The Government College of Engineering and Leather Technology, located in Salt Lake Sector-3, Kolkata, is affiliated with Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT). The college offers undergraduate programs in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Information Technology (IT), and Leather Technology (LT), along with a Master's in Leather Technology. The faculty comprises over 50 teachers, fostering a supportive environment and encouraging students interested in studying abroad or preparing for competitive exams like GATE.
The college maintains a favorable faculty-to-student ratio and provides information on various scholarships, enhancing the educational experience. The course fees are affordable, with CSE costing Rs 6,000 per semester and IT Rs 12,000 per semester, while the total admission costs are Rs 9,950 for CSE and Rs 10,950 for IT. Hostel charges are minimal. The college offers good facilities, including a computer lab, a library with over 10,000 books, and a boys' hostel with Wi-Fi.
Placement opportunities are available with a placement rate of over 80%, although only 42% were placed last year, with the highest salary package being Rs 7 lakh per annum. The average package is around 5.5 LPA for CSE or IT students and 7.5 LPA for LT students. Notable recruiters include NRI Fintech, Hexaware, Cognizant, Tech Mahindra, Deloitte, TCS, Infosys, and Oracle. Internship opportunities are significant, with over 90% of students securing internships.
The college also offers various clubs and a playground for additional student development. However, the placement cell is not very active, leading many students to pursue higher studies or seek off-campus opportunities.
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