MCKV Institute of Engineering - Admissions 2023, Fees, Courses, Ranking, Placement

Established in 1999, MCKV Institute of Engineering, also known as MCKVIE, is one of the best private colleges for engineering, located in Howrah, West Bengal. It is a NAAC Accredited “A” Grade Autonomous Institute. It is affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), formerly known as WBUT. MCKV is approved by AICTE and offers NBA-accredited engineering programmes.

MCKV Institute of Engineering received the 'Best Institute for Promoting Industry-Academia Linkage Award' by ASSOCHAM at EduMeet 2021. An International MoU (Memorandum Of Understanding) has been signed between the Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT), Australia, and MCKV Institute of Engineering, keeping in view a variety of joint academic and educational initiatives.

MCKV Institute of Engineering courses are various. The institute offers bachelor's degree programmes, B.Voc degree programmes, and master's degree programmes. MCKVIE has launched three new B.Tech courses in CSE (Data Science), EC (VLSI Design), and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIandML), along with a PG course in the field of Management as an MBA (Business Analytics). MCKV Institute of Engineering admission is based on merit. 

The MCKVIE campus includes separate hostels for boys and girls, a cafeteria, a Meditation Hall, Healthcare Unit, Language and Communication Lab, Central Library, Fitness Facilities, and even a Students’ Common Room. SVCPT – Swami Vivekanand Centre for "Positive Thinking" was inaugurated on 10th January 2011. It is the first such centre in West Bengal. It is dedicated to orienting the students, faculties and staff members of the college through teachings, life-giving thoughts, and the philosophy of Swami Vivekananda.

Since 2017, MCKVIE has emerged as a green campus because of a variety of eco-friendly initiatives undertaken by the institute MCKVIE provides the students with different laboratories for their respective course needs such as a:

• Basic Computing Lab
• Project Lab 
• AI and Project Technology Lab
• OS Lab
• DBMS and Web Technology Lab
•  Research Lab, Engine Testing and Pollution Measurement Laboratory
•  Graphics and Multimedia Lab
•  Microwave lab
•  Control and DSP lab
•  VLSI Design Lab, Power Electronics and Drives Laboratory
•  Electric System Design Laboratory
•  Project and Simulation Laboratory
•  Electric Machine Laboratory
•  Advanced Manufacturing Lab
•  Applied Fluid Mechanics Lab
•  Applied Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer Lab
•  CAD-CAM lab

Apart from that they even have labs in collaboration with big names like Hyundai (Auto Scanning Lab), BOSCH Limited (Automotive Electrical and Electronics laboratory), Dassault Systems (Computer-Aided Design Laboratory), Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (Vehicle Maintenance Laboratory).

MCKVIE placements are remarkably good as every year many companies visit the campus for recruitment. 

On August 22, 2009, the school received The Telegraph School Award for Excellence in the categories of Best Maintained School and Social Service.

In July 27,  2009, Smart Class technology was introduced as part of the various teaching methods used in the MCKV Institute of Engineering.

On August 21, 2010, the school received The Telegraph School Award for Excellence in the categories of Social Service, The Best Academic Performance by a School (ISC), and Best Maintained School.

In 2010, the digital Mathematical Laboratory was set up in collaboration with NIIT.

MCKVIE offers a total of 15 courses, including bachelor's degree programmes, B.Voc degree programmes, and Master's degree programmes. Know more about the courses offered by MCKVIE Howrah.

B.Tech    

 Under this course, students get to choose among nine different specialisations. The entrance exams accepted are WBJEE/JEE (Main). Candidates must have completed class 12  with Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Computer Science / Computer Applications / Technical vocational subjects with pass marks (in both theory and practical, whichever is applicable) in all three subjects as stated above in regular class mode.

Apart from that,  candidates must have obtained at least 45% marks (40% in the case of SC, ST, OBC, and PwD) in all the three subjects taken together. In Class 12, candidates must have obtained at least 30% marks in English. The board of qualifying examination must be recognised either by the Central or State Government Both B.Sc  Candidates and Diploma holders in Engineering and Technology will also be eligible for admission to the first year of Engineering degree courses, subject to vacancies in the first year classes in case the vacancies as a lateral entry in the second year are exhausted. However, the admission shall be based strictly on the aforementioned eligibility criteria.     

 B.Tech (Lateral)

 B.Tech (Lateral) is available for (AUE, ME, ECE, EC-VLSI, CSE, CSE-DS, EE, and IT). Candidates must have a valid JELET Score. Diploma holder seeking admission into Engineering and Technology Degree Course - The candidate must pass Diploma in any branch from an institute approved by AICTE. The candidate must secure at least 45% (40% for SC/ ST/ OBC-A/ OBC-B/ PwD) marks or equivalent CGPA in diploma examination in relevant branch. 

