Engineering Colleges accepting WBJEE for B.Tech in Kolkata

About 100+ BTech colleges are accepting WBJEE scores in West Bengal. Some of the top WBJEE colleges for BTech in West Bengal include Jadavpur University, MAKAUT, Institute of Engineering and Management, NSHM Institute of Engineering and Technology, NIT - Narula Institute of Technology, Heritage Institute of Technology, Calcutta University, and many others. Of these, 79 colleges are privately owned, 24 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 1 BTech college. WBJEE is one of the widely accepted entrance exams in top BTech colleges in West Bengal. 

Hi, to determine the No. 1 BTech college accepting WBJEE score in West Bengal, you need to go through its NIRF ranking over the past three years, i.e. from 2022 to 2024:

College Name	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
Jadavpur University Ranking	11	10	12

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Hi, joining BTech colleges accepting WBJEE 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 total tuition fees and average placement package:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
Jadavpur University BTech	INR 10,000 – INR 1 lakh	INR 5 LPA - INR 10 LPA
MAKAUT BTech	INR 2 lakh	INR 5 LPA
Institute of Engineering and Management BTech	INR 4 lakh	INR 5 LPA
NIT - Narula Institute of Technology BTech	INR 4 lakh - INR 7 lakh	INR 5 LPA
Heritage Institute of Technology BTech	INR 3 lakh – INR 6 lakh	INR 5 LPA

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Please refer below for the top BTech colleges in West Bengal accepting WBJEE score along with their average placement package and the prominent recruiters:

College Names	Average Placement Package	Top Recruiters
Jadavpur University Placements	INR 5 LPA - INR 10 LPA	Schrodinger, DE Shaw India, Citi Bank, HSBC, etc.
MAKAUT Placements	INR 5 LPA	Cognizant, Wipro, Infosys, etc.
Institute of Engineering and Management Placements	INR 5 LPA	Bandhan Bank, Pantaloons, Federal Bank, Genpact, etc.

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As per WBJEE exam pattern, total duration of exam is 4 hours. For each paper, 2 hours will be given.

As per WBJEE exam pattern, total duration of exam is 4 hours. For each paper, 2 hours will be given.

The table below shows the private Engineering colleges accepting WBJEE score in West Bengal along with their total tuition fees and their seat intake:

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake
Institute of Engineering and Management Admission	INR 4 lakh Seats: 840
Netaji Subhash Engineering College Admission	INR 6 lakh - INR 7 lakh Seats: 1,260
NIT - Narula Institute of Technology Admission	INR 4 lakh - INR 7 lakh Seats: 1,170
Techno Main Salt Lake Admission	INR 4 lakh Seats: 930

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No, MAKAUT considers WBJEE for regular admission to BTech programme and JELET (conducted by WBJEEB) for admission to lateral entry programme. Other than above mentioned exams, the official website does not mention any other source of admission. Students are advised to check with the admissions office of the college.

JIS College of Engineering BTech median package for the years 2022, 2021 and 2020 is available in the college's NIRF Report 2023. Comparing the median packages offered during the past three years, an improving trend in the median package can be witnessed. Candidates can refer to the following table for the median salary packages offered during JIS College of Engineering BTech placements over the past three years:

Course	Median Package (2020)	Median Package (2021)	Median Package (2022)
BTech	INR 3.60 LPA	INR 4.02 LPA	INR 4.50 LPA

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.

There are about 90+ CSE colleges in West Bengal that accept WBJEE score. Some of them are mentioned below along with their total tuition costs:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee
Jadavpur University	INR 21,000
MAKAUT	INR 2 lakh
IEM Kolkata	INR 4 lakh
Narula Institute of Technology	INR 4 lakh

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The table below shows the government Engineering colleges accepting WBJEE score in West Bengal along with their total tuition fees and their seat intake:

Public/Government Colleges	Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake
Jadavpur University Admission	INR 10,000 – INR 1 lakh Seats: 1,314
MAKAUT Admission	INR 2 lakh Seats: 38,141
Calcutta University Admission	INR 31,000 – INR 41,000 Seats: 440
KGEC - Kalyani Government Engineering College Admission	INR 34,000 – INR 1 lakh Seats: 300
University of Kalyani Admission	INR 72,000 - INR 2 lakh Seats: 140

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

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Candidates can refer to the NCERT books for WBJEE preparation. Since the WBJEE syllabus consists of topics from 11th and 12th standard Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics syllabus, NCERT books will cover all of the units that need to be studied. However, the candidates are advised to refer to and study from a few other important books that are referred by the toppers. By having extra reference, the candidates will be able to concepts better and be well prepared for the examination.

