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  • NIELIT Kolkata Placement Overview 2024
  • NIELIT Kolkata Average Package 2024
  • NIELIT Kolkata Student Reviews
  • NIELIT Kolkata Placement FAQs

NIELIT Kolkata Placement Overview 2024

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Q:   Can KPMG and EY be considered as some of the top recruiters of National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology kolkata?
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Yes, Ernst & Young and  Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG) are among the global big accounting firms, mostly accounting firms hire MBA graduates and role for IT graduates are less. National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Kolkata has provide one certificate in Tally, course so placements in accounting firms are not that much and role are also limited. So therefore you can considering placement records EY and KPMG are not among top recruiters in NIELIT Kolkata. You can check full detail of placement and reviews by students on shiksha.com 

Q:   How are placements at NIELIT, Kolkata?
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The placements at NIELIT, Kolkata are good. The highest salary package offered is INR 6 LPA and the lowest salary package offered is INR 2 LPA. Companies like Texas Instruments, INTEL Robert Bosch, Wipro Technologies, TATA ELXSI, NEST, ARM, HCL Tech Digital Core Technologies, etc. have approached NIELIT Kolkata for recruitment. 

Q:   How are MBA placements at National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology kolkata?
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The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology kolkata (NIELIT)  has its own placement cell, which tries its the hardest to help all MBA graduating students find suitable jobs in a variety of businesses, mostly in the IT and management sector. In recent years, the institute has achieved 100% placement for its students in corporate and non-corporate organizations. The top organizations in key management fields, including banking, operations, human resources, sales and marketing, are drawn to the institute.  NIELIT has top recruiters like Ernst & Young, TCS, WIPRO, Reliance, etc. and all placement are done through online portal of NIELIT.

NIELIT Kolkata Average Package 2024

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Q:   What is the average package for Information Technology students at NIELIT, Kolkata?
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The average salary package of NIELIT, Kolkata varies between INR 3.5L - INR 4.8 L Per Annum and the highest salary package offered is INR 6 Lacs Per Annum and the lowest salary package is around INR 2 LPA . 

Overall, the placement record is not so good . According to the previous placement reports and feedbacks from the previous students we can say, 40-50 % students get placed every year through the placement cell or the campus placement opportunities . 

Q:   What is the application fee for various courses at NIELIT Kolkata?
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Candidates applying for MSc or PG diploma course have to pay an application fee of INR 1,000 + 12% GST (INR 500 + 12% GST for SC/ ST). For O/ A/ B/ C level programmes, the application fee is INR 500. Aspirants can pay the application fee via any of the online payment modes such as CSC-SPV, Online (transfer, credit card, debit card, net banking), NEFT and RTGS.

Q:   Is pursuing NIELIT, Kolkata at NIELIT, Kolkata expensive?
A: 

 NIELIT, Kolkata is a Public Institution ( Government), which is recognised under Govt of India & Ministry of Technologies. It  provides more than 35+ certificate courses at very affordable course fees, which varies between INR 3500 to INR 15,000. 

Placement Opportunities : The Placement Record of this institution is not so good, but it is moderate. 

The highest Salary Package - INR 6LPA

The lowest Salary Package - INR 2LPA 

Every Year around 40% students get placed in various sectors. By Examining the overalll facilities of this institution, we can say pursuing in NIELIT, Kolkata is not so expensive. It's really affordable for all. 

Q:   What is the fee for M.Sc 2-year course in NIELIT Kolkata?
A: 

The total tuition fee for the NIELIT Kolkata MSc course is INR 4.4 lakh. Hence, the per semester fee is INR 1.1 Lacs for the PG-level programme. Candidates after selection have to pay the first semester fee amount to confirm their seats. Apart from this, the application fee is INR 1,000 + 12% GST for general and other categories. In addition, INR 500 is the application fee for candidates belonging to SC/ST categories. The mentioned fee details are as per the official sources. However, the institute reserves the right to revise the fee amount. Hence, is indicative. 

