Updated on Jul 22 2025, 04:28 PM IST
Kaliachak Government Polytechnic, Malda, is a polytechnic college that is approved by AICTE and offers good technical education in West Bengal state. Kaliachak Government Polytechnic admission is scheduled to identify deserving candidates for its diploma courses. The institute takes admissions primarily based on two state-level entrance tests: JEXPO (Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnics) and VOCLET (Vocational Lateral Entry Test), organised by the West Bengal State Council of Technical & Vocational Education and Skill Development (WBSCT&VE&SD).
JEXPO is the main entrance examination for first-year admission in all diploma courses conducted at Kaliachak Government Polytechnic. The examination is typically held yearly, and the date is announced by the WBSCT&VE&SD. Candidates who pass or are appearing for 10th standard (Madhyamik) or equivalent examination are eligible to apply for JEXPO.
The admission application process at Kaliachak Government Polytechnic, Malda, is as mentioned below:
Diploma in Computer Science and Technology: The admission for this course is sanctioned for 60 students. First year admission is on the basis of JEXPO and lateral entry in second year on the basis of VOCLET. JEXPO needs candidates to pass 10th standard, and VOCLET needs passing 10+2 with vocational subjects applicable to it or ITI.
Diploma in Information Technology: It has an intake of 60 students and follows the same admission process as the Computer Science and Technology diploma. Kaliachak Government Polytechnic admission to first year is based on the performance in JEXPO and lateral entry to second year is done through VOCLET.
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering: There are 60 seats in this course with the same admission procedure. JEXPO qualifiers are eligible for first year admission, while VOCLET is the route for lateral entry to second year.
For all courses, the students must meet the eligibility criteria of WBSCT&VE&SD, typically comprising marks in qualifying exams and combinations of given subjects.
The listed items are required for institutional clearance.