Central Calcutta Polytechnic (CCP) is a polytechnic institution located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It offers technical and vocational diploma programmes and is part of the network of polytechnic colleges in the state that provide post-secondary technical education.
| Name | Central Calcutta Polytechnic |
|---|---|
| Type | Polytechnic college |
| Location | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Country | India |
| Programmes | Diploma-level technical courses |
Polytechnic institutions in West Bengal generally function under the regulatory and academic framework of the West Bengal State Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development, with diploma courses approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). They typically admit students after the secondary or higher secondary level through the state's centralised entrance process for polytechnic admission, commonly known as JEXPO and VOCLET.
Like other polytechnics in the state, Central Calcutta Polytechnic offers three-year diploma programmes in engineering and allied technical disciplines. Such institutions traditionally focus on producing skilled diploma engineers and technicians for industry, with curricula combining classroom instruction, laboratory work, and practical training.
Polytechnics situated in Kolkata have historically played a role in supplying mid-level technical manpower to industries in eastern India, including manufacturing, construction, electronics, and public-sector undertakings. They also serve as a pathway for diploma holders to lateral-entry admission into bachelor's degree programmes in engineering.