The Institute was deemed worthy of receiving the notable World Bank-assisted and MHRD-approved TEQIP (phase 2) grant for the advancement of technical education. It has also been deemed eligible for receiving central assistance under the recognition of clauses 2(f) and 12(b) of the UGC Act. The institute is committed to being a centre of excellence in technological education and research by imparting equitable, inclusive, ethical, flexible, and multidisciplinary knowledge to budding technologists to serve society. The Institute strives to create an innovation-centric learning environment adorned with immense scholarly contributions from a dedicated group of faculty members as well as enthusiastic, brilliant students. The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), GOI, has given the Institute the prestigious recognition of "Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO)" for its notable R&D efforts that would drive it towards achieving the centre of excellence in academia. The Institute boasts many successfully completed research projects funded by renowned agencies like ISRO, DAE, MoHS, AICTE, etc. The institute is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratory and workshop facilities, high-end computing facilities, a library and information centre, seminar halls, round-the-clock Internet facilities, and separate hostels for boys and girls in and around the campus. In order to support the learning ecosystem, the institute has ensured the existence of various student clubs, the Entrepreneurship Development Cell (IIC), and collaborated with many professional bodies and industries. The Placement and Training Centre has enabled the students to get lucrative job offers from many leading organisations even before the completion of their formal degree. The institute has produced a large number of successful graduates who have gone on to work for a variety of reputable companies and organisations, not only in this country but also abroad. The academic setup of the institute is strongly supported and guided by the JIS Group of Management, as it is continuously evolving in tune with the rapid advancement of technology, ensuring all kinds of supportive faculties for its continual growth as a leading autonomous engineering and management institute.

The department is very enthusiastic on research-oriented work as on society needs. Faculty strength maintains AICTE norms along with Laboratory Assistants. Student- faculty are jointly involved in paper publications, Tech-fest conduction, project work competition etc. Regarding involvement in student training activities, Dept. is very much taking part on its industries facilities, job facilities, etc. Furthermore, the department organized prestigious 5-week Technical Training Programme of junior Engineers of West Bengal Govt. Under ISGPP II sponsored by World Bank (2017, 2018 and 2019). Department also has received MODROB from AICTE and DST-FEST fund from Govt. of India.

college in India but considering the year of graduation it is the 2nd oldest engineering college in India. It has 16 departments and 8 schools. It has over 250 faculty members and a student strength of over 4000.