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Calcutta Univeristy BTech fee ranges from INR 30,800 to INR 40,500 and VIT Vellore BTech fees ranges from INR 4.9 Lacs to INR 7.8 lakh. Hence, Calcutta University is more affordable. However, the fee structure can be only one component that candidates consider while comparing these universities but several factors can be taken into account while choosing the best college, such as placement packages, seats, ranking of that particular institute, affiliation, accreditation, etc. The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative.

Yes, Calcutta University offers BTech courses for the duration of four years and is offered in full-time mode. Additionally, the university also offers lateral entry admission to several BTech specialsiations. These include- Computer Science & Technology, Electronic and Communication Engineering, Information Technology, etc. To get admission into this engineering course, candidates must have completed their higher senior secondary from West Bengal Council of Higher Senior Secondary Education or equivalent with a minimum of 60%.  

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 coursein 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. 

After completing a BTech in Chemical Engineering from the University of Calcutta, students have a variety of job options, because India has very good Chemical & Petrochemical industries both government and private sector. It is a well-developed industry with a good scope for graduate engineers in Operations, Maintenance, Design, Research, Marketing etc.  

Calcutta University has between 340 and 471 seats available for BTech programmes. The university offers the most seats in the BTech Jute & Fiber Technology programme - 60 seats. Look at the table below, which lists the names of the available specialisations together with the number of seats available: BTech SpecialisationsSeat IntakeElectronics & Communication Engineering22Instrumentation Engineering30Computer Science & Engineering42Polymer Science & Technology35Radio Physics & Electronics42Information Technology20Electrical Engineering20Jute and Fiber Technology60Chemical Engineering30Chemical Technology-Ceramic Engineering-Oil Technology-Petrochemicals & Petroleum Refinery Engineering-Pharmaceuticals & Fine Chemical Technology40 (10 each)Note: The number of seats available here may be based on statistics from prior years.

To calculate the return on investment for the BTech course at Calcutta University, Anna University, and VIT Vellore, candidates can compare the tuition fee invested in the course and the average placement package that the university offers. The table presented below is according to the data available on Shiksha's official website that calculated the ROI of the BTech course in that particular university, based on available verified Shiksha reviews and placement statistics released either by NIRF or the university: Name of the University Return on Investment for BTechCalcutta UniversityTuition Fee: INR 30,500- INR 40,500 Average Placement Package: INR 9.2 lakh Anna University Tuition Fee: 0- INR 13 Lacs Average Placement Package: INR 12,500- INR 7.5 lakh VIT Vellore Tuition Fee: INR 4.9 Lacs - INR 7.8 lakh Average Placement Package: N/ANote: Above information is taken from the official website and hence, is indicative.

As of December 18, 2024, the University of Calcutta has not yet announced the admission dates for the Postgraduate (PG) Agriculture programs for the 2025 academic session. In the previous cycle, the university extended the application deadline to September 13, 2024, for M.Sc. and B.Tech. admissions, including those in Agricultural Sciences. Thank you 

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 coursein 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.

While preparing the cutoff for Calcutta University BTech course, the authorities will consider examination and admission-related factors. The listed factors will be checked and considered by the authorities while determining the cutoff of Calcutta University BTech - previous years' cutoff trends, difficulty level of exam, total number of qualified candidates, total number of candidates applying for a specific course or institute, number of seats available for admission, etc. After checking all of these factors, the authorities will prepare the Calcutta University WBJEE cutoff for BTech admission. 

The cutoff for admission to the M.A. in Sociology at the University of Calcutta for 2024 will depend on various factors, such as the number of applicants and seat availability. Based on past trends, general category students typically need to secure a high score in the entrance exam or in their previous academic performance. For specific cutoff details, it's best to check the official University of Calcutta admission portal or contact the department.