GCELT, the short name of Government College of Engineering and Leather Technology located in Kolkata was bought up in 1919. This institute acts as one of the developer institute in the field of education and exploration on leather technology was initially happening under the name 'Calcutta Research Tannery' on the reference of ammunitions board set up by the government of India
This institute conducts several social programs in the college during the course of the year, by the students of the college, mostly under the banner of Students’ Welfare Association, they conducts several events like Teachers’ Day, Freshers’Welcome, Sharswati Puja, students Reunion etc.
And every year in this institute the students with great happiness and eagerness categorizes its annual Tech Fest- “ENGINERDS”. Which also include diverse events in games such as FIFA, Counter Strike, NFS Most Wanted, Poster Making competition, Cinematography competition, Softronics, Quiz, Mathematic, and Sudoku.
The students can have their relaxing time and have fun in the park with their friends which is near by the college location, and also good hotels are available too.
Popular name |
GCELT |
Type |
Public/Government Institute |
Established year |
It was established in 1919 |
Principal |
Dr. Buddhadeb Chattopadhyay |
Location |
Block-LB, Secctor-III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
Courses offered |
Undergraduates & Postgraduates |
Genders Accepted |
The institute accepts Co-Ed |
Admission |
Based on Merit |
Scholarship |
Yes Provided |
How to reach |
10km away from Netaji Subhas Interational Aiport |
Affiliated to |
Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad University of Technology |
Accredited By |
National Board of Accreditation |
Approved By |
All India Council for Technical Education |
Facilities |
Library, Lab, Sports |
Hostel facility |
Yes Available |
Total faculties |
30 faculties |
No. of students |
more than400 students |
Application mode |
Online/Offline Mode |
Entrance Exam |
WBJEE |
Recruiters |
Cognizant, Wipro, Cap Gemini, Infosys, Huawei, TATA Group, IBM, Syntel, Tech Mahindra |
Ranking |
AAA by careers360 |
033 - 23356977
principal@gcelt.gov.in
Block-LB, Secctor-III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata, West Bengal, India