Al Kabir Polytechnic
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Al-Kabir Polytechnic | |
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| Type | Private |
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| Established | 1990 |
| Founder | Haji Abdul Hakim |
| Affiliations | Jharkhand University of Technology, Ranchi |
| Principal | Waris S. Imam |
| Faculty | 100 (approx.) |
| Students | 2200 (approx.) |
| Location | , , 22°50′04″N 86°11′46″E / 22.834573°N 86.195984°E |
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| Website | akp.ac.in |
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Al-Kabir Polytechnic, also known as Al Kabir Institute of Management and Technology, is a private institute in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India. Established in 1990 by Abdul Hakim, it is one of the oldest private polytechnic institutes in eastern India. It is affiliated to the Jharkhand University of Technology and the State Board of Technical Education in Ranchi and All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi.[1]
The college was founded in 1990 by Abdul Hakim of Jamshedpur–based Kabir Welfare Trust. Al Kabir Polytechnic was built with financial and social support from the Islamic Development Bank in Jeddah. Saudi Arabia. It started Diploma courses in different branches of engineering and the first batch was recognized by AICTE in 1994. The college expanded with introduction of new branches, increasing of seats in departments and appointing new faculty, mainly due to its close proximity to Jamshedpur's industrial belt and growing jobs for Indians in the Middle East. In 2000, the college came under the jurisdiction of the Jharkhand government. In 2024, undergraduate programs were introduced in engineering and management.
Al Kabir Polytechnic is popular regionally, specially in Gulf countries. It has record of placement in core branches and has ties with companies such as Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Jindal Steel, JSW, TVS Motors and DRDO. A large number of alumni work in Gulf countries, as well as in the United States, Africa and Europe. Faculties in Al Kabir Polytechnic are former industry-experienced professionals and Ph.D. scholars from institutes like NITs and IITs. The 10 acres (440,000 sq ft) campus of the college is located in Kabirnagar in the suburb of Kopali. The college has over 100 academic staffs and approximately 2,200 students.
History
[edit]Foundation
[edit]Al Kabir Polytechnic is a part of the Kabir Welfare Trust (KWT).[2] The trust is a society founded by Abdul Hakim under society registration act 1860.[2] Hakim was zealous in philanthropic roles in Jamshedpur.[2] He is credited for establishing various other institutions, such as Kabiria Middle and High Schools, Kabiria Inter College, Kabiria Urdu Middle School, Kabir Memorial Urdu High School, Kabiria Women’s College and Girls Degree College.[2] Al-Kabir Polytechnic was established in the year of 1990 with the financial aid of Islamic Development Bank, based in the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.[2] It was one of the first private polytechnic in eastern India.[2]
Diploma courses were begun at current campus in 1993.[2] The first batch of the college was recognized by the All India Council of Technical Education in 1994.[2] The batch consisted of 60 students in mechanical engineering, 30 students in electrical engineering and 60 students in electronics engineering, with 150 intake.[2] In 1997, the college increased seats in electrical engineering to 60 seats and introduced diploma programs in Computer Science and Automobile engineering, with increase of intake in Mechanical engineering and electrical engineering to 60 seats.[2]
The college was affiliated to the then State Board of Technical Education Bihar.[2] On 15 November 2000, the polytechnic's affiliation went to the Jharkhand University of Technology, Ranchi after formation of Jharkhand.[3] With increasing opportunities in automobile engineering, a lab was introduced for automobile engineering in 2000.[3] In 2002, the college saw an increase in intake of in electronics and computer science department.[3] The college introduced civil engineering in 2008, becoming the second private college in Jamshedpur to do so.[3]
Expansion
[edit]In 2024–25, the college began offering degree courses like Bachelor of Business administration and Bachelors of computer application.[4] In June 2025, the college received official approval to offer Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) courses.[4] The college was granted permission by the All India Council of Technical Education, based in New Delhi.[4] Under this permission, the college has been permitted to offer B.Tech courses from the 2025–2028 batches.[4]
Campus
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The campus of Al-Kabir Polytechnic is located on 15th Number Road West in Kabirnagar, in the suburb of Maango. Its location is easily accessible from Old Purulia Road.[2] In an urban setting, the campus is spread over an area of 8–10 acres (32,000–40,000 m2), with 3.7 acres (160,000 sq ft) containing buildings.[2] It includes dedicated academic blocks, laboratories, workshops, and administrative offices.[2] There are three separate double-storied buildings along with an in-house Bank of India branch.[2] Well equipped laboratories and classrooms played an important role in the college's reputation.[2] Specific labs are designated for the Department of Computer Science.[2] For this department, there is a smart room enabling the features and concepts IT infrastructure.[2]
