Diamond Harbour Government Polytechnic, founded in 2014 by the Department of Technical Education, Training & Skill Development, Government of West Bengal, is a government polytechnic situated in Diamond Harbour, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, about 50 km from Kolkata. Affiliated with the West Bengal State Council of Technical & Vocational Education and Skill Development (WBSCTVESD) and accredited by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the college has three 3-year diploma courses in Civil Engineering, Food Processing Technology, and Mechanical Engineering with an intake of 60 students each. Located on a 3.83-acre campus, the institute boasts its contemporary infrastructure and well-qualified staff, promoting technical education and skill development.
Training & Placement Cell ensures campus placements with good companies, but individual recruiters and 2025 placements are unavailable. The campus has well-lit rooms, well-equipped labs, a library, and reading rooms, providing a learning-friendly environment. Admissions occur for first-year admission through JEXPO and lateral entry (second year) through VOCLET and WBSCTVESD's online counselling procedure. The institute provides a ragging-free campus with anti-ragging helplines.
DHGP Highlights 2025
DHGP Courses & Fees 2025
The institute offers three diploma programs of 3-year duration. No fee details are specified on the website; according to West Bengal government rules, a government polytechnic usually charges INR 1,500 to INR 2,000 per annum for general category students with concessions for SC/ST/OBC.
DHGP Admission 2025
Admission is merit-based through JEXPO for first-year diploma admission and VOCLET for lateral admission (second year) for ITI/12th vocational qualification candidates. The applicants should have 35% marks in the 10th class for JEXPO or possess suitable qualifications for VOCLET. All admissions are done through online counselling through the WBSCTVESD portal, with 100% intake based on entrance examination ranks.
How to apply?
- Register on the WBSCTVESD portal (https://scvtwb.in) for JEXPO/VOCLET counselling.
- Fill out the application form with academic and personal information.
- Upload documents (10th marksheet, JEXPO/VOCLET scorecard, photograph).
- Pay the application fee online (around INR 500 for JEXPO/VOCLET).
- Attend online counselling, opting for the Diamond Harbour Government Polytechnic as a preferred institute.
- Check documents at designated centres or the institute's admissions office.
- Admitted to the allotted seat at the institute.
DHGP Campus Facilities
The campus comprises a campus area of 3.83 acres, having large, well-ventilated classrooms, state-of-the-art labs for Civil Engineering, Food Processing Technology, and Mechanical Engineering, a library, reading rooms, and tutorial rooms. The institute maintains a ragging-free atmosphere with anti-ragging initiatives
- Spacious classrooms
- Well-equipped laboratories
- Library and reading rooms
- Tutorial rooms
- Anti-ragging support
DHGP FAQs
What programs are offered at Diamond Harbour Government Polytechnic?
The institute offers Civil Engineering, Food Processing Technology, and Mechanical Engineering diplomas.
What is the eligibility for diploma admission at Diamond Harbour Government Polytechnic?
Candidates need 35% in the 10th for JEXPO or ITI/12th vocational qualifications for VOCLET.
What is the fee structure at Diamond Harbour Government Polytechnic?
Approximate fees are INR 1,500 - INR 2,000 annually; contact the institute for 2025 details.
What scholarships are available at Diamond Harbour Government Polytechnic?
SVMCM, Kanyashree, and SC/ST/OBC scholarships are facilitated.
What is the approval status of Diamond Harbour Government Polytechnic?
The institute is approved by AICTE and affiliated with WBSCTVESD.
How do I apply for admission at Diamond Harbour Government Polytechnic?
Register through the WBSCTVESD portal, participate in JEXPO/VOCLET counselling, and confirm the seat at the institute.
What placement opportunities are available at Diamond Harbour Government Polytechnic?
The Training & Placement Cell organises campus drives; contact the institute for details.
What facilities are provided on the Diamond Harbour Government Polytechnic campus?
Facilities include classrooms, laboratories, a library, reading rooms, and tutorial rooms.
Is hostel accommodation available at Diamond Harbour Government Polytechnic?
Hostel availability is not specified; contact the institute for details.
Can lateral entry students apply for diplomas at Diamond Harbour Government Polytechnic?
Yes, ITI/12th vocational holders can apply for second-year admission via VOCLET counselling.
What support does Diamond Harbour Government Polytechnic provide for industry readiness?
The Training & Placement Cell offers campus drives and training programs to enhance employability.
