Engineering is a stream of study that is almost worshipped by the students in Kolkata. Most of them dream of taking up engineering as a subject right from the time they learn to understand the meaning of the word. When it comes to engineering the name to reckon with in Kolkata is the Bengal Engineering & Science University, which is located at the city limits. All the students residing in the city and aspiring to take up engineering as their stream of study, make it a point to get through the JEE or Joint Entrance Examination to this esteemed university.

Admissions to the engineering colleges are done on the basis of the ranks achieved by the students in the AIJEE or All India Joint Entrance Examination.

The main subjects covered in the curriculum of the engineering colleges are:

• Electronics Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Computer Science & Engineering
• Leather Technology
• Telecommunication Engineering
• Civil Engineering

Apart from the above there are several other subjects which have been included in the curriculum for the benefit of the students. You can take a look at all the details form the following list:

1. B.P. Poddar Inst. Of Mgt. & Tech.
   (AICTE Approved)
   (Status:Private) Poddar Vihar, 137, Vip Road, Kolkata - 700 052, W.B.
   Courses :B.E / B.Tech : Computer Sci Engg., Electronics & Telecomm. Engg., Electrical Engineering (60 seats each)
   
   
2. Bengal Institute Of Technology (AICTE Approved)
   (Status:Private) Bamanghata, On Basanti Highway, Kolkata
   Courses :B.E / B.Tech : Computer Science & Engg (Seats :60), Electronics & Telecomm. Engg (Seats :60), Bio Tech (Seats :30)
   
   
3. Calcutta Institute Of Engg & Mgt. (AICTE Approved)
   (Status:Private) I.T.I Tolly Gunge Campus 24/1a Chandi Ghosh Road Kolkata- 700040
   Courses :B.E / B.Tech : Electrical Engg (Seats :59), Electronics & Comm Engg (Seats :59), Computer Sci & Engg (Seats :59)
   
   
4. College Of Ceramic Technology (AICTE Approved)
   (Status:Government) 73, Abinash Chandra Banerjee Lane, Belaghata Calcutta - 700 010
   Courses :B.E / B.Tech : Ceramic Technology, Computer Sci & Engg (40 Seats each)
   M.E / M.Tech : Ceramic Tech (Seats: 18)
   
   
5. College Of Engineerig & Leather Technology (AICTE Approved)
   (Status:Government) Block Lb, Sector Iii Salt Lake City Calcutta 700091
   Courses :B.E / B.Tech : Leather Technology (Seats : 30), Footware Technology (Seats : 10), Computer Sc. & Engg. (Seats : 40)
   M.E / M.Tech : Leather Technology (Seats: 25)
   
   
6. Future Inst Of Engg & Mngt (AICTE Approved)
   (Status:Private) Sonarpur Station Road Kamalgazi 24 Pgns Kolkata
   Courses :B.E / B.Tech : Electronics & Tele Comm Engg, Electrical Engg, Computer Sci & Engg, Electronics & Intru Engg, Mechanical Engg (60 Seats each)
   
   
7. Gurunanak Institute Of Technology (AICTE Approved)
   (Status:Private) 157/F Nilganj Road Kolkata- 700058
   Courses :B.E / B.Tech : Computer Sci & Engg, Electronics & Comm Engg, App Electronics & Instru Engg, Electrical Engg (60 Seats each)
   
   
8. Heritage Institute Of Tech. (AICTE Approved)
   (Status:Private) Chowbaga Road Anandpur P.O: East Kolkata Township Kolkata- 700107
   Courses :B.E / B.Tech : Computer Science & Engg., Electronics & Comm. Engg., Electrical Engg., Chemical Engg, Bio Technology (60 Seats Each)
   
   
9. Indian Statistical Inst (AICTE Approved)
   203 Barrackpore Trunk Road,
   Calcutta 700 035
   West Bengal
   Courses :M.E / M.Tech : Computer Sc (Seats: 25), Quality, Reliability & Operation Research (Seats: 20)
   
   
10. Institute Of Engineering & Management (AICTE Approved)
    (Approved For *PIO / Foreign Nationals Admission)
    (Status:Private) Salt Lake Electronics Complex, Sector V, Kolkata - 700 091
    Courses :B.E / B.Tech : Computer Sc. & Engineering (Seats : 90), Electronics & Comm. Engg. (Seats : 60)
    
    
11. Institute Of Jute Technology (AICTE Approved)
    (Approved For *PIO / Foreign Nationals Admission)
    (Status:State Government) 35, Ballygunj Circular Road, Calcutta - 700 019
    Courses :B.E / B.Tech : Jute & Fibre Technology (Seats : 30)
    M.E / M.Tech : Mechanical Processing Of Textiles (Seats: 18)
    
