MAKAUT - Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology

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MAKAUT PhD Courses & Fees 2025: Admission Dates, Eligibility & Seats

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MAKAUT Ph.D.
Highlights 2026

At the doctoral level, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT) offers PhD programme across 42 disciplines at the university which includes Science, Engineering, Technology, Management and Hospitality areas. Check out all 42 PhD specialisations & their admission details. Admission to PhD is subject to RET conducted by MAKAUT. However, applicants who have cleared UGC-NET (including JRF)/ UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/ SLET/ GATE/ teacher fellowship holder or have passed MPhil or passed the MPhil/ ME/ MTech/ MD/ MPharm or equivalent can apply directly without RET. However, all students have to go through a mandatory interview round for final selection.

MAKAUT PhD Admission 2025: Eligibility, Selection & Fee

At the doctoral level, MAKAUT also offers PhD programme across 42 specialisations to the students. All details around PhD admission are as follows:

Selection: Based on Research Entrance Exam (RET) conducted by the University + PI
Exemption: Those who have cleared UGC NET (including JRF)/ CSIR NET (including JRF)/ SLET/ GATE/ teacher fellowship holder or those with MPhil or passed MPhil/ ME/ MTech/ MD/ MPharm or equivalent examinations can apply directly. For such candidates, the selection is interview-based.
Eligibility: A pass in master’s degree, such as MPhil/ ME/ MTech/ MD/ MPharm or equivalent with 70% aggregate or 7.5 CGPA + candidate should be less than 30 years of age as on date of admission (5 years of age relaxation is there for SC/ ST/ women and physically challenged candidates)
Application fee: INR 500
Other fees: Admission fee is INR 6,000 | Thesis submission fee is INR 19,500 | Enrolment interview: INR 2,000
Number of fellowships offered: 9
Duration of fellowship: 3 years (further one-year extension is given)
Fellowship amount: The fellowship amount is INR 31,000 per month for the first two years followed by INR 35,000 per month for the third year. A contingency grant will be admissible to the scholars at the rate of INR15000 per annum to meet the miscellaneous expenditures.

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Q: Is MAKAUT good in terms of placements?

MAKAUT provides good placements to its graduating students. The students are given excellent placement support every year placing them in top companies. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the MAKAUT placements 2024:

Course	Total Students (2024)	Students Placed (2024)	Median Salary (2024)
UG 3-year	213	141	INR 3.50 LPA
BTech	106	80	INR 4.50 LPA
PG 2-year	509	373	INR 3.26 LPA

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

Q: What is the highest placement package in MAKAUT?

The highest package recorded during MAKAUT BTech placements 2024 was 7 LPA. During the BTech placement drive 2023 and 2022, it was 8 LPA and 7.7 LPA.

Q: Does MAKAUT offer any scholarships to the students?

MAKAUT offers several need-based, merit-based and category-based scholarships to the students. Some of these include Swami Vivekananda West Bengal Government Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, Aikyashree - Minority Scholarship, Kanyashree Scholarship, Swami Vivekananda West Bengal Government Merit cum Means Scholarship, Scholarship to SC, ST and OBC students (Select North 24 Parganas as District), State government. Sponsored stipend under Talent Support Programme, National Scholarship Portal, Minority Scholarship, GATE Scholarship, PMSSS J&K Scholarship, etc.

Q: How can I get admission in MAKAUT?

MAKAUT University accepts both merit and entrance based exam scores. The university conducts CET exam in June for admission to courses such as BSc, MSc, BBA and BCA courses. MAKAUT conducts JEMAT for admission to MBA and MHA courses. It also accepts a few other state/ national-level entrance exams such as WBJEE, PGET, UGC NET (including JRF)/ CSIR NET for admission to UG, PG and doctoral-level programmes.

Candidates can visit the official website and fill out the application form. Appear for the entrance exam mentioned above and wait for the merit list to get released. Lastly, shortlisted candidates will be eligible for counselling.

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Q: Can I join MAKAUT University without JEE?

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.

Q: What is MAKAUT JEE Main cutoff 2023 for top affiliated colleges?

