Admission to the Government College of Engineering and Textile Technology Serampore (GCETTS) is through the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE), where candidates typically need a rank between 5,000 and 7,000 for a better chance of admission. The college has knowledgeable and supportive faculty, many being IIT alumni, but faces shortages in staff and lab space in certain departments. Tuition fees are economical at approximately 1000 INR per month, with various concessions available.
Specific semester fees are 6000 INR for Computer Science and Engineering, 12000 INR for Information Technology, and 3000 INR for Textile Engineering and Apparel Production Management. Examination fees are 1200 INR per semester. The college offers scholarships and fee waivers, including the Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship. Placement rates are strong, with 100% in the Textile Technology department and 80% in technology-related fields. The highest salary package is 11 lakhs per annum, with an average between 2.4 to 4 lakhs.
Notable recruiters include Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Capgemini, and TCS. However, internship opportunities are limited outside the Textile Technology department. Approximately 70% of students secure placements through college efforts, with visits from 15-20 textile companies and 4-5 technology companies annually. The college does not offer loan facilities but provides various scholarship schemes and fee concessions.
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