Sylhet Polytechnic Institute Established 1955 Type Public Technical Academic Institute, Coeducational Academic staff 120 Admin. staff 50 Students 2200 Location Sylhet, Bangladesh Campus Urban 20 acres (8.1 ha) Website spi.gov.bd Sylhet Polytechnic Institute (Bengali: SPI is a state supported technical academic institute located in Sylhet, Bangladesh. It was established in 1955 by the then East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) government. History In 1955, Ford Foundation established Sylhet Polytechnic Institute along with four other similar institutes at Dhaka, Rangpur, Bogra, Pabna and Barisal. At the beginning, SPI offered 3 years long courses, based on the syllabus of Oklahoma State University. The certificate issued by the then Technical Education Board was Associated in Engineering having provision to undergo Bachelor of Science courses in United States. Its formation and academic course history goes back to the birth of Ahsanullah Engineering College, which is now known as BUET. The campus of SPI was designed by Muzharul Islam and Stanley Tigerman. ↑Jump back a section Admission The minimum requirement for admission is Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or equivalent certificate with at least CGPA 3.00 (60% marks) in average with minimum of GPA 3.00 in mathematics.[1] ↑Jump back a section Academic departments The institute currently offers 4 years diploma in engineering courses in following departments:[2] 1. Computer Technology 2. Civil Technology 3. Electrical Technology 4. Mechanical Technology 5. Electronics Technology 6. Power Technology 7. Electromedical Technology
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