Rangpur Polytechnic Institute is a technical educational institution in Rangpur, Bangladesh.[1] It was established in 1882. It provides four year Diploma in Engineering Degree. Student who passed secondary school can enroll for studying Diploma in Engineering. After successfully completing four year Diploma in Engineering Degree student can apply for jobs where they will work as a Sub-Assistant Engineer.[2] Rangpur Polytechnic Institute is one of the most popular and largest polytechnic institute in Bangladesh.[3]
History
In 1882, with the goal of developing skilled human resources in technical education, an institution named "Bailey Bridge Govinda Lal Technical School" was established.[4] In 1962, under the "7-Step Program" adopted by the Ayub Khan government, "Rangpur Technical Institute" was established with Civil and Power Technology. In 1968, Mechanical and Electrical Technology were added, and the institution was renamed "Rangpur Polytechnic Institute." Subsequently, the institute expanded further by including Electronics Technology in 1992, Computer Technology in 2002, and Electromedical Technology in 2006.[5][4]
Departments and subjects
Rangpur Polytechnic Institute is offering Diploma in Engineering certification under 07 departments-
Civil Technology
Computer Science and Technology
Electrical Technology
Electro -medical Technology
Electronics Technology
Mechanical Technology
Power Technology
Course and grading system
Diploma in Engineering certification is divided into eight semesters. Each semester have a specific course credit, and is evaluating under scale of 4.00. An Industrial Training is conducting at the last semester.
Campus
Rangpur Polytechnic Institute Campus
The campus of Rangpur Polytechnic Institute contains Academic buildings, Library, Workshop, Lab, Hostel, Playground, Lake and other facilities.
Rangpur Polytechnic have own 3 Hostel. They are 2 boys hostel and 1 female Hostel ..
