SKFGI Polytechnic Electrical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering at SKFGI, Hooghly is INR 1,27,000, payable as INR 48,500 in the first year and INR 39,250 in each of the second and third years. This figure is confirmed across multiple third-party sources for 2026. Candidates should verify the current fee schedule with SKFGI admissions before joining.

Ans. Eligibility for Diploma in Electrical Engineering at SKFGI requires candidates to have passed Class 10 (Madhyamik or equivalent) from a recognised board with at least 35% aggregate marks. A valid JEXPO rank from the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) is required for admission through WBSCTE counselling. There is no upper age limit for JEXPO.

Ans. Admission to Diploma in Electrical Engineering at SKFGI is through JEXPO (Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnic) conducted by WBJEEB (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board). After the JEXPO result, candidates participate in WBSCTE counselling to select SKFGI and the relevant engineering branch.

Ans. The Diploma in Electrical Engineering at SKFGI covers basic electrical engineering, electrical machines and transformers, power systems and distribution, electrical installation and wiring, industrial electronics, control systems, measurement and instrumentation, switchgear and protection, and electrical estimation. Practical lab work and a final project are part of the three-year programme.

Ans. After Diploma in Electrical Engineering from SKFGI, graduates can work as electrical technician, electrical wireman, substation operator, maintenance technician, and field engineer. Many diploma holders also pursue B.Tech Lateral Entry in Electrical Engineering via JELET to advance to a full engineering degree. SKFGI supports technical career development through industry connections in the Hooghly and greater Kolkata industrial belt.

Ans. Yes, the Diploma in Electrical Engineering at SKFGI is AICTE-approved and affiliated with WBSCTE (West Bengal State Council of Technical Education), the state authority for polytechnic programmes in West Bengal. The diploma is recognised for employment in government and private sectors, and also qualifies holders for B.Tech Lateral Entry in the relevant branch via JELET.