ADMISSION OF STUDENTS IN KALIMPONG GOVT.

POLYTECHNIC
FOR ACADEMIC SESSION 2020-21
KEY DATES & INFORMATION

It is hereby notified that the admission of students to the 1st Year and 2nd Year (LATERAL ENTRY) of three
years Diploma in Engineering / Technology for the Academic Session 2020-21 will be held at Kalimpong
Govt. Polytechnic, Kalimpong as per the following schedule:

From: 19.10.2020 to 06.11.2020

Link available at:
Date of online availability of
1. www.webscte.co.in OR
Application Form
http://polytechnic.wbtetsd.gov.in/darjeelingpoly
http://polytechnic.wbtetsd.gov.in/kalimponggovpoly
Last Date of online submission of
2. 06.11.2020
Application Form
Printout of the form to be submitted either at Kalimpong
Centre for Offline Form Government Polytechnic, Kalimpong or Darjeeling
3.
Submission Polytechnic, Kurseong along with supporting documents
and a fee of Rs 500/-
12.11.20 at Notice Board of Kalimpong Government
Display of Merit List& 1st Round
4. Polytechnic, Kalimpong or Darjeeling Polytechnic,
Seat Allotment
Kurseong & websites after 4 pm
Reporting for Document
5. Verification & Admission 19.11.2020 to 21.11.2020
(1st Round)
Declaration of Seat Allotment
6. 23.11.2020
(2nd Round)
Reporting for Document
7. Verification & Admission 24.11.2020 to 25.11.2020
(2nd Round)
8. Commencement of Classes 23.11.2020

* The cost of the Prospectus and Form is Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred Only).
* Candidates will have to pay Rs 500/- at the time of submission of printed form either at Kalimpong
Govt. Polytechnic, Kalimpong or at Darjeeling Polytechnic, Kurseong.
* Kindly refer to the Admission Guidelines for link to the Admission form and the details of the process
for Submission of Forms.
* Different form types are available for 1st Year and 2nd Year (Lateral Entry) for online application and
submission from the website. Kindly fill the correct form as per requirement of the candidate.
* It is to be noted that the information furnished by the applicant while filling the form online will be
treated as final and no further corrections will be entertained after submission.
* Applicants may visit : www.webscte.co.in OR http://polytechnic.wbtetsd.gov.in for further
information and updates.

Officer In Charge
Kalimpong Govt. Polytechnic, Kalimpong
 KALIMPONG GOVT. POLYTECHNIC, KALIMPONG
INFORMATION AND ADMISSION GUIDELINES 2020

Kalimpong Government Polytechnic, the second Engineering Institute to be established in the hilly
region of Darjeeling and is the first Institute of its kind in the newly created District of Kalimpong. The first
academic session of the Institute is began from August 2019, with three engineering disciplines to begin with
and it is expected that the hilly people of the region as well as the people of the adjoining areas will be highly
benefited from the Institute in the field of technical education. Although, it is a newly established technical
institute, we at Kalimpong Government Polytechnic will leave no stone unturned to make it a leading Institution
and will aspire to promote excellence in Technical Education system.

LOCATION:

The Institute is located on the outskirts of Kalimpong Town, of Kalimpong District. It is located near Hill
Top Tourist Lodge Kalimpong, nearby Gouripur in Ward no. 21 and can be approached via Upper Cart Road.

COURSES OFFERED:
The following are the courses offered at present:

1. Three Years Full Time Diploma in Civil Engineering

2. Three Years Full Time Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
3. Three Years Full Time Diploma in Electronics & Telecommunication

The courses are presently run according to the Semester System where each year’s course is divided in
two semester and candidates will have to appear in the Board Examination after completion of each semester.
The exams are normally held during the months of December & May.

INTAKE:

SEAT AVAILABILITY FOR FIRST YEAR:

STREAM NUMBER OF SEATS
Diploma in Civil Engineering 60
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 60
Diploma in Electronics & Telecommunication 60

SEAT AVAILABILITY FOR VOCLET / ITI CANDIDATES:

STREAM NUMBER OF SEATS
Diploma in Civil Engineering 06
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 06
Diploma in Electronics & Telecommunication 06

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION:

1. For 3 years Diploma:

Candidates must have passed secondary or equivalent examination with English, Physical Science
and Mathematics with 35 % marks (without rounding up) in aggregate (excluding additional
subject).Mathematics, Physical Science (Science) and English are mandatory subjects in the
qualifying examination and a candidate must acquire at least pass marks in all the three subjects as
per his/her secondary board.

For Lateral Entry to 2nd Year Diploma scheme of AICTE:

Maximum 10 % of sanctioned intake will be filled on super-numerary basis from the students passing
12th Class (Science) with Vocational / Technical subjects or 10th + (2years ITI) with appropriate
specialisation. ITI candidates must possess original marksheet or pass certificate at the time of
Admission.

