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Bengal College of Engineering and Technology (BCET), Durgapur, offers a 4-year full-time Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electrical Engineering, affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal, and approved by AICTE. The program has an intake of 30 seats and covers core electrical engineering subjects including circuit theory, electrical machines, power systems, control systems, power electronics, and instrumentation. The total course fee is Rs. 3,00,000 for the full 4-year (8-semester) program. The course is popular among students in the Durgapur-Asansol industrial belt, which is home to major power plants, steel plants, and manufacturing units that offer strong employment opportunities for electrical engineers.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are open. Online seat booking for 2026-27 is available on the official BCET website. Admissions are based on merit through WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination) or JEE Main scores. Classes for the new batch are expected to commence from August 2026.

Key Points

Affiliated to MAKAUT (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology), West Bengal
AICTE-approved institution with NBA accreditation for eligible courses
Intake of 30 seats for B.Tech Electrical Engineering
Admission through WBJEE or JEE Main scores
Located in Durgapur, an industrial city with major power plants, steel plants, and manufacturing units
Separate hostel facilities available for boys and girls

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30 Mar, 2026 BCET Durgapur B.Tech Electrical Engineering Admission 2026 is open. Apply Now!

10 Mar, 2026 WBJEE 2026 Registration has begun @wbjeeb.nic.in. The last date to apply is April 5, 2026. The Exam will be conducted on May 24, 2026. Read more.

BCET B.Tech Electrical Engineering Fees

The B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) program at BCET Durgapur is offered at a total course fee of Rs. 3,00,000 for the full 4-year (8-semester) program. The fee is structured semester-wise, with the first semester being higher due to one-time charges.

Course Fee Structure

Fee Component	Amount
1st Semester	Rs. 51,500
2nd Semester	Rs. 35,500
3rd Semester	Rs. 35,500
4th Semester	Rs. 35,500
5th Semester	Rs. 35,500
6th Semester	Rs. 35,500
7th Semester	Rs. 35,500
8th Semester	Rs. 35,500
University Exam Fee (included in semester fee)	Included
Total Fees (4 Years)	Rs. 3,00,000

Hostel Fees (Optional)

Room Type	Seat Rent (per semester)	Mess Charges (per semester)	Total (per semester)
Two Seater with Common Bathroom	Rs. 16,000	Rs. 20,000	Rs. 36,000
Two Seater with Attached Bathroom	Rs. 25,000	Rs. 20,000	Rs. 45,000
Single Seater with Attached Bathroom	Rs. 30,000	Rs. 20,000	Rs. 50,000

Hostel is optional and not included in the Total Fees above.
Fee structure is subject to revision based on State Government or Management decisions without prior notice.
University examination fees are included in the semester fee.

Fee Structure 2025 (As per website)-

BCET B.Tech Electrical Engineering Admission 2026-27

Admissions to the B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) program at BCET Durgapur are conducted based on merit through WBJEE or JEE Main scores. Online seat booking for 2026-27 is currently open on the official BCET website.

College Admission Dates

Event	Date
Online Seat Booking / Application Open	Open (2026-27)
WBJEE Counselling / Seat Allotment	July-August 2026 (Tentative)
Classes Commence	August 2026 (Tentative)

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Event	Date
WBJEE 2026	Registration Start	February 1, 2026 (Tentative)
WBJEE 2026	Registration End	March 1, 2026 (Tentative)
WBJEE 2026	Admit Card	May 1, 2026 (Tentative)
WBJEE 2026	Exam Date	May 2026 (Tentative)
WBJEE 2026	Result	August 1, 2026 (Tentative)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with minimum 45% marks in aggregate of Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational Subject (40% for reserved category candidates).
Must have a valid rank/score in WBJEE or JEE Main.
Age: Minimum 17 years as on December 31 of the year of admission.

Admission Process

Register and appear for WBJEE (wbjeeb.wb.gov.in) or JEE Main (jeemain.nta.nic.in).
Visit the official BCET website (bcetdgp.ac.in) to apply online or book a seat.
Participate in WBJEE counselling / seat allotment process.
Complete document verification and fee payment within the stipulated time to confirm admission.
Report to the college on the designated date to commence classes.

BCET Durgapur: Students' Opinion

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The college offers a straightforward admission process requiring documents like counseling slips, senior secondary certificates, and rank cards from WBJEE or JEE Mains. Admission can also be direct, facilitated by an active admission cell. An initial Rs. 5000 deposit is needed, with further payments at admission. The B.Tech course costs approximately Rs. 3,58,000 over four years, excluding hostel charges. At admission, about Rs. 61,850 is required. Semester fees are Rs.

42,500, and hostel fees Rs. 27,000 per semester, with annual costs around Rs. 90,000, plus a Rs. 5,000 caution deposit. Payments can be made via DD, cash, or ATM. The faculty is considered average, with some standout members. About 30-40% of students secure jobs; IT and CSE students have over 90% placement, while Mechanical and Civil face challenges. Average salary packages are 8-9 lakh INR, peaking at 24 lakh INR in 2022.

Notable recruiters include Byju's, Flipkart, and TCS. Internships are offered by companies like Microsoft and Amazon. Scholarships, such as the Vivakenanda and Chatra Sikkha, are available, and the Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) quota helps reduce costs. Punjab National Bank offers educational loans up to 3 lakh INR. The average starting salary for graduates is 2.5-3 lakh INR annually.

