West Bengal's best engineering colleges are IIT Kharagpur, NIT Durgapur, Jadavpur University, IIEST Shibpur, and IIIT Kalyani. The CD Score (Collegedunia Score) of IIT Kharagpur is 1599 (out of 2000), and the Placement Score is 616.98 (out of 1000). The CD Score is calculated based on the summation of academic and placement scores. The academic scores are calculated based on state exam cutoffs or all-India entrance exam cutoffs, along with student reviews, NAAC, and agency rankings. The Placement Scores are calculated based on the average package, median package, and the number of students placed from each college.
West Bengal has 252 engineering colleges. Among them, 114 offer BTech courses and 72 offer MTech courses. Among 114 BTech Colleges, 85 are Private, while 27 are Government. WBJEE, JELET, and JEE Main are the popular entrance exams for BTech admission, and WBUT PGET and Gate are considered for M.Tech. Some colleges also accept direct admission based on Class 12 marks. Out of 114 BTech colleges, 104 offer CSE programs, followed by Electronics & Communication, which 87 colleges in West Bengal offer.
The average fees for enrolling in government BTech colleges range from INR 28.2 K to INR 8.97 Lakh, while the fees for enrolling in a private engineering college range between INR 3.65 Lakh to INR 25.01 Lakh. The average package ranges from INR 3.20 LPA to INR 19.76 LPA for BTech. IIT Kharagpur recorded the highest package at INR 2.14 CPA. The University of Calcutta is the top BTech college in West Bengal in terms of ROI. The total ROI offered is 3246.75% and the highest & average packages of the college are INR 12 LPA & INR 10 LPA. According to the NIRF 2025 Engineering rankings, IIT Kharagpur secured the 5th position, followed by Jadavpur University in 18th place. NIT Durgapur ranked 49th, while IIEST Shibpur was placed at the 54th position.
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Top 10 Engineering Colleges in West Bengal
West Bengal has 114 BTech Colleges, of which 85 are private and 27 are government-operated. The total course fees range from INR 28.2 K at KGEC to INR 8.97 Lakh at IIT Kharagpur. Depending on the college, the number of seats for BTech also varies from 120 to 2070. Here is the list of the Top BTech colleges in West Bengal, along with the total number of seats and total course fees, Median package and Cutoff. The following video by Collegedunia gives a complete overview of the top engineering colleges in West Bengal.
| College Name | Total Seats (BTech) | CD placement Score (Out of 1000) |
Total Course Fees | Median/Average Package | JEE Main Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Kharagpur | 1919 | 616.98 | INR 8.97 Lakh | INR 19.76 LPA | 466 (CSE) - 11111 (Agricultural and Food Engineering) (JEE Advanced) |
| NIT Durgapur | 969 | 266.54 | INR 6.48 Lakh | INR 12.16 LPA | 9010 (CSE) - 46181(Biotechnology) |
| Jadavpur University | 1150 | 329 | INR 1.16 Lakh | INR 11 LPA | 57 (CSE) - 2872(Architecture Engineering) |
| IIEST Shibpur | 740 | 240.21 | INR 5.68 Lakh | INR 8.50 LPA | 15167 (CSE) - 49739 (Civil Engineering) |
| IIIT Kalyani | 178 | 345.80 | INR 9.11 Lakh | INR 10.73 LPA | 34909 (CSE, AI and Data Science) - 43984 (Electronics & Communication Engineering) |
| MAKAUT Nadia | 180 | - | INR 2.40 Lakh | INR 4.50 LPA | 3799 (CSE) - 7206 (VLSI Design) |
| University of Calcutta | 360 | - | INR 30.8 K | INR 10 LPA | 906 (CSE) - 3918 (Jute and Fibre Technology) |
| KGEC Nadia | 316 | 225.80 | INR 28.2 K - 1.02 Lakh | INR 5.50 LPA | 2081(CSE) - 4993 (Mechanical Engineering) |
| University of Kalyani | 200 | - | INR 60.29 K | INR 6.96 LPA | 3351(CSE) - 6975 (Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering) |
| GCECT Kolkata | 120 | 96.77 | INR 29.4 K - 1.02 Lakh | INR 3 LPA | 10806 (CSE) - 26607 (Ceramic Technology) |
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- Placement of Engineering Colleges in West Bengal
- Engineering Colleges in West Bengal ROI-wise
- Engineering Colleges in West Bengal by Various Agencies
- Student Ratings of Engineering Colleges in West Bengal
- Student Perception Of Engineering Colleges in West Bengal
- Govt Engineering Colleges in West Bengal 2025
- Private Engineering Colleges in West Bengal 2025
- Engineering Colleges in West Bengal: Highlights
- Engineering Colleges with the Lowest Fees in West Bengal 2025
- Engineering Colleges in West Bengal 2025 (M.Tech)
- Engineering Colleges in West Bengal: Admission 2025
- Top Specialisations Offered by Top Engineering Colleges in West Bengal
- Engineering Colleges with MAKAUT Affiliation in West Bengal 2025
- Top Engineering Colleges in West Bengal City-wise Count 2025
- Engineering Colleges in West Bengal FAQs
Placement of Engineering Colleges in West Bengal
IIT Kharagpur has recorded the highest salary of INR 2.14 CPA and an average salary of INR 19.76 LPA. Capgemini, Accenture, EY, Morgan Stanley, and PWC are some top recruiters of IIT Kharagpur's placement drive. Here is the list of the placement details of the top engineering colleges in West Bengal.