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NIELIT ‘O’ Level in Information Technology - Batch of 2017
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Satisfied with the faculty members and really good infrastructure but the placement are not so good.
Placements: The placement of our senior batch was okay. Near about 40% students got placed. The highest salary offered is 6 Lacs per annum and the lowest is 2 Lacs per annum. Near about 3-4 IT companies visited. The students will be offered good salary according to their abilities. Almost all students get an internship.
Infrastructure: The college has AC classrooms. There are different types of books in the library which is plenty and sufficient for students. Wi-fF is there on our campus, labs having lots of computers for students and students can easily use it for assignment and study purpose. Many types of short term and long term courses are available in our institute. There is the right platform for each and every activity.
Faculty: The faculty is friendly and helpful. We can clarify any doubts and problems with them. They are helpful, the course curriculum was useful. The teachers are qualified and knowledgeable. The experience was awesome with faculty members. Their teaching methods are superb. Our teaching methods involve the use of digital system.
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NIELIT Kolkata Placement FAQs

Q:   Does National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology kolkata have good placements?
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National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) is an autonomous institutes under the control of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY),  Government of India, certifications from them have national validation. Institute qualification and courses quality has high validation many core companies like Bosch, Wipro Technologies, TCS, NEST, HCL Technologies, Digital Core Technologies, etc. have approached NIELIT Kolkata for recruitment. NIELIT has online placement portal and there is a placement department for placement support. All trainings are done at centers but internships are only available in long term graduation courses in centers, there are no facility for internship in short term courses and in online courses.

Q:   Does BCA have a better placement rate than BBA at National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology kolkata?
A: 

Yes, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Kolkata is offers Under Graduation courses and certification in Electronics and Communications Technology (IECT) domain. There is no BBA course as of now in NIELIT so we cannot compare it directly to BCA but this institute degree programme and certifications has a high value in corporate industry. There are so many jobs available in the industry after successful completion of the BCA course. NIELIT has a amazing placement rounds at each centers, companies hire students in campus placements are done on basis of interview. Top recruiting companies are L&T, Caterpillar, CIPL, Greater Noida,HCL Technologies, CIPLA Pharmaceuticals, Goa, IBM India and many others. 

Q:   Does National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology kolkata offer better placements than Jaypee Business School?
A: 

 National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Kolkata offers Under Graduation programmed and certifications in IT domain on other side Jaypee Business schools offers management  programmed in Under Graduation and Post Graduation, in general mangement colleges has better packages. Placements are good in this institutes there no doubt about it, many top and good names like Wipro, TCS are top recruiters in both institute but roles and packages are different. NIELIT has average packages around 3.5 LPA at small developer role and highest package is 9 LPA on other hand average package in Jaypee is 5 LPA and highest is 10 LPA. So overall in my opinion Jaypee Business School has better placement opportunities. 

You can check placement record and top recruiters on shiksha's official website.

Q:   Which is the best course among the courses offered by NIELIT, Kolkata?
A: 

NIELIT, Kolkata offers several Certificate Courses such as - O, A&B Level. The O, A and B level courses are equivalent to foundation-level, advance Diploma level and MCA level courses, respectively. 

NIELIT, KOLKATA offers more than 35+ Certificate Courses. All Courses are recognised under Govt of India .

Here is Some Popular & Best Courses of this Institution : 

  • Certificate in Information Security and Cyber law 
  • Certificate in Web Designing
  • NEILET B Level Course - B-II/III 
  • Certificate in Programming in C+
  • Certificate in financing Accounting Using Tally 

 

Q:   What is the last date for admission at NIELIT Kolkata?
A: 

NIELIT Kolkata admission is open throughout the year for enrolment in short-term courses. Admission to non-formal courses is based on NIELIT Entrance Exam. The admissions are open throughout the year for short-term courses. The admission cycle of July ends in October.

