

Ramkrishna Mahato Government Engineering College (RKMGEC), previously known as Purulia Government Engineering College, came into existence in 2016 under the establishment of the West Bengal government. It is approved by AICTE and affiliated with the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), formerly called WBUT. Located in Purulia, West Bengal, India, RKMGEC stands at 450th position out of 500 engineering colleges in India, according to Collegedunia's 2025 ranking. The college provides B.Tech programs in five different specializations. Admission is secured through the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE). Aspiring students require at least 45% marks in 10+2, with mandatory subjects being Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Computer Science, or Computer Application. For the General Category in WBJEE, the cutoff ranks are between 6261 and 18147. The B.Tech fee for the first year varies from INR 6,000 to INR 12,000. While the 2025 placement report is yet to be published by RKMGEC, the NIRF Report of 2024 revealed that out of 277 candidates, 122 were successfully placed with a median package of INR 4 lakhs. The college boasts top recruiters like Amazon, TCS, Capgemini, Mindtree, Grindmaster, Tekion, Soctronics, Ultratech Cement, and Accenture. The college campus offers a comprehensive educational experience with various facilities and infrastructure, fostering a conducive learning and student life environment. With a strong emphasis on quality education, RKMGEC continues to strive as a notable institution in the engineering domain.