Engineering Colleges accepting JEE Main for B.Tech in Kolkata

This year, a total of 18,951 seats are available across all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

No minimum percentage is required to appear in JEE Mains exam as per NTA. In some various institutes, there is a creiteria for class 12 minimum percentage for admission. For example, IITs and NITs need minimum 75% marks in class 12 for BTech courses.

Candidates were able to make choices during JoSAA counselling till June 11.

The JEE Main cutoff is the minimum percentile score required to qualify for the JEE Advanced exam. Its is released with the April session result.

BTech students at Institute of Engineering and Management can mostly apply for merit-based scholarships. However, there is also a sports scholarship offered to BTech students with national or state level event achievements.

These scholarships canhelp BTech students secure between 25% - 100% tuition fee waiver at Institute of Engineering and Management.

Yes, the candidates who have registered for JoSAA have to re-register for CSAB counselling at csab.nic.in.

There are two question types in JEE Main exam. Multiple choice questions and numerical ability questions. In MCQ, every question has 4 options with only 1 correct answer. Select the correct option. In numerical ability question type, no options are there. Solve them and write answer using keyword and mouse.

JIS College of Engineering and IEM Kolkata offer full-time BTech courses in Kolkata. Students enrolled in the BTech course offered at these colleges/institutes can choose among a variety of BTech specialisations. The ultimate choice between the two depends on the candidates' preferences. Nonetheless, they can refer to the following comparison table to make an informed choice:

Particulars	JIS College of Engineering	IEM Kolkata
Fees*	INR 3 Lacs - INR 5.5 Lakh	INR 4.2 Lakh
NIRF Ranking 2024	#201-250	#151-200
Times Ranking 2024	#18	#6
BTech Specialisations	IT, ECE, CSE, Biomedical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, etc.	IT, ECE, CSE, Computer Science & Business Systems, Mechanical Engineering, etc.
Degree by	MAKAUT	MAKAUT

**The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

It seems that NIT Narula Institute of Technology provides students pursuing a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) with an unequal experience. Renowned firms like Microsoft, Amazon, and Juspay come to recruit and provide competitive salary packages up to 51 LPA off-campus; the college has a respectable placement record. Concerns around disparate placement rates and students choosing to forego college internships in favor of greater prospects elsewhere are present while this is happening. The campus has a number of sports facilities, immaculate classrooms, and Wi-Fi, however the catered food's quality and quantity need to be enhanced. Although teachers emphasize completing the curriculum on time and possess knowledge, students' assessments of how consistently they are taught vary.

Heritage Institute of Technology offers a Full Time BE/BTech programme that lasts 4 years. It is available in 21 specializations. Students can apply for B.Tech at HIT provided they clear the selection process. The total number of seats alloted for B.Tech programme is 1140 and it is distributed into all the specilizations. Students who want to get into HIT must clear the eligibility criteri aset by the institute for B.Tech i.e. must have passed 10+2 from a recognised university, must secure a valid score at JEE Mains and clear the cutoff. Once the qualify candidates are shortlisted they are called for counselling and based oon their ranking the seats are alloted to them.

The UEM Kolkata average package CSE offered during the 2024 placement drive is yet to be published on the official website. Once the UEM Kolkata CSE average package is released, it will be updated on this page. However, the overall average package during UEM placement 2024 stood at INR 8.48 LPA. The same is tabulated below: 

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Average package	INR 8.48 LPA

Techno International New Town offers Degree courses including 23 UG and 3 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Techno International New Town has specializations such as B.Sc. specializations in Cyber Security, B.Tech specializations in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Instrumentation Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, M.E./M.Tech specializations in Electrical Engineering.

Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore and Techno Main Salt Lake both are renowned universities for B.E. / B.Tech. However, in terms of affordability, Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore is a better option since the total tuition fee for Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore is INR 215,000 - INR 325,000 and the total tuition fee for B.E. / B.Tech at Techno Main Salt Lake is INR 367,000. In the total fees that students generally end up paying the university or the college, various other components are also included, such as the exam fee, application fee, lab and other charges.

No, candidates are not admitted directly in BTech at Calcutta University. This institute follows counselling rounds after WBJEE for allottment of BTech seats. To participate in this counselling, candidates need to appear in either JEE Main or WBJEE.

Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore and HIT - Haldia Institute of Technology both are renowned universities for B.E. / B.Tech. However, in terms of affordability, Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore is a better option since the total tuition fee for Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore is INR 215,000 - INR 325,000 and the total tuition fee for B.E. / B.Tech at HIT - Haldia Institute of Technology is INR 279,050 - INR 426,700. In the total fees that students generally end up paying the university or the college, various other components are also included, such as the exam fee, application fee, lab and other charges.

Gargi Memorial Institute of Technology has a Career Development Cell (CDC), which helps students with guidance and opportunities regarding placements. The CDC offers personalized and holistic career guidance and support to each student by organizing various workshops, seminars, webinars, mock interviews, and aptitude tests to enhance the employability and soft skills of the students. The body also facilitates the placement process for its students and helps them find suitable jobs/internships in the fields they desire. 

The CDC at GMIT Kolkata is highly effective, as it not only provides soft skills training, but also job opportunities through various recruiters during the placement rounds at the university. 

Yes, Brainware University does offer BTech courses in several specialisations. The course is offered in full-time. The course duration is four years and spread across eight semesters. Students must fulfil the basic eligibility criteria of the course.

Adamas University is a private university also known as AU and recognised by UGG and West Bengal Government. Some of the key USPs of Adamas University Kolkata are as follows:

• Rankings: The college has been ranked 1 by IIRF Rankings 2025 (School of Business- BBA category) and 2 by IIRF Rankings 2025 (BCA category).
• Approval: Adamas Kolkata has been recognised by AICTE, NCTE, BCI, PCI.
• Placements: As per the latest report, the the highest package offered during Adamas University placements 2024 stood at INR 100 LPA.

No, candidates cannot apply for Swami Vivekananda University Barrackpore BTech courses directly. Instead, candidates are required to appear in WBJEE in order to qualify for BTech admissions.

Candidates who have a valid score in JEE Mains can also apply through those scores.

In order to get admission to BTech at MCKVIE, students need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria, i.e., to pass Class 12 with 45% aggregate with Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Computer Science / Computer Applications / Technical Vocational subjects (in both theory and practical) (40% aggregate for reserved category). Further, a 30% aggregate is also required in English from a recognised board. As per the next step, aspirants need to qualify for either JEE Main or WBJEE with a valid score.