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Yes, top colleges like IIT Kharagpur, NIT Durgapur, and Jadavpur University offer excellent placements with packages going up to Rs 40 LPA. Private colleges like Techno India University and Brainware University also secure placements in major IT firms, startups, and core engineering companies.
JEE Advanced is required for IIT Kharagpur, while JEE Main is accepted by NIT Durgapur. WBJEE is widely accepted by most state and private engineering colleges in West Bengal. Direct admissions are also possible in some private institutions based on 12th scores.
Government colleges like Jadavpur University charge very low fees, typically under Rs 10,000 per year. Private colleges range between Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh annually, depending on the program and facilities. Top-tier institutes like IIT Kharagpur may charge around Rs 2.5 lakh per year.
Among private institutes, Techno India University, Brainware University, IEM Kolkata, Heritage Institute of Technology, and UEM Kolkata consistently rank high for academics, infrastructure, and placements.
The top government-run colleges include Jadavpur University, IIT Kharagpur, NIT Durgapur, Kalyani Government Engineering College, Government College of Engineering and Ceramic Technology, and Government College of Engineering and Leather Technology.
West Bengal is home to some of India’s premier engineering institutions. Top choices include IIT Kharagpur, NIT Durgapur, Jadavpur University, Heritage Institute of Technology, IEM Kolkata, Techno India University, MAKAUT, Narula Institute of Technology, BP Poddar Institute of Management and Technology, and Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology.
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