    
12. Jadavpur University (AICTE Approved)
    (Status:University) Jadavpur, Calcutta - 700 032
    Courses :B.E / B.Tech : Civil Engineering (Seats:100), Mechanical Engineering (Seats:100), Electrical Engineering (Seats:100), Metallurgical Engineering (Seats:30), Chemical Engineering (Seats:70), Computer Sc. & Engineering (Seats:60), Electronics & Telecomm. Engg (Seats:60), Production Engineering (Seats:40), Instrumentation Engineering (Seats:40), Construction Technology (Seats:40), Printing Engineering (Seats:20), Power Plant Engineering (Seats:40), Food Tech & Bio-Chemical (Seats:20), Electronics & Inst Engg (Seats:20)
    M.E / M.Tech : Software Engineering (Seats: 18), Bio Medical Engg (Seats: 10), M.E. In Chemical Engg / Master Of Chemical Engg (Seats: 15), Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engg / Structural Engg (Seats: 13), Control Sys Engg/Electrical Machines (Seats: 10), Electrical Power Systems(M.Ee.)/High Voltage Engg (Seats: 20), Communication Engg/Control Engg/Electronic Devices (Seats: 20), Computer Engg (Seats: 25), Applied Mechanics)/Fluid & Hydraulics Engg (Seats: 20), Industrial Metallurgy (Seats: 8), Cad & Cam/Ergonomics/Machine Tools Design/Producti (Seats: 10), Environmental Engg (Seats: 7), Computer Applications (Pt) (Seats: 15), Automobile Engineering (Seats: 18), Water Resource And Hydraulic (Seats: 18), Power Engineering (Seats: 18), Illumination Engineering (Seats: 18), Nono Science & Technology (Seats: 18), Food Tech & Bio Chem Engg (Seats: 6), Instrumentation Engg (Seats: 10), Energy Sc & Tech (Seats: 10), Metarial Engg. (Seats: 18), Courseware Engineering (Seats: 18), Intelligent Automation & Robatics (6 Semester Pt) (Seats: 18), Vlsi Design & Microelectronics Tech(6 Semester Pt) (Seats: 18)
    
    
13. Marine Engg & Research Institute (AICTE Approved)
    (Status:Central Government)(Previously Directorate Of Marine Engg & Training) Calcutta, P-19,Taratola Rd,Calutta- 700 088
    Courses :B.E / B.Tech : Marine Engg. (Seats : 120)
    
    
14. Narula Instt.Of Technology (AICTE Approved)
    (Status:Private) 81, Niljunj Road, Belghoria, Kolkata - 700 058 West Bengal.
    Courses :B.E / B.Tech : Computer Science & Engg., Electronics & Comm. Engg., Electrical Engg. (60 Seats each)
    
    
15. Rcc Inst. Of Inform. Technology (AICTE Approved)
    (Status:Private) College Of Leater Tech. Old Campus Canal South Road, Beliaghata, Calcutta - 700 015.
    Courses :B.E / B.Tech : Computer Science Engg. (Seats : 60)
    
    
16. St. Thomas College Of Engineering (AICTE Approved)
    (Status:Private) 4, Diamond Harbour Road, Calcutta - 700 023.
    Courses :B.E / B.Tech : Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Comm. Engineering, Electrical Engineering (60 Seats each)
    
    
17. Techno India (AICTE Approved)
    (Status:Private) Plot No.Em-4/1, Salt Lake Electr.Complex,Sector-V, Kolkata - 700 091 West Bengal.
    Courses :B.E / B.Tech : Computer Science & Engg. (Seats:60), Electronics & Comm. Engg. (Seats:90), Electrical Engg. (Seats:60), Food Technology (Seats:60)
    
    
18. University College Of Sciences & Technology (AICTE Approved)
    (Status:University) 92, Apc Road, Calcutta 700009
    Courses :B.E / B.Tech : Radio Physics & Electronics (Seats:42), Chemical Engineering (Seats:40), Chemical Technology (Seats:32), Polymer Sc. & Technology (Seats:30), Instrumentation Engineering (Seats:16), Electrical Engineering (Seats:14), Computer Sc. & Engineering (Seats:40), Optics & Opto-Electronics (Seats:15)
    M.E / M.Tech : Pharmaceutical Tech (Seats: 18), Electrical Engineering (Seats: 18), Instrumentation & Control Engg (Seats: 18), Bio-Technology (Seats: 8), Environmental Engg & Plant Safety (Seats: 8), Process Engg. (Seats: 15), Ceramic Engg (Seats: 18), Oil Tech (Seats: 18), Petrochemicals & Petroleum Refinery Engg (Seats: 18), Computer Sc & Engg (Seats: 18), Polymer Science & Technology (Seats: 13), Radiophysics & Electronics (Seats: 30), Optics & Opto Electronics (Seats: 18)
    
    
19. University Of Calcutta (AICTE Approved)
    87/1, College Street, Senate House
    Kolkata 700 073 West Bengal
    Course:
    M.E / M.Tech : Electrical Engg. (Electrical Power) (Seats: 18)
    
    

*PIO Stands For Persons of Indian Origin