| College Name | Highest Salary | Average /Median Package | Top Recruitors |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Kharagpur | INR 2.14 CPA | INR 19.76 LPA | Capgemini, Accenture, EY, Morgan Stanley, PWC |
| NIT Durgapur | INR 51 LPA | INR 12.16 LPA | Google, Intel, Qualcomm, Samsung, IBM |
| Jadavpur University | INR 1.40 CPA | INR 11 LPA | Mu Sigma, Mentor Graphics, Amazon, BPCL, LINDE, Young Optics |
| IIEST Shibpur | INR 38.53 LPA | INR 8.50 LPA | PWC, Reliance Industries Limited, IndianOil, Mu Sigma, GE Digital |
| IIIT Kalyani | INR 44 LPA | INR 10.73 LPA | Virtusa, Wipro, SAP, TCS, Ericsson India |
| MAKAUT Nadia | INR 32 LPA | INR 4.50 LPA | TCS, Cognizant, Infosys, Qspider, Wipro |
| University of Calcutta | INR 12 LPA | INR 10 LPA | CESC, TCS, Cognizant, Linde India, L&T Infotech |
| KGEC Nadia | - | INR 5.50 LPA | Infosys, Hitachi, EPAM, Cognizant, TCS Ninja |
| University of Kalyani | INR 54 LPA | INR 6.96 LPA | TCS, Amazon, and Flipkart |
| GCECT Kolkata | INR 7.50 LPA | INR 3.0 LPA | TCS, Capgemini, Infosys, Tech Mahindra |
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Engineering Colleges in West Bengal ROI-wise
University of Calcutta has the highest ROI of 3246.75%, offering an average/median package of INR 10 LPA with total fees of INR 30.8 K for BTech, followed by Jadavpur University and Jadavpur University. Check out the top 10 engineering colleges in West Bengal by ROI for 2025 in the table below. While comparing the fees that have a range, the total fees of CSE have been taken into consideration.
| College Name | Total Course Fees | Median/Average Package | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Calcutta | INR 30.8 K | INR 10 LPA | 3246.75% |
| University of Kalyani | INR 60.29 K | INR 6.96 LPA | 1154.42% |
| Jadavpur University | INR 1.16 Lakh | INR 11 LPA | 948.28% |
| KGEC Nadia | INR 1.02 Lakh | INR 5.5 LPA | 539.22% |
| GCECT Kolkata | INR 1.02 Lakh | INR 3 LPA | 294.12% |
| IIT Kharagpur | INR 8.97 Lakh | INR 19.76 LPA | 220.29% |
| NIT Durgapur | INR 6.48 Lakh | INR 12.16 LPA | 187.65% |
| MAKAUT Nadia | INR 2.4 Lakh | INR 4.5 LPA | 187.50% |
| IIEST Shibpur | INR 5.68 Lakh | INR 8.5 LPA | 149.65% |
| IIIT Kalyani | INR 9.11 Lakh | INR 10.73 LPA | 117.78% |
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Engineering Colleges in West Bengal by Various Agencies
NIRF Ranking 2025 has been released. IIT Kharagpur secured the 5th position in the NIRF 2025 Engineering rankings, followed by Jadavpur University in 18th place. NIT Durgapur ranked 49, and IIEST Shibpur secured the 54th position. Check out the NIRF 2025 Engineering Ranking, Collegedunia Ranking, IIRF Ranking and The Week ranking in the following table.
