Kalyani Government Engineering College (KGEC), Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal offers a 4-year full-time Bachelor of Technology programme in five branches: Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Technology, and Mechanical Engineering. Affiliated to MAKAUT, AICTE-approved, and accredited NAAC Grade A, KGEC ranks 317 in Collegedunia’s 2026 Engineering list. Fees range from INR 28,227 to INR 1,05,600 across branches. Admission is through WBJEE 2026 and JEE Main 2026 ranks.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins June 29, 2026.
Key Points
- KGEC has maintained autonomous status since 2014, enabling the college to update its curriculum independently.
- Multiple B.Tech branches at KGEC, including ECE and AEIE, hold NBA accreditation.
- Highest B.Tech campus placement package at KGEC was INR 86 LPA in 2024.
KGEC Kalyani B.Tech Fees 2026
B.Tech fees at KGEC vary by branch. The government college offers significantly lower fees than private institutions, with total programme fees ranging from INR 28,227 for Mechanical Engineering to INR 1,05,600 for Information Technology.
- Fee figures are as published for 2025-26 and may vary for 2026-27.
- Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.
KGEC Kalyani B.Tech Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| WBJEE 2026 Application Period | Closed (April 8, 2026) |
| WBJEE 2026 Exam | Held on May 24, 2026 |
| WBJEE 2026 Result Declared | June 18, 2026 |
| WBJEEB Centralised Counselling Begins | June 29, 2026 |
| B.Tech Classes Begin | October 2026 (Tentative) |
- Counselling schedule is subject to revision by WBJEEB.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with a minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD).
- Valid WBJEE 2026 rank or JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 rank for the engineering streams.
- Candidates must be Indian nationals or of Indian origin as per WBJEEB norms.
Admission Process
- WBJEE 2026 was conducted on May 24, 2026, and results were declared on June 18, 2026.
- Candidates register for WBJEEB centralised counselling 2026 starting June 29, 2026, at wbjeeb.wb.gov.in.
- Fill college and branch preferences during the online choice-filling window, selecting KGEC and the preferred branch.
- WBJEEB releases seat allotment results based on rank and preferences across participating institutes.
- Allotted candidates report to KGEC with original documents for verification and provisional admission.
- Admission is confirmed after fee payment at the college within the stipulated deadline.
✓ Opt for this if
- You want a government B.Tech seat with fees well under INR 1.1 lakh total
- You are a West Bengal candidate with a good WBJEE 2026 rank
- You value NAAC A accreditation and autonomous curriculum with placement support
- You plan to prepare for M.Tech or PSU exams after graduation
✗ Skip if
- You need a college with higher average packages than INR 5.75 LPA
- You are outside West Bengal and prefer a national-level admissions process
- You want a larger campus with more active technical clubs and incubation centres
KGEC Kalyani B.Tech Placement 2025
KGEC’s B.Tech graduates recorded strong placement outcomes in 2024, with IT and core engineering companies recruiting from the Kalyani campus.
| Metric | Value (2024) |
|---|
| Highest Package | INR 86 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 5.75 LPA |
| Median Package | INR 5.50 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Cognizant, Oracle, IBM, Amazon, Ericsson |
KGEC Kalyani B.Tech Scholarships 2026
B.Tech students at KGEC, Kalyani may apply for the following state and central government scholarships during the academic year.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| WB SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship | As per state norms | SC/ST students domiciled in West Bengal, applied via oasis.gov.in |
| WB OBC-A/OBC-B Scholarship | As per state norms | OBC-A/OBC-B candidates with prescribed income limit in West Bengal |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship | INR 50,000 per year | Women in AICTE-approved programmes, family income below INR 8 LPA |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship | INR 50,000 per year | Differently-abled students in AICTE-approved technical programmes |
| Central Sector Scheme (NSP) | INR 12,000 per year | Top 20 percentile in 12th board, family income below INR 8 LPA |
- WB state scholarships applied through oasis.gov.in each year.
- Verify current scholarship amounts and deadlines with the institute.
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