Q:   How much does BBA at National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology kolkata cost?
A: 

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology kolkata is a government institute all courses are affordable and fees just range between 5k to 50k depends on course and duration. UG courses like BBA at NIELIT has anual fees of 50k and if you stay at hostel because institute do not offer facility of hostel so private hostel. Hostel in kolkata will cost 80k anually with mess, anual cost of studing will be around 1.3 LPA and for 3 years it go up to total 4 LPA for BBA course.

Overall cost of BBA course is 4 LPA but ROI of institute is good so this cost will be recovered in just one year.

Q:   Can students join National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology kolkata directly without any entrance exam?
A: 

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology kolkata considers NIELIT Entrance Exam score for admission to non-formal courses. Aspirants who wish to get admission in O, A and B Level courses need to qualify the entrance exam. However, aspirants meeting specific criteria can get direct admission. The selection for MSc and PG diploma courses is based on merit in the last qualifying exam. 

Q:   How can I get admission at NIELIT Kolkata?
A: 

NIELIT Kolkata shortlists candidates for most of the courses based on their merit in the last qualifying exam. The institute conducts an entrance exam for admission to non-formal courses. The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Exam, or NIELIT Exam, is conducted at the national level for admission to 'O' (Foundation Level), 'A' (Advanced Diploma), 'B' (MCA Equivalent), and 'C' (MTech Level in Computer Science and Engineering) programmes.

Q:   What scholarships are offered at NIELIT Kolkata?
A: 

NIELIT provides Protsahan Puraskar Scheme for SC/ST/physically handicapped and female students studying NIELIT O/A/B/C level courses. Below is the criteria for availing the scheme:

  • Aspirants must clear the papers in the first attempt
  • The income of the parents of the student from all sources should not be more than INR 2.50 LPA
Q:   What are the short-term courses offered at NIELIT Kolkata?
A: 

NIELIT Kolkata offers short-term computer courses at basic, advanced and professional levels. The eligibility criteria varies as per the course selected by the candidates. Below are some of the certificate courses offered at NIELIT Kolkata:

  • Certificate Course in Office Automation
  • Bridge Course in Mathematics
  • Certificate course in PC, Hardware & Networking
  • Certificate course in PC Assembly and Maintenance
  • Certificate Course in Programming in C ++, etc.
Q:   What are O, A and B Level courses at NIELIT Kolkata?
A: 

The O, A and B level courses are equivalent to foundation-level, advance Diploma level and MCA level courses, respectively. These courses are recognised by MHRD for the purpose of employment. The selection for O, A and B Level courses is based on NIELIT Entrance Exam scores. 

Q:   How to check National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology kolkata Cut off for UG round- wise seat allotment?
A: 

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology kolkata offers O-level, A-level and B-level courses in the fields of Information Technology and Bio-Informatics. Admisssions in O-level, A-level and B-level courses are done basis the NIELIT entrance exam merit which get conducted in October. First round starts with above 70 marks for UG courses in general category. For informations about cutoff you can check articles on shiksha.com and results for all UG rounds get decleared on nielit.gov.in. 

More information about course wise cut off is provided on shiksha.com in articles about NIELIT exam.

Q:   Is there any ragging at NIELIT Kolkata?
A: 

No, there is no ragging culture inside the campus of NIELIT Kolkata. Ragging in any form or type is banned in the NIELIT campus and special guidelines are made to avoid ragging. Students are penalised for not following the guidelines. 

Most of the areas of the academic blocks, hostels, bus stands, and mess are under 24/7 camera surveillance. The institute has taken several measures to ensure safe campus for the students. Violations of the strict measures may result in warnings and serious actions against the accused.

