Kingston Polytechnic College (KPC), Kolkata was established in 2004, affiliated to West Bengal Council of Technical & Vocational Education and Skill Development and is approved by AICTE. The institute offers Diploma in Polytechnic Engineering across various specializations. Admission to KPC Kolkata is based on marks obtained in JEXPO. The faculty at KPC are highly qualified and experienced in their area of expertise. The Institute provides scholarships on the basis of merit by conducting the Kingston Scholarship Test. KPC provides placement assistance to the students. Some of the top recruiters are Wipro, Tech Mahindra, RAMCO SuperGrade, IBM, TCS, Tata Motors, JK Tyres, etc. 

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Kingston Polytechnic College Key Points

  • Sprawling Campus with Lush Greenery which Symbolises the environment of Shantiniketan
  • An ideal environment for Education (spreaded over 28 Acres of land)
  • Degree Awarded by WBSU
  • Degree followed by Industry Oriented Certificate course, gives easy gateway to penetrate across the Globe
  • Guaranteed quality placement assistance associated with all Courses 
  • Compulsory communication and soft skills training associated with all course to enhance communicative skills
  • Time to time HR meet followed by meet with experts from industry to get knowhow of the industry scenario
  • Regular routine wise classes through online mode in such pandemic situation 
  • Time to time webiner sessions whre students get chance to interact with experts in open platform and share views
  • All kinds of extra curricular activities associated with the course
  • Recreational activities like fests, basant utsav, excursions,run for education etc. which helps in holistic develoment of students
  • All courses associated with industry exposed training sessions to expertise the students in specific fields
  • Theory classes followed by inhouse practical labs training togive students through and structured knowledge
  • Conduct of french classes – an easy gateway over the globe
  • Trained and experienced faculties adds to the crown who are actually the pillars of Kingston

Words from Students of KPC, Kolkata

I'm Hirak Senapati, a batch of 2013 Mechanical Engineering. During the final semester, I got a job opportunity from Larsen and Toubro Construction through a college campus drive (central). I was in service for about 2.5 years and then went for higher study from FIEM, Sonarpur. Now I'm employed in Kiswok Industries Pvt Ltd as an Assistant Engineer. It has been a great experience as a part of ME DEPT. KPC. I feel very proud as an alumnus of this college. Wish all students to follow classes to make a strong career by defaulting COVID-19 pandemic. Hope you all stay safe.”
- Hirak Senapati

“I am Priya Saha. I completed a Diploma in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering from Kingston Polytechnic College in 2018. My first job was in Usha Capacitors Ltd, as a marketing executive and now I am in Advance Power Products, and working as a CRM executive. Presently I am working as a system developer in my company to formulate an ERP by using google sheet. It has been a great experience to be part of the ETCE Department as the faculties have been a constant source of inspiration for me till date. Campus life was one of the most memorable things that have ever happened to me and I am very proud to call myself a Kingstonian.”
- Priya Saha

“I have opted for Mechanical dept in Kingston Polytechnic College. My mentors have helped me in numerous ways enhancing my technical knowledge to a great extent by providing me necessary support. I thank them for their teachings and because of them, I have achieved success in my career. Having qualified in Mechanical dept, I have been working as a professional in GACL MICCO for the past 8 yrs. I have achieved success in executing projects and commissioning work of Gas Holder, Pellet Plant, Sinter Plant, a major shutdown of a Blast furnace.”
- Ashes Kumar Maiti

The learning experience in KPC not only involved academics and practical studio sessions but also off-campus activities like industrial visits and excursions, which helped in gaining a lot of exposure. Moreover, my fellow classmates hailed from various parts of this country, provided a lot of exposure in understanding various cultures, which I believe, in the long run, would be beneficial in the field of engineering and technology. I am also grateful for the guidance & support provided by the highly qualified professors. Those three years will always remain in my memory lane.
- Shubhrajit Bhowmick

Kingston Polytechnic Awards & Ranking

  • Awarded Industry partnership Award by Sigma Electrical in 2022
  • Awarded Times Power Women Award in 2022
  • Awarded Education Excellence Award by Zee 24 Ghanta Award 2022

Kingston Polytechnic College Course

KPC Kolkata offers Diploma Course in Engineering across 6 specializations.Tabulated below are the details regarding the same:

Courses Specialization Eligibility Criteria
Diploma (Polytechnic) Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science & Technology Passed 10th with a minimum of 35% marks
Diploma (Polytechnic) - Lateral Entry

60% in Vocational & ITI

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Kingston Polytechnic College Placement

KPC Kolkata has a dedicated placement cell that works effortlessly to provide job opportunities to the students. The cell bridges a gap between corporate and the students. The cell helps in training the students according to the corporate requirements. Some of the top recruiters from the college include Hyundai, Tata Nano, Mahindra, Ramco Cements, Hero Motocorp, MATE, Maruti Suzuki, Daikin, Ultratech Cement, IBM, etc. Some of the placement highlights are as follows:

  • No. of Students Registered: 380
  • No. of Students Placed: 289
  • Minimum Salary: INR 1.2 LPA
  • Maximum Salary: INR 1.92 LPA
  • Average Salary: INR 1.8 LPA
  • Average Salary in Last 3 Years: INR 1.8 LPA 

Kingston Polytechnic College Scholarships

The provides financial support to meritorious financially challenged individuals. The institute provides Pre-Matric, Post-Matric and Merit-cum-Means Scholarship.

Aikyashree Scholarship

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria Eligibility State
Pre-Matric Scholarship For meritorious students from Class I to Class X West Bengal
Post-Matric Scholarship Must have secured not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade in the previous final examination.
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Must have secured at least 50% marks in the last Higher Secondary/ Graduation examination.

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Kingston Polytechnic College Faculty

The faculty at KPC are very supportive and they guide students at all stages. It is a team of experienced and knowledgeable professors from different parts of the country. All the professors and teaching staff are graduates of well-known institutes. They help students to develop personally as well as professionally.

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Kingston Polytechnic College FAQs

Ques. Can I get admission through direct admission at KPC Kolkata?

Ans. Yes. You can get direct admission to the KPC Kolkata if you have passed 10th with 45% in Maths and Physical Science and 35% aggregate marks.

Ques. What facilities are provided by KPC Kolkata?

Ans.
  • Library: The college library has a variety of textbooks, classroom materials, E-journals, magazines, curriculum guides, videos, DVDs, CDs, and many more to satisfy the requirements of readers.
  • Seminar hall: A fully air-conditioned multi-purpose seminar hall is there with sufficient spaces and projection facilities.
  • Transport: Safe and hassle-free range of vehicles are available with good seating arrangements for students.
  • Cafeteria: A wide-spaced cafeteria is available which serves healthy and delicious food and snacks at a pocket-friendly price.
  • Other Facilities:
    • Medical room
    • Recreation Ground
    • Computer lab
    • Hostels
    • Motivational & Communication classes

Ques. How is the course fee for Diploma in Civil Engineering offered by KPC?

Ans. The total course fee for Diploma in Civil Engineering is INR 1.20 Lakhs for 3 years.

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