IT & Software Colleges in Kolkata - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

The table below provides the number of BCA colleges located in various cities in West Bengal:

Location	No.of Colleges
Kolkata	74 colleges
Durgapur	12 colleges
Midnapore	11 colleges
Bardhaman	10 colleges
Hooghly	5 colleges

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

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Students can go through the table below for details about the average placement salary and the top recruiters at the BCA colleges in West Bengal:

College Name	Average Placement Salary	Top Recruiters
Netaji Subhash Engineering College Placements	INR 6.37 LPA	Intel, Microsoft, Aon Hewitt, Bajaj Capital, Reliance Digital, Genpact, Pantaloons, etc.
Sister Nivedita University Placements	INR 5 LPA	Amazon, Deloitte, EY, Infosys, Wipro, TCS, IBM, etc.
Asansol Engineering College Placements	INR 4.6 LPA	Accenture, Amazon, Capgemini, Cognizant, CGI, Deloitte, EPAM, EY, HCL, etc.
Michael Madhusudan Memorial College Placements	INR 4.6 LPA	Wipro, IBM, Infosys, TCS, Future Generali, etc.

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

Many private sector companies recruit Bachelor's in Computer Applications graduates. These are mainly the software companies. Some of the top IT companies in public sector recruiting Bachelor in computer application graduates are: HCL Technologies Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) CMC Limited International Business Machine (IBM) India Wipro Limited Oracle India Infosys Technologies Limited Mahindra Satyam PCS (with stake from iGate) Technology Limited Larsen & Toubro Infotech (L and T Ltd) IBS L&T Infotech IBM India The career scope for BCA graduates is private sector is not limited to software companies. 

Nowadays, almost every company requires an IT professional and so a BCA professional can also find a job outside the software field. Private sector companies provide very high salaries to BCA graduates. They are appointed as software developers. Initially, they will be given training. In the training period itself they can earn upto Rs. 20,000/- per month. The scope of getting a job and higher salary will be more for postgraduates. Public sector jobs after BCA: A BCA graduate can also find jobs in the public sector. Many public sector organizations recruit graduates in computer applications. They can find jobs in petroleum sector industries like Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), Bharat Petroleum etc. They can also try for jobs in telecom sector industries such as Bharath Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL). They can also try jobs under various ministries; for this they have to pass certain entrance exams or PSC tests conducted by the government. They are paid with very high salaries in public sector, along with certain extra benefits. The initial salary can be upto Rs. 25,000/- per month.

Students can estimate the average ROI of BCA from West Bengal colleges by comparing their fees and salaries given in the table below:

College Name	Average Fees	Average Package
Netaji Subhash Engineering College BCA	INR 4.95 Lakh	INR 6.37 LPA
Sister Nivedita University BCA	INR 5.43 Lakh	INR 5 LPA
Aliah University— Old Campus BCA	INR 30,000	INR 4.7 LPA
Asansol Engineering College BCA	INR 4.75 Lakh	INR 4.6 LPA
Michael Madhusudan Memorial College BCA	INR 1.08 Lakh	INR 4.6 LPA

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Techno main Salt Lake is one of the best private engineering college of west bengal. It offers many courses like animation and design, computer application and it, engineering and architecture etc.

Under Science department there are artificial intelligence, food technology and media science.

Under engineering and architecture department there are all types of conputer Science and engineering, it,    ece, civil, mechanical, electrical, food technology, BCA etc. B.Tech laterals are also included.

Here medicine and allied science,   hospitality and tourism courses, management and business administration courses are also available. Here vlsi design course is available under animation. Techno main also offers MBA and MCA course.

The BCA course fees at the top government BCA colleges in West Bengal are tabulated below:

College Name	Average Fees
MAKAUT Admission	INR 1.6 Lakh
Aliah University Admission	INR 39,900
Aliah3 College Admission	INR 2,780
Panskura Banamali College Admission	INR 52,170
Raiganj University Admission	INR 42,000

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The BCA course fees at the top private BCA colleges in West Bengal are tabulated below:

College Name	Average Fees
Brainware Main Salt Lake Admission	INR 86,670
The Engineering College Admission	INR 4.75 Lakh
The Heritage Academy Admission	INR 4.4 Lakh
Brainware University Admission	INR 3.69 Lakh- 4.98 Lakh
Adamas University Admission	INR 5.04 Lakh

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Candidates should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examinations with the required aggregate percentage of marks. The required percentage of marks varies as per the college. In +2 Mathematics (is must require), Statistics and computers are subjects if you have them then you can get admission where you want every University, institution, and colleges prefer these subjects so you should get mathematics or Statistics it are the core subjects for taking admission in BCA /MCA. 

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Most of the colleges in West Bengal that offer BCA admit students based on merit. Some colleges also accept the following entrance exams:

Exam Name	Exam Date	Exam Schedule
MAKAUT CET	June 2026 (Tentative)	MAKAUT CET Schedule
CUET	13 May- 6 June 2025	MAKAUT9 Schedule

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The Heritage Academy has a spacious campus with multiple facilities available for students. Now and then, the college organises the intra-college and inter-college tournaments for students. The college arranges fests and several other events for students and teachers. The Heritage Academy has a state-of-the-art infrastructure. The Heritage Academy is spread across 20 acre of land. The college has an airy and spacious campus.

Students pursuing a course from Guru Nanak Institute of Technology can apply for TFW-Tuition Fee Waiver scheme offered by West Bengal Government. Students can also apply for West Bengal Freeship Scheme recommended by Directorate of Technical Education, Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of West Bengal.

JIS University offers UG programme in BTech, BSc, BPharma, BBA, BCA and others. The fee structure of the UG programme ranges INR 1.42 lakh- INR 24.66 lakh. The fee includes tuition fees, security fees, hostel fee and others. 

