Government Polytechnic College, Aranthangi – Pudukkottai
Government Polytechnic College was started in the year 1981 at Aranthangi to give a fillip to education to this backward area. Situated on a sprawling campus of 20 hectares in has an imposing main building and additional buildings for housing the laboratories and workshops. The new buildings were declared opened by His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu on November 1983.
A new block consisting of classrooms and laboratories has come up with World Bank assistance. Two hostels for men and a separate hostel for women, fully furnished provide comfort and the right climate to the students.
Departments have equipped their laboratories sufficiently to cater to the needs of the various Diploma programs that are offered. Computer facilities with the Internet Connectivity are available in all the departments. A state of art E- Smart Class rooms are available for each and every department which will mix technology and experience to make the student learning a wonderful and delightful experience.
The college is thus growing from strength to strength and gaining recognition for its contribution to the cause of Engineering Education. Since its inception, the college has striven incessantly to provide Quality Education and to produce skilled knowledgeable engineers.
College Information
College Name | Government Polytechnic College |
College Code | 113 |
College Type | Government |
Category | Co-Education |
Taluk | Aranthangi |
District | Pudukkottai |
Address | Government Polytechnic College ,Avudaiyar Kovil Road, Aranthangi, Pudukkottai District – 614616 |
Admissions
Government Polytechnic College, Aranthangi is to offer full-time three year Diploma courses in the areas of Civil, Mechanical, Electronics and Communication, Computer Engineering and Modern Office Practices to both male and female candidates who have success fully completed the 10th standard and 12th standard school education , using state evaluation system to meet the requirements of industries .
The admissions are made according to the State Government prescribed norms. The Polytechnic follows the curriculum and syllabus prescribed by the State Board of Technical Education and training, Tamilnadu.
The Polytechnic is also permitted to offer non-formal parts-time courses for rural people under community polytechnic scheme following all the Government rules and regulations.
Course Availability
Total Intake of the Institution | 520 |
Availability of courses in Second shift | Yes |
Availability of courses in part time | No |
MODE OF SELECTION
Regular Diploma Courses
Selection of eligible candidates for the courses in the Polytechnic Colleges and Special Institutions will be made based on the total marks secured in the qualifying examination and the ranking will be done in the order of total marks secured by the candidates in the SSLC / Equivalent examination following communal reservation. In respect of candidates whose maximum marks in the qualifying examination more than 500 as per scheme, the maximum marks shall be reduced to a base of 500 and rank arrived at along with other candidates.
Admission Fee
Admission fee per year | Rs.2127 |
Courses Offered
S.No | Course code | Course Name | Course Type | Intake |
|
I Shift | II Shift | ||||
1 | 1010 | Civil Engineering | Full Time | 60 | 60 |
2 | 1020 | Mechanical Engineering | Full Time | 60 | 60 |
3 | 1040 | Electronics and Communication Engineering | Full Time | 60 | 60 |
4 | 1052 | Computer Engineering | Full Time | 60 | 60 |
5 | 1081 | Commercial Practice# | Full Time | 40 | – |
# Course Name Modern Office Practice (MOP) Renamed as COMMERCIAL PRACTICE w.e.f 2020-21
Year of Starting The Courses
Courses | I Shift | II Shift |
Civil Engineering | 1981 | 2009 |
Mechanical Engineering | 1981 | 2009 |
Electronics and Communication Engineering | 1981 | 2009 |
Computer Engineering | 1996 | 2009 |
Commercial Practice# | 1981 | – |
Hostel Facilities
Accommodation availability |
Boys Hostel | Girls Hostel |
Yes | Yes |
Boys Hostel
- Hostel stay type – Permanent
- Approx. mess bill (Rs./month) – Rs.2000
Girls Hostel
- Hostel stay type – Permanent
- Approx. mess bill (Rs./month) – Rs.2000
Contact Details
Email – princigptc113@gmail.com
Contact No – 04371 – 224569
Transport Facilities
Transport Facility | No |
Distance from Bus stand (in kms) | 3 km |
Nearest Railway station | Aranthangi |
Distance from Railway station (in kms) | 3 km |
Government Polytechnic College, Aranthangi
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