| College Name | Collegedunia Engineering Ranking (2025) | NAAC | NIRF Engineering Ranking (2025) | IIRF Engineering Ranking (2024) | The Week Engineering Ranking (2024) | |
| CD Rank | CD Score | |||||
| IIT Kharagpur | 5 (India) 1 (West Bengal) |
1599 | A | 5 (India) |
4 (India) | - |
| NIT Durgapur | 44 (India) 2 (West Bengal) |
1080 | A ++ | 49 (India) |
50 (India) | 25 (India) 2 (West Bengal) |
| Jadavpur University | 45 (India) 1 (Kolkata) |
1075 | A | 18 (India) |
22 (India) | 15 (India) 1 (Kolkata) |
| IIEST Shibpur | 70 (India) 4 (West Bengal) |
969 | A | 54 (India) |
28 (India) | 19 (India) 2 (West Bengal) (2019) |
| IIIT Kalyani | 82(India) 5 (West Bengal) |
931 | - | - | - | – |
| MAKAUT Nadia | 102 (India) 6 (West Bengal) |
879 | B ++ | 151-200 (India) |
127 (India) | - |
| University of Calcutta | 137 (India) 2 (Kolkata) |
809 | A | 47 (India) (Overall) | - | 7 (India) (Overall) |
| KGEC Nadia | 182 (India) 8 (West Bengal |
741 | - | 148 (India) | - | |
| University of Kalyani | 212 (India) 9 (West Bengal) |
611 | A | - |
110 (India) | - |
| GCECT Kolkata | 248 (India) 3 (Kolkata) |
667 | A | - | 114 (India) | - |
Note - The CD Score is calculated based on the summation of academic and placement scores. The academic scores are calculated based on state exam cutoffs or all-India entrance exam cutoffs, along with student reviews, NAAC, and agency rankings.
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Student Ratings of Engineering Colleges in West Bengal
According to Collegedunia reviews, IIT Kharagpur and NIT Durgapur are highly rated engineering colleges in West Bengal. In this table, Academics, Faculty, Infrastructure, Accommodation, Social Life, and Placements are reviewed based on student and alumni feedback on Collegedunia.
| College Name | Academics | Faculty | Infrastructure | Social Life | Placements | Accommodation |
| IIT Kharagpur | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| NIT Durgapur | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Jadavpur University | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| IIEST Shibpur | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 3.9 |
| IIIT Kalyani | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| MAKAUT Nadia | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.6 |
| University of Calcutta | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| KGEC Nadia | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.8 |
| University of Kalyani | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| GCECT Kolkata | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Student Perception Of Engineering Colleges in West Bengal
In this table, we have provided a summary of what students and alumni think about the top engineering colleges in West Bengal. The ratings are given out of 5 and show what students like the most and what can be improved in each college.
| College Name | Overall Ratings | Most Loved Things | Areas of Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Kharagpur | 4.4 (834) | Infrastructure, Faculty, Classroom, Central Library | Old Hostel Buildings, Mess Food |
| NIT Durgapur | 4.3 (701) | Campus Placement, Hostel Life, Faculty | Mess Food, Administrative Processes |
| Jadavpur University | 4.3 (877) | College Infrastructure, Strong Academics, Faculty | Lab Instruments, Political Overload, Limited Hostel Seats |
| IIEST Shibpur | 4.1 (415) | Placements, Faculty, Alumni Network | Old Infrastructure, Hostel |
| IIIT Kalyani | 3.5 (88) | Faculty, Classrooms, Computer Labs And Electronics Labs | Food Experience. Infrastructure, Limited Courses |
| MAKAUT Nadia | 3.8 (12198) | Cultural Fest, Faculty | Insufficient Number Of Classrooms, 75%Attendance, Infrastructure |
| University of Calcutta | 3.7 (6344) | Good Faculty, Internship | Classrooms, No Extra College Fest |
| KGEC Nadia | 4.0 (169) | Hostels, Library, Faculties | Infrastructure, Lab Equipment |
| University of Kalyani | 3.8 (562) | Faculty, Campus, Labs | College Infrastructure, Placements, No Playground, Library, Canteen |
| GCECT Kolkata | 4.1 (65) | Facility, Sports, Gym, Library | Placement, Infrastructure |
Govt Engineering Colleges in West Bengal 2025
West Bengal has 27 government-owned BTech colleges. The top three are IIT Kharagpur, NIT Durgapur and JU Kolkata. The average fee ranges from INR 28.2 K to INR 10.30 Lakh, and the average placement package ranges from INR 3.20 LPA to INR 8.97 Lakh. Here is the list of top Govt BTech Colleges in West Bengal along with Seats, Total fees, Placements & Top recruiters.