MAKAUT cutoff 2023 for admission to the BTech course has been over after Round 3 of JEE Main Seat Allotment result. Considering the MAKAUT last-round cutoff, the closing ranks for BTech was 108551 for Techno Main Salt Lake, 25645 for HIT - Haldia Institute of Technology, 36213 for AOT- Academy of Technology. During the MAKAUT cutoff 2023, B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering was the most competitive specialisation. Tabulated below college-wise JEE Main cutoff 2023 for top affiliated colleges for BTech CSE for the General category students:

College	2023
Techno Main Salt Lake	108551
HIT - Haldia Institute of Technology	25645
AOT- Academy of Technology	36213
Heritage Institute of Technology	88711
MCKV Institute of Engineering	104516
Netaji Subhash Engineering College	147986

Q: How many departments and schools does MAKAUT have?

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology [MAKAUT] has a total of 41 departments under 12 schools. Some of the names of these schools include School of Biological Science & Technology, School of Computer Science & Engineering, School of Information Science & Technology, School of Engineering Science & Technology, School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, School of Management Science, School of Applied Science & Technology, etc.

Q: What all BTech specialisations are offered by MAKAUT?

MAKAUT offers BTech programme across two specialisations at the University department, i.e. CSE and IT. However, there are more than 20 BTech specialisations available at the affiliated colleges of MAKAUT. Some of the affiliated Engineering colleges under MAKAUT include Asansol Engineering College, NSHM Institute of Engineering and Technology, among others.

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MAKAUT PhD FAQs

Q. Which entrance exam should I write for PhD admission at MAKAUT?

A. The university conducts RET, i.e. Research Entrance Exam for admission to PhD. However, those who have qualified UGC NET (including JRF)/ CSIR NET (including JRF)/ SLET/ GATE/ teacher fellowship holder or those with MPhil or passed MPhil/ ME/ MTech/ MD/ MPharm or equivalent examinations can apply directly. For such candidates, the selection is interview-based. While for all the other candidates, the interview is a compulsory round after RET.

Q. Is there any stipend offered by MAKAUT for its PhD programme?

A. Yes, the fellowship amount is INR 31,000 per month for the first two years followed by INR 35,000 per month for the third year. A contingency grant will be admissible to the scholars at the rate of INR 15,000 per annum to meet the miscellaneous expenditures. A total of nine fellowships are offered with a duration of three years. Further, an year's extension is given to the candidates for completion of the course.

Q. Am I eligible for PhD admission with a PG degree?

A. Candidates seeking admission to PhD must be a pass in master’s degree, such as MPhil/ ME/ MTech/ MD/ MPharm or equivalent with 70% aggregate or 7.5 CGPA. Additionally, candidates should have less than 30 years of age as on date of admission. Further, five years of age relaxation is also there for SC/ ST/ women and physically challenged candidates.

Q: How successful are the placements at MAKAUT?

MAKAUT has been providing successful placements over the years. The students are given excellent placement support every year placing them in top companies. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the MAKAUT Placement 2024:

Course	Total Students (2024)	Students Placed (2024)	Median Salary (2024)
UG 3-year	213	141	INR 3.50 LPA
BTech	106	80	INR 4.50 LPA
PG 2-year	509	373	INR 3.26 LPA

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

Q: What is the average package offered at MAKAUT Placement?

The average package recorded during MAKAUT BTech placements over the past three years is mentioned below:

Particulars	BTech Placement Statistics 2022	BTech Placement Statistics 2023	BTech Placement Statistics 2024
Average Package	INR 5.5 LPA	INR 5 LPA	INR 5.5 LPA

Q: How many courses are offered by MAKAUT?

MAKAUT offers approximately over 80 UG, PG Diploma doctoral and Certificate courses across its seven schools and more than 100 UG and PG programmes via 196 affiliated colleges. All these programmes are offered in numerous streams, I. e. Engineering, Management, Science and Software & IT, among others. Additionally, for undergraduate programmes candidates need to pass Class 12 with a minimum of 45% aggregate.

Q: Which companies participated during MAKAUT placements?

Many companies take part in MAKAUT placements from various courses, Some of the companies are provided in the table below:

MAKAUT Placements: Top Recruiters
TCS	Capgemini
Cognizant	ICRA Analytics Ltd.
Infosys	Qspider
Accenture	Wipro

Q: How is the student life of MAKAUT?

MAKAUT offers safe and healthy environment for the students. The university provides modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students and is spread over an area of 40 acres of land at Haringhata, District Nadia, provided by the Government of West Bengal. The facilities provided by the university include sports, library, MAKAUT WB centers, etc. The university also has hostel facilities both for boys and girls with various facilities.