2. Candidates must satisfy medical fitness prescribed below.

Medical certificate(s) from Registered Medical Practitioner(s) are to be produced by the candidates
at the time of selection for the purpose.
Medical Fitness: candidates seeking admission to the course should possess good health and
physique with sound mind. They should not be suffering from any disease or have any mental
infirmity.
Allowable Defects in Eyesight:
(a) Myopia or Myopic Astigmatism: Total strength of correcting lens not exceeding 3.5 Dioptre and
acuteness of vision after correction (a) 6/9 in one eye (b) 6/6 in another.
(b) Hypermetropia not exceeding 14 Dioptre or Hypermetropic Astigmatism: strength of correcting
lens not exceeding 4 Dioptre and acuteness of vision after correction (a) 6/9 in one eye (b) 6/6
in another.
3. Candidate must be a resident of Darjeeling District or Kalimpong District

AGE (for 1st year admission only):

There is no upper age limit; however, the candidates should not be born after 01.07.2005 (not below 15 yrs)

MODE OF SELECTION:
Selection for admission to all seats of the Full Time Diploma Courses will be made on the basis of
marks obtained in the Madhyamik or its equivalent examination as approved by WBSCTE&VE&SD /
Government of West Bengal from time to time.

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 30 % of total seats in each branch will be filled up by the candidates of Districts of Darjeeling and
Kalimpong including Siliguri Sub-Division of Darjeeling District. 50 % of these seats will be reserved for female
candidates. Female seats will be converted to male seats in case of non-availability of sufficient number of
Female candidates.
70 % of total seats in each branch will be filled up by the candidates of three Hill Sub-Divisions of
Darjeeling District viz. Mirik, Kurseong, Darjeeling (Sadar) and Kalimpong District under GTA.
The admission of candidates belonging to SC, ST and Physically Challenged categories will be as per
existing Government norms. Candidates must produce a Provisional Certificate issued by the S.D.O. if
original is not issued.
Note: 5% of the total intake will be awarded TWF (Tuition Fee Waiver) as per existing government
norms and conditions.

HOW TO APPLY:
1. Eligible Candidates must apply online through links provided in the websites given below.
2. After successful online submission of the Application Form, a copy of the response form received
in their respective email must to be printed.
NOTE: Information submitted will be treated as final. No further corrections will be entertained.
3. The printed form along with recent Passport sized photo and self-attested photocopy of
a). Marksheet (Madhyamik / Equivalent or Vocational / ITI)
b). Admit Card of Madhyamik or equivalent
c). SC / ST Certificate if applicable
d). Residential Certificate issued by BDO / SDO
has to be submitted either at Darjeeling Polytechnic or Kalimpong Government Polytechnic before
the 6th of November 2020 (3:00 pm) on working days.
4. Other supporting documents are NOT REQUIRED at the time of submission of forms. However,
eligibility documents in original have to be produced and a set of photocopies of those documents
have to be submitted at the time of counselling / admission.
5. Publication of Merit List with the Seat Allotment Result will be made available tentatively on the
12th of November 2020 in the websites.
6. Schedule of Counselling cum Admission will be declared online in due time.

Applicants are advised to keep a close touch with these websites for information
1)www.webscte.co.in
2) http://polytechnic.wbtetsd.gov.in/kalimponggovpoly
3) http://polytechnic.wbtetsd.gov.in/darjeelingpoly

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Candidates must submit the Attested copies of following documents during admission and bring the
documents in original for verification:

1. Admit Card of Madhyamik / equivalent examination as age proof.

2. Marksheet of Madhyamik / equivalent examination for admission in 1st Year.
3. Marksheet of H.S. (Vocational) / I.T.I. (10+2) examination for admission in 2nd Year.
4. SC / ST Certificate in original (For Reserved Category only).
5. Physically Challenged Certificate in original (For PC candidates only).
6. Medical Certificate in Prescribed Format (Available in the State Council site).
7. Voter Identity Card of Candidate’s Father / Mother.
8. Copy of Residential Certificate (Issued by authority not below the Rank of BDO)
9. Anti-Ragging Affidavit.

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LINKS FOR APPLICATION FORM

1. 1st Year Application Form for Darjeeling Polytechnic, Kurseong

https://forms.gle/s6ipD5wuUDHdRvfK9

2. 2nd Year (Lateral Entry) Application Form for Darjeeling Polytechnic, Kurseong

https://forms.gle/B9NVoxGyEDGDnYuD7

3. 1st Year Application Form for Kalimpong Government Polytechnic, Kurseong

https://forms.gle/roZEUK5cSNfiQPzF6

4. 2nd Year (Lateral Entry) Application Form for Kalimpong Government Polytechnic, Kurseong

https://forms.gle/VEQzzQ8qBV844fXU9