| College Name | Total Seats | Total Course Fees (INR) | Placements | Top Recruiters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Kharagpur | 1919 | INR 8.97 Lakh | Highest - INR 2.14 CPA Median - INR 19.76 LPA |
Capgemini, Accenture, EY, Morgan Stanley, and PWC |
| NIT Durgapur | 969 | INR 6.48 Lakh | Highest - INR 51 LPA Average - INR 12.16 LPA Median - INR 11.24 Lakh |
Google, Intel, Qualcomm, Samsung, IBM, Cadence, Synopsys, MediaTek, AMD, NVIDIA |
| Jadavpur University | 1150 | INR 1.16 Lakh | Highest - INR 1.40 CPA Average - INR 11 LPA Median - INR 10.50 LPA |
Mu Sigma, Mentor Graphics, Amazon, BPCL, LINDE, Young Optics, Microsoft, Samsung, Pradan, L&T Technology |
| IIEST Shibpur | 740 | INR 5.68 Lakh | Median - INR 8.50 LPA | PWC, Reliance Industries Limited, IndianOil, Mu Sigma, GE Digital, IBM |
| IIIT Kalyani | 178 | INR 9.11 Lakh | Highest - INR 44 LPA Average - INR 10.73 LPA Median - 9 LPA |
Virtusa, Wipro, SAP, TCS, Ericsson India, Reliance Jio, Deloitte |
| MAKAUT Nadia | 180 | INR 2.40 Lakh | Median - INR 4.50 LPA | TCS, Cognizant, Infosys, Qspider, Wipro, TCS, Accenture, ICRA |
| University of Calcutta | 360 | INR 30.8 K | Highest- INR 12 LPA Average - INR 10 LPA |
CESC, TCS, Cognizant, Linde India, L&T Infotech |
| KGEC Nadia | 316 | INR 28.2 K - 1.02 Lakh | Median - INR 5.50 LPA | Infosys, Hitachi, EPAM, Cognizant, TCS Ninja, TCS Digital |
| University of Kalyani | 200 | INR 60.29 K | Highest - INR 54 LPA Average - INR 6.96 LPA |
TCS, Amazon, and Flipkart |
| GCECT Kolkata | 120 | INR 29.4 K - 1.02 Lakh | Highest - 7.50 LPA Average - INR 3 LPA |
TCS, Capgemini, Infosys, Tech Mahindra |
Private Engineering Colleges in West Bengal 2025
West Bengal has 154 privately owned colleges that offer BTech programs. The top three are IEM Kolkata, HIT Kolkata, and UEM Kolkata. The average fee ranges from INR 3.65 Lakh to 25.01 Lakh, depending on the college.
| College Name | Total Seats | Total Course Fees (INR) | Placements | Top Recruiters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IEM Kolkata | 2070 | INR 8.67 Lakh | Highest - INR 32 LPA Median - INR 6.00 LPA |
Amazon, TCS, GreyB Analytics, |
| HIT Kolkata | 1020 | INR 5.96 Lakh | Highest - INR 16 LPA Median - INR 4.78 LPA |
TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, Infosys, Microsoft, IBM |
| UEM Kolkata | 2070 | INR 6.21 Lakh | Highest - INR 72 LPA Average - INR 8.48 LPA |
Cognizant, Infosys, PWC, Wipro, McAfee, DawnBit, Codez, MThree, Alumnus |
| HIT Haldia | 1560 | INR 5.83 Lakh | Highest - INR 27 LPA Median - 5.00 LPA |
Johnson Controls, ITC Limited, PWC, EY, Atomberg, MThree, Wiley, KOVAIR, Synopsys, ZURU, Capgemini |
| Techno Main Salt Lake | 1080 | INR 4.01 Lakh | Highest - INR 29 LPA Average - 7.50 LPA |
Deloitte, Bosche, TCS, Microsoft, Capgemini, Amazon, IBM, Google, L&T, Accenture, PayTM, Wipro |
| NSEC Kolkata | 1560 | INR 25.01 Lakh | Highest - INR 60 LPA Average - 6.05 LPA |
Adroit Valuation, AGS, Amazon, Amdocs, Accolite, AMRI Hospitals, BYJU'S |
| AOT Hooghly | 600 | INR 3.65 Lakh | Highest - INR 7.00 LPA Average - INR 3.80 LPA |
TCS, IBM, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, Capgemini, Cognizant, ITC Infotech |
| Techno India University Kolkata | 330 | INR 6.32 Lakh | Highest - 45 LPA Average - 3 - 6 LPA |
TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Capgemini, L&T, IBM |
| Brainware University Kolkata | INR 5.3 -5.5 Lakh | Highest - 12 LPA Average - 3.5 LPA |
Fortis, Apollo, MedPlus, EaseMyTrip | |
| NIT Agarpara Kolkata | 1140 | INR 6.84 Lakh | Highest - 47.88 LPA Median - 6.00 LPA |
Accenture, Asahi India Glass Ltd (AIS), Amazon, Amdocs, BYJU'S, Canara HSBC OBC Life Insurance, Capgemini, Cognizant, Deloitte |
Engineering Colleges in West Bengal: Highlights
West Bengal has 252 engineering colleges, out of which 114 offer BTech and 72 offer MTech. We have provided an overview of the number of engineering colleges in West Bengal in this table.
