Overview

Top BTech Colleges in West Bengal 2025

B.Tech stands for Bachelor of Technology. It is a professional bachelor level degree that deals with engineering and technology. The B.Tech course duration is four-year-long split into eight semesters. Multiple specialisations are offered at the top B.Tech colleges in West Bengal, such as mechanical, civil, aeronautical, automobile, electronics and communication, and more. It is one of the common degrees pursued by the students after passing class 12th. Applicants who have cleared the 12th standard with a minimum of 60% marks from the science stream can apply at the B.Tech colleges.

To seek admission into the top B.Tech colleges in West Bengal, students need to undergo various state or national level entrance exams. The state authority conducts the state level entrance test by the name of WBJEE and much more for admission. The other entrance examination which the institutions accept are JEE-Main and JEE-Advanced.

Top Engineering Colleges in West Bengal with NIRF Ranking

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a government ranking agency run by the MHRD that ranks B.Tech colleges in India. There are specific methodologies based on which college are ranked, such as graduation outcome, teaching, learning, resources, outreach and inclusivity, peer perception, research and professional practice.

Following are the best B.Tech colleges in West Bengal based on NIRF ranking 2023-2024:

College Names	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
IIT Kharagpur	6	5
Jadavpur University	10	12
National Institute of Technology, (NIT) Durgapur	43	44
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST)	35	49

Top Private Engineering Colleges in West Bengal

The table below shows the top private Engineering colleges in West Bengal along with their total tuition fees/seat intake and entrance exams/eligibility criteria:

College Name	Annual BTech Fees
Heritage Institute of Kolkata (HIT)	INR 1,16,200
Haldia Institute of Technology, Haldia	INR 1,05,700
IEM, Kolkata	INR 1.68,400
Narula Institute of Technology, Agarpara	INR 1,02,000
JIS College in Engineering, Kolkata	INR 129,800
Techno India UnKolkata, Kolkata	R 89,200
Netaji Subhash Engineering College, Kolkata	R 99,500
Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology, Kolkata	INR 1,02,500
The Neotia University, Kolkata	INR 1,40,000
Siliguri Institute of Technology, Darjeeling	INR 1,00,250

Top Govt. Engineering Colleges in West Bengal

College Name	Total Tuition Fee/ Seat Intake	Entrance Exam/ Eligibility
IIT Kharagpur	INR 8 lakh Seats: 2,556	Entrance Exam: JEE Main, JEE Advanced Class 12 with 75% aggregate
Jadavpur University	INR 21,000 Seats: 1,314	Entrance Exam: JEE Main, WBJEE Class 12 with 60% aggregate
NIT Durgapur	INR 5 lakh Seats: 950	Entrance Exam: JEE Main, DASA UG Class 12 with 75% aggregate
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST)	INR 5 lakh Seats: 740	Entrance Exam: JEE Main, DASA UG Class 12 with 75% aggregate

Top Engineering Colleges in West Bengal with Fees

The average annual tuition fees for engineering courses in the top engineering colleges of West Bengal typically range from INR 2,400 to INR 1.5 Lakhs, depending on the institution and program. Below is a detailed table showcasing some of the best engineering colleges in West Bengal, along with their respective fee structures, seat intake, and admission criteria. This comprehensive overview will help aspiring students make informed decisions while selecting an institution that aligns with their academic and financial goals.

College Name	Annual BTech Fees	Annual MTech Fees
IIT Kharagpur	INR 82,070	INR 2,31,500
Jadavpur University, Kolkata	INR 2,400	INR 4,800
IIEST Shibpur	INR 1,36,500	INR 81,500
NIT Durgapur	INR 1,49,100	INR 94,100
IEM Kolkata	INR 81,200	-
Heritage Institute of Technology (HIT), Kolkata	INR 1,16,200	INR 1,31,100
MAKAUT Kolkata	INR 49,000	INR 81,200
Haldia Institute of Technology, Haldia	INR 1,05,700	INR 1,03,600
Amity University, Kolkata	INR 1,69,000	INR 1,58,000
Techno India University, Kolkata	INR 89,200	INR 2,01,000
Adamas University, Kolkata	INR 1,72,800	INR 1,88,750
Sister Nivedita College, Kolkata	INR 1,49,500	-
Asansol Engineering College, Asansol	INR 1,34,094	INR 1,08,100
Kalyani Government Engineering College, Nadia	INR 16,155	INR 17,755
IIIT Kalyani	INR 1,95,900	-
The Neotia University	INR 1,40,000	INR 1,46,000
Siliguri Institute of Technology, Darjeeling	INR 1,00,250	-
UIT Burdwan	INR 61,100	INR 75,200
Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College	INR 14,877	INR 51,916
Techno India Salt Lake, Salt Lake	INR 1,20,00	INR 1,36,000

Top Engineering Colleges in West Bengal with the Best ROI (Return on Investment)

The top engineering colleges in West Bengal are widely recognized for their impressive Return on Investment (ROI), making them a preferred choice for aspiring engineers. ROI is calculated as the ratio of the average annual tuition fees to the average placement package offered by the institution, providing a clear measure of the value delivered to students. Institutions with high ROI not only offer quality education but also ensure strong placement opportunities, justifying the investment in terms of fees. Below is a list of some of the best engineering colleges in West Bengal renowned for their high ROI, ensuring excellent career prospects for graduates.

College Name	Average Annual Fees	Average Placement Package
Jadavpur University	INR 2,400	INR 10,06,000
IIT, Kharagpur	INR 1,49,005	INR 12,75,000
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, Nadia	INR 45,000	INR 3,00,000
IIEST, Shibpur	INR 1,25,000	INR 6,20,000
Institute of Engineering & Management, Kolkata	INR 81,200	INR 3,45,000
NIT, Durgapur	INR 1,25,000	INR 5,10,000
Narula Institute of Technology	INR 90,000	INR 3,60,000
Haldia Institute of Technology, Haldia	INR 80,000	INR 3,00,000