![Academy of Technology - [AOT]](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1585128051aotlogo.jpg?h=71.7&w=71.7&mode=stretch)
**Admission to the Academy of Technology (AOT)** in West Bengal is mainly through the **West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE)**, requiring ranks typically **below 30,000**. The college offers a **competitive fee structure** set by the state, with the general category's total cost for a four-year B.Tech program approximately **Rs. 4.5 lakhs**. Students under the **Tuition Fee Waiver scheme** pay significantly less. Semester fees are around **Rs. 40,000**, with additional annual costs for training, programs, and registration.
**Hostel accommodations cost Rs. 12,000 per semester**. AOT is renowned for its **strong faculty background**, with **32 PhD holders** and a **faculty-to-student ratio of 6:1**, ensuring personalized attention. The faculty's **average experience exceeds 11 years**, with some members having over **25 years of teaching**. The college emphasizes **practical knowledge**, offering interactive teaching styles and lab experiences. The **placement record is impressive**, with **over 90% of students placed annually**. Companies like **TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, Oracle, and Amazon** regularly recruit from the college, offering average salary packages of **3 to 4 lakh per annum**, with the highest on-campus offers reaching **12-14 lakh per annum** and off-campus up to **45 lakh per annum**.
The **placement cell is actively involved** in preparing students for the industry from their sixth semester, providing mock exams and special training. Students can start **internships from their third year**, with support from the college to secure positions. Scholarships are available for students with low family incomes, including the **Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship** and the **Tuition Fee Waiver scheme**. Various **government scholarships** and **educational loans** are also accessible, ensuring financial assistance for eligible students.
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