| Total Engineering West Bengal | 252 |
| Number of B.Tech Colleges in West Bengal | 114 |
| Number of M.Tech Colleges in West Bengal | 72 |
| Number of Govt Colleges in West Bengal | 83 27 (B.Tech) 27 (M.Tech) |
| Number of Private Colleges in West Bengal | 154 85 (B.Tech) 43 (M.Tech) |
| Top B.Tech/M.Tech College | IIT Kharagpur |
| Top Specialisations (B.Tech) | Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering |
| Top Specialisations (M.Tech) | Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Civil Engineering |
| Total Fees Range | INR 12.2 K (BCKV Mohanpur) - INR 25.01 Lakh (NSEC Kolkata) |
| Average/Median Package | INR 3.0 LPA (GCECT Kolkata) - INR 19.76 (IIT Kharagpur) |
| Highest Package | INR 2.14 CPA (IIT Kharagpur) |
| Accepted Entrance Exam | B.Tech - WBJEE, JELET, JEE Main, AUAT, CEE AMPAI M.Tech - WBUT PGET, GATE |
Engineering Colleges with the Lowest Fees in West Bengal 2025
The first college on the list is BCKV Mohanpur, which has a BTech total fee of INR 12.2 K, followed by the University of Calcutta, whose total BTech fee is INR 30.8 K. Similarly, we have listed the 10 Colleges in the table below based on the lowest fees.
| College Name | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| BCKV Mohanpur | INR 12.2 K |
| University of Calcutta, Kolkata | INR 30.8 K |
| JGEC Jalpaiguri | INR 37.4 K - 1.11 Lakh |
| West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata | INR 44.3 K |
| Ramkrishna Mahato Government Engineering College, Purulia | INR 44.68 - 69.18 K |
| Aliah University, Kolkata | INR 49.3 K |
| KGEC Nadia | INR 28.2 K - 1.02 Lakh |
| GCETT Serampore | INR 28.9 K - 1.02 Lakh |
| GCETT Behrampore | INR 28.9 K - 1.02 Lakh |
| IJT Kolkata | INR 54 K |
Engineering Colleges in West Bengal 2025 (M.Tech)
West Bengal has 68 M.Tech colleges, of which 40 are private and 27 are government. IIT Kharagpur, NIT Durgapur, JU Kolkata, IIEST Shibpur, and IIIT Kalyani are the top five colleges in West Bengal that offer M.Tech programs. The total fees range from INR 9.2 K to 2.74 Lakh and the median placement ranges from INR 3.36 Lakhs to 12.5 LPA. Here is a list of the top 10 M.Tech colleges, along with details on seat intake, course fees, and median salary.
| College Name | Total Seats | Total Course Fees | Median Packages |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Kharagpur | 1755 | INR 63.8 K | INR 12.5 LPA |
| NIT Durgapur | 305 | INR 2.22 Lakh | INR 11.21 LPA |
| Jadavpur University | 623 | INR 9.2 K | INR 9.25 LPA |
| IIEST Shibpur | 420 | INR 1.55 - 1.61 Lakh | INR 7.50 LPA |
| IIIT Kalyani | 60 | INR 48.0 K | - |
| MAKAUT Nadia | 450 | INR 91.2 K - 1.0 Lakh | INR 4.50 LPA |
| KGEC Nadia | 90 | INR 23.9 K | INR 4.00 LPA |
| JGEC Jalpaiguri | 30 | INR 88.9 K | - |
| IEM Kolkata | 54 | INR 86.8 K | INR 3.36 LPA |
| HIT Kolkata | 99 | INR 2.34 - 2.74 Lakh | INR 4.25 LPA |
Engineering Colleges in West Bengal: Admission 2025
The engineering colleges in West Bengal accept marks obtained in multiple entrance exams, such as WBJEE, JELET, JEE Main during BTech Admission. We have mentioned the list of top 10 colleges in West Bengal along with the cut-off (General) of WBJEE in the table below.
| College Name | Exam Accepted | 12th Criteria | WBJEE Main Cutoff (Gen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Kharagpur | JEE Main | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 75% marks | 466 (CSE) - 11111 (Agricultural and Food Engineering) (JEE Advanced) |
| NIT Durgapur | JEE Main | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 75% marks | 9010 (CSE) - 46181(Biotechnology) |
| Jadavpur University | JEE Main, WBJEE | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 60% marks | 57 (CSE) - 2872(Architecture Engineering) |
| IIEST Shibpur | JEE Main | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 75% marks | 15167 (CSE) - 49739 (Civil Engineering) |
| IIIT Kalyani | JEE Main | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 75% marks | 34909 (CSE, AI and Data Science) - 43984 (Electronics & Communication Engineering) |
| MAKAUT Nadia | JEE Main, WBJEE | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 45% marks | 3799 (CSE) - 7206 (VLSI Design) |
| University of Calcutta | JEE Main, WBJEE | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 60 % marks | 906 (CSE) - 3918 (Jute and Fibre Technology) |
| KGEC Nadia | JEE Main, WBJEE | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 45% marks | 2081(CSE) - 4993 (Mechanical Engineering) |
| University of Kalyani | JEE Main, WBJEE | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 50 % marks | 3351(CSE) - 6975 (Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering) |
| GCECT Kolkata | JEE Main, WBJEE | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 50 % marks | 10806 (CSE) - 26607 (Ceramic Technology) |
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Top Specialisations Offered by Top Engineering Colleges in West Bengal
Computer Science is one of the most popular specialisations in West Bengal, with 104 colleges offering the stream. Below is the list of the top 10 specialisations in West Bengal, along with the total number of colleges and the top 3 colleges for each specialisation.
