St. Thomas College of Engineering and Technology Kolkata B.Tech: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. STCET Kolkata offers five B.Tech specializations: Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. All five are four-year full-time programmes affiliated to MAKAUT and approved by AICTE. The AI and ML specialization is a newer addition covering deep learning, computer vision, and intelligent systems alongside the traditional engineering branches.

Ans. Yes, the total fee for all B.Tech specializations at STCET Kolkata is INR 5,36,000 for the complete four-year programme. This uniform fee applies to CSE, IT, ECE, EE, and AI and ML branches. Hostel accommodation and transport are charged separately. Students from SC/ST and OBC-A/B categories may reduce their effective cost through WB government scholarship schemes applied via oasis.gov.in after admission.

Ans. STCET accepts both WBJEE rank and JEE Main score for B.Tech admission through WBJEEB centralised counselling. Candidates register for WBJEE at wbjeeb.nic.in for West Bengal domicile seats. Non-domicile candidates from other states may apply under the non-domicile quota using JEE Main scores as per MAKAUT admission norms. Direct admission without a valid entrance exam score is not available.

Ans. STCET B.Tech graduates recorded a highest package of INR 10.68 LPA and an average package of INR 6.12 LPA in 2025 placements. Key recruiters include Infosys, Cognizant, Mindtree, P360, and NRIFT. The placement cell supports students across all five B.Tech specializations through industry connect programmes and campus drives. Students targeting higher packages from top-tier product companies may find placement outcomes limited compared to premier institutions.

Ans. The B.Tech degree is granted by MAKAUT (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology), West Bengal. STCET is an affiliated college of MAKAUT, holds NAAC B+ accreditation, and is approved by AICTE. The MAKAUT degree from STCET is recognised by employers, public sector undertakings, and higher education institutions across India for further studies including M.Tech and PhD programmes.

Ans. Yes, candidates from outside West Bengal can apply for B.Tech at STCET through the non-domicile quota via WBJEEB centralised counselling using their JEE Main score. They must meet the standard eligibility requirement of 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with at least 45% aggregate marks. Seat availability in the non-domicile category depends on MAKAUT and WB government counselling norms for the given year.