Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering, Research and Technology, Chandrapur

The college was established in 1983 by late Shri Shantaramji Potdukhe. It started with five branches and 180 seats. It now has 520 seats intake in seven branches and a postgraduate course in three branches. The College is accredited by NAAC, Banglore.

More than a thousand kilometers from the capital of Maharashtra, Chandrapur is identified by the amalgamation of diverse cultures of conservation of environment and industrial development. Bestowed with rich natural resources, Chandrapur district also replete with dense forest and enviable biodiversity. The Tadoba-Andheri Tiger reserve puts Chandrapur on the environment conservation map whereas Magasysay award winner Late Baba Amte's work at Anandwan has given it international identity.

More than 35 years ago, it was the vision of Shri Shantaramji Potdukhe that transformed the educational profile of Chandrapur when he laid the foundation of technical education by starting Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering, Research and Technology (formerly Chandrapur Engineering College ) in 1983. It was an humble beginning with 5 branches and 180 seats. It now has 520 intake in 7 branches and PG course in three disciplines. Today under th dynamic leadership of Principal Dr.Z.J.Khan, the college had proved its academic merit and has successfully cultivated the sense of social responsibility.

The excellent results are the academic balance sheets of college whereas Energy park, Industrial waste characterization, Fly ash utilisation centre and pollution analysis signify the socio-environmental commitment. Equipped with the academic vision of Shri Shantaramji Potdukhe, a team of highly qualified faculty members put together by progressive Principal Dr.Z.J.Khan, the college is proudly marching ahead on the path of academic excellence

Campus 41.18 Acres

Build Up Area 18396.33 sq.m

Library Titles: 11390 Volumes: 55028 National Journal: 29 International Journal: 48 Multimedia PC : 10 Reading Room Capacity: 150 E Journal Subscription Paid Rs126944 Library Management Software

Drinking Water Potable Water Supply and outlets for drinking water at strategic locations R.O Water Treatment plant 400 liters/hour Centralized drinking water facilities at 3 places in 46.25 sq.m area

Toilet Blocks 10

Electric Supply 125 KVA Generator in 108.68 sq.m area

Computers & Computing Facility No of PCs: 560 No of Legal System Software: 17 No of Legal Application Software: 45 LAN: yes Internet Bandwidth: 10 Mbit/s No of Printers: 31

College Canteen Canteen 1:122.5 Sq.m Canteen 2: 20.91 Sq.m

Hostels - Hostel Girls Hostel: 2385.71 sq. m for 200 girls Boys Hostel: 3243.6 sq. m for 350 Boys TV room for Boys hostel students: 36.55 Sq.m

Playgrounds Cricket, Football & Volleyball: 12500 Sq.m area Basket Ball Court:198.5 sq.m Badminton and Skating: 301.2 Sq.m

Sport Facilities Gymnasium (Boys and Girls Separately): 168.83 Sq.m TT Hall (Boys and Girls Separately): 40.56 Sq.m

Guest House : 335.12 sq.m

Laboratories: 74

Health care facilities Mediclaim facility for Staff Ambulance

Other facilities Auditorium: 442.02 Sq. m Open Stage: 132.5 Sq.m Lawn: 3950 Sq.m

The Undergraduate courses offered by the college are:

• B.Tech.- Civil Engineering (Intake:60)
• B. Tech. - Computer Science and Engineering (Intake:90)
• B.Tech. - Electronics and Communication Engineering (Intake:90)
• B. Tech. - Electrical Engg. (Intake:90)
• B. Tech. - Information Technology (Intake:40)
• B. Tech. - Mechanical Engineering (Intake:120)
• B. Tech. - Mining Engineering (Intake:60)

The Postgraduate courses offered by the college are:

• M.Tech. (Computer Science & Engg.) (Intake:18)
• M.Tech. (Energy Management System) (Intake:18)
• M.Tech. (CAD/CAM) (Intake:18)

The Doctoral Courses (Ph.D.) offered by the College in various Subjects are:

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Applied Chemistry
• Applied Physics
• Applied Mathematics

Admission criteria is based on the MHT-CET / JEE-Main rankings. The online admission enquiry can be made from the link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAetOhzQIXaEmRCW-V11gY8i7UrlEuhWKHO4ZjreH-OaW2bg/viewform?c=0&w=1

The library has attained membership of DELNET (Developing Library Network) which enables students/staff to access the books/journals of the libraries of hundreds of colleges including NT. They can also avail themselves of the ILL (Inter Library Loan) facility to borrow books from other colleges libraries. The digital library facility gives access to journals for research. The IEEE journals and papers are also available to be downloaded as e-resources. The library features a 'book bank' facility which is partly funded by the State Government. It enables a student to hire a complete set of books for a given year for a nominal rent. SC/ST students are provided books free of cost. There is a reading room for books . The library also has a section of reference books and Periodicals/Journals. The library is well automated.

A large number of companies visit the campus every year and recruit eligible students from the campus. For details please click on http://www.rcert.ac.in/index.php?option=commonpage&RID=415&depid=22

The college is a member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) and of the Institution of Engineers (IEI).

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