HIT Kolkata B.Tech Electrical Engineering: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to Heritage Institute of Technology (HITK) in West Bengal is based on the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE). In 2016, an applicant with a rank of 6181 secured a seat under the Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme through online counseling, choosing Electrical Engineering. HITK is a prominent private engineering college in West Bengal, known for its qualified faculty with many holding graduate and PhD degrees. The college offers a favorable faculty-to-student ratio and provides multilingual education in Hindi, English, and Bengali.

The examination system includes two end-semester exams and surprise tests contributing to CGPA. Achieving an 8-9 CGPA is important for placements. The college's fee structure from 2016-2020 ranged from Rs. 44,000 to Rs. 47,300 per semester, considered high for middle and lower-middle-class families. Limited scholarships are available for students facing specific hardships, while the TFW scheme allows eligible students to pay only INR 20,000 over four years. The average tuition fee for Electrical Engineering is INR 90,000 annually, with a total 4-year cost of approximately INR 3.92 lakh.

Notable faculty includes Prof. S. Dutta and A. Hatial. The college maintains a strong placement record, especially in IT and sales sectors, with major recruiters like TCS, Tech Mahindra, and Amazon. Placements begin in the 3rd year, with the highest package at 44 LPA and an average package of 3.5-6 LPA. In a recent placement season, 510 out of 850 final-year students secured jobs with TCS at 3.5 LPA. Approximately 60-77% of students are placed annually, with core branches like Electrical and Mechanical having moderate placement rates.

Internships are facilitated through partnerships like Internshala, with placements starting in the 7th semester. The college supports students with financial and mental assistance, having no hidden charges or recent fee hikes.