quota - INR 1,35,000 

For VOCLET 

  • Total course fees for admission in Council Quota- INR 78,000
  • Total course fees for admission in Direct Quota - INR 90,000 
  • The students have to pay an extra INR 3,500 per month for availing of the hostel facility. 

Ques. Are there any entrance test for taking admission in Shantiniktan Polytechnic College Durgapur? 

Ans. Yes, there are two exams conducted to take admission in the college along with which the student should have scored 35% in 10th standard exams. Entrance Exams are JEXPO- Joint Entrance Test for Polytechnics and VOCLET- Vocational Education and Skill Development.