Giani Zail Singh Punjab Technical University Campus

Giani Zail Singh Punjab Technical University Campus
GZSCET, GZS PTU Campus
Established 1989
Type Engineering college and Polytechnic
Principal Dr. Jasbir S. Hundal
Location Bathinda, Punjab, India
Website www.gzsptucampus.org

Giani Zail Singh Punjab Technical University Campus, Bathinda is the first institute in Punjab established with the full funding of state government in the year 1989 when the Hon’ble Governor of Punjab Sh. S.S.Ray laid the foundation stone on 23 October 1989. Initially set up as Government Engineering College, it was converted to an autonomous institute as Giani Zail Singh College of Engineering and Technology (GZSCET) in year 1992 and a “Board of Governors” was constituted to manage the affairs of the College. The Chairman of “Board of Governors” is the Hon’ble Minister of Technical Education and the other members of “Board of Governors” includes industrialists, academicians and representatives of the State Government. Since December 2011, the status of the College has been elevated to that of PTU Campus. The Campus provides an academic environment under the guidance of faculty. It is named after Giani Zail Singh, the seventh President of India.

History

Set up as Government Engineering College, it was converted to an autonomous institute in 1992 and a Board of Governors was constituted to manage the affairs of the College. The Chairman of the Board of Governors is the Chief Executive for technical education in the state, and the other members include industrialists, academicians, and senior representatives of the state government. The college is affiliated with the Punjab Technical University in Jalandhar.It was inaugurated approximately 4 years before NIT Jalandhar. It is semi autonomous in nature.

This College has been made as constituent college of Punjab Technical University in 2011 with the aim to put emphasis on Post Graduate studies and Doctoral Research. It is now with the objective to play pivotal role in producing technical manpower being the second campus of Punjab Technical University.[1]

Location

The college is located on the outskirts of Bathinda on Dabwali road. It is:

Affiliation

The college is affiliated to Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar and follows semester system of education. Each academic year is divided into two semester- July/August to December and January to June/July. University examinations are held at the end of each semester.

Academics

Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering was established in 1989. Since then, the department has grown and is well known for being amongst the top institutes for mechanical engineering.It provides industrial training at three levels in the degree course training at three levels in the degree course i.e. two training at the end of first and second year for the duration of six weeks each, and third one at the end of third year for the duration of one complete semester of six months at an industry in the region. The faculty includes academicians and experienced professors from reputed Engineering colleges. As of 01 September 2014, the department is controlled by HOD Prof. Surinder Singh. The Department and the college is also known for its huge investment in the form of a Workshop with well trained and qualified Professors both from industrial and academic backgrounds which makes it one of the best colleges in this field. Mohit Singla of Mtech(4th sem) was student of the year for his thesis and research work on bio-diesel.

In the final year the students select a project to apply their skills and knowledge acquired in the degree course. Laboratory facilities are:

Electronics and Communication Engineering

The department offers a four year B.Tech program in Electronics and Communication Engineering. The department has expertise in Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic Systems, Genetic Algorithms, Fault tolerant Interconnection Networks, Parallel and Distributed Computing and Multiprocessor Scheduling. It has laboratories for Digital Electronics and Microprocessors, Communication Engineering, Instrumentation and Power Electronics, Analog Electronics Devices and Circuits, and Neural Networks. The department has in house computer facilities for the faculty and students. Apart from teaching the faculty is involved in R&D.

Lasboratories are:

Electrical Engineering

The Department offers a B.Tech. programme in Electrical Engineering. Equipments in the laboratories of the department includes Microprocessor and Control Systems training kits, synchronous/Induction motors and generators, DC machines and transformers, Relay testing/demonstration sets & star delta tests. One of the faculty members of the department has developed a Device “Night Time High Way System” (NTHS), which has been patented with Government of India. He is also developing “Direct Current Transformer” (DCT) with innovative scheme for power system utilities. The department is involved in research work.

Department labs are:

Civil Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering offers an undergraduate programme Department labs are:

Textile Engineering

The Textile Engineering Course was introduced in 1995. Equipment available includes Universal Tensile Tester, Projection Microscope, Stiffness Tester, Plain Circular Knitting Machine, Rib Circular Knitting Machine, Warping Machine, and Power loom.

The department offers courses such as Advance Theory of Textile Structure, Clothing crence and Garment Technology, Knitting Technology, Non-Conventional Yarn Manufacture, Non-woven Technology and Management of Textile manufacture. The Department has a local academy of Cisco to run the Cisco Network Academy program for the students of this college. The students are awarded the CNAP Certificate from Cisco.

Department facilities are:-

Computer Science and Engineering

The department offers an undergraduate B.Tech programme in Computer Science and Engineering. The program offers instruction in fundamental principles, design and application of computer systems, computer technologies and S/W development. The department has air conditioned labs. 24 hour internet is available through VSAT.

Department labs are:

Architectural Engineering

The department offers a five year B.Arch. programme, spread over ten semesters, preparing students for professional practice in the field of architecture. The department has drawing studios, building material museum, Audio visual lab Model making workshop and resource centre. Education tours are part of the B. Arch programme where the students are taken to places of architectural interest all over the country. The department offers elective subjects such as. Landscape Design, Rural Architecture, Interior Design, and Town Planning.

Department facilities include:

Applied Science

The department of Applied Science covers Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Communication Skills, Management and Material Science. The Department is involved in research and development. The Department has labs of Material Science and applied Chemistry which are developed under the MODROBS scheme of the Government of India.

NCC

Giani Zail Singh PTU Campus is associated with two units of National Cadet Corps(NCC) that are 2nd Punjab Battalion NCC Bathinda and 2 RV Unit(Horse Riding) Ghudha. Students of GZSPTU Campus has been selected for various posts in Indian Defence Forces.

NSS

Giani Zail Singh PTU Campus is actively participating in the events hold up by Government of India and the state Government under the National Service Scheme(NSS). Students actively participate in activities like Cleaning Campaigns, Traffic Control Campaigns and Awareness Camps against Cancer and Hepatitis.

Courses Offered

B. Tech

All the courses of Engineering are of four years duration (eight semesters) except Architectural Engineering which is of five years duration (ten semesters).

Branch Shift Intake
Computer Science & Engg. 1st 30
Mechanical Engg. 1st 120
Electronics & Communication Engg 1st 60
Electrical Engg. 1st 60
Civil Engg. 1st 60
Textile Engg. 1st 60
B. Architecture 1st 60
Computer Science & Engg. 2nd 90
Civil Engg 2nd 60
Electronics & Communication Engg 2nd 60

Diploma

Branch Intake
Computer Science & Engg 60
Mechanical Engg 60
Electronics & Communication Engg. 60
Electrical Engg. 60
Civil Engg 60

M. Tech (Part Time)

The various Post-Graduate courses Part-time/ Regular leading to M.Tech.

Branch Intake
Computer Science & Engg 25
Mechanical Engg. (Production) 25
Power Engg. 25
Electronics & Communication Engg. 25
Textile Engg. 25
Civil Engg.(Structural) 25
Civil Engg.(CTM) 25
Civil Engg.(Environmental Science & Engg) 25

M. Tech (Regular)

Branch Intake
Computer Science & Engg. 25
Mechanical Engg. 25
Electronics & Communication Engg. 25
Civil Engg.(CTM) 18

Post graduate courses

Department Branch Intake
Computer Application Master of Computer Application (MCA) 60
Management Studies Master of Business Administration (MBA) 60
Applied Physics M.Sc Physics 60
Applied Chemistry M.Sc Chemistry 60
Applied Mathematics M.Sc Mathematics 60

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