What is WBJEE Cutoff?

The opening and closing ranks for admissions into the various B.Tech courses offered by the participating institutes of the state constitute the WBJEE cutoff. After the examination is conducted, the authorities will prepare the WBJEE cutoff based on the candidate's performance and other related factors. However, it is to be noted that meeting the WBJEE cutoff does not guarantee admissions and only raises the chances of the candidates. WBJEE 2025 cutoff will be prepared and released online.

What is the exam pattern of the WBJEE?

WBJEE exam pattern outlines the details regarding how the entrance examination will be conducted by the authorities. WBJEE will be held as a pen-and-paper-based test. The total duration of the examination is 4 hours - 2 hours for Paper 1 (Mathematics) and 2 hours for Paper 2 (Physics and Chemistry). The candidates will have to answer a total of 155 multiple-choice questions. In the paper, the questions are divided into three categories. Category I and II questions will have only one correct option while Category III questions will have one or more correct options. For every wrong answer in Category I and II, 1/4 mark will be deducted. There is no negative marking for Category III questions.

Is BTech losing its value?

In the past five years, there has been a steady decline in enrollment for B.Tech and B.E courses due to a reduction in job opportunities in core streams. Fresher hiring by IT companies has notably decreased, dropping from 26% of overall passouts in FY22 to 15% and 10% in FY23 and FY24, respectively. However, there is still hope in specialised areas such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, which continue to experience niche demand. During 2022-23, there was a 9% decrease in fresher hiring compared to the previous year. It is anticipated that this trend will persist into FY24, with a further 5% decline expected.

What are the top government BTech colleges in West Bengal where students can easily gain admission?

The table below shows the top government BTech colleges in West Bengal along with their total tuition fees/seat intake and entrance exams/eligibility criteria: Public/Government Colleges Total Tuition Fee/Seats Entrance Exam/Eligibility IIT Kharagpur Admission INR 8 lakh- INR 10 lakh Seats: 2,556 Entrance Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced Eligibility: Class 12 with a minimum 75% of aggregate Jadavpur University Admission INR 10,000- INR 1 lakh Seats: 1,314 Entrance Exams: JEE Main, WBJEE Eligibility: Class 12 with a minimum of 60% of aggregate NIT Durgapur Admission INR 5 lakh- INR 6 lakh Seats: 950 Entrance Exams: JEE Main, DASA UG Eligibility: Class 12 with a minimum of 75% of aggregate IIEST Shibpur Admission INR 5 lakh Seats: 740 Entrance Exams: JEE Main, DASA UG Eligibility: Class 12 with a minimum of 75% of aggregate MAKAUT Admission INR 2 lakh Seats: 38,321 Entrance Exams: JEE Main, WBJEE, CEE AMPAI, WBJEE JELET, TS EAMCET Eligibility: Class 12 with minimum 35%-60% of aggregate Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering and Technology Admission INR 1 lakh Seats: 360 Entrance Exams: JEE Main, WBJEE Eligibility: Class 12 with a minimum 75% of aggregate Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

Can I join BTech without JEE?

Yes, it is possible to join a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programme without appearing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) in India. Many engineering colleges and universities have their own entrance exams or admission criteria for BTech programs. Some private colleges may also offer direct admission based on academic performance in qualifying exams. Below is a list of BTech colleges in India that either conduct their own entrance exams or provide direct admissions to students, along with information on their total tuition fees: College Name Total Tuition Fee College of Engineering, Anna University INR 48,000 Amity University Noida INR 11 lakh SSN College of Engineering INR 2 lakh PSGCT Coimbatore INR 2 lakh SKCET INR 2 lakh

Distance/Correspondence B.Tech Colleges in Kolkata

Q: How many BTech colleges are there in West Bengal?

Hi, there are about 120+ B.Tech colleges in West Bengal. Of these, 85+ colleges are privately owned, 25+ colleges are owned by the government, and 2 colleges are owned by public-private entities own. WBJEE and JEE Main are some of the top entrance exams. Some of the best West Bengal Engineering colleges include IIT Kharagpur, Jadavpur University, IIEST Shibpur, etc.

In Kolkata, there are 6 B.E. / B.Tech colleges. Out of which, there is a split of colleges by ownership, private: 5.

Location wise

There are numerous colleges offering B.E. / B.Tech in Kolkata. Out of which, Delhi/NCR and Uttar Pradesh have the most colleges offering a given course, stream, or specialisation. See the table below for cities/states in India that offer colleges with the specified courses, streams, or specialisations.

Location Details	Colleges
Delhi/NCR	33 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	24 Colleges
Maharashtra	23 Colleges
Delhi	21 Colleges
Mumbai (All)	14 Colleges
Mumbai	12 Colleges
Karnataka	6 Colleges
Gujarat	6 Colleges
West Bengal	6 Colleges
Kolkata	6 Colleges
Pune	6 Colleges
Bangalore	6 Colleges
Lucknow	5 Colleges
Bihar	4 Colleges
Haryana	4 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	4 Colleges
Ahmedabad	3 Colleges
Chandigarh	3 Colleges
Faridabad	3 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	3 Colleges

Specializations

Colleges in Kolkata offers bundle of B.E. / B.Tech specialisations. Out of which, specialisation 1 is the most well-known specialisation offered by B.E. / B.Tech in Kolkata. See the table below showing specialisations offered by various colleges.