Yes, Amity University Online offers financial assistance to students. The university offers a range of scholarships in 2026 to support and encourage students across various programs. The university offers meritorious, sports, PwD scholarship, scholarship to defence wards, etc.

 

The most popular courses at Techno India University are BTech, BA (Hons) LLB and MBA. It is mandatory to appear for an accepted entrance exam to get admission in any of these courses. The exams one can appear for are WBJEE/ JEE Main/ TNJEE (BTech), CLAT (BA (Hons) LLB) and CAT/ MAT/ GMAT (MBA).

No, candidates cannot take direct admission in Jadvapur University. All admissions are strictly merit-based, requiring candidates to qualify through state-level, national-level, or university-conducted entrance examination.

CDAC - Centre for Development of Advanced Computing has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
Certificate	Candidate must be a graduate from a recognized college/ university. Researchers, lecturers of Science & Technology, people from Industry and government sectors working in the domain can also apply.
PG Diploma	Candidates with MCA or Post Graduate Degree in Mathematics or Engineering Sciences with the corresponding basic degree (e.g. MSc in Computer Science, IT, Electronics) with minimum 50% marks may also apply.
UG Diploma	Candidate having M.F.A., B.F.A., B.Arch, G.D. Arts, Engineering, Science, Arts and Commerce stream or other equivalent degree or diploma holders in the field of Advertising, Commercial Arts, Painting, Sculpture, Textile, Fashion Designing, Interior Decoration OR Students from other academic backgrounds having the artistic inclination and creative abilities are also encouraged to do this course. But they must qualify through the Entrance Test.Applicants need to have basic knowledge of using computers
M.E./M.Tech	Candidate must not be beyond 35 years of age 01.08.2023.
MCA	Candidate must not be beyond 35 years of age 01.08.2023.
MBA/PGDM	Candidates having MCA or M.Sc. degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Electronics with 60% marks can also apply.

Adamas University in Kolkata offers direct admission to most undergraduate courses if students score 80% or higher in their Class 12 exams or 70% in other Higher Secondary examinations. This waives the need for the AUAT entrance exam.

Yes, UEM Kolkata is a recognised university. It is a private university located in Kolkata. It was established in 2015 and it is the third engineering institution founded by the University of Engineering and Management (UEM) and the Institute of Engineering and management (IEM) Group. This university is administrated by the Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM) education group trust. Apart from this, UEM Kolkata is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). It is also approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

Swami Vivekananda University has made several collaborations with the top institutions. These collaborations are made in academics, healthcare and industry-related fields. These collaborations provide students with better opportunities. Additionally, through these collaborations, the university aims to provide quality education, resources, study exchange programs, and internships to all the students of SVU. Students can take a look below at different types of SVU collaborations:

Academics	Industry	Healthcare
University of Lincoln	IBM	Antara
Dumkal College Basantapur	Motherson	Fortis Hospitals
Kaziranga University	Amri Hospitals	Manipal Hospitals
Bethune College	TCS iON	Spectra Eye Hospital
Bengal Institute of Science and Technology	Debgiri seeds	Supernova
Vivekananda College	Webs Techno	Amri Hospitals

Amity Kolkata campus has everything that a student may need. Amity University Kolkata imfrastructure includes laboratories, classrooms, library, hostels, cafeterias, etc. Some of the facilities present in the campus are state-of-the-art auditorium, well-equipped Conference hall and Seminar hall, libraries and full-time internet connectivity & separate hostel facilities for boys & girls.

No, admission to MAKAUT is based on entrance exams for courses such as BTech. Candidates wanting to get admission to MAKAUT for BTech must qualify West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations (WBJEE) exam and WBJEE Counselling. Those willing to get admission in the second year must appear for JELET (for Lateral Entry). MAKAUT also accepts JEE Main exam for BTech admission. 

Yes, Brainware University invests heavily into making its students career-ready and industry-focused. By conducting programs like Mock GD/PI sessions, written tests, communication workshops, grooming sessions, etc. Brainware prepares the students for future recruitment.

The Neotia University admissions are open for 2024. The university offers a wide range of programmes at UG, PG, and doctoral levels, mainly in the field of Engineering, IT & Software, Science, Pharmacy, Nursing, Humanities, Agriculture, Management, etc. To get admitted to Neotia University, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the college. Candidates seeking admission to the BTech programme must be Class 12 passed with 60% aggregate in the Science stream. 

Yes, Sister Nivedita University is a good university as it has more than 39 years of experience and is recognised by the UGC. The university is recognised by the UGC and is approved by the AICTE, PCI, BCI, and WBNC. In addition to this, Sister Nivedita University has a dedicated placement cell that has decent connections with top-notch companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, Ashok Leyland, Bosch, HP, etc. 

Techno International New Town offers placement support to its students. Notable organizations that visit the institute for recruitment include Samsung R And D Institute India Noida, 3D Logic, Deloitte And Touche Assurancr Enterprise Risk And Services India Pvt Ltd, Lokesh A R, Grab India, Dimple Advisory Pvt Ltd, Unity Multicons Pvt Ltd, Rachna Air Component Pvtltd, Linpack Technologies Pvt Ltd, Amazon Transpotaion, Mojhi, Indusnet Techshu, Zestl Software Pvt Ltd, Rd Constro Tech, Wenzel South Asia, Sun Roofing Company Pvt Ltd, Quark Studios, Genaaue Engineering, Sanveoaurangabad, Machinfabrik Industries, Eprofess, Kalpesh Synthetics, Heg Mandideep, Matchwell Engineering Pvt. Ltd, Hakimi Techology Solutions, Rising Star Mobile India Pvt Ltd Chennai, Adbhoot Creatives Pvt Ltd, Sunir Overseas, Aastik Pvt Ltd Patna.