Q: How to prepare for MAKAUT placements?

Step-by-step tips to prepare for MAKAUT campus placements are mentioned below:

Practice mock interviews and identify the areas of weaknesses
Improve communication skills
Do thorough research about the company for which the candidate has applied
Practice Aptitude basics like Quants Test, Data Interpretation, Programming MCQs, Coding Test, etc.

Q: Which course is best for placement at MAKAUT?

The institution has not released the course-wise placement packages as of yet. Meanwhile the NIRF report has been released. Check out the table below to know more:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Total Students

75 (UG 3-year)

93 (BTech)

697 (PG 2-year)

500 (UG 3-year)

114 (BTech)

667 (PG 2-year)

213 (UG 3-year)

106 (UG 4- year)

509 (PG 2-year)

No. of Students Placed

60 (UG 3-year)

61 (BTech)

581 (PG 2-year)

350 (UG 3-year)

82 (BTech)

490 (PG 2-year)

141 (UG 3-year)

80 (BTech)

373 (PG 2-year)

Median Salary

INR 3.50 LPA (UG 3-year)

INR 4.50 LPA (BTech)

INR 4 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 3.50 LPA (UG 3-year)

INR 4.50 LPA (BTech)

INR 3.40 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 3.50 LPA (UG 3-year)

INR 4.50 LPA (BTech)

INR 3.26 LPA (PG 2-year)

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

Q: What is the median package offered during MAKAUT placements?

Median package recorded during MAKAUT BTech and M.Tech placements 2024 was 4.5 LPA. For MBA and MPharm, it was 5 LPA and 2.5 LPA.

Q: What is the reality of MAKAUT Placement?

Course	Total Students (2024)	Students Placed (2024)	Median Salary (2024)
UG 3-year	213	141	INR 3.50 LPA
BTech	106	80	INR 4.50 LPA
PG 2-year	509	373	INR 3.26 LPA

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

Q: Has the MAKAUT Placement report been released?

The MAKAUT placement report for 2024 is not out yet. However the NIRF report for 2025 has been released.Check out the tabulated data given below to know more about MAKAUT placement 2024:

Course	Total Students (2024)	Students Placed (2024)	Median Salary (2024)
UG 3-year	206	141	INR 2.50 LPA
BTech	141	80	INR 4.50 LPA
PG 2-year	509	373	INR 3.26 LPA
MTech	156	102	INR 4.50 LPA
MBA	53	50	INR 5 LPA
MPharma	27	23	INR 2.50 LPA

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

Q: What is the placement rate recorded during MAKAUT placements?

Placement rate recorded during MAKAUT BTech placements 2024 was 81%. For MTech, the placement rate in 2024 was 78.2%. In addition, 100% placement was recorded in MPharm and MBA programs.

Q: What is the placement scenario at MAKAUT?

Course	Total Students (2024)	Students Placed (2024)	Median Salary (2024)
UG 3-year	206	141	INR 2.50 LPA
BTech	141	80	INR 4.50 LPA
PG 2-year	509	373	INR 3.26 LPA
MTech	156	102	INR 4.50 LPA
MBA	53	50	INR 5 LPA
MPharma	27	23	INR 2.50 LPA

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

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Why to choose MAKAUT?

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MAKAUT is one of the popular university which offers quality education to the students. The university is ranked 157 under the Asian University Rakings- Southern Asia and 574 under Asian University Rankings in QS World Rankings 2026. The university offers scholarships to the deserving candidates. Th

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Is MAKAUT a private or public university?

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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology is a public university. The university is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). MAKAUT is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and National Boa

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Are MAKAUT admissions open?

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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology admissions 2026 are open. The institute accepts admission through online mode. Students can apply directly through the official page.

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What is the median package recorded during MAKAUT MPharm placements?

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The median package recorded during MAKAUT MPharm placements 2024 and 2023 was 2.5 LPA. In 2022, it was 2.4 LPA. The data is gathered from MAKAUT Pharmacy NIRF report 2025.

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What is the selection criteria for admission into BPharm at MAKAUT?

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The selection criteria for BPharm at MAKAUT is entrance based with the university accepting WBJEE scores for the same. The minimum eligibility is passing Class 12 with atleast 45% aggregate in any stream. Make sure that the minimum eligibility requirement for the preferred course is met before apply

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