Top CSE Colleges in West Bengal 2025
104 colleges in West Bengal offer computer science engineering, among which IIT Kharagpur, NIT Durgapur, and JU Kolkata are the top colleges. Here is the list of the Top BTech colleges in West Bengal for computer science engineering with total course fees and cutoff of the last 3 years.
| College Name | Total Course Fees (INR) | Cutoff 2024 JEE Main (Closing Rank) | Cutoff 2023 JEE Main (Closing Rank) | Cutoff 2022 JEE Main (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Kharagpur | INR 10.30 Lakh | 415 (JEE Advanced) | 279 (JEE Advanced) | 303 (JEE Advanced) |
| NIT Durgapur | INR 6.48 Lakh | 14090 | 16064 | 11092 |
| Jadavpur University | INR 1.16 Lakh | 57 | 52 | 10 |
| IIEST Shibpur | INR 5.68 Lakh | 14635 | 16809 | 12208 |
| IIIT Kalyani | INR 9.11 Lakh | 39991 | 50872 | 33997 |
| MAKAUT Nadia | INR 2.40 Lakh | 3799 | 6838 | 3797 |
| KGEC Nadia | INR 28.2 K - 1.02 Lakh | 2081 | 4665 | 1847 |
| JGEC Jalpaiguri | INR 37.4 K - 1.11 Lakh | 9410 | 8946 | 6569 |
| IEM Kolkata | INR 8.67 Lakh | 15738 | 9892 | - |
| HIT Kolkata | INR 5.96 Lakh | 4005 | 68214 | 7483 |
Top Electrical Colleges in West Bengal 2025
87 colleges in West Bengal offer Electrical Engineering, among which IIT Kharagpur, NIT Durgapur, and JU Kolkata are the top colleges. Here is the list of the Top BTech colleges in West Bengal for Electrical Engineering with total course fees and cutoff of the last 3 years.
| College Name | Total Course Fees (INR) | Cutoff 2024 JEE Main (Closing Rank) | Cutoff 2023 JEE Main (Closing Rank) | Cutoff 2022 JEE Main (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Kharagpur | INR 10.30 Lakh | 2016 | 1833 | 1805 |
| NIT Durgapur | INR 6.48 Lakh | 19559 | 24386 | 21597 |
| Jadavpur University | INR 1.16 Lakh | 518 | 648 | 187 |
| IIEST Shibpur | INR 5.68 Lakh | 28389 | 35564 | 29360 |
| KGEC Nadia | INR 28.2 K - 1.02 Lakh | 4110 | 6898 | 4943 |
| JGEC Jalpaiguri | INR 37.4 K - 1.11 Lakh | 13310 | 15451 | 13101 |
| HIT Kolkata | INR 5.96 Lakh | 23480 | 102882 | 26128 |
Top Electronics & Communication Colleges in West Bengal 2025
87 colleges in West Bengal offer Electronics & Communication Engineering, among which NIT Durgapur, IIIT Kalyani and KGEC Nadia are the top 3 colleges. Here is the list of the Top BTech colleges in West Bengal for Electronics & Communication Engineering with total course fees and cutoff of the last 3 years.
| College Name | Total Course Fees (INR) | Cutoff 2024 JEE Main (Closing Rank) | Cutoff 2023 JEE Main (Closing Rank) | Cutoff 2022 JEE Main (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Durgapur | INR 6.48 Lakh | 13608 | 15311 | 14177 |
| IIIT Kalyani | INR 9.11 Lakh | 43031 | 60613 | 41134 |
| KGEC Nadia | INR 28.2 K - 1.02 Lakh | 3082 | 4254 | 3145 |
| JGEC Jalpaiguri | INR 37.4 K - 1.11 Lakh | 11293 | 11972 | 10286 |
| HIT Kolkata | INR 5.96 Lakh | 8708 | 81217 | 13626 |
| Techno Main Salt Lake | INR 4.01 Lakh | 18624 | 109981 | 19024 |
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Engineering Colleges with MAKAUT Affiliation in West Bengal 2025
There are 85 colleges affiliated with MAKAUT in West Bengal. Among them, 78 are B.Tech colleges. Here is the list of B.Tech colleges affiliated with MAKAUT in West Bengal.
