Raipur Government Polytechnic, founded in 2016, is a government polytechnic in Siromonipur, Raipur, Bankura, West Bengal, under the Department of Technical Education, Training & Skill Development, Government of West Bengal. In affiliation with the West Bengal State Council of Technical & Vocational Education and Skill Development (WBSCT&VE&SD) and approval from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the institution provides 3-year Diploma in Engineering courses in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, each having a seat strength of 60, making a total of 180 seats every year. The institute is dedicated to imparting industry-oriented technical education in the Jungle Mahal area.
The Campus Recruitment is facilitated by the Training and Placement Cell, with previous students being placed in organisations such as Balaji (Durgapur) and Tara Company, with a highest package of INR 4 LPA and a lowest of INR 1.5 LPA. Industrial training and internships are offered. The green campus has large classrooms, well-furnished laboratories, workshops, a library, a canteen, and sports facilities. Eligible candidates must obtain Admission on merit through JEXPO for first-year admission (75% seats) and VOCLET for lateral admission (20% seats) through WBSCT&VE&SD counselling.
Table of Contents
- Raipur Government Polytechnic Highlights 2025
- Raipur Government Polytechnic Courses & Fees 2025
- Raipur Government Polytechnic Admission 2025
- Raipur Government Polytechnic Placement 2025
- Raipur Government Polytechnic Campus Facilities
- Raipur Government Polytechnic Scholarships
- Raipur Government Polytechnic FAQs
Raipur Government Polytechnic Highlights 2025
Raipur Government Polytechnic Courses & Fees 2025
Raipur Government Polytechnic has three Diploma in Engineering courses. The non-HMCT courses have a registration fee of INR 200 (INR 100 for eligible Kanyashree students) and an examination fee of INR 250 per student, which amounts to INR 450 per semester (INR 350 for Kanyashree students), or INR 2,700 for three years (INR 2,100 for Kanyashree).
Raipur Government Polytechnic Admission 2025
They are merit-based admissions using JEXPO for first-year admissions (75% seats) and VOCLET for lateral admissions (20% seats), with direct filling of probable management quota seats. Applicants require 35% in 10th (with pass marks in Physical Science, Mathematics, and English) for JEXPO or 10+2 (vocational)/ITI for VOCLET. Applications are filled out through WBSCT&VE&SD's online counselling
How to apply?
- Register on the WBSCT&VE&SD portal (https://exam.webscte.co.in/JEXPO-VOCLET) for JEXPO/VOCLET.
- Fill the application form with academic and personal details.
- Upload documents (10th marksheet, JEXPO/VOCLET scorecard, photograph).
- Pay the counselling fee online.
- Participate in web-based counselling and select Raipur Government Polytechnic as a preferred institute.
- For management quota (if available), contact the institute directly.
- Confirm the allotted seat at Raipur Government Polytechnic’s admission office.
Raipur Government Polytechnic Placement 2025
Campus recruitment is enabled by the Training and Placement Cell, with companies like Balaji (Durgapur) and Tara Company having placed students in the past, with the highest package being INR 4 LPA and the lowest being INR 1.5 LPA. Industrial training and internships are provided to students, and some opt for higher studies through JELET.
Raipur Government Polytechnic Campus Facilities
The campus provides ample-sized classrooms, drawing halls, Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering well-facilitated laboratories, fitting, welding, carpentry shops, a library, a canteen, and badminton, cricket, and football sports facilities.
- Spacious classrooms and drawing halls
- Laboratories for all engineering branches
- Workshops (fitting, welding, carpentry shops)
- Library and canteen
- Sports facilities (badminton, cricket, football)
Raipur Government Polytechnic Scholarships
The institute provides scholarships such as the Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (for West Bengal candidates with family income ≤ INR 2.5 LPA) and AICTE's Pragati Scholarship for girls, on a subject to eligibility basis.
Raipur Government Polytechnic FAQs
What programs are offered at Raipur Government Polytechnic?
Raipur Government Polytechnic offers a Diploma in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering.
What is the eligibility for Diploma admission at Raipur Government Polytechnic?
Candidates need 35% in 10th (with pass marks in Mathematics, Physical Science, and English) and a valid JEXPO score for first-year entry or VOCLET for lateral entry.
What is the fee structure for the Diploma at Raipur Government Polytechnic?
Fees are INR 450 per semester (registration INR 200, examination INR 250), totalling INR 2,700 for three years; INR 350 per semester for Kanyashree enrollees.
What scholarships are available at Raipur Government Polytechnic?
The institute facilitates Swami Vivekananda and AICTE Pragati scholarships for eligible students.
What is the approval status of Raipur Government Polytechnic?
Raipur Government Polytechnic is approved by AICTE and affiliated with WBSCT&VE&SD.
How do I apply for admission at Raipur Government Polytechnic?
Register through the WBSCT&VE&SD JEXPO/VOCLET portal for counselling or contact the institute for management quota seats (if available), then confirm the seat.
What placement opportunities are available at Raipur Government Polytechnic?
Past students have been placed in Balaji (Durgapur) and Tara Company, with packages up to INR 4 LPA.
What facilities are provided on the Raipur Government Polytechnic campus?
Facilities include classrooms, laboratories, workshops, a library, a canteen, and sports facilities.
Is hostel accommodation available at Raipur Government Polytechnic?
A hostel is under construction; contact the institute for current availability.
Can lateral entry students apply for a Diploma at Raipur Government Polytechnic?
Yes, candidates with 10+2 (vocational) or ITI can apply for second-year lateral entry via VOCLET.
What support does Raipur Government Polytechnic provide for industry readiness?
The institute offers industrial training, internships, and campus recruitment drives through its Training and Placement Cell.