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.

Techno International New Town was started in 2005 by the Techno India Group. The institute has been offering quality education to the students and skills to pursue a career in the field of their interest. The institute is affiliated with MAKAUT and is approved by AICTE. The institute offers an industry-oriented curriculum. It also has international collaborations with institutes like ISEP, University of Valladolid, Bialystok University of Technology, Okayama University, Yuxi Technician College, etc. around countries across the globe such as France, Spain, Germany, China, Japan, Thailand, etc. for Student & Faculty Exchange.

No, for Jadavpur University BE/ BTech admission, a valid WBJEE score is mandatory. To be eligible for the BTech programme offered at Jadavpur University, a candidate needs to pass Class 12 from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Apart from the BTech course, Jadavpur University offers a four-year full-time BE programme, covering fourteen specialisations. Jadavpur University BE admission is also based on WBJEE score.

The total number of seats available for BTech courses in Jadavpur University is 51. Candidates are admitted to the Technology programme in accordance with the seat intake. For information regarding seat reservation, candidates are advised to get in touch with the university admission office. Further, the seat intake for each of the BTech course is mentioned below:

BTech Specialisation	Seat Intake
Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering	22
Food Technology & Biochemical Engineering	31

Furthermore, apart from this, the total seat intake for all the BE/BTech (full-time/online) courses is 1314. This seat count is as per an unofficial source and hence, is indicative.

No, IIT Kharagpur doesnot accept WBJEE score for admission into its undergraduate programs. Instead, admissions to IIT Kharagpur are basedon the scores obtained in the JEE Advanced exam.

Jadavpur University accepts WBJEE scores for admissions into the BTech courses. However, the 12^th standard qualifying exam eligibility criteria is minimum 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (45% for reserved category). The students should also have minimum 60% in Mathematics and a pass mark in English.

Calcutta University offers over ten specialisations in BTech courses, for admission to all specialisations, the university accepts the WBJEE entrance examination except for BTech in Jute and Fibre Technology: For admission into the second year of BTech course
in Jute and Fibre Technology, the candidates should qualify JELET for lateral entry and should have any one of the following degrees: BSc with Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics, BSc in Textile and Clothing/ B.FAD or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/ etc. 

According to previous years' analysis, WBJEE exam is of moderate difficulty. Candidates who prepare for board and WBJEE exam simulataneously, find the questions similar and easier to attempt.

According to official pattern, WBJEE exam will be held as an offline test. Candidates will have to attempt category wise questions for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Marking scheme will be different for every question category.

Yes, for admission into BTech courses offered by WBJEEB, candidates will have to attempt all sections, including Mathematics. For BPharm admissions, Mathematics can be opted out.

WBJEE cutoff consists of opening and closing ranks that are required for admission. Cutoff varies as per course, college and category selected by students for admission. Round wise cutoff is released online during WBJEE seat allotment.

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.

In WBJEE exam, candidates will have to attempt 75 questions from Mathematics. In Physics and Chemistry section, there will be 40 questions each in each subject.

BTech graduates can opt for diverse specialisation options that are available in BTech programmes such as Computer Science Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,  etc. Graduates can also pursue further education in any specialisations for better salary packages and career growth. B.Tech job profiles are given in the table below:

Job Profile	Average Annual Salary
Computer Science Engineer	INR 7- 9 LPA
Mechanical Engineer	INR 6- 8 LPA
Civil Engineer	INR 8- 10 LPA
Mining Engineer	INR 8- 11 LPA
Electrical Engineer	INR 7- 9 LPA
Chemical Engineer	INR 8- 11 LPA

There are many scholarship options available for BTech abroad. The scholarships are different for different BTech specializations. Country where you're planning to study the course, your previous academic record, etc.

For example, the National University of Singapore - 'Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship' based on merit for various specializations like Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering. 

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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

The eligibility requirement for admission to BTech at ECE at Sister Nivedita University is almost identical to other offeres specialisations. Check out the below table to learn more about the eligibility requirements:

Courses	Years	Semester	Eligibility Criteria	Class 12 Aggregate
BTech (ECE)	4	8	Class 12 from Science stream	60%

For the admission process, the university accepts the scores from WBJEE/SNUET.