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{{Short description|College in Himachal Pradesh, India}}
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{{Infobox university
| name = Jawaharlal Nehru Government Engineering College, Sundernager
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| image = JNGEC_Logo.jpg
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| caption = Bringing innovation to lives
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| motto = उद्योग: सर्वार्थ साधकम
| mottoeng = "Industrialization solves every thing"
| established = 2006
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| type = Undergraduate
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| principal = S.P. Guleria
| dean = Himanshu Monga
| director = S.P. Guleria
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| students = 1000
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| city = [[Sundernagar]]
| state = [[Himachal Pradesh]]
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| country = India
| coor = {{Coord|31.5160|N|76.8784|E|type:edu|display=inline,title}}
| campus = Rural, {{convert|2.6726|ha}}
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| other_name = JNGEC
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| academic_affiliations = [[Himachal Pradesh Technical University|HimTU]], [[AICTE]]
| website = {{url|www.jngec.ac.in}}
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'''Jawaharlal Nehru Government Engineering College, Sundernagar''' ('''JNGEC''' or '''GEC, Sundernagar''' or '''J.N. Govt. Engg. College, Sundernagar''') (Devanāgarī: जवाहरलाल नेहरू राजकीय अभियांत्रिकी महाविद्यालय) is a government-funded [[engineering]] institute run by the government of [[Himachal Pradesh]], in [[Sundernagar, Mandi district]]. It is affiliated to [[Himachal Pradesh Technical University]] (HimTU)<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120131/himachal.htm | title=Cabinet Decisions | work=The tribune | accessdate=20 February 2012}}</ref> and is approved by [[AICTE]](2006).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://himachalpr.gov.in/cabinetdes2006.htm |title=Department of Information & Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh |publisher=Himachalpr.gov.in |date=2010-02-01 |accessdate=2010-03-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721155927/http://himachalpr.gov.in/cabinetdes2006.htm |archive-date=21 July 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

{{location map|India|float=right|width=260
|label=sundernagar|position=left|lat=31.516092|long=76.878413
|caption=Location of JNGEC sundernagar}}

==History==
Its first batch graduated in June 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://himachalpr.gov.in/cabinetdes2006.htm |title=Himachal Pradesh cabinet on 22, April 2006 |access-date=13 January 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721155927/http://himachalpr.gov.in/cabinetdes2006.htm |archive-date=21 July 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>HP budget 2006</ref> Under former chief minister [[Virbhadra Singh]] the establishment of JNGEC in 2006 was approved. It was initially proposed to start by only offering a [[mechanical engineering]] program for session 2006–2007 but later [[textile engineering]] was added. The institution was initially affiliated to Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. The first 05 batches were affiliated to Himachal Pradesh University i.e.
2010-2014 batch was the last to get degrees from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. The construction of the college is going on in stages.
Textile Engineering at JNGEC Sundernagar offers the best placements in leading Textile companies across the country.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.himachalpr.gov.in/Features/FEATURE-6E10.htm |title=:: Department of Information & Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh |publisher=Himachalpr.gov.in |date=2010-02-01 |accessdate=2010-03-21 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101007200115/http://himachalpr.gov.in/Features/FEATURE-6E10.htm |archive-date= 7 October 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100202/himachal.htm |title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India – Himachal Pradesh Edition |publisher=Tribuneindia.com |accessdate=2010-03-21}}</ref>

==Campus==
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The campus is {{convert|2|km|mi}} away from NH-21 (Chandigarh to Manali) which is 2 km from the Sundernagar bus stand. The campus is spread over 2.6726 hectare of land. The construction work of administrative ‘A’ block, academic block ‘B’, ‘C’, 'D', and 'E' has been completed. The hostel construction work has to be complete in 2019 but hasn't been completed yet.
[[File:JNGEC UC.jpg|center|thumb|300px|Administrative Block, JNGEC, Sundernagar]]

==Academics==
===Departments===
The college has five Academic Departments.{{citation needed|date=October 2014}}
* Applied Science and Humanities
* [[Civil Engineering]]
* [[Electronics and Communication Engineering]]
* [[Mechanical Engineering]]
* [[Textile Engineering]]

The college offers a 4-year [[B.Tech]] degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Civil Engineering and Textile Engineering . More branches are proposed to be added in phases.
College is also hosting the classes of [[Mahatma Gandhi Government Engineering College, Jeori]] temporarily since August 2015.

