Jigme Namgyel Engineering College
The Jigme Namgyel Engineering College (earlier known as Jigme Namgyel Polytechnic) is a constituent colleges of the Royal University of Bhutan.[1] It was established in 1972, coinciding with the third five-year economic development plan. It is 800 metres (2,600 ft) above sea level and is at the west end of Dewathang town. The institute is 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Samdrup Jongkhar in eastern Bhutan.[2]
| Motto | Technology Towards Better Tomorrow |
|---|---|
| Type | Engineering College |
| Established | 22 Feb 1972 |
| Chancellor | Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dasho Nidup Dorji |
| Dean | Samten Lhendup (Academic Affairs), Shahbir Rai (Student Affairs), Hemlal Bhatarrai (Research and Industrial Linkages) |
| Director | Dr. Andu Dukpa |
| Location | Dewathang , , 26°51′37.09″N 91°27′50.72″E |
| Nickname | JNEC |
| Affiliations | Royal University of Bhutan |
| Website | http://www.jnec.edu.bt/
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History
It started with infrastructure development in 2018 and started offering diploma-level programmes in civil and electrical engineering from 22 February 1974. The course in mechanical engineering was introduced in 1988. In the early '70s, it offered certificate-level courses in surveying and draughting. (The courses in surveying and draughting were discontinued from the late '80s.)
Vision
"A premier Institute of applied engineering, management and technology towards developing highly competent and innovative technical personnel infused with the values of Gross National Happiness."[3]
Mission
- To provide quality education, driven by GNH values, in the field of applied engineering, management and technology that are current and beneficial to individuals, employers and the nation;
- To conduct research and innovation in relevant areas;
- To provide resourceful services through professional development training, consultancy and expert services; and
- To develop active linkages with organizations and academic institutions both within and outside the country.[4]
References
External links
To know more about Jigme Namgyel Engineering College, visit the college website.
- "Jigme Namgyel Engineering College". jnec.edu.bt. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
- "Royal University of Bhutan". rub.edu.bt. Retrieved 15 May 2014.