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a year agoGuide-Level 15
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:
| Course | Common Eligibility |
|---|---|
| O Level in IT | Class 12 or any diploma of a minimum of 1 year after Class 10 |
| A Level in IT | Level O or Polytechnic Engineering Diploma after Class 10 |
| B Level in IT | Level A/Government recognised PPDCA/ PGDCA/ Polytechnic Engineering Diploma/ Graduate |
| MSc in Cyber Security | 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) |
| PG Diploma in Cyber Security | Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering and Technology with at least 55% aggregate (50% aggregate for reserved category) |
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a year agoGuide-Level 15
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.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
BS-MS at IISER Kolkata is spread across five specialisations. These specialisations deal with different areas of science. Students wishing to pursue the course can choose from the following specialisations:
- BS in Geological Sciences + MS in Geological Sciences
- BS in Biological Science + MS in Biological Science
- BS in Mathematical Sciences + MS in Mathematical Science
- BS in Physical Sciences + MS in Physical Sciences
- BS in Chemical Sciences + MS in Chemical Sciences
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
IISER Kolkata BS-MS seats are subject to the rules of reservation. As per the institute’s seat reservation policy, the institute reserves 64.5% of seats to be filled as per the reservation rules. Mentioned below is a category-wise distribution of this percentage:
Category | Seat reservation% |
|---|---|
Other Backward Classes | 27% |
Scheduled Tribe | 7.5% |
Scheduled Caste | 15% |
Economically weaker section | 10% |
Persons with Disability (PwD) | 40% |
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% |
Kashmiri Migrants and Kashmiri Pandit/Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) | 3 seats |
Note: The above information is taken from the official brochure for the year 2024. However, it is subject to change. Hence, it is indicative.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The official placement report for BS-MS courses is not available yet. However, the overall NIRF report is available. As per that, the number of students placed during the year 2023 stood at 11. While 83 students opted for higher studies. Tabulated below are the key highlights for BS-MS placements at IISER Kolkata:
Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
Number of students Placed | 11 |
Number of students opted for higher studies | 83 |
Median Package | INR 7 LPA |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, BS-MS is available at IISER Kolkata. It is a PG-level integrated course offered in full-time mode. Under this programme, students get to choose from various specialisations. Tabulated below are the key highlights of this programme.
Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
Duration | 5 years |
Mode | Full time |
Selection Criteria |
|
Seat intake | 250 |
Tuition fees | INR 4.4 lakh |
Note: The above information is taken from official sources. However, it is subject to change.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, you can surely go for BCA in Kolkata without necessarily appearing for any entrance exams as most colleges do accept students on merit basis:
| College Name | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Techno Main Salt Lake | INR 86,670 |
| Gurukul Management Studies | INR 95,000 |
| IHRM | INR 1.2 lakh |
| Prajnanananda Institute of Technology and Management | INR 1.5 lakh |
| Techno India | INR 1.52 lakh |
Hope this answered your question!
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, it can be observed that pursuing BCA in Kolkata can be quite expensive as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee of more than INR 3 lakh. However, you can refer below for the best BCA colleges in Kolkata that offer quality education at low cost:
| College Name | Tuition Fee | Eligibility / Exams |
|---|---|---|
| Aliah University -Old Campus (Taltala) | INR 30,000 | AUAT |
| Aliah University, New Town | INR 39,900 | AUAT |
| Aliah University -City Campus (Park Circus) | INR 39,900 | AUAT |
| Techno Main Salt Lake | INR 86,670 | Merit-Based |
| Gurukul Management Studies | INR 95,000 | Merit-Based |
Hope this helps!
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Hi, according to India Today 2024, Techno Main Salt Lake is the top BCA college in Kolkata and according to Outlook 2024 Institute of Engineering and Management is the top BCA college in Kolkata.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Hi, there are 70+ best BCA colleges in Kolkata of which 60+ colleges are owned privately, 5 are owned by the government and the rest 2 colleges are owned by semi government institutions. MAKAUT CET and AUAT are the top entrance exams for admission to best BCA colleges in Kolkata. Institute of Engineering and Management, Techno Main Salt Lake, Brainware University, Techno India University and Narula Institute of Technology are the top BCA colleges in Kolkata.
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