TOP ENGINEERING COLLEGES IN WEST BENGAL

Engineering is a field of scientific study that focuses on the principles related to construction, maintenance, and upgradation of essential infrastructure structures that have been constructed for the convenience of human beings. The basis of engineering is formed on subjects of physics, chemistry, and mathematics.

These subjects play a crucial role in engineering application. In the initial phase of the field, engineering was synonymous with construction of engines for military purposes but in the due course of time, the field got diverse with the inception of technology and science which led to the development of various specializations in the field today.

Many students take up engineering because of their passion for the field and this has made it possible for the line of study to evolve with more and more variety of engineering courses becoming a part of the education system.

For pursuing the course in Engineering, the candidate must have the basic knowledge in subjects such as physics, chemistry, and mathematics. They also should have the ability to draw their views and other skills like problem- solving, computer skills, industry skills, teamwork, and creativity.

Apart from this, the candidates should qualify the entrance exam conducted at the national and state level to get into the prestigious colleges. West Bengal is known for some of its best engineering colleges. And these colleges have various admission criteria, placement cells, fee structure and other facilities. These are the details of the colleges along with the parameters.

• For B.Tech, applicants must have qualified class 12th exams from a recognised school education board in India. The minimum required aggregate is 50% to 60%. However, this minimum percentage requirement can vary as per the college or the entrance exam.
• The applicants should have mandatorily studied PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) in class 12th.
• For M.Tech, candidates must have the relevant B.Tech degree.

Top Engineering Colleges in West Bengal (Entrance Exams)

• There are many engineering entrance exams held every year as the number of students aspiring for the engineering course grows each year. The scores that are obtained by a candidate in these entrances determine whether he/ she is eligible for admissions into the respective institute or not. Top scorers in entrances like�JEE Mains�can end up getting into India's top institutions like�IITs.
• Entrance examination marks are also helpful in getting access to scholarships and other financial aid and bursaries for the engineering course. These entrances are conducted at both national and state level. State level exams are comparatively easy, but national level tests like JEE are preferred more due to more prestige given to the national level exams.
• In India, the most common national level engineering examination is JEE Mains (Joint Entrance Exam) which is administered and conducted twice a year by the�National Testing Agency�(NTA). For West Bengal, there is another entrance exam called�WBJEE�which is held every year for admission in Engineering colleges of Bengal.