Colleges in Kolkata

Since B.E./B.Tech is close to industry needs and is relevant for jobs, this is the most popular programme at Swami Vivekananda Institute of Science and Technology. Course specializations like computer science, electronics, and mechanical engineering correspond to in-demand fields such as IT and manufacturing.

The SVIST syllabus gives paramount importance to impartin.g practical knowledge, through well-equipped laboratories, runs on industry projects, and internships placement that gives exposure to organizations such as TCS, Cognizant, and Wipro. The university placement cell guarantees fair placement with offered salaries ranging from INR 3-6 LPA.

The B.E./B.Tech fee structure at Swami Vivekananda Institute of Science and Technology ranges between INR 80,000 and INR 1,20,000 per year, depending on branch and the admission quota (government or management).

Government quota seats which are filled through WBJEE counseling are relatively cheaper- about INR 80,000-90,000 per year, whereas, for the management quota, it might touch INR 1,20,000. There may be other expenses, like for hostel accommodation (about INR 60,000-80,000 per year), exam fees, etc. There are also some fee waivers/scholarships for meritorious students or for students coming from an economically weaker section, which can reduce the expenses. 

For Swami Vivekananda Institute of Science and Technology (SVIST), the B.E./B.Tech eligibility requirements say that a candidate should have passed 10+2 with 45% (40% for reserved categories) in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Admission into the B.E./B.Tech course normally takes place through the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE), or JEE Main, while the counseling is mainly done by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board. Candidates shall also be eligible for consideration if they have a valid rank in these entrance examinations. Candidates going through the route of direct admission shall be eligible as regards the management quota, determined by eligibility and availability. 

Swami Vivekananda Institute of Science and Technology (SVIST) of Kolkata is perceived as being a good option for engineering and technical education, especially for students in the regional area. It is affiliated with MAKAUT and is approved by AICTE for its B.Tech, MBA, and Diploma courses, with an emphasis on imparting practical training.

The institute has state-of-the-art laboratories, a good library, and a placement cell that manages to woo in companies such as TCS, Cognizant, and Wipro, but placement packages offered are in the moderate range (INR 3-6 LPA). The faculty are overall experienced, but the level of teaching varies. The campus facilities including hostels and sports ground are operational, even if not impressive. 

The Government College of Engineering and Ceramic Technology boasts a robust alumni base with graduates who are well-settled in their respective careers and dispersed across the world. Specific names of excellent alumni, though, are not well known. The college points out that its alumni have emerged as vibrant exponents in the field of ceramic research, application, and production and have made meaningful contributions both within India and outside. Some of the distinguished recent alumni are Souvik Karmakar, Sajdul Haque, Tanisha Sarkar, Bratati Ghosh, and Arkadeep Das, who have made a mark in Ceramic Technology, Information Technology, and Computer Science & Engineering.