Question 1

Which is better in terms of opportunities, HIT or IEM?

Accepted Answer

HIT is a better choice for students to get admission as it comes with added advantages for pursuing higher studies under MAKAUT. The job opportunities are also better in HIT, and MAKAUT will prefer HIT students first for any future admission.

Question 2

Is there any disadvantage for HIT students?

Accepted Answer

There is no such disadvantage for the students at HIT. The students have endless opportunities after joining HIT like scholarships, fee waivers, sports facilities, transportation facilities, well-maintained library support, etc.

Question 3

Does HIT Kolkata offer hostel facilities to its students?

Accepted Answer

Yes, HIT Kolkata offers hostel facilities to its students, but hostel seats are limited therefore, it is offered to the students based on priority. The selection of students for the hostel facility is based on the distance of the students home address.

Question 4

What is the coding culture like at Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Compared to the regional colleges in West Bengal, the coding culture at HITK is good. At Heritage, there is an ACM Student Chapter, where you can find people with common technical interests. That said, there isn't any proper group that is dedicated enough to host practice sessions, but, yes, you can meet professors for guidance. Also, the courses allow you to dive into hardcore coding.

Question 5

What is the ragging scenario at Heritage Institute of Technology Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

HIT Kolkata is a ragging-free institute; it does not support ragging, and students can also complain about the same. As per the student reviews, seniors will sometimes call their juniors and ask them to sing or dance or for an introduction, but no other form of ragging occurs on the campus.

Question 6

Are students allowed to sit for better placement opportunities after getting a job on campus in HIT Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

HITK follows a one job per student policy. Once a student gets placed in a company at whatever package, then they are not allowed to participate in any further interviews with other companies visiting the campus for placement. The students are also not aware of the companies that are going to participate in the placement drive.

Question 7

Which one is best placement-wise for MCA, B.P. Poddar or Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Heritage Institute of Technology Kolkata, generally has better placements for MCA students compared to B.P. Poddar Institute (BPPIMT). HIT Kolkata has a stronger track record with top companies like Infosys, Wipro, and Cognizant, offering higher salary packages (around INR 4-6 LPA). Whereas, BPPIMT also offers placements, but the opportunities and salary packages are generally lower (around INR 3-5 LPA).

Question 8

How is Heritage Institute of Technology for civil engineering? What is the placement scenario of this college?

Accepted Answer

The placements are average for the civil engineering branch. If we talk about the placement in core branches, most of its students are placed in IT companies and very few in core companies. To get placed in core companies, students have to work hard from the very first day of college. They must have good knowledge of the subjects. Many core companies visit campus every year and offer salaries better than IT companies.

Question 9

Is there any placement skill training in Heritage Institute of Technology?

Accepted Answer

At Heritage, students are given soft skill training from the first semester itself. HITK does have a Training and Placement cell, and as per the student reviews, they do train the students in the last few semesters so that they can excel in things like Computer Programming, Written Aptitude and GDPI to get a good job.

Question 10

Which college is better, IEM, Heritage, or Techno India in Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Heritage Institute of Technology is a better choice among these 3 institutes in Kolkata. HITK has a good faculty and is doing some really good research work, which is the backbone of any technical college. It also has a good campus, not-so-strict procedures and regulations, and above-average placements.

Question 11

What is the eligibility criteria for B.Tech at HIT Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

B.Tech is 4 years program. The Fees for B.Tech is  5.89 Lakhs. The eligibility criteria for B.Tech is 10+2 with 45% + WBJEE/JEE Main.

Question 12

What is the B.Tech fees at HIT Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

The B.Tech fees at HIT Kolkata is  5.89 Lakhs.

Question 13

What is the eligibility criteria for B.Tech {Lateral} at HIT Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

B.Tech {Lateral} is 3 years program. The Fees for B.Tech {Lateral} is  4.5 Lakhs. The eligibility criteria for B.Tech {Lateral} is 10+3 with 45% + JELET.

Question 14

What is the B.Tech {Lateral} fees at HIT Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

The B.Tech {Lateral} fees at HIT Kolkata is  4.5 Lakhs.

Question 15

What is the eligibility criteria for MCA at HIT Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

MCA is 2 years program. The Fees for MCA is  3.11 Lakhs. The eligibility criteria for MCA is Graduation with 50% + JECA.

Question 16

What is the MCA fees at HIT Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

The MCA fees at HIT Kolkata is  3.11 Lakhs.

Question 17

What is the hostel fee at HIT Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

The Hostel fee for HIT Kolkata is  70,000.

Question 18

How many courses are offered at HIT Kolkata? Also what are the popular courses at HIT Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

There are 33 courses offered at HIT Kolkata. The popular courses offered at HIT Kolkata are B.Tech, B.Tech {Lateral}, MCA.

Categories	Heritage Institute of Technology
Course Fee	4.04 lakhs
Placement Percentage	80%
Highest CTC	22-24 LPA
Average CTC	10-12 LPA
Recruiting Companies	TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Capgemini, etc.

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