Top Engineering Colleges in Kolkata

Kolkata has been a centre for culture and premier educational institutions for decades, remaining one of the top choices for students across the country. It houses the Jadavpur University which has established itself in the field of engineering colleges as a beacon of excellence with Rank 12 in the NIRF Engineering Rankings 2024. Several private and government owned colleges such as Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT) and JIS College of Engineering make Kolkata a dream destination for engineering aspirants in India. 

These top universities offer different specialisations in Engineering such as Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Automobile and many more for candidates wishing to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The selection process is rigorous and requires candidates to perform well in entrance exams such as JEE Mains, JEE Advance or GATE. The annual fee can amount to around INR 10,000 to INR 3 Lakhs, depending on the institute and program. 

After graduation, candidates can expect an average salary package of INR 4 Lakhs to INR 25 Lakhs as leading global companies such as Google, Infosys, Amazon, Deloitte and Accenture take part in the recruitment process.