Vaishno College of Engineering
| Motto | Empowering Nation Through Quality Education |
|---|---|
| Type | Private engineering college |
| Established | 2010 |
| Chairman | Ranjit Singh Pathania |
| Location | Village Thapkour, Nurpur, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Campus | Rural |
| Affiliations | Himachal Pradesh Technical University |
| Website | vcoe.co.in/ |
Vaishno College of Engineering is commonly referred to as VCOE and is located at village Thapkourin Nurpur, Kangra district. It is the closest outstation college for the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Pathankot.
History
VCOE was established in the year 2010 under the aegis of Mata Vaishno Devi Educational Society Management.
Campus
VCOE's campus has been developed over an area of more than 15 acres. The complex includes classrooms, seminar hall, common rooms for girls and boys, laboratories and playgrounds. The campus is located at Village, Thapkour, P.O Bhadroya, Tehsil Nurpur, Distt. Kangra, H.P (176403) which is at Kandwal-Bhadroya-Pathankot State-link road. It is 8km from Kandwal barrier (H.P) & 3 km from chakki bridge Pathankot.
Courses
- B.Tech in Civil Engineering
- B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
- B.Tech in Electrical Engineering
- B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering
- B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering
Duration of the above courses is 4 years.
- M.Tech in Civil Engineering
- M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
Duration of the above courses is 2 years.
Admission
The candidate must have scored either 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST candidates) in aggregate or in physics, chemistry and mathematics in 10+2 or equivalent examination.
The candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized university or board with physics and mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with any one of the following optional subjects:
- Chemistry
- Computer Sciences
Facilities
- Hi-tech computer lab
- Internet
- Library
- Classrooms
- Laboratories
- Workshop
- Wi-Fi campus
- Transportation
- Canteen and stationery shop
- Sports and games
- Hostel
Student activities
The university encourages regular cultural, sports and technical events for students to cultivate a sense of competition, respect and healthy inter-personal relations.
College festivals
Following are the major festivals in the annual calendar:
- Fresher's Day
- Tech Festival
- Cultural Festival