Frequently Asked Questions

How to reach Jalpaiguri?

Jalpaiguri is located squarely in the middle of the "chicken's neck" covering a land of 160 acres, 42 kilometres East of the business town of Siliguri. It is well connected through railways and roadways and takes 1 to 1.5 hours to reach from Siliguri.

How to reach the Campus?

The college campus is located along the National Highway 31A and it is easily accessible through roadways. One can board any bus from Siliguri on one of the following routes and be dropped off at the college gate directly. These bus routes are:

• Siliguri - Coochbehar
• Siliguri - Mainaguri
• Siliguri - Mathabhanga
• Siliguri - Falakata
• Siliguri - Alipurduar

Alternately, one can also reach either of the two nearby railway stations - Jalpaiguri Town (JPG) or Jalpaiguri Roads (JPE) following which rickshaws can ferry you to the campus.

What about registration and accomodation?

To participate in Sristi '11, you must register. Registration Fee is Rs. 200 with additional Rs. 50 as security deposit per participant from 9th-11th October. The security money will be refunded as soon as the fest gets over.

And as for accommodation, accommodation will be provided for free by the Sristi '11 Organizing Committee. However, accommodation will be provided on the first come first serve basis.

When does a particular event start?

You will be provided with a detailed schedule of the events which will be given to you at the time of registration, and as well as will be available on the web site.

Is there anything that I need to carry with myself to Sristi?

You will be issued a Sristi I-Card when you reach JGEC campus. You are advised to keep this I-Card along with the institute I-Card with you at all times during the two days of the festival. Without your institute I-Card your Sristi I-Card will be considered invalid.