The Department of General Sciences delivers high-quality education designed to support student learning across six engineering disciplines: Chemical Engineering (CHEM), Civil and Architectural Engineering (CIVIL), Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), Mechanical Engineering (MECH), Computer Science (CS), and Biotechnology. The courses offered by the department fulfil essential requirements for these engineering programs, providing both the necessary foundational knowledge and prerequisites tailored to each branch. Additionally, the department encourages personal growth and intellectual enrichment.
Since its inception in 2000, the Department of General Sciences has served as a cornerstone of academic support for all engineering departments. It is committed to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The department seeks to inspire students by demystifying core scientific concepts and demonstrating their real-world applications in engineering. It also nurtures a culture of research among both faculty and students.
Under the dynamic leadership of Director Prof. Souri Banerjee, the department is dedicated to shaping students into competent, forward-thinking professionals. The faculty members hold advanced degrees from prestigious institutions such as IIT, ISI, BHU, Anna University, AMU, and Jadavpur University. Many have international exposure with cutting-edge research through doctoral and postdoctoral experience, research collaborations and scientific visits to countries including the USA, Japan, Singapore, China, Canada, Germany, Spain, Australia, and the UK. Their contributions include numerous national and international publications, books, and research projects.
The Department of General Sciences aims to equip students with technical expertise, critical thinking abilities, and the confidence to make informed decisions in their academic and professional pursuits. To enhance analytical and creative skills, the department regularly organizes co-curricular and extracurricular activities such as educational and industrial visits, guest lectures, and poster competitions, among others.
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