B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Colleges in West Bengal

Well, yes! If you are planning to target IITs and NITs for BTech Mechanical Engineering, the tuition fees along with additional hostel and admission charges, make the degree course quite expensive for someone coming from a lower middle-class background. Talking about the tuition fees for IITs, it is between INR 8 Lakh and INR 10 Lakh. Further, NITs charge somewhere around INR 5 Lakh.

Other than this, there are additional charges applicable for hostel accommodation for outstation students and a one-time admission fee as well. Therefore, you must think about your financial situation in advance to come to a conclusion about your preferred engineering institution for pursuing the BTech Mechanical Engineering course.

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Mechanical Engineering Colleges in India

It is not compulsory for you to give an entrance test for admission to the BTech Mechanical Engineering course. There are more than 1,050 BTech Mechanical Engineering colleges in India that give admission taking into account the Class 12 marks of students secured in the board exams. These colleges often take extra rounds like the GD or PI for student shortlisting after releasing the merit cutoff lists. 

Having said that, top colleges like the IITs, NITs, and IIITs, along with other colleges require valid entrance exam scores for admission. So, it is better if you work hard and give the entrance test and end up getting excellent marks to keep both the options for admission open. Rest, the choice is completely yours.

For the BTech Mechanical Engineering course in India, several entrance exams can act as a gateway to some of the top colleges in the country.

Students can check the number of colleges that accept specific exam scores and then decide the exam they would like to prepare for afterwards

BTech Mechanical Engineering Exams	BTech Mechanical Engineering Colleges Accepting the Exam Scores
JEE Main	1,672
TNEA Counselling	527
MHT CET	388
AP EAMCET	318
KCET	234
TS EAMCET	193
COMEDK UGET	162
JEE Advanced	41

Note - Some colleges accept multiple entrance exam scores.

A lot. The placement drive for BTech Mechanical Engineering graduates varies based on many things. The college ranking and reputation, industry connections, job profile, recruiter, work location, individual skills, academic records, and project or internship experience, everything matters.

Top mechanical recruiters mostly look for students with a solid practical portfolio and additional certifications that can add great value to their productivity and profits.

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Mechanical Engineering Career

Both IIT Kharagpur and IIT Bombay are among the top institutes to pursue a B.Tech. In computer Science and engineering. Here is a small comparison: 1. Raking: The IIT Bombay has been ranked 3rd by NIRF, whereas the IIT Kharagpur has been ranked 5th in the 2022 rankings. 2. Fees: The course fee is similar at both institutions, at around Rs. 8 Lacs. 3. Infrastructure: Both colleges have decent infrastructure. The campus at IIT Bombay is better and more student-friendly than IIT Kharagpur. 4. Popularity: The CSE branch of IIT B is more popular than IIT K. It is evident in the cut-off ranks of JEE Advanced. The cutoff for IIT B was 63, which was higher than the closing rank of 283 for IIT K. 5. Placement: The placement rate at IIT-B is better than that at IIT-K. Almost 99 percent of CSE graduates were placed at IIT-B in previous batches. IIT-B had the highest placement salary package of any IIT at INR 22.7 LPA (domestic). Therefore, from a placement perspective, the student prefers IIT Bombay over IIT Kharagpur.

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After completing your BTech degree course in Mechanical Engineering, you get exposed to a variety of job profiles that offer you decent salaries such as Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Production Engineer, Automotive Design Engineer, Power Plant Engineer, etc. The average annual salary package for all of these job profiles is above INR 4 LPA, which makes it look very promising for mechanical engineering graduates.

Rest, you should analyze your strengths and interest areas so as to decide well for yourself about the job profile that will suit you the best. Hope this answered your query.

The BTech Mechanical Engineering course fee varies on the basis of the college where you're planning to study the course, whether it is a government college or private college, the college location, All-India ranking, and placement records. The average BTech Mechanical Engineering tuition fee is approximately INR 3 lakh to INR 15 lakh.

Other than the tuition fee, other charges also apply that include the accommodation fee for the college hostel, application fee, semester exam fee, lab work fee, etc. So, it is always better for you to go to the official college websites of your desired colleges to get complete information regarding the detailed fee structure. 

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BTech Mechanical Engg. Course

NIT Durgapur was ranked at 44 under the 'Engineering' category by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024 rankings. BTech is the flagship programme of NIT Durgapur, admission to which is based on JEE Main score. Once BTech is completed, students get to participate in the placement drive. The 2024 placement session concluded with 72.08% of the BTech batch placed. A total of 568 job offers were given to BTech students. NIT Durgapur average package for BTech stood at INR 7.35 LPA and the highest package offered was INR 51 LPA.

IIEST Shibpur BTech cutoff 2025 for the Aerospace Engineering branch in the last round was 36842 for the General AI category. In 2024 and 2023, the last round cutoff was 26815 and 28672, respectively. This difference in the ranks says that the cutoff trend has been decreasing over the year for this category. Please remember that the cutoff trend for other categories will vary accordingly. 

The total tuition fees for BTech is INR 4.6 lakh and INR 11.9 lakh at Amity University Kolkata. Candidates need to pay course fees to confirm their seat in the university. The fee range includes the fees for BTech specialisations.

