Kolkata, capital city of West Bengal, is a place rich in culture and knowledge. It is a centre for cultural, commercial and educational principles. The literacy rate of Kolkata is 87%, which is higher than the average literacy rate of India. Engineering is a subject that has imposed a strong-hold in Kolkata. The engineering colleges in Kolkata are the colleges known for its good infrastructure, rich library, latest equipment for practical sessions and best group of faculties. The admission procedure of engineering colleges in Kolkata are same as other engineering colleges in India. Admission of the candidates are done on the basis of the marks secured in engineering entrance exams like WBJEE, GATE, BITSAT, JEE, VITEEE, etc. for B. Tech admissions and Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineers (GATE) for M. Tech admissions. West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam (WBJEE) is the exam conducted by West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board under the administration of the state government for the admission to engineering degree colleges in West Bengal. Admission to a number of B. Tech colleges in Kolkata depends on the marks secured in WBJEE. After clearing the entrance exam, candidates will have an option of selecting the college of their choice for admission in engineering in the Counselling process. We have prepared a list of engineering colleges in Kolkata for the students to see the options available to them for taking admission in undergraduate and postgraduate degrees of engineering. Details related to admission process is also linked in each section.