Library
[edit]The institute's central library, Sir Syed Library is named after educationist and philanthropist Syed Ahmed Khan, the founder of the Aligarh Muslim University.[5] The library was inaugurated in 2001, to serve as perennial source of knowledge and references for students and faculty.[5] It has a total collection of over 16,000 books.[5] Two books are issued to a student for 15 days and ten books can be issued by Faculty members.[5] There is also a digital library, subscribing DELNET, where full text Electronic Journals and E-Books can be accessed by students and staffs.[5] The college's library services are fully automated.[5] Library Management System was implemented in 2008, developed by the college.[5]
Hostel
[edit]Al-Kabir Polytechnic has two distinct and separate hostels within the campus premises, each divided into four blocks.[6] Around 150 students can be accommodated in both the hostels.[6] It does provides accommodation during the operative academic session.[6] The hostel for faculty is also located in the campus.[6] Special attention is given to first year students in the hostel, where they are housed separately.[6] There is an "Anti-Ragging Committee" and a "Mentor cell" for taking care to make the campus ‘Ragging Free’.[6] Telephone numbers of Principal, Warden, Assistant Warden, Head of Department’s, and other important staff are provided to each & every student of first year.[6]
Guardian can always visit the hostel and take information of the individuals.[6] The hostel has generator facility to provide backup power supply.[6] Every block of the hostel is equipped with water coolers.[6] The hostels have security guards round the clock.[6] The Hostel has a well maintained garden and a small orchard.[6] Ambulance is provided in case of emergency.[6] There is a separate Library facility for the residents.[6]
Amenities
[edit]Adjacent to the campus and under the college is a mosque, named Masjid-e-Umar. The college has a well-furnished and air-conditioned conference room, which has a projector and internet facility.[7] Many singular events are organized inside the conference room.[7] Al Kabir Polytechnic has a canteen facility inside the campus.[8] The canteen was inaugurated in 2003.[8] It is part and parcel for the students in the campus.[8] The canteen offers snacks, tea and beverages to students as well as staff members at a subsidized rate.[8] Situated behind the campus, the canteen has a large floor area.[8] It is privately run and well managed canteen, with recognition from Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).[8]
Organization and administration
[edit]Admission
[edit]The eligibility required for admission for Diploma in this college is 10th pass from any of the recognized board with minimum of 35% or passing marks and must have passed in the entrance exam — Jharkhand Combined Entrance Examination Board. For lateral entry in Diploma's 2nd year, the candidate must have passed the 12th examination from any recognized board with science stream. Or else have done a one-year technical course or I. T. I in a trade in order to qualify for getting enrolment in that particular branch. The admission students can also be done on based on management quota.
Faculties
[edit]- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Electrical Engineering
- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Department of Civil Engineering
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Automobile Engineering
- Department of Business Administration
- Department of Science
- Department of Humanities
Academics
[edit]Diploma
[edit]The institute conducts three years Diploma Engineering in the following branches:
| Sr. No. | Branches | Nos. of seats |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Automobile Engineering | 30 |
| 2 | Civil engineering | 120 |
| 3 | Computer Science & Engineering | 90 |
| 4 | Electrical Engineering | 180 |
| 5 | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 90 |
| 6 | Mechanical Engineering | 180 |
Undergraduate
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Home". Al Kabir. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 "Introduction". Al Kabir. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 "Chronology". Al Kabir. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 https://hindi-news18-com.translate.goog/news/career/education-al-kabir-polytechnic-approved-for-btech-course-new-name-announced-local18-ws-kl-9335488.html?_x_tr_sl=hi&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc&_x_tr_hist=true
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Library". Al Kabir. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "Hostel". Al Kabir. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
- 1 2 "Conference room". Al Kabir. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Canteen". Al Kabir. Retrieved 5 December 2025.