Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College (JGEC) is a premier institute for quality technical education in India. Established in 1961, the college has produced many talented engineers till date. It holds the distinction of being the second oldest engineering college in West Bengal. JGEC is affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology (WBUT), and the courses conducted by it have the approval of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and accredited by the Bational Board of Accreditation (NBA). The College conducts Bachelor's degree (B. Tech) in six branches and Master's degree (M.Tech in two branches of Engineering. The College is located in the outskirts of Jalpaiguri Town, the Divisional Headquarters of seven Districts of North Bengal.