A journey of excellence from 1990 to becoming one of West Bengal's largest technical institutions.
To spread technical education amongst the common people, to enable them to receive the benefits of State as well as Central Plans and also to improve the socio-economic structure of the local area, Contai Polytechnic was established in the undivided Medinipur District in the year 1990 with only one course namely Diploma in Civil Engineering and Rural Technology (DCERT).
Later, Diploma in Civil Engineering has been introduced in place of DCERT with only 30 intake. Again in the year 1997, D.Pharm course was introduced with 30 intake. Moreover, from 2006 to 2010, five different courses have also been introduced. This has now become one of the largest Polytechnic in West Bengal.
It is worthwhile to mention that the main building was constructed in the year 1968. At first, the office of the Contai Polytechnic was established at Contai S.D.O office in September 1991, with only few staffs and faculty members. Classes were conducted in the morning at Kshetromohan High School, Contai.
By actual demarcation, the area of the land under the control of Contai Polytechnic is 28.16 acres. The total area of Contai Polytechnic falls under two mouza namely ‘Brahmansashan’ & ‘Raghurampur’.
A significant amount of land is currently lying vacant, providing ample space for future expansions and development of world-class infrastructure.
The campus transitioned to the Main Building in mid-1991. Over time, as we introduced five new specialized courses, a state-of-the-art Academic Building was constructed in August 2012 to accommodate the growing student body and modern laboratory requirements.
Big and well ventilated, well-lit class rooms are available. Moreover, modern Audio-Visual teaching facilities are integrated.
Over 12,000 Text & Reference books (B.P., U.S.P., Remington etc.) with an air-conditioned reading room for students.
Each department is equipped with sophisticated machinery, chemicals, and glass apparatus for hands-on practical training.
Two specialized laboratories with nearly 100 high-performance systems and high-speed internet connectivity.
A massive air-conditioned auditorium designed for seminars, cultural programs, and academic symposiums.
Comprehensive workshops for engineering practice and a well-organized pharmaceutical museum for system displays.
Multiple hostels including a new 100-seat Boys' hostel and an upcoming 100-seat Girls' hostel under construction.
Currently, seven core courses are offered at Contai Polytechnic, each approved by AICTE and designed to meet global industry standards:
| Sl. No. | Name of the Course | Duration | Intake | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civil Engineering | 3 yrs | 60 | After Class X |
| 2 | Pharmacy | 2 yrs | 60 | After Class XII |
| 3 | Computer Science & Technology | 3 yrs | 60 | After Class X |
| 4 | Electronics & Tele-comm. Engineering | 3 yrs | 30 | After Class X |
| 5 | Chemical Engineering | 3 yrs | 60 | After Class X |
| 6 | Electrical Engineering | 3 yrs | 60 | After Class X |
| 7 | Mechanical Engineering | 3 yrs | 60 | After Class X |