{{wide image|View of Sundernagar from JNGEC, Panorma View.JPG|800px|View of Sundernagar from JNGEC.|100%|center |alt=View of Sundernagar from JNGEC, Panorama View}}

===Admissions===
{{more citations needed section|date=October 2014}}
Undergraduate admissions are made on the marks and ranks obtained by the candidates in JEE MAIN through central counseling and also through CET conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Technical University, Hamirpur.<ref>[http://www.techeduhp.com/ Director Technical Education Himachal Pradesh]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techeduhp.com/ |title=:: Welcome to Directorate of Technical Education Himachal Pradesh |publisher=Techeduhp.com |date=2010-03-17 |accessdate=2010-03-21}}</ref> 85% of total seats are reserved for Himachal bona fide candidates and 15% to all-India quota.<ref name="PROSPECTUS CUM INFORMATION BROCHURE 2014-15">{{cite web|url=http://www.himtu.ac.in/pdf/Engineering-Prospectus-03062014.pdf |title=Himachal Pradesh Technical University - Prospectus cum Information Brochure |website=www.himtu.ac.in|publisher=HIMACHAL PRADESH TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY|accessdate=30 December 2014}}</ref>

The college admits 240 students with 60 students in each department. In addition to that 20% seats in each department are allotted to lateral entry students and 5% over and above the sanctioned intake under the tuition fee waiver scheme.

There are three rounds of subsequent counseling. If the seats still fall vacant after the two rounds, they are filled on the basis of marks obtained in 10+2 or any equivalent examination, according to the 200 marks roster as approved by the [[Himachal Pradesh]] government. Lateral entry seats are filled on merit basis and candidates with a diploma in requisite field or an [[Bachelor of Science|BS]] degree are eligible for these seats.

==Student life==
===Twask===
Twask is the annual cultural fest of JNGEC Sundernagar. It is a three-day long event held towards the start of May. Started in 2012 by bunch of enthusiast JNGECians. It is the most anticipated event of the college, organized at the state level. The festival is a forum for young minds to interact, share and discuss and showcase their new innovative ideas. There are numerous activities for participation and this 3 days fest is loved and enjoyed by students.<ref>[http://www.knowafest.com/2012/05/twask-2012jawahar-lal-nehru-govt.html Twask-2012 Published on Friday 11, 2012]</ref>

===Reflexia===
Reflexia is the annual college magazine which is published and distributed to the students of Jawaharlal Nehru Government Engineering College. Reflexia holds a part of students skills, talent, and college activities. This interesting version of the magazine is a benchmark in itself and covers every aspect of college life of a JNGECian. This important part of college was established with the hard work and enthusiasm of few volunteering JNGECians and is now continued by some more Volunteers of Literary Club.
The first edition of the magazine was released in the year 2014. The next versions were released in the following years:
2016: Celebrating ten years & the theme being The Major Landscapes of India.
2017: Theme of Battle between Virtues and Vices.
2018: Abstract Theme
2019: Abstract Theme

===Clubs and committees===
The college has following Clubs and Committees.{{citation needed|date=February 2015}}
*NCC
* Cultural Committee
* Sports Committee
* Photography Committee
* Eco Club
* NSS Club
* Technical Clubs
* Literary Club
* Deco Club

==References==

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==External links==
* [http://www.jngec.ac.in/ JNGEC official website]
* [http://www.techeduhp.com/ Director Technical Education Himachal Pradesh]

[[Category:Engineering colleges in Himachal Pradesh]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 2006]]
[[Category:Monuments and memorials to Jawaharlal Nehru]]
[[Category:Education in Mandi district]]
[[Category:2006 establishments in Himachal Pradesh]]

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