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

offers admission through the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) or the AIEEE, with ranks determining college allocation via an online counseling process. Admission requires an average entrance exam rank and a minimum of 60% in Class 12. The Electrical Engineering department is renowned, with faculty consisting of 40 qualified professors and lecturers. Despite some concerns about faculty bias, the majority are supportive and knowledgeable. The 4-year B.Tech program costs approximately 4 to 4.5 lakhs INR, with semester fees varying between 40,000 to 46,000 INR, and no hidden charges.

Financial aid is available for rank holders and scholarships for minorities and merit-based students. Placement rates are high, ranging from 70-90%, with IT companies like TCS, Wipro, and Cognizant being major recruiters, offering average salaries between 3.5 to 5 LPA and up to 25 LPA at the highest. Placement eligibility starts in the 6th or 7th semester, favoring CSE, IT, and ECE students. Core sector placements are limited with lower packages.

Internships are available through platforms like Internshala, although these are often pursued independently by students. The college facilitates educational loans through bank tie-ups.