Specialization Details	Colleges
Civil Engineering	3 Colleges
Computer Science Engineering	3 Colleges
Electronics & Communication Engineering	3 Colleges
Electrical Engineering	2 Colleges
Aeronautical Engineering	1 Colleges
Information Technology	1 Colleges
Mechanical Engineering	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

Applicants must pass a number of entry exams at the national, state, or university levels. The top entrance exams for various institutions in Kolkata th

In Kolkata, there are 6 B.E. / B.Tech colleges. Out of which, there is a split of colleges by ownership, private: 5.

Location wise

Location Details	Colleges
Delhi/NCR	33 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	24 Colleges
Maharashtra	23 Colleges
Delhi	21 Colleges
Mumbai (All)	14 Colleges
Mumbai	12 Colleges
Karnataka	6 Colleges
Gujarat	6 Colleges
West Bengal	6 Colleges
Kolkata	6 Colleges
Pune	6 Colleges
Bangalore	6 Colleges
Lucknow	5 Colleges
Bihar	4 Colleges
Haryana	4 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	4 Colleges
Ahmedabad	3 Colleges
Chandigarh	3 Colleges
Faridabad	3 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	3 Colleges

Specializations

Specialization Details	Colleges
Civil Engineering	3 Colleges
Computer Science Engineering	3 Colleges
Electronics & Communication Engineering	3 Colleges
Electrical Engineering	2 Colleges
Aeronautical Engineering	1 Colleges
Information Technology	1 Colleges
Mechanical Engineering	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

Applicants must pass a number of entry exams at the national, state, or university levels. The top entrance exams for various institutions in Kolkata that provide B.E. / B.Tech are listed in the following table:

Exam Details	Colleges
CBSE 12th	5 Colleges
WBCHSE	5 Colleges

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Commonly asked questions
On Distance/Correspondence B.Tech Colleges in Kolkata

Q: How many BTech colleges are there in West Bengal?

Hi, there are about 120+ B.Tech colleges in West Bengal. Of these, 85+ colleges are privately owned, 25+ colleges are owned by the government, and 2 colleges are owned by public-private entities own. WBJEE and JEE Main are some of the top entrance exams. Some of the best West Bengal Engineering colleges include IIT Kharagpur, Jadavpur University, IIEST Shibpur, etc.

Q: Which is the No. 1 BTech college in West Bengal?

IIT Kharagpur emerged as the No. 1 BTech college in West Bengal followed by other colleges. Listed below are some of the top Engineering colleges in West Bengal along with their NIRF ranking over the past three years:

College Names	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
IIT Kharagpur Ranking	5	6	5
Jadavpur University Ranking	11	10	12
NIT Durgapur Ranking	34	43	44
IIEST Ranking	40	35	49

Hope this information proves beneficial for you!

Q: Is it worth joining BTech colleges in West Bengal?

Joining BTech colleges in West Bengal can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
IIEST Shibpur BTech	INR 5 lakh	INR 7 LPA - INR 9 LPA
MAKAUT BTech	INR 2 lakh	INR 5 LPA
Jadavpur University BTech	INR 10,000- INR 1 lakh	INR 5 LPA - INR 10 LPA
Heritage Institute of Technology BTech	INR 3 lakh - INR 6 lakh	INR 5 LPA

Hope this answer your query!

Q: Which affordable BTech colleges in West Bengal are open to middle-class students?

Studying a BTech course in West Bengal is slightly expensive. About 68 colleges have tuition fees INR 3-5 Lacs and the colleges included are Heritage Institute of Technology, NIT Durgapur, GNIT, MCKV Institute of Engineering, The Neotia University, Institute of Engineering and Management, etc.

The table below shows the affordable Engineering colleges in West Bengal that have tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh:

Low-cost Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Jadavpur University Fees	INR 10,000 - INR 21,000
University of Kalyani Fees	INR 72,000
Calcutta University Fees	INR 24,000 - INR 41,000
KGEC - Kalyani Government Engineering College Fees	INR 34,000 - INR 58,000
JGEC - Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College Fees	INR 37,000 - INR 62,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

Q: Which BTech college in West Bengal offered the highest placement package?

BTech graduates from any domain are in high demand. Below is the list of Engineering colleges in West Bengal and a few top companies that recruit BTech graduates along with their annual average package:

College Name	Average Placement Package	Top Recruiters
IIT Kharagpur Placements	INR 21 LPA	Apple, Airbus, Google, Uber, IBM, etc.
Jadavpur University Placements	INR 5 LPA - INR 10 LPA	Infosys, IBM, HSBC, Envestnet Yodlee, Capgemini, etc.
IIEST Shibpur Placements	INR 7 LPA - INR 9 LPA	ZS Associates, Capgemini, LnT, HSBC, PwC, etc.
Heritage Institute of Technology Placements	INR 5 LPA	TCS, Infosys, Wipro, PwC, Capgemini, Cognizant, etc.