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Government College of Engineering and Leather Technology (GCELT), Salt Lake, Kolkata, is a government engineering college offering a 4-year B.Tech in Information Technology affiliated to MAKAUT, West Bengal, and AICTE-approved. As a government institution, total fees are INR 110,650 for four years. Admission is through WBJEE 2026 and MAKAUT centralised counselling. Founded in 1919, GCELT is one of West Bengal’s oldest engineering colleges and the only government institution specialising in leather technology.

📋 Admission Status: B.Tech IT admissions at GCELT for 2026-27 are through WBJEE 2026 and MAKAUT centralised counselling. Participate in WBJEE counselling at wbjeeb.in and select GCELT Kolkata in your preferences.

Key Points

B.Tech IT, MAKAUT affiliated, AICTE-approved, government college.
Total fees INR 110,650 for four years, government rates.
Admission via WBJEE 2026 and MAKAUT centralised counselling.
10+2 PCM, minimum 45% marks required.
Established 1919. Salt Lake, Kolkata. Over 100 years of legacy.

GCELT B.Tech IT Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Year 1 Fee (Sems 1-2)	INR 31,450
Year 2 Fee (Sems 3-4)	INR 26,400
Year 3 Fee (Sems 5-6)	INR 26,400
Year 4 Fee (Sems 7-8)	INR 26,400
Total Fees (4 Years)	INR 110,650

INR 110,650 total for four years at government institution rates.
First-year fee includes one-time admission and registration charges.
Hostel available for boys at nominal charges. Apply at gcelt.gov.in.

GCELT B.Tech IT Admission 2026

Event	Date
WBJEE 2026 Exam	May 24, 2026
WBJEE 2026 Result	June 18, 2026
WBJEE (WBJEEB) Registration End	May 24, 2026
WBJEE (WBJEEB) Exam Date	June 18, 2026
MAKAUT B.Tech Counselling Round 1	July 2026 (Tentative)
Academic Session Begins	August to September 2026 (Tentative)
WBJEE (WBJEEB) Result	10+2 PCM, 45% marks. State-level test for MAKAUT-affiliated colleges in West Bengal.

Admission via WBJEE 2026 and MAKAUT centralised counselling.
Confirm details and seat availability at gcelt.gov.in.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects from a recognised board, with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST candidates).
A valid score in WBJEE 2026 is required for admission through MAKAUT centralised counselling. GCELT is a state government institution. Seats are filled through WBJEEB-managed counselling.
After WBJEE results, candidates participate in MAKAUT counselling at wbjeeb.in and fill preferences for GCELT Kolkata.

Admission Process

Appear in WBJEE 2026 (exam date: May 24, 2026). GCELT is a government college. Seats are highly competitive through WBJEE.
After WBJEE results (June 18, 2026), register for MAKAUT centralised counselling at wbjeeb.in and submit preferences for GCELT Kolkata.
MAKAUT prepares a rank-based merit list. Allotted candidates receive a seat allotment letter specifying the college and branch.
Report to GCELT with original documents (10+2 marksheets, WBJEE scorecard, transfer certificate, category certificate if applicable) for verification.
Pay the first-year fee at the college cashier and complete MAKAUT enrolment formalities to confirm B.Tech IT admission at GCELT.

✓ Opt for this if

WB residents wanting government B.Tech IT at low cost.
WBJEE qualifiers preferring Kolkata government colleges.
Students targeting software roles in Kolkata market.
Fee-sensitive families with total fees under INR 1,11,000.

✗ Skip if

Seeking top-tier NIT or IIT placement brand.
Prefer campus outside Kolkata or WB.
Need heavy product-company placement prep focus.

GCELT B.Tech IT Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means (WB Govt)	As per government norms	75% or above in qualifying exam. Apply via WB scholarship portal.
Post-Matric Scholarship (Central Govt)	As per government norms	SC/ST/OBC/EBC students. Apply at scholarships.gov.in.
Kanyashree (WB Govt)	As per government norms	Female students. Apply via WB Kanyashree portal.
National Scholarship Portal (NSP)	As per government norms	Minority and eligible categories. Apply at scholarships.gov.in.
Merit Scholarship (WB Govt)	As per government norms	Outstanding merit. Confirm details at gcelt.gov.in.

Confirm eligibility at the GCELT admissions office.
WB government scholarships: apply via WB scholarship portal.
SC/ST/OBC students apply at scholarships.gov.in.

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The college is known for its supportive and approachable faculty who emphasize practical learning. The placement process starts in the 6th semester, and students can participate in campus placements by the 7th semester. About 75% of Computer Science and IT students, and 85% overall, secure job offers. The highest salary package is 14 lakh per annum, with an average between 3.6 to 5 lakh per annum. Major recruiters include Wipro, TCS, Cognizant, and Infosys, with some Calcutta-based companies offering packages around 1 lakh per annum.

Despite being a tier 3 college with limited on-campus internships, students often secure off-campus internships at prestigious companies like Amazon and Google. Around 60% of students work on significant projects in fields such as AI, machine learning, and ethical hacking, and many graduates continue their studies at IITs, NITs, or pursue MBA programs. Tuition fees are as follows: Computer Science students pay 6,000 INR per semester, IT students 12,000 INR per semester, and another unspecified group also 6,000 INR per semester, with exam fees of 1,200 INR per semester.

IT students pay a monthly fee of 2,000 INR, while CS students pay 1,000 INR monthly. The college offers scholarships, such as the SVMCM for West Bengal board students and the TFW quota, and helps facilitate internship opportunities, including offline options. On-campus job placements can reach a maximum of 12 LPA, primarily through companies like TCS, Cognizant, and occasionally Infosys.

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