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BCET B.Tech Electrical Engineering Scholarships 2026-27

BCET Durgapur students are eligible for various government scholarships available to West Bengal students. The college facilitates scholarship applications for eligible students from SC/ST/OBC and minority categories.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship	Category	Benefit
West Bengal State Scholarship (Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship)	Meritorious students from economically weaker sections	As per government norms
SC/ST Scholarship (Govt. of West Bengal)	SC/ST students	As per government norms
OBC Scholarship (Govt. of West Bengal)	OBC students	As per government norms
Minority Scholarship (Govt. of West Bengal)	Minority community students	As per government norms
National Scholarship Portal (NSP)	All eligible categories	As per government norms
Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme	Wards of ex-servicemen/paramilitary	As per government norms

Students must apply for government scholarships through the official portals (scholarships.gov.in or wbmdfcscholarship.in) within the prescribed deadlines.
Income certificates, caste certificates, and other documents are required for government scholarships.

BCET B.Tech Electrical Engineering Placement 2026

BCET has a dedicated Training and Placement department. The college has placed 413+ students across all programs in the 2024 batch. Companies like Siemens, Alstom, Sova Solar, Dhoot Transmission, and others visit the campus for placements.

Placement Highlights

Placement Metric	Details
Students Placed	413+ students across all programs
Placement Year	2024 batch
Recruiting Companies	Siemens, Alstom, Sova Solar, Dhoot Transmission, and others

BCET B.Tech Electrical Engineering FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech Electrical Engineering at BCET Durgapur?

Ans. The total fee for the 4-year B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) program is Rs. 3,00,000, which includes university examination fees. Hostel charges are separate and optional.

Ques. What are the career prospects for B.Tech Electrical Engineering graduates from BCET Durgapur?

Ans. Durgapur is an industrial city with major power plants (DVC, NTPC), steel plants (SAIL, Durgapur Steel Plant), and manufacturing units. Electrical Engineering graduates from BCET have good opportunities in these industries, as well as in power distribution companies, railways, and IT companies.

Ques. What entrance exams are accepted for B.Tech Electrical Engineering admission at BCET Durgapur?

Ans. BCET accepts WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination) and JEE Main scores for B.Tech admissions.

Ques. What is the intake for B.Tech Electrical Engineering at BCET Durgapur?

Ans. The intake for B.Tech Electrical Engineering at BCET is 30 seats per year.

Ques. Is hostel available for B.Tech Electrical Engineering students at BCET Durgapur?

Ans. Yes, BCET has separate hostel facilities for boys and girls. Hostel fees range from Rs. 36,000 to Rs. 50,000 per semester (including mess charges), depending on the room type. Hostel is optional.

Ques. Does BCET Durgapur have good placement support for Electrical Engineering students?

Ans. BCET has a dedicated Training and Placement department. The college has placed 413+ students across all programs in the 2024 batch. Companies like Siemens, Alstom, Sova Solar, Dhoot Transmission, and others visit the campus for placements.

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Vishwa Mohan Kumar

4.2

B.Tech, Electrical Engineering

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2022(Enrolled 2022)

This is the short notes from me for BCET College

Fees and Financial Aid:

The fees I saw are low compared to another college And the fess policy is to deposit at the end of each semester. College provides us so many scholarships for that student whose family income is low and also for that student who has good marks in their intermediate exam

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Anonymous

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B.Tech, Electrical Engineering

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2022(Enrolled 2019)

BCET- an Institution for the learner

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Fees and Financial Aid:

The fees are very good for a student who is for middle-class family or even a financially weak family. Generally, 2L-3L is the fee for every course. But if a student is eligible for a scholarship scheme then the fees will be very less. The various scholarship we provides are Vivakenanda Scholarship, Chatra Sikkha scholarship etc. The jod you will get is mostly the average CTC will be 2.5L-3L per annum depending on the various types of companies.

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Rajiv Kumar Shaw

2.9Helpful

B.Tech, Electrical Engineering

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2020

College and Course Review

Fees and Financial Aid:

No, I didn't opted for any scholarship as college didn't provide the information. Yes I have taken the educational loan of 3 lakh which was already paid to the bank.

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ALOK RANJAN

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B.Tech, Electrical Engineering

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2020(Enrolled 2013)

About college- [BCET], Durgapur

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I have taken an education loan from pnb bank I would like to thank pnb that supported that time. They have given me the document checklist I have to arrange and I got the loan and good thing is that I have successfully paid the load.

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Abhishek Raj

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B.Tech, Electrical Engineering

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2020

The college with moderate facilities

Fees and Financial Aid:

There are so many types of scholarship provided by college for categories of students. The loan facility is average. There is one bank inside the college campus who provide loan for education. The scholarship verification process is good.

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Sandeep Kumar Mahto

3.9Helpful

B.Tech, Electrical Engineering

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2019

Review of My college Bengal college of engineering and technology

Fees and Financial Aid:

There is a bank in our college campus. You can take loan from this bank. You can also apply loan in other banks. Besides this you can fill up the scholarship forms of state you belong. The amount of stipend depends on your state. Also here if you can take admission in this college by TFW quota. Which reduces your fee very much.

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Jotirmoy Goswami

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B.Tech, Electrical Engineering

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2017

Its quite familiar and ragging free college

Fees and Financial Aid:

There is good availability of loan as Punjab National Bank provides good amount of loan for students who are eager to learn engineering from the college.

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Rohit Kumar sharma

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B.Tech, Electrical Engineering

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2017

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Yeah.. Students always have got scholarship as well as loan this is pretty good I have filled the scholarship too and my file is finally approved already now just waiting for money to be credited since it's in Bengal so Bengal I student have always some scholarship

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