IEM Kolkata accepts WBJEE entrance exam rank for admission to BTech program. According to the WBJEE cutoff 2023, the last round closing rank for BTech program fell between the ranges of 398 to 92292. Among all the brances, BTech CSE was the most sought-after course specialisation. In 2022, the WBJEE rank went up to 3621 in the last round for the General AI category. 

Refer to the table below for more details about the cutoff trend of three years- 

Course	2021	2022	2023
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	2533	3621	6398
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	7876	12294	– / –
B.Tech. in Information Technology	4016	5726	39862
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering	9866	18215	– / –
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering	12473	22339	– / –
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	18505	31027	– / –
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Business System	8457	12012	24244
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artifcial Intelligence and Machine Learning)	3467	5535	10511
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of Things and Cyber Security Including Block Chain Technology)	5290	8306	15738
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)	4361	7078	12431
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Internet of Things)	6115	9892	11430
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Technology	– / –	– / –	92292
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Information Technology	– / –	– / –	12691

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam takes place in the month of April every year. Whereas, the application form for Session 2 will be available on the JEE Mains website. The exam is conducted by NTA.

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.

Yes, Techno India University does offer the BTech course for a duration of usually four-years. The min. qualification required for admission into a UG Engineering course is passing the Class 12 examination from a recognised board, with Science and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.

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

As per the latest placement details available on the official website, the participating recruiters offered 512 job offers to the students of the batch 2023 during Techno International New Town placements 2023. The same is tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total offers	512

The Asansol Engineering College average package offered during the 2023 placement drive stood at INR 4.92 LPA. The following table showcases the average package offered in 2023 placements at Asansol Engineering College:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Average package	INR 4.92 LPA

Additionally, the Asansol Engineering College average package has improved during Asansol Engineering College placements between 2021 and 2023 years. The following graph depicts the trends seen in the Asansol Engineering College average package in the last three years:

The average package trends witnessed during Asansol Engineering College placements between 2021 and 2023 are presented below: 

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Average package	INR 4.20 LPA	INR 4.80 LPA	INR 4.92 LPA

To apply for admission at SURTECH institute, candidates are required to meet the eligibility criteria and then visit the official website of the institute to fill out the application form. The steps to apply are given below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Dr Sudhir Sur Institute of Technology, surtech.edu.in

Step 2: Go to the Admission section and from the dropdown, select "Admission Form".

Step 3: On the redirected page, fill in your name, email and mobile number.

Step 4: Click on "Save and Continue".

Step 5: Fill all the required details and upload documents.

Step 6: Pay the application fee and click on "Submit".

 

Yes, as per student reviews on Shiksha, the college has a good infrastructure and facilities, with modern amenities such as smart classrooms, Wi-Fi-enabled rooms, and well-equipped laboratories. The hostel facility is decent, with comfortable rooms, a mess, and a canteen and the college also has a library, sports facilities, and a playground.

On the teaching environment of the college the faculty members are cooperative and supportive, with many having strong academic backgrounds. The teaching style is generally considered good, with some professors being particularly helpful. The reviews also mention that the placement rates are reasonable with over 85% of students getting placed. Major companies such as Wipro, TCS, BASSETTI, and Capgemini visit the campus regularly.

Therefore, as per Shiksha student reviews GMIT Kolkata is worth the investment because of its good infrastructure, teaching environment and good placement record. 

The institute offers more than ten courses and GKCEM is affiliated with Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology. Students can check the total tuition fee at GKCEM total tuition fee from below:

Courses	Total Tuition Fee
BTech	INR 2.9 Lacs- INR 4 lakh
After 10th Diploma	INR 72,100-INR 1 lakh

This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

MCKV Institute of Engineering and Techno Main Salt Lake both are renowned universities for B.E. / B.Tech. However, in terms of affordability, MCKV Institute of Engineering is a better option since the total tuition fee for MCKV Institute of Engineering is INR 365,200 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.

Institute of Engineering and Management and HIT - Haldia Institute of Technology both are renowned universities for B.E. / B.Tech. However, in terms of affordability, Institute of Engineering and Management is a better option since the total tuition fee for Institute of Engineering and Management is INR 417,400 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.

The key highlights of the 2023 placement drive will be updated here when the final placement report 2023 is out. Meanwhile, let’s take a look at the key highlights of Adamas University placements for the class of 2021 and 2022 in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)
Median package (BTech)	INR 2.62 LPA	INR 3.36 LPA

Brainware University grants to students for financial assistance. Students pursuing a course from university can also apply for national and state scholarships like West Bengal Chief Minister Relief Fund (Nabanna) Scholarship, Scholarship for SC, ST and OBC students in West Bengal, etc. Check below Brainware University Merit Scholarships:

Brainware Academic Excellence Scholarship  (Brainware Vidyalankar)

Scholarship Criteria	Brainware University Scholarship %
Students with 90% but less than 95% marks in qualifying exam	50%
Students scoring 95% marks or more in qualifying exam	100%

Note: Toppers from an institution with less than 90% will get an additional INR 25,000 off over and above the Brainware Merit Scholarship (based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination).

Brainware Merit Scholarship  (Brainware Medha Britti)

Candidate must possess a minimum of 60% throughout his/ her academic career.