GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND LEATHER TECHNOLOGY
GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND LEATHER TECHNOLOGY
About Government College of Engineering and Leather Technology
The Government College of Engineering and Leather Technology (GCELT), pioneer in the field of education and research on Leather Technology was originally started under the name ‘Calcutta Research Tannery’ in the year 1919 on the recommendation of Munitions Board set up by the Government of India immediately after the first World War with the aim of exploring Indigenous resources of hides, skins and tanning materials for the purpose of production of leather and leather goods and development of leather industry in the country. The college originally was situated on Canal South Road, Pagladanga, P.O. Tangra, Calcutta – 700 015. In August 1955 this college was affiliated to the University of Calcutta for imparting training in B. Sc. (Tech) course in Leather Technology and it has been recognized as a professional college under the University of Calcutta. The latest development and new schemes undertaken by the college has turned it into a big organization in the field of Leather Technology, the like of which was not found in any part of India. The main service provided by the college to the industry during 90 years of existence was supply of technical manpower and technical development.
Government College of Engineering and Leather Technology Highlights
Established in
1919
Institute type
Government
Approved by
AICTE
Affiliated to
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Courses offered
UG, PG, Certificate
Admission criteria
Merit & Entrance based
Application mode
Online/Offline
Facilities available
Library, Sports, Laboratories
Courses Offered at Government College of Engineering and Leather Technology
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
BTech in Computer Science & Engineering (4 Years)
BTech in Information Technology (4 Years)
BTech in Leather Technology (4 Years)
All the B.Tech. Undergraduate programmes are approved by the All-India Council for Technical Education and the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal (Formerly known as West Bengal University of Technology).
Admission Procedure
Candidates completing (10+2) Examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biotechnology from recognised board are eligible to apply. Candidates must qualify in WBJEE/JEE Mains Examination and get seat allotment through online counselling process.
POSTGRADUATE COURSES
MTech in Leather Technology (2 Years)
This PG course has been designed with inputs from various disciplines: biotechnology, polymer science and technology, environmental science & technology and synthetic organic chemistry to find solutions and combat the challenges the leather industry is facing or is likely to face in India. The postgraduate programmes are approved by the All-India Council for Technical Education and the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal (Formerly known as West Bengal University of Technology).
Admission Procedure
Candidates completing Bachelor’s degree in Science/ Engineering from Recognised University are eligible to apply. Candidates must qualify in GATE Examination.
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