| College Name | Locality | Total Course Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| KGEC Nadia | College Road, Kalyani | INR 28.2 K - 1.02 Lakh |
| JGEC Jalpaiguri | CHAULHATI, Jalpaiguri | INR 37.4 K - 1.11 Lakh |
| IEM Kolkata | Sector V, Bidhannagar | INR 8.67 Lakh |
| HIT Kolkata | Mundapara, Kolkata | INR 5.96 Lakh |
| GCETT Serampore | William Carey Road, Serampore | INR 28.9 K - 1.02 Lakh |
| Techno Main Salt Lake | Sector V, Bidhannagar | INR 4.01 Lakh |
| RKMGEC | Narayanpur, Purulia | INR 44.7 - 69.1 K |
| GKCIET Malda | Maligram, Malda | INR 1.30 Lakh |
| CGEC | Harinchawra, Cooch Behar | INR 1.04 Lakh |
| HIT Haldia | Hatiberia, Haldia | INR 5.83 Lakh |
Top Engineering Colleges in West Bengal City-wise Count 2025
West Bengal has 252 engineering colleges in different cities. Kolkata has the highest number with 95 colleges, including 51 offering BTech courses and 39 offering M.Tech courses. Here is the list of the number of colleges in each city of West Bengal.
| City Name | Total College | B.Tech College | M.Tech College |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 95 | 51 | 39 |
| Durgapur | 24 | 10 | 2 |
| Hooghly | 12 | 7 | 1 |
| Bardhaman | 10 | 3 | 2 |
| Murshidabad | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| Birbhum | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| Nadia | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Bankura | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Purulia | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Howrah | 6 | 4 | 3 |
Top Engineering Colleges in Kolkata
Kolkata has the highest number of engineering colleges in West Bengal. Here is the list of the top 10 engineering colleges in Kolkata, along with their total BTech course fees.
The highest BTech fee is INR 25.01 Lakh at NSEC Kolkata.
| College Name | Total Course Fees (B.Tech) |
|---|---|
| Jadavpur University | INR 1.16 Lakh |
| IEM Kolkata | INR 8.67 Lakh |
| HIT Kolkata | INR 5.96 Lakh |
| UEM Kolkata | INR 6.21 Lakh |
| Techno Main Salt Lake | INR 4.01 Lakh |
| NSEC Kolkata | INR 25.01 Lakh |
| NIT Agarpara | INR 6.84 Lakh |
| CIEM Kolkata | INR 3.66 Lakh |
| RCCIIT Kolkata | INR 6.05 Lakh |
| BPPIMT | INR 3.92 Lakh |
Engineering Colleges in Durgapur 2025
Durgapur has 10 BTech Colleges, of which 8are private and 2 are government-operated. The average course fees is INR 1.97 Lakh at NPTI Durgapur to INR 6.48 Lakh at NIT Durgapur. Depending on the college, the seats for BTech also vary from 150 to 732. Here is the list of the top engineering Colleges in Durgapur, along with the total number of seats and total course fees, Median/Average Package and Cutoff.
| College Name | Seats | Total Fees | Cutoff (JEE Main) | Median/Average Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Durgapur | 150 | INR 6.48 Lakh | 9010 (CSE) - 46181 (Biotechnology) | INR 7.35 LPA |
| NPTI Durgapur | - | INR 1.97 Lakh | - | INR 3.10 LPA |
| BCREC Durgapur | 732 | INR 5.57 Lakh | 62121 (CSE) - 105513 (AL & ML) | INR 3.93 LPA |
| DIATM Durgapur | 150 | INR 2.2 Lakh | 75939(ME) - 860346 (CSE) (WBJEE) | INR 5.00 LPA |
| BCET Durgapur | - | INR 3.00 Lakh | 31542 (Electronics & Communication Engineering) - 110052 (CSE) | INR 5.5 LPA |
| Sanaka Educational Trust's Group | - | INR 2.77 Lakh | 80912 (Civil Engineering)- 105934 (Mechanical Engineering) | INR 6.0 LPA |
| NSHM Durgapur | - | INR 5.31 Lakh | 87541(Data Science) - 109845 (CSE) | INR 5.8 LPA |
| Bengal College of Engineering | 240 | INR 3.46 Lakh | - | - |
| KIEM Durgapur | 420 | INR 2.5 Lakhs | 78088 (CSE) | - |
| IEIT Durgapur | 240 | INR 3.64 Lakh | - |
Engineering Colleges in Hooghly 2025
The average course fees range from INR 2.76 Lakh at Abacus Institute of Engineering to INR 4.7 Lakh at SKFGI Hooghly. Here is the list of the top engineering Colleges in Durgapur, along with the total number of seats and total course fees, Median/Average Package and Cutoff.