Q:   Is M.Sc offered at NIELIT Kolkata?
A: 

NIELIT Kolkata offers two-year MSc course in affiliation with NFSU. Candidates who have completed BE/ Tech in CSE or CS or IT or ICT or EC or BSc IT/ CS or BCA or equivalent qualification with at least 55% aggregate (50% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD) can apply for MSc course. The selection for NIELIT Kolkata MSc is based on merit in the last qualifying exam.

Q:   Is M.Sc available at NIELIT Kolkata?
A: 

Yes, NIELIT Kolkata offers a two-year MSc course in a full-time mode. The candidates with a valid BTech/BSc/BCA degree can apply. This qualifying exam should have been passed with a minimum of 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST). NIELIT Kolkata MSc admission is done on a merit-basis. Selected candidates have to pay the first semester fee to confirm their seats. 

Q:   How many students can do MBA at National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology kolkata?
A: 

As per the current information avilable on NIELIT national websit nielit.gov.in there is no PG courses avilable at any centers, so,  MBA at National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology kolkata is not possibel. National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology offers long-term and short-term courses in the field of Computer Applications and there are total 37 certification courses avilable at NIELIT Kolkata.

Q:   What is the selection procedure for O/A/B level courses at NIELIT Kolkata?
A: 

NIELIT Kolkata considers entrance exam score for admission to O/A/B level courses. NIELT conducts an entrance exam at national-level to shortlist candidates. The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology exam is conducted twice a year in January and July. Candidates can get an option in Hindi or English as choice of medium.

Q:   What are the eligibility criteria at NIELIT kolkata apart from national-level entrance exams?
A: 

NIELIT Kolkata eligibility criteria is course-specific. Aspirants applying for admission need to check the eligibility. Below is course-wise eligibility criteria for NIELIT Kolkata:

CourseCommon Eligibility
O Level in ITClass 12 or any diploma of a minimum of 1 year after Class 10
A Level in ITLevel O or Polytechnic Engineering Diploma after Class 10
B Level in ITLevel A/Government recognised PPDCA/ PGDCA/ Polytechnic Engineering Diploma/ Graduate
MSc in Cyber SecurityBE/ Tech in CSE or CS or IT or ICT or EC or BSc IT/ CS or BCA or equivalent qualification with at least 55% aggregate (50% aggregate for SC/ ST/ PwD)
PG Diploma in Cyber SecurityBachelor's degree in Science, Engineering and Technology with at least 55% aggregate (50% aggregate for reserved category)
Q:   Is there any way to apply offline for MSc at NIELIT Kolkata?
A: 

The course aspirants can download the application and prospectus from the official website of NIELIT Kolkata for offline submission. Admission form must be submitted with the form along with the specified documents. The application fee is INR 1,000 + 12% GST for General and other candidates and INR 500 + 12% GST for SC/ST candidates. 

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Answered 2 years ago

Average packages offered at National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Kolkata are around 3-5 LPA and the highest was 10 LPA. Courses in NIELIT has very affordable fees and all courses at National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Kolkata has fees between 5k to 15

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Tishank Pawar

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Answered a year ago

For admission to the MSc in Cyber Security course of NIELIT Kolkata, aspirants must fulfil the eligibility requirements. The minimum eligibility criteria is a valid BE/BTech/BSc degree in relevant specialisation passed from a recognisd university. In addition, the qualifying should have been passed

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Piyush Anand

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Answered a year ago

The MSc course duration is two years at NIELIT Kolkata. Candidates have to complete the programme within this duration to gain the PG degree. Moreover, it is offered in a full-time mode. The total course duration is divided into semester pattern. 

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Himanshi Gupta

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Answered a year ago

The institute offers admission to the MSc course of NIELIT Kolkata on merit basis. Candidates are selected on the basis of performance in the last qualifying exam. Thus, the applicants UG degree course aggregate is considered. Aspirants who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria can proceed with t

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Mohit Sharma

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The classes commence at NIELIT Kolkata for the MSc course are usually take place in the month of Aug. After selection, the institute may update candidates about the course commencement date or may update it on their official website. 

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