Seacom Skills University, Birbhum

Seacom Skills University was established in 2014 in accordance with the policies of the West Bengal Government. The university is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC), the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). It offers 91 courses in various disciplines to eligible students.

SSU Birbhum allows admission on a merit basis and through JEE Main/ WBJEE /WBJELET entrance exams. The University provides a range of facilities to the students ranging from library, department-based laboratories, IT infrastructure to separate hostels, sports facilities, a cafeteria, and other facilities.

In addition to this, Seacom Skills University (SSU) Birbhum also has a placement cell to assist students with the placement process. The university has collaboration with top-notch companies, which include - Indiamart, Maruti Suzuki, PNB Metlife, Amazon, MedPlus, Byju's, and many others. Seacom Skills University is located near Santiniketan, Kendradangal, Kendangal, West Bengal 731236.

It is situated on the Bolpur–suri state highway, offering significant advantages in terms of inter-state and intra-state connectivity via rail, road, and air transportation. The campus is situated 12 km from the nearest railway station, Bolpur – Santiniketan. Additionally, the closest airport, Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, is situated in Andal, West Bardhhaman, approximately 72 km from the SSU Birbhum campus.

Seacom Skills University provides scholarships to its students in order to encourage them to continue their studies. The SSU, Birbhum scholarships are awarded to meritorious students who are in need of financial assistance. The students of Seacom Skills University, Birbhum are fortunate to be the recipients of diverse scholarships offered by both the Central and State Governments.

A considerable number of students, particularly those from financially disadvantaged backgrounds or with physical disabilities, are benefiting greatly from various scholarships like Aikyashree Scholarship, Oasis Scholarship, Jindal Scholarship, Swami Vivekananda Scholarship, and around 8 others. Seacom Skills University, Birbhum with eligibility criteria.

SSU Birbhum Scholarship and Eligibility Criteria Scholarship Name Eligibility National Scholarship Portal Minority, SC, ST, Single Girl Child, Beedi Workers, Railway Workers Aikyashree Scholarship Only Minority Students Swami Vivekananda Scholarships General, Other Minority Except Muslim, OBC, SC, ST Kanyashree (K2 & K3) Only For Girls Oasis Scholarship OBC, SC, ST Nabanna Scholarship Any Caste, Any Gender Jindal Scholarship Any Caste, Any Gender Note: SSU, Birbhum has implemented student credit card services since 2021.

In the academic year 2021-22, over 200 students and research scholars were provided with state-aided student credit card facilities.