Top Engineering Colleges in Kolkata 2025

Check the list of 88 Top Engineering Colleges in Kolkata based on the 2021 ranking. Get all information related to courses, fee structure, admission procedure, placements, scholarship programs, student reviews, and more.

Admission of the candidates is done on the basis of the marks secured in engineering entrance exams like WBJEE, GATE, BITSAT, JEE Main, VITEEE, etc. for B. Tech admissions and Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineers (GATE) for M. Tech admissions. West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam (WBJEE) is the exam conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board under the administration of the state government for the admission to engineering degree colleges in West Bengal. Admission to several B. Tech colleges in Kolkata depend on the marks secured in WBJEE. After clearing the entrance exam, candidates will have an option of selecting the college of their choice for admission in engineering in the Counselling process.

We have prepared a list of engineering colleges in Kolkata for the students to see the options available to them for taking admission in undergraduate and postgraduate degrees of engineering. View the list of all Engineering entrance exams in India. The list of all Engineering colleges in Kolkata that can help students to find the right college for BE & B.Tech admissions in Kolkata

Top 10 Engineering Colleges in Kolkata

The Engineering Colleges are ranked based on the NIRF rankings, enrollment data, qualifications of the faculty members, placement details, etc. The ranks given by various concerns are different and depend on the factors mentioned above, state-wise and category-wise. The top Engineering colleges in Kolkata are mentioned below:

Colleges

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM)

Heritage Institute Of the Technology

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, Kolkata

Narula Institute Of Technology

Guru Nanak Institute of Technology

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Top Government Engineering Colleges in Kolkata

The top government college of Pune according to the ranking are stated below:

College

NIRF Ranking

2020

NIRF Ranking

2021

Fees

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

5

6

Rs. 82,679 (1st year)

Jadavpur University, Kolkata

14

17

Rs.2400 (1st year)

Top Private Engineering Colleges in Kolkata

The top Private college of Pune according to the ranking are stated below:

College

NIRF Ranking

Fees

Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM)

169

Rs.70K (excluding admission charges)

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, Kolkata

158

Rs.49K (1st year)

Guru Nanak Institute of Technology

201-250

Rs. 1.3 Lakhs (1st year)

University of Engineering and Management (UEM)

201-250

Rs. 5.81 Lakhs (Total fees)

Heritage Institute Of Technology

201-250

Rs. 1.16 Lakhs (1st year)

Narula Institute Of Technology

201-250

Rs. 1.13 Lakhs (1st year)

Top Engineering Colleges in Kolkata- Highlights

 The ranks of the colleges are based on Return of Investment.

College

Fee

Median CTC

Ranking

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Rs. 3.30 L

14.27 LPA

1

Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Rs.9.6 K

8.3 LPA

2

Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM)

Rs. 2.8 L

6.5LPA

3

Calcutta University

30.83 K

6.24LPA

4

University of Kalyani

Rs. 48 K

4.5LPA

5

Admission Process for Top Engineering Colleges in Kolkata

Admission to the respective colleges is done on the basis of entrance examinations. The table below shows the entrance exams that the colleges accept for admissions in Engineering.

Entrance exam

West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam (WBJEE)

JEE Main

JEE Advanced

Fees Structure of Top Private Engineering Colleges in Kolkata

The fee structure of the top private Engineering colleges of Kolkata are:

College

Fees

Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM)

Rs. 2.8 LPA

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, Kolkata

Rs.49K (1st year)

Guru Nanak Institute of Technology

Rs. 1.3 Lakhs (1st year)

Heritage Institute Of Technology

Rs. 1.16 Lakhs (1st year)

Narula Institute Of Technology

Rs. 1.13 Lakhs (1st year)

Techno India University

Rs. 89,200 (1st year)

JIS University

Rs. 1.19 Lakhs (1st year)

Bengal Institute of Technology

Rs. 1.02 Lakhs (1st year)

Adamas University

Rs. 7,27,320 (Total fees)

University of Engineering and Management

Rs. 5.81 Lakhs (Total fees)

Fee Structure of Top Government Engineering Colleges in Kolkata

The fee structure of the top government Engineering colleges of Kolkata are:

College

Fees

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Rs. 3.30 LPA

Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Rs.9.6 KPA

Calcutta University

30.83 KPA

University of Kalyani

Rs. 48 KPA

Top Engineering Colleges in Kolkata: Cutoff

The cutoff of the top Engineering colleges in Kolkata are:

Colleges

cutoff

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

5772

Jadavpur University, Kolkata

500 (approx)

Calcutta University

735

University of Kalyani

5500 (approx)

Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM)

1800 (approx)

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, Kolkata

2500 (approx)

Guru Nanak Institute of Technology

40783

Heritage Institute Of Technology

12000 (approx)

Narula Institute Of Technology

52777 (approx)

Techno India University

20,300  (approx)

JIS University

31,234 (approx)

Bengal Institute of Technology

58,243 (approx)

Adamas University

40,400 (approx)

University of Engineering and Management (UEM)

75,000 (approx)

Note: The above cutoffs are based on various years’ performance. Every year the cut-offs vary.

