Beant
College of Engineering and Technology , Gurdaspur was established by the
Government of Punjab through a registered society to provide Technical
Education in emerging areas of Engg. and Technology and especially for the
development of surrounding border areas. In line with the national policies of
globalisation and privatization, the college is laying special emphasis on
Entrepreneurship Development and Industrial Training . The foundation stone of
the college was laid on February 28,1994 by Late Sardar Beant Singh Ji, the
then Chief Minister of Punjab. The first session commenced from August 21,
1995 when 120 students were admitted in three disciplines, namely Computer
Science, Mechanical and Production Engineering .Presentlythe college is
offering instruction in five disciplines, namely Computer, Chemical,
Electronics, Mechanical and production Engineering with total intake of 260
students. Further 26 diploma holders in relevant disciplines are admitted
under LEET program directly in second year.Four students are nominated from
other states by M.H.R.D.The college is approved by AICTE and is affiliated to
Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar as are the other engineering colleges
of the state.
The College is situated on
Gurdaspur-Pathankot G.T. Road in village Bariar, 4 kilometers away from the
City Bus-stand and 3 kilometers away from the City Railway Station . Campus is
spread over more than 100 Acres.The College has adequate and well qualified
faculty & staff & more is in the process of recruitment . The
Laboratories, Computer Center and Workshops are equipped with best quality
equipment . Till to-date, more than Rs. 28 crores has been spent on laying the
infrastructure. Adequate number of books and journals have been provided in
the College Library.
How to reach us :
The Gurdaspur town
is well connected by Rail & by Road to various important cities of the
State as well as to the National Capital. It could be approached from outside
by Rail via Amritsar(70 k.m.) or via Pathankot (36 km). By road the approach
is via Jalandhar(110km) & Batala (37 km). Muri Express connects the City
with Delhi & beyond. A few direct buses ply between Gurdaspur & other
important towns like Chandigarh & Delhi. Hill stations such as
Dalhousie(100 km), Dharmshala (120km) & Patnitop etc.are easily
approachable. The nearest airport is at Amritsar.