B.Sc 

 For B.Sc  Candidate, the upper age limit is 27. The candidate must pass B.Sc  Degree from any University recognised by UGC with at least 45% (40% for ST/SC/OBC-A/OBC-B/PWD) marks.  Also, the candidate must have passed the class 12 examination with Mathematics as a subject. The candidate, if admitted, will have to clear the subjects of Engineering Mechanics and Engineering Graphics / Engineering Drawing of the first year degree course in Engineering / Technology along with his / her second-year subjects. B.Sc  candidates will be considered for admission only if vacancies remain even after filling the seats with available diploma holder candidates.   

B.Voc  

   Direct admission is offered in the B.Voc courses. The vocational educational programme mainly focuses on job-specific skills rather than the board or council-based education. The main objective of this programme is to enable students to acquire skills and learn the fundamental technologies by engaging them in on-the-job training of the industry/organisations along with the theory classes in an academic scene. This programme has been initiated with the affiliation of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT) and with the approval of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), MHRD, Government of India.      

M.Tech    

The candidate must be a B.E./B.Tech in ECE / AEIE / Control and Instrumentation Engg. or M.Sc in Electronics / Physics (with Electronics special) or the candidate should be an associate member of a Professional Body of Engineers recognised by the Govt. of India for admission to higher studies in Engineering.     

 MBA

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (Statistics / Mathematics / Economics / Computer Sc. related subjects preferred) from a recognised University with a valid score in CAT / GMAT / MAT/ JEMAT / XAT is needed. Whether you belong to an engineering background or law or commerce and more with an authentic and recognisable bachelor's degree you become eligible to get admission in the MCKV MBA course and plan your career in different fields like marketing, finance, HR, and more. 

Know more about the MCKV admission process and eligibility. 

MCKV Institute of Engineering accepts WBJEE for B.Tech admission. WBJEE is the mandatory entrance exam for MCKV Institute of Engineering B.Tech admission. The table below shows the important dates related to WBJEE 2022. 

WBJEE 2022 Counselling Dates

Here is a list of MCKV Institute of Engineering’s cut-off list for 2020, Round One. 

Laboratories - MCKVIE provides the students with different laboratories for their respective course need such as a Basic Computing Lab, Project Lab, AI and Project Technology Lab, OS Lab, DBMS and Web Technology Lab, Research Lab, Engine Testing and Pollution Measurement Laboratory, Graphics, and Multimedia Lab, Microwave lab, Control and DSP lab, VLSI Design Lab, Power Electronics and Drives Laboratory, Electric System Design Laboratory, Project and Simulation Laboratory, Electric Machine Laboratory, Advanced Manufacturing Lab, Applied Fluid Mechanics Lab, Applied Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer Lab, CAD-CAM Lab, etc. They even have labs in collaboration with big names like Hyundai (Auto Scanning Lab), BOSCH Limited (Automotive Electrical and Electronics laboratory), Dassault Systems (Computer-Aided Design Laboratory), Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (Vehicle Maintenance Laboratory). Language and communication lab - State-of-the-art language lab at MCKVIE is equipped with smart electronic equipment facilities to help students develop their communication skills and ace language abilities to become industry-ready professionals. Central library - MCKVIE provides a resourceful library for students to facilitate advanced knowledge exploration with more than 45000 books, journals, magazines, papers, along with e-learning materials and facilities.

Hostel Facilities at MCKV Institute of Engineering

Accommodation - MCKVIE provides separate hostel accommodation for boys and girls. The hostel is located in a safe and healthy learning environment with all the essential facilities to facilitate a comfortable stay for students during their learning journey. Fitness facilities - The campus is equipped with multiple modern facilities that include multi-gym, basketball, and shuttle courts to help students stay engaged while maintaining their health and overall fitness.

Other Facilities at MCKV Institute of Engineering

Meditation hall - Swami Vivekananda Centre for Positive Thinking is a spacious and peaceful meditation hall set up for students of MCKVIE to introspect on Swamiji’s Teachings and practice guided meditation to build their spiritual strength. Healthcare unit - MCKVIE provides in-house 24X7 Healthcare Unit support with expert clinical diagnosis, first-aid provisions, and Doctor Consultation for catering to students’ health emergencies and overall safety. Cafeteria - MCKVIE college cafeteria is a happening students’ hang out where they can have healthy and tasty food, build friendships and enjoy an amicable and friendly campus environment. Student’s common room - The college provides a well-furnished common room to facilitate student interaction, recreation with indoor sports opportunities, and exchange of ideas by creating a friendly ambiance to increase engagement among the MCKVIE student community. SVCPT – Swami Vivekanand Centre for Positive Thinking - Swami Vivekanand Centre for Positive Thinking was inaugurated on 10th January 2011. It is the first such center in West Bengal. It is dedicated to orienting the students, faculties and staff members of the college through teachings, life-giving thoughts, and philosophy of Swami Vivekananda.

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Rotaract Club – In the year 2010, the chairman of MCKV Group Rtn. Kishan Kumar Kejriwal and Prof. (Dr.) Arun Kr. Jalan (Dean-Student Affairs) formed the Rotaract Club of MCKVIE with the dual aim of serving humanity and professionally developing the member students.

