Admission to Haldia Institute of Technology is primarily via the WBJEE exam, targeting ranks between 6,000 and 10,000. The institute offers 15 courses, with Electrical Engineering boasting superior placement opportunities. Admissions involve WBJEE applications starting in January, followed by counseling rounds; 10% of seats are reserved for direct admissions. The faculty-to-student ratio is 1:75, with faculty qualifications varying across departments. Some faculty members are pursuing or hold PhDs, although reports suggest a disparity in quality and discrimination between Bengali and non-Bengali students. The college's placement rate is approximately 73%, with non-core departments like Computer Science and IT achieving up to 97% placements and notable packages up to 45 LPA. Core departments face challenges with fewer core companies visiting. The highest salary package recorded is 70 LPA, with an average ranging from 5 to 6 LPA. Internship opportunities are substantial, particularly in IT, with companies like Infosys and TCS frequently recruiting. B.Tech fees are around INR 4.6 lakhs, including tuition and hostel fees. The semester fee is INR 60,000, plus INR 12,000 for hostel accommodations. MBA fees are INR 75,000 annually. Scholarships and loans are available, with TFW students paying half the regular fees. Extra charges include an INR 1,200 semester exam fee. Payment methods include NEFT, DD, Cheque, and cash. Management quota admissions may have additional costs of INR 1 to 3 lakhs. Scholarships like the Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship are offered, and education loans are facilitated through various banks. Overall, the college provides a satisfactory platform for placements and internships, with around 90-93% of students securing jobs annually through companies like TCS, Wipro, and Cognizant.
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