General Department of Government Polytechnic, Rajkot came to be established in the year 1964. It began with very few faculty members and at present it has 11 permanent faculty members along with 2 supporting staff.
The department has total of 7 faculties with the highest degree of Ph.D. in respective field while rest of 3 are pursuing the degree.
The department offer is responsible to teach foundation subjects like Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English to all diploma engineering branches of the institute.
Around 800 students who hail from almost every region of Gujarat connected with the department. The faculties strengthen the fundamental concepts of first year students for being future engineers.
The Department serves with its own library, blog, 3 enriched laboratories (Chemistry lab, Physics lab, Language lab) which houses ample books of all subject. Many of them are out of print.
Physics Lab
Physics Lab is well equipped with instruments of high precision and quality to meet the needs of all types of measurement needed in different branches of engineering. This laboratory play vital role in building strong foundation to understand their core engineering subjects more comfortably. Laboratory experiments have been set up keeping consistency with the theory so that the students can understand the applications of the laws and principles of physics. Physics lab is associated with Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Information & Technology Engineering.
Language Lab
The language lab offers an exclusive result oriented and efficient way to enrich the English language learning process. It is a space for skill learning where students access audio or audio-visual materials. Language labs allow students to reinforce material learned in class by putting them into practice through interactive activities. It gives freedom to students to learn at their own pace and helps to build self-confidence.
Software Used:
Software - EWL (English Language Lab) By Bureau for Health and Education Status Upliftment, Jaipur