Technotica – MCKVIE has an in-house engineering and technology model development competition known as Technotica. This began in 2004. Students form a team and display their respective models. Technotica gives the students real-life project experience and, therefore, eventually helps them during their job interviews in the 3rd year campus drives.

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The placement department of MCKV Institute of Engineering connects with the leading recruiters in the industry to create enterprising career opportunities for engineering students. MCKVIE increases the employability factor of students with different skill development initiatives like soft skill development, leadership abilities, industry-oriented competencies, and imparting relevant subject knowledge. As a result, MCKVIE students have been recruited in esteemed organisations globally over the yeaRs MCKVIE placements are remarkably good. 

Know more about the placement opportunities at MCKV Institue of Engineering (MCKVIE)

Swami Vivekananda Scholarship

• The Govt. of West Bengal introduces this scheme of giving scholarships at different levels of higher studies, at educational institutions based in West Bengal. Aspirants of UG(Engg.) with 60% in Class 12, PG (Engg.) with 55% marks in graduation, and other AICTE approved Professional Courses like MBA can avail this.
• Scholarship Amount Available per month is Rs 5000. 

Aikyashree

• Merit Cum Means: This is for Meritorious Minority (Buddhist, Jain, Christian, Muslim, Parsee and Sikh) Students from the domicile of West Bengal to study in an Institute in West Bengal.
• Students with a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying exam are eligible to apply.
• Annual family income should be within 2.5 Lakhs per annum.

Kanyashree Kanyashree’s one-time grant of Rs  25,000  is for girls who are between the ages of 18 and 19. Both the annual scholarship and the one-time grant are only for those girls who are:

• Residents of West Bengal 
• Enrolled and regularly attended an educational institution 
• Unmarried 
• From families where the total income is not more than Rs 1,20,000 per year.

However, girls who are specially-abled (with a disability of 40% or more), living in a Home registered under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000, or have lost both parents may apply for Kanyashree even if their family’s income is more than Rs 1,20,000 per year.

National Scholarship Portal (NSP) 

Different Scholarship Schemes are available from various ministries and departments of the Central Govt. Also, different schemes are available from UGC/AICTE. 

DWO 

This is from the Backward Classes Welfare Department, Govt. of WB. Scholarship to the children of those engaged in unclean occupation. The beneficiaries of this scheme are the students whose parents are flayers, tanners, scavengers, waste picking/collecting, or engaged in similar other professions. The day scholars and hostellers of this category can also get grants. One can fill out the online application to avail of the benefits of the scholarship. 

e-Kalyan Bihar

• Schemes offered by Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority, and Backward Class Welfare Department, Govt. of Jharkhand.

MAKAUT Scholarships

• All the Govt. of WB Scholarships

AICTE – PRAGATI

• Scholarship Scheme AICTE towards Degree and Diploma Education for Girl students.
• Amount of scholarship: Tuition Fee of Rs 30,000 or at actual, whichever is less, and Rs 2000 per month for 10 months as incidentals charges each year. In case of Tuition fee waiver/reimbursement, Students are eligible to get an amount of Rs 30,000 for the purchase of Books / Equipment / Software / Laptop / Desktop / Vehicle / Fee paid towards competitive examination applications forms/exam.  

AICTE – Saksham

• Scholarship Scheme AICTE Degree and Diploma Education for Scholarship Scheme AICTE for SPECIALLY ABLED STUDENTS.
• Amount of scholarship: Tuition Fee of Rs 30,000 or at actual, whichever is less, and Rs 2000 per month for 10 months as incidentals charges each year.
• In case of Tuition fee waiver/reimbursement, Students are eligible to get an amount of Rs 30,000 for the purchase of Books / Equipment / Software / Laptop / Desktop / Vehicle / Fee paid towards competitive examination applications forms/exam / specific equipment/software for visually impaired/ speech and hearing disabled.

AICTE Swanath Scholarship 1) The candidate should be from any one of the following categories: (i) Orphan (ii) Either or both parents died due to Covid-19 (iii) Wards of Armed Forces and Central Paramilitary Forces martyred in action (Shaheed)

2) Family income from all sources should not be more than Rs 8 Lakh per annum during the financial year of the application. A valid income certificate issued by the State/UT Government is to be enclosed. 3) The candidate should be currently studying in the AICTE Approved institutions and courses at the Degree/ Diploma level in regular mode. There are two types of scholarship under AICTE Swanath Scholarship which are as follows :

• AICTE–SWANATH scholarship scheme (technical diploma)
• AICTE–SWANATH scholarship scheme (technical degree)

Jindal Scholarship

• Private Scholarship Scheme offered by Sitaram Jindal Foundation. Category-“E” is for the Engineering UG and PG Courses.
• The monthly scholarship amount for UG men and women is Rs 2300 and Rs 2000 respectively. Also, monthly scholarship amounts for PG Boys and Girls are Rs 3200 and Rs 2800 respectively.
• Eligibility criteria: Obtaining 65% for Boys and 60% for Girls respectively in the qualifying exams.

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