Jigme Namgyel Engineering College

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Jigme Namgyel Engineering College

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	, Samdrup Jongkhar , Bhutan 26°51′37.09″N 91°27′50.72″E / 26.8603028°N 91.4640889°E / 26.8603028; 91.4640889
Nickname	JNEC
Affiliations	Royal University of Bhutan
Website	http://www.jnec.edu.bt/

The Jigme Namgyel Engineering College (earlier known as Royal Bhutan Polytechnic, Royal Bhutan Institute of Technology and 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 town. The institute is 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Samdrup Jongkhar in eastern Bhutan.^[2]

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[]

1. 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;
2. To conduct research and innovation in relevant areas;
3. To provide resourceful services through professional development training, consultancy and expert services; and
4. 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.

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