Alipurduar Government Engineering and Management College
Alipurduar Government Engineering and Management College is a public Engineering college in Kamakhyaguri, Alipurduar, West Bengal. It was established in 2023 by the Government of West Bengal, which is the first engineering college in Alipurduar district. The institution is regulated, operated and administered by the Government of West Bengal. Nearest town is Uttar Kamakhyaguri
Other name | Alipurduar Engineering College |
|---|---|
| Type | Public engineering college |
| Established | 2023 |
| Founder | Government of West Bengal |
Academic affiliations | Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology |
| Location | Chhipra, Kamakhyaguri, Alipurduar, West Bengal , 736206 , 26.4965415°N 89.6982676°E |
| Campus | Rural, 18.45 acres (7.47 ha) |
| Website | https://agemc.ac.in/ |
It is a four-year undergraduate institution, which enrolls 180 students each year.[1] It offers 4 undergraduate (B.Tech.) engineering degree courses affiliated to the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology.[2]
History
The construction of the infrastructure on the college campus started in 2018, and the construction of the primary infrastructure was completed in 2023. A fund of Rs.55.30 crore was provided for the construction work.[3] The college received approval from All India Council for Technical Education in 2023. Classes started in the college from the academic year 2023–24.[1][4]
Campus
Alipurduar's 18.45 acres (7.47 ha)[3] campus is in Chhipra, a village 19 kilometres (12 mi) east of Alipurduar city, and 6.8 km west of Uttar Kamakhyaguri . It is directly west of the Raidak river and directly North of the NH 27. The college has an administrative building, an academic building and three hostel buildings Queen – two for boys and one for girls. The academic building spread across of 3,447 square feet and the administrative building spread across of 1,667 square feet. The three hostel buildings can accommodate 480 students.[4]
Academics and programs
Alipurduar Government Engineering and Management College offers instruction in the engineering and management disciplines and awards the Bachelor of Technology degree. The college offers 4 undergraduate (B.Tech.) engineering degree courses: Artificial intelligence, Computer Science and engineering, Electrical engineering, and Electronics and Communication engineering.[2][4]
References
- Subhankar Chowdhury (18 Jun 2023). "New government engineering college in Alipurduar ready for students". www.telegraphindia.com. Alipurduar: The Telegraph India. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- "Alipurduar Govt Engineering & Management College approved by AICTE for 4 disciplines". www.millenniumpost.in. Kolkata: Millenniumpost. 19 Jun 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- "State to set up engg & management college at Alipurduar: Bratya". www.millenniumpost.in. Kolkata: Millenniumpost. 23 November 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- Poulami Roy (19 Jun 2023). "West Bengal's newest govt engineering college to start off with hottest topic: AI". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Kolkata: The Times of India. Retrieved 20 June 2023.