| College Name | Seats | Total Fees | Cutoff | Median/Average Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AOT Hooghly | 600 | INR 3.65 Lakh | 20083 (CSE) - 106063 (EEE)(JEE Main) 7091 (CSE) -23911 (Electrical Engineering) (WBJEE) | INR 3.95 LPA |
| Abacus Institute of Engineering and Management Hooghly | 480 | INR 2.76 Lakh | 44621(CSE) - 110772(ME) (JEE Main) 65837(CSE) - 85898 (Civil Engineering) (WBJEE) | INR 3.7 LPA |
| HETC Hooghly | 360 | INR 4.1 Lakh | 76072 (CSE) -111027 (Electrical Engineering) (JEE Main) 23725 (CSE) - 24780 (ECE) (WBJEE) | INR 4.0 LPA |
| SKFGI Hooghly | - | INR 4.7 Lakh | 71663 (Electrical Engineering) - 110568 (CSE) (JEE Main) 34686(ECE) - 40380 (CSE) (WBJEE) | INR 5.05 LPA |
| CITM Hooghly | - | INR 3.56 Lakh | 28896 (ECE) - 110826 (CSE) (JEE Main) 48177 (CSE) - 110780 (110780) (WBJEE) | - |
| SMIT Hooghly | - | INR 2.95 Lakh | - | - |
| MIET Hooghly | 600 | INR 3.33 Lakh | - | INR 4.25 LPA |
Engineering Colleges In Howrah 2025
Howrah has 4 BTech Colleges, of which 3 are private and 1 is government-operated. The average course fees is INR 3.98 Lakh at CIT Howrah to INR 5.68 Lakh at IIEST Shibpur. Depending on the college, the seats for BTech also vary from 300 to 740. Here is the list of the engineering colleges in Howrah, along with the total number of seats and total course fees, Median/Average Package and Cutoff.
| College Name | Seats | Total Fees | Cutoff | Average /Median Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIEST Shibpur | 740 | INR 5.68 Lakh | 15167(CSE) - 49739 (Civil Engineering ) (JEE Main) | INR 8.50 LPA |
| MCKVIE | 300 | INR 5.1 Lakh | 36993(CSE) - 88020 (ECE) (JEEMain ) 16774 (CSE) - 24377 (Data Science) (WBJEE) | INR 5.2 LPA |
| CIT Howrah | 360 | INR 3.98 Lakh | 58715 (CSE)- 110682 (Civil Engineering ) (JEEMain) 37441 (CSE) (WBJEE) | INR 3.0 LPA |
| Seacom Engineering College Howrah | - | INR 4.4 Lakh | 48824 (CSE) - 56320 (ECE) (JEEMain) 41811 (AI & ML) - 46696 (Computer Science and Business Systems) (WBJEE) | INR 8 LPA |
Engineering Colleges in West Bengal FAQs
Ques. Which are the top engineering colleges in West Bengal for lateral entry?
Ans. Some of the top engineering colleges in West Bengal offering lateral entry admission include:
- Jadavpur University - [JU], Kolkata
- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology - [MAKAUT], Nadia
- Kalyani Government Engineering College - [KGEC], Nadia
- Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College - [JGEC], Jalpaiguri
- Institute of Engineering and Management - [IEM], Kolkata
Ques. Which engineering colleges in West Bengal offer direct admission for BTech?
Ans. Several engineering colleges in West Bengal offer direct admission to BTech/BE. programs through management quota or based on 12th-grade merit. Some of the prominent colleges include:
- Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM), Kolkata
- Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata
- Techno India University, Kolkata
- Narula Institute of Technology, Agarpara
- BP Poddar Institute of Management and Technology, Kolkata
Ques. Which are the most popular entrance exams accepted by Engineering colleges in West Bengal?
Ans. WBJEE, JELET, and JEE Main are the main entrance exams considered by most colleges during the admission process. Here is the list of all entrance exams accepted by colleges in West Bengal.
| Exam Name | Total No of Colleges Accepting the Exam |
|---|---|
| WBJEE | 99 |
| JELET | 71 |
| JEE Main | 67 |
| AUAT | 2 |
| CEE AMPAI | 2 |
| DASA | 2 |
| JEE Advanced | 1 |
| LEET | 1 |
| IMU CET | 1 |
| Amity JEE | 1 |
| IEMJEE | 1 |
Ques. Which Engineering College in West Bengal offers the maximum ROI? And what is the average package of that college?
Ans. University of Calcutta is the top (BTech) college in West Bengal in terms of ROI. The total ROI offered is 3246.75% and the highest & average packages of the college are INR 12 LPA & INR 10 LPA.
Ques. How many IIT colleges are there in West Bengal?
Ans. There is only one IIT in West Bengal, which is IIT Kharagpur. It was established in 1951 and is best known for its high placement opportunities.
Ques. How many engineering colleges in West Bengal are AICTE approved?
Ans 103 BTech colleges are approved by AICTE in West Bengal. Here is the list of top 5 AICTE-approved colleges in West Bengal.
- IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITKGP] Kharagpur
- National Institute of Technology - [NIT] Durgapur
- Jadavpur University - [JU], Kolkata
- Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology - [IIEST] Shibpur, Howrah
- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology - [MAKAUT], Nadia
Ques. How many engineering colleges in West Bengal are ICAR approved?
Ans. 2 BTech colleges are approved by ICAR in West Bengal.
- Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya - [BCKV], Mohanpur
- The Neotia University - [TNU], Kolkata
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