Phone Number of
Government Polytechnic Bicholim is
08322361235 .
Government Polytechnic - Bicholim at Bicholim started functioning as an independent Institute from the year 1992, prior to which the Department of Mining Engineering was functioning as a branch of Government Polytechnic Panaji, at Bicholim. Now this is a pioneering Institute of technology with spacious and beautiful campus at Mayem, Bicholim with good infrastructural facilities.
The citizens may obtain the required information from Information Officer/ Assistant Public Information Officer during office hours on all working The Polytechnic library is open from 9:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. It is available for the students and Public after due approval of the Principal.
Presently the total strength of the students studying at the Government Polytechnic - Bicholim in various courses/programmes is approx 350(2006-2007) The Institute follows the service rules of the Government of Goa. The State Government has contributed in providing necessary infrastructure to the institute. It has a well equipped labs and work shop with equipments and machinery sufficient enough to provide technical skills to the students. It has a Learning resource Utilisation Centre which houses a library with 8000 books in Engineering disciplines, journals & periodicals as well as institute projects, a reading hall, study room and Technical journal section The Polytechnic also has a Seminar hall, which is used for organizing cultural events, and enough space for indoor games.
The Government Polytechnic - Bicholim also has hostel facilities The institute provides necessary training to staff and arranges campus interviews for students also feedback from the industries regarding the needs of industries and an effort is made to acquaint the student of it. The institute is proud of the fact that the placements of our pass outs have been quite good. The rapport of institute with industries has been growing rapidly every year. A classic example of this is the introduction of industrial sponsorship scheme for students of diploma in Mining-by-Mining industries wherein the entire expenses of the three-year diploma would be bone by the sponsoring industry with a condition that the student should serve them at least for two years. Also to get hands on experience the final year students are deputed for training in industries on Saturday, public holidays and even vacation so as to get a feel of the industrial Environment.
The Principal of the Government Polytechnic - Bicholim is responsible for over all planning and management of the academic & administrative activities of the institute including optimal utilization of resources. Concurrence of the concerned sectional head is taken. Principal is the implementing authority of plans and policies of the Govt. notified from time to time. The Principal performs the duties of the office at the institute level. The Institute follows the service rules of the Government of Goa.
The Principal is the Head of the Government Polytechnic - Bicholim . Some cases are disposed at the level of Principal and the cases, which require approval of Director or Govt., are sent to DTE by the Principal. Every officer/Official is accountable to the higher-level officer.
The Board of Technical Education declares the schedule of academic terms/year. This Schedule is put on the Notice board at the beginning of the year, which normally takes place in the month of July or within one week after the declaration of Board results after first round of admission. The Government Polytechnic - Bicholim student attends lectures/practicals in all subjects. Regular class tests and assignments (home, library, classroom) are given during the term for which marks are awarded and recorded in the final examinations. The Continuous assessment scheme helps the students and teachers to understand the progress of the students throughout the semester. The parents can meet the subject teacher at least once during the term/ semester. If a student fails to secure minimum marks in the Term Work &/or has less than 75% attendance his term is not granted in that particular course/courses and is not eligible to appear in the end of term Board Examination. This is a very important condition and reflects the Government Polytechnic - Bicholim students capacity, integrity, hard work as well a devotion to career he has chosen. Immediate corrective measures can help in motivation, changing to another career of liking, etc The end of term theory/practical examination is Board Examination.. Students securing more than 60% marks are awarded First Class and more than 75% qualifies for Distinction in that subject/course. If the student secures less than 40% marks in a course then he/she has to answer the theory exam again.
Final year students are taken on long educational tours during the vacation period. The Government Polytechnic - Bicholim issues Railway concession and also pays for the travel expenses for road journey during the industrial and sight seeing tours depending upon availability of funds. One staff member accompanies the students during the tour. Local visits to the nearby industries are arranged for additional academic support. All miscellaneous expenses are to be borne by the students. Industrial Training : Industrial training is compulsory for Mining Engg. students for a period of one semester (either in 4th or 5th semester). This is not covered under apprenticeship training. The Government Polytechnic - Bicholim student shall undergo apprenticeship training after completion of Diploma, which is required for award of Forman’s Competency Certificate by Directorate General of Mines Safety. The Institute arranges for the training places, gives railway concession and pays stipend to the students. Other expenses are to be borne by the students. Students from other Diploma Programmes are also permitted to undergo industrial training as optional under the Board rules. Being optional the students are required to take the initiative. Such training can be of 2-4 weeks duration during vacation or 16 weeks during active term. Expert Lectures : Expert lectures on latest topics are arranged for the benefit of students by inviting experts from outside. These lectures help the students to familiarize with the modern developments in science and technology. Activities related to personality development and developments of communication skills are also conducted.
Sports, cultural programmes, debate competitions and other such activities are arranged through out the year, which are organized and managed by the Government Polytechnic - Bicholim students and staff through student advisory committee. Seminars, Workshops, Personality Development Programmes, etc. are organized from time to time. Gymkhana activities are conducted with the assistance of teaching staff. Inter class and inter Institute sports are organized to impart the qualities of discipline and physical fitness. Gymkhana hall is available for various indoor activities like chess, carom, table tennis, etc. Also the institute participates in the inter Engineering diploma sports.
College offers five Diploma courses leadign to five different Engineering specializations.
The Placemenet cell of the Government Polytechnic - Bicholim looks after visits to industries, arrangement of campus interviews, and interviews at offices of different industries for training and placement as apprentice trainee/regular appointments. The cell also arranges guest faculty from the industry to deliver lectures on recent technology adopted by various industries. The Institute has excellent rapport with nearby industries like Dempo Mining Corporation, ACGL, Nestle India, Guala Industries, Tata InfoTech, Finolex, Phil Corp, etc Under the apprenticeship Act 1961 industries are required to provide apprenticeship training for duration of 1 year for diploma holders during which they receive stipend at the rate of Rs. 1160/- per month. Half the amount is reimbursed by the BOAT(Board Of Apprenticeship Training), Western Region. The number of seats for such training depends upon the size of industry. The training and placement cell has a feed back system through which pass-out students of various branches are assisted, advised and guided for various job opportunities and avenues of career advancement.
Government Polytechnic Bicholim Address
The address of Government Polytechnic Bicholim is Mayem Bicholim, Goa, India..
Government Polytechnic Bicholim Email Address
The email address of Government Polytechnic Bicholim is
sp_borkar@rediffmail.com.
Government Polytechnic Bicholim Website
The Website of Government Polytechnic Bicholim is
www.gpb.nic.in.
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