Dr Dharmambal Government Polytechnic College for Women Tharamani

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About Dr Dharmambal Government Polytechnic College for Women Tharamani

Dr Dharmambal Government Polytechnic College for Women Tharamani is a government college in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1962. Campusbells lists it under Engineering. Approvals and accreditation: ISO 9001.

The Planning Commission approved the establishment of three Technical Institutions for Women in the Chennai state during the Third Five Year Plan period in G.O. Ms. No.1597, education, dated 9th June 1962. The Government decided to start a Women’s Polytechnic in the Madras City during 1962-63 in the public sector. This was an important event in the history of technical education as it opened up for Women new vistas which had hitherto been the domain of men. The first Women’s Polytechnic was started in Chennai on 6th September 1962 with an annual intake of 100. The present intake is 210.

There was much difficulty in obtaining suitable accommodation and the Polytechnic was temporarily housed in the Old Civil Jail Buildings at Broadway. In July 1963, the Institute was shifted to the ‘‘Bridge House’’ at Adyar to cope with the increase in strength of the classes during its second academic year. As the need for a hostel was keenly felt, one was started for 35 students in a private building at Kasturibai Nagar in June 1963.

As described on the institution’s website (wptchennai.com)

At a glance

Key facts

Established

1962

Ownership

Public / Government

Approvals and accreditation

ISO 9001

Stream

Engineering

Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Institution type

Technical/Polytechnic

Management

State Government

AISHE code

S-2777

Gallery

Campus photos

Photos: wptchennai.com

Campus life

Facilities at Dr Dharmambal Government Polytechnic College for Women Tharamani

• Placement Cell
• Hostel
• Laboratories
• Library
• Auditorium
• Lab
• Bank
• Laboratory
• Bus
• Medical
• Wi-Fi