Top Engineering Colleges in Kolkata: Placements

The top Engineering colleges of Kolkata with their placement record:

Colleges

Top Recruiters

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

HCL, Hero motocup, TATA Steel

Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Google, Airbus, Amazon

Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM)

Bandhan Bank, Genpact, Pantaloons, Federal Bank

University of Engineering and Management (UEM)

Accenture,TCS, Wipro, Amazon, Byjus

Narula Institute Of Technology

 Accenture, TCS, Deloitte, Byjus

Top Engineering Colleges in Kolkata: Entrance Exams

About West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam (WBJEE)

  • The WBJEE 2022 exam is scheduled to be held as a pen-paper based on 23rd April 2022.
  • The results of WBJEE 2022 are tentative to be released on the last week of May 2022.
  • The exam is sub divided into two papers- Paper 1: Mathematics and Paper 2: Physics and Chemistry.
  • The syllabus of WBJEE is at par with JEE Main, BITSAT, VITEEE.
  • The exam will be conducted on the basis of OMR.

About JEE Main

  • JEE Main 2022 is to be conducted from April 16th to 21, 2022.
  • JEE Main 2022 is to be conducted in 2 sessions.
  • The application fee for the general category is Rs. 650.
  • Candidates who have successfully applied for JEE Main 2022 will be able to access their admit cards from 8th April 2022 (tentatively).
  • The exam will be conducted on the basis of MCQs.

About JEE Advanced

  • JEE Advanced 2022 is to be conducted on 3rd July 2022.
  • The application fee for the general category is Rs. 2800+GST.
  • Candidates who have successfully applied for JEE Main 2022 will be able to access their admit cards after it is released.
  • The exam will be conducted on the basis of MCQs.
  • This year JEE Advanced is to be conducted by IIT Bombay.

Top Engineering Colleges in Kolkata as per Outlook Ranking

The top Engineering Colleges based on the English magazine and news channel- outlook rank published on New Delhi.

Colleges

Rank

Jadavpur University, Kolkata

1

Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM)

2

Narula Institute Of Technology

3

Adamas University

4

JIS University, Kalyani

5

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FAQs

What are the admission dates of engineering colleges in Kolkata?

Usually, the admission process in engineering colleges of Kolkata begins in June every year.

Is it possible to get admission without WBJEE in engineering colleges of Kolkata?

Private engineering colleges of Kolkata offer admission through management quota in B.Tech course without WBJEE requirement.

What is the M.Tech fee in popular private engineering colleges located in Kolkata?

The average fee for M.Tech course at Kolkata engineering colleges is Rs. 1,0,000 per annum.

What is the B.Tech fee in popular private engineering colleges located in Kolkata?

The B.Tech fee in popular private colleges in Kolkata ranges between Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 1,50,000 per annum.

Do engineering colleges in Kolkata offer best placements?

Engineering colleges located in Kolkata offer the best placements to students with an average salary package ranging Rs. 6-8 LPA.

Can I get admission through management quota in engineering colleges located in Kolkata?

Candidates can get management quota admission in private engineering colleges located in Kolkata.

Do engineering colleges in Kolkata accept GATE score for M.Tech admission?

Engineering colleges in Kolkata consider a valid score in GATE for admission in M.Tech.

Is there an entrance exam for M.Tech admission in Kolkata?

Candidates aspiring for M.Tech admission in Kolkata will have to appear for WB PGET exam conducted by MAKAUT.

What are the entrance exams for B.Tech admission in Kolkata?

WBJEE is the entrance exam for B.Tech admission in Kolkata. Candidates with a valid rank in JEE Main can also apply.

Is there an option to get admission in B.Tech course through Lateral Entry in engineering colleges of Kolkata?

If you want to get admission in direct 2nd-year course of B.Tech in Kolkata, you will need to appear for WB JELET exam.

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