IEM Kolkata (IEM Saltlake) B.Tech: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. WBJEE is the centralized West Bengal state exam and students with strong WBJEE ranks are allotted IEM seats through WBJEEB counselling. IEMJEE is IEM’s own test running online across January to May with no exam fee, giving candidates more scheduling flexibility. Students who do not secure a strong WBJEE rank often use IEMJEE as an alternate route to secure a seat directly at IEM. Both paths lead to the same degree program with equal academic value once enrolled.

Ans. Standard CSE covers algorithms, operating systems, databases, and software engineering. CSE with AI adds neural networks and intelligent systems as core subjects. CSE with AI and ML further includes machine learning algorithms and deep learning. All three carry the same total fee of INR 9,45,000 and the same 4-year duration. The choice should be driven by the depth of AI or ML exposure desired in the curriculum.

Ans. IEM Kolkata does not publish per-specialization seat intake figures on its publicly accessible admission pages. Total B.Tech intake across both IEM Salt Lake and IEM New Town campuses runs in the hundreds per batch. For the exact seat count at Salt Lake per specialization, contact the IEM admissions office before submitting preferences during IEMJEE or WBJEE counselling.

Ans. The Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) is a West Bengal government scheme providing INR 60,000 per year to eligible students. To qualify, the applicant must be a WB domicile student who passed 10+2 from a WB board and has a family income below INR 2.5 lakh per annum. The scholarship is applied for through the WB government portal separately from IEM admissions. At INR 1,15,000 to 1,40,000 per semester in IEM fees, the SVMCM amount covers a meaningful portion of annual costs.

Ans. IEM Kolkata has MoUs with international institutions but does not publicly advertise a structured semester-abroad or dual-degree program in its standard B.Tech curriculum. Students interested in international exposure should inquire with the IEM International Affairs office before enrolling, as the availability of exchange slots and partner tie-ups may vary by batch and specialization. Any claim of guaranteed international placements or exchange semesters should be verified with the admissions team before enrollment.