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Technical education stands as a pivotal component within the spectrum of Human Resource Development, offering substantial potential to enhance product and service value, bolster national economies, and elevate quality of life. This paper seeks to furnish a lucid overview of the present condition of Polytechnic education in West Bengal. Our inquiry spans various crucial domains, encompassing students' inclinations towards diverse streams such as CST, ME, IT, ETCE, SE, and others. Additionally, we aim to scrutinize the geographical dispersion of colleges across different districts along with their respective departments. Furthermore, our investigation extends to the academic performance of students pre and post the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic. By examining data from academic sessions spanning 2019-2020 to 2022-2023, our endeavor is to pinpoint noteworthy trends or shifts in student outcomes during this unparalleled period. Through rigorous data analysis, we seek to glean insights into the status quo of Polytechnic edu- cation in West Bengal, with a specific focus on comprehending student preferences, institutional distribution, and academic achievements amidst the prevailing circumstances. This re- search endeavor is poised to foster a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities intrinsic to Polytechnic education within the region.