Description of polytechnic

Sir Jnan Chandra Ghosh was an eminent scientist and successful administrator. He completed his M.Sc. in 1915 from Calcutta University. As a student he was influenced by great teachers like Sir P.C. Roy and Sir J.C. Bose. In 1919 he went to University College, London for his doctoral work. He worked on Photo Chemistry and its application Strong Electrolytes. His work received much appreciation from renowned scientists all over the world. On his return from London he started teaching in Calcutta University and then joined Dacca University. As an administrator he occupied many important positions. In 1939 he became the Director of IISC, Bangalore from 1950 to 1954 he was the founder director of IIT, Kharagpur and 1955 became the V.C. of Calcutta University. In 1947 he was made the Director General of Industries and Supplies. He joined the Planning Commission in 1955 at the request of the then Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and served the commission till his death in 1959.
Established in the year 1959 this Government Polytechnic offers AICTE approved diploma courses in:
Civil Engineering (Intake:60)
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering(Intake:60)
Pharmacy (Intake:40)

Dr. T.K. Bandyopadhyay, Principal

Dr. T.K. Bandyopadhyay, Principal
Joined directly as the Principal of Calcutta Technical School (Diploma Engineering College). He received his bachelor degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from Jadavpur University and Master Degree in Electrical Engineering from the same University. He is recepient of University Gold Medal by securing first position in Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering. His research interest is in Circuit and Systems, Renewable Energy, Photovoltaic Solar System, Wind Energy. He has number of publications in National and International Journals. He has authored two books in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.

Thursday 24 February 2011

Welcome to the new site of the Jnan Chandra Ghosh Polytechnic

This is the new site of the Jnan Chandra Ghosh Polytechnic. On it you can find a description of the polytechnic, and a listing of the departments. This space will be reserved for news items.