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The admission process for B.Tech courses at RCCIIT Kolkata is based on securing a rank in either WBJEE or JEE (Main) exams, and candidates need to go through the counseling process conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB). Additionally, for lateral entry into the second year of B.Tech courses, candidates must have a Diploma in Engineering/Technology with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognised Polytechnic Institute.

Yes, RCC Institute of Information Technology (RCCIIT) Kolkata has good placements for B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE). In the year 2023, the college recorded a total of 209 offers placed by reputed companies for B.Tech students, with the highest CTC at INR 13 LPA and an average CTC of INR 4.11 LPA.

RCCIIT may provide various scholarships and financial aids, but it does not normally advertise 100% free scholarships for all B.Tech students. To obtain accurate and up-to-date information, it is better to explore RCCIIT directly through its proper channels or through its admission office, which can provide specific details concerning available scholarships and the degree of financial support that such a scholarship may entail.

Admission to the two-year MTech course at RCIIT Kolkata is not done based on the scores obtained in any entrance exam. To be eligible for the course, the candidate must have passed Graduation in a relevant stream from a reputed university with 50% marks in aggregate.

The Institute is one of the reputed engineering institutes of the state with sufficient strengths in Computer Science and Information Technology, strong placement results, and good industry linkage. Based on the reviews provided, all the faculty members are highly educated, with many holding PhD degrees. They are both highly qualified and helpful.

RCC Institute of Information Technology (RCCIIT) Kolkata offers admission to 210 students for the B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering program. The institute also offers admission to 120 students for the B.Tech in Information Technology program. The eligibility criteria for the B.Tech programme at RCCIIT Kolkata require candidates to pass in class 12 with 45% or more marks. The admission to RCCIIT Kolkata B.Tech course is based on the performance in WBJEE or JEE Main exam.

The BTech course at RCCIIT Kolkata is a lot more affordable compared to some of the other options. In general, total fees for an entire term would come up to around INR 3.8 Lacs while the average annual fee is approximately INR 42,000. Fees are starting with INR 40,000 and will increase gradually for a few more years. While RCCIIT doesn't offer hostel facilities, there are much more affordable accommodations available in the form of PGs and local messes, helping maintain the overall expenditure in an economical way.

M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering at RCCIIT Kolkata Overview

Duration 2 years

Course Level PG Degree

Mode of Course Full Time

Total Tuition Fees INR 1.60 Lakh

Placements: I belong to the 2022 CSE batch of RCIIT. In our batch, 62 % of students were placed in various companies. The highest package offered was 14 Lakhs rupees per annum, while the lowest was 3 LPA. On average, the package offered to students in our course was 3.5 Lakhs rupees per annum.

In this college, the IT and CSE departments are very good, and the ECE and EE departments are also good and well-established.

GDSC-RCCIIT team secures Tier 1 status globally.

RCC Institute of Information Technology Kolkata unique courses on enterprise computing are sponsored by MeitY and supported by IBM.

75.60% of selection was done by 26 companies through placements in 2023. 

IISc Bangalore will conduct the GATE 2024 exam in February 2024.

To get RCCIIT Kolkata B.Tech admission the candidate must appear for the JEE Main/WBJEE examination and secure a valid score. The RCCIIT Kolkata M.Tech admissions are based on GATE /WB PGET examination scores.

Candidate securing rank in PGET are eligible for admission in M.Tech courses through counselling conducted by MAKAUT, WB. GATE- Candidates qualifying in GATE examination are also eligible to undergo two years postgraduate M.Tech.

M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering at RCCIIT Kolkata Overview -

Duration - 2 years.

Course Level -  PG Degree.

Mode of Course - Full Time.

Total Tuition Fees - INR 1.60 Lakh.

Candidates who have completed their BE/BTech degree with a valid score in GATE are eligible for M.Tech degree course. Candidates who have completed a 5-year programme in Science or Applied Sciences resulting in the award of a Master of Science degree are also eligible for Master of Engineering course.

Placements in RCCIIT Kolkata are generally good, with a high percentage of students getting placed (around 85% according to Soham). 

The top recruiting companies are TCS, Infosys, IBM, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Cognizant, and PwC.

RCC Institute of Information Technology (RCIIT), Kolkata has better placement records than MCKV Institute of Engineering. The median salary package offered at RCIIT is INR 4.05 LPA; while at MCKV Institute of Engineering, the median salary package is INR 4.02 LPA. The highest salary package offered at RCIIT Kolkata is INR 13 LPA.