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 MAKAUT, and the courses conducted by it have the approval of AICTE and accredited to NBA. The college offers Bachelor's degree in 6 branches: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering and Information Technology. And Master's degree in two branches of Engineering: Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.