The Regional Institute of Printing Technology (RIPT), Kolkata, is one of the premier government polytechnic institutions in India that specializes in printing and graphic communication education. Established in 1956, the institute has played a crucial role in shaping the technical education landscape of West Bengal, particularly in the field of printing technology, which is both a creative and industrially significant discipline. It operates under the Department of Technical Education, Training & Skill Development, Government of West Bengal, and is affiliated with the West Bengal State Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development (WBSCT&VE&SD). The institute is also approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), ensuring that its academic programs meet the national standards for technical education.
