In respect to studies and placements, IEM Kolkata is better than Techno India Saltlake. As a student of the institute, you will get decent exposure and placement opportunities. Reputed MNCs like L&T Infotech, TCS, Wipro, Deloitte, Infosys, Concentrix, etc. visit IEM Kolkata placements. The average CTC for the institute is around INR 7 LPA.
I have a friend who scored a rank of 1536 in KIITEE and chose CSE in KIIT while another who got a rank of 4158 in WBJEE and went got IEM ECE.
What I mean is that the institute does not matter but it’s your capability and skills that determine your success rate. I find judging colleges based on placements very silly.
So, if your ultimate goal is BTech only then take any one between IEM and KIIT depending on your financial background but if you are planning to pursue higher education, IEM will help you save money that can later be used for higher studies.
Below is the IEM Kolkata cutoff for 2021.
Branch | Cutoff (General) |
B.Tech CSE | 457-2533 |
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering | 1611-7876 |
B.Tech Information Technology | 1991-4016 |
B.Tech Computer Science and Business Systems | 2483-8457 |
B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 2559-9866 |
B.Tech Electrical Engineering | 4349-12473 |
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 5411-18505 |
Branches such as CSE, IT and ECE, etc. have a higher cutoff requirement compared to other branches.
It all depends on the candidate’s decision. What may seem productive for him might fall flat for others.
Here pointing few specifications which might help you choose:
Categories |
KGEC |
JGEC |
IEM Kolkata |
Course Fee |
33.6K - 1.06 lakh |
37.27K - 1.11 lakh |
5.83 lakh |
Placement Percentage |
70-80% |
60% |
90-95% |
Highest CTC |
10 LPA |
7 LPA |
10 LPA |
Average CTC |
4 LPA |
4-4.5 LPA |
5-6 LPA |
Recruiting Companies |
TCS, Microsoft, Google |
TCS, IBM, DVC, Infosys |
TCS, Capgemini, Wipro, Sap Labs |
IEM being a private institution is strict with its studies. But, being government colleges students can see little slack on education in KGEC and JGEC.
If campus recruitment is the sole criterion, then IEM stands out with a virtuous record. Whereas KGEC and JGEC in can see slack in core branches recruitment.
IEM being situated in the heart of the city’s IT sector, all the companies take interest to see the students from IEM. KGEC and JGEC located outside the main city.
If you compare KGEC with JGEC, KGEC is the way to go. KGEC has a better ratio of placements, infrastructure, facilities, and faculty than JGEC.
Choose KGEC if you want to study in any core department. Otherwise you can choose between JGEC and IEM for other departments. If you are looking for government jobs, KGEC is the one. Choose KGEC without hesitation. If you don’t get a chance to get into KGEC go for JGEC as both being government colleges gives less burden of fees and expenses.
Finally, it’s up to you to choose any one among the three engineering colleges. Based on the parameter, it drives your decision. My suggestion would be go for KGEC and if not then, JGEC over IEM.
IEM Kolkata is better than Kalyani. If you are interested in branches like CSE, ECE, or IT, IEM will be a better choice. The placement record of the institute is a lot better compared to Kalyani. IEM Kolkata placements have the median CTC of INR 4.01 LPA.
You will also get good exposure and networking opportunities. IEM conducts many seminars and workshops throughout the academic year.
IEM Kolkata is a good option to pursue BCA. It is affiliated to the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology and accredited to NAAC. The course fee is around Rs.3 lakh and there are 120 seats for the BCA program. The institute witnessed 100% placement in the academic year 2019 for BCA. According to the placement highlights, the total number of offers received was 106 and 9 recruiting companies visited the campus. The major recruiter at IEM includes TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Capgemini, SAP Labs, PWC, etc.
West Bengal has other esteemed institutes as well that offer BCA. Keeping all the factors in the mind if we compare, then IEM stands ahead of a lot of universities and colleges situated in West Bengal. The table below contains information about a few other institutes of West Bengal which offers good BCA programs.
Name of College |
Fees |
Average CTC |
Highest CTC |
Aryabhatta Institute of Engineering and Management |
Rs.1.5 lakhs |
1.91 LPA |
3.58 LPA |
Narula Institute Of Technology |
Rs.2.4 lakhs |
2.5 LPA |
10 LPA |
Asansol Engineering College |
Rs.2.6 lakhs |
3.4 LPA |
8.5 LPA |
NSHM Knowledge Campus |
Rs.3.25 lakhs |
2.52 LPA |
12.4 LPA |
The placement scenario for IEM CSE can be evaluated on the basis of placement percentage and average or median salary. IEM Kolkata maintains a good placement record over the years and every year many students get placed through its efficient placement drive. IES placements 2021 statistics are mentioned IMT in the table below
Total graduating students |
1016 |
Number of students placed |
813 |
Number of students opted out |
91 |
Median salary |
INR 10.50 LPA |
The faculty is a mixed pool, some extremely good while some very inefficient. Most students prefer self-studying or seeking help from seniors rather than approaching professors.
The fees are a bit higher than government colleges like MAKAUT Main, Ceramic Tech, Kalyani Govt, etc. IEM first-year fees for the BTech program are ?1.78 Lakhs. The high fees do not translate to high-paying jobs here so the ROI will be very low.
Some other minor flaws are the lack of greenery and the uniform compulsion.
Here, everything depends on your skills and dedication. So adopt a positive mindset, and study well so that you can clear entrances like GATE, GRE, CAT, or GMAT. You cannot be solely dependent on college for shaping your career!
NO, the Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM) Kolkata does not offer an MBA in Digital Marketing. It offers MBA courses in four different streams namely
However, there are many colleges in Kolkata that offer an MBA in Digital Marketing.
Colleges |
Duration |
Fees (INR) |
IIDE |
11 months |
INR 5,95,000 |
IISWBM |
2 Years |
INR 8,30,000 |
IIM Calcutta |
2 Years |
N/A |
NSHM |
2 Years |
N/A |
JIS University |
2 Years |
N/A |
Hope this solves your queries!
IEM Kolkata ranks higher than HIT Kolkata in various rankings. But when it comes to placement, both the institute have similar placement statistics. An almost similar set of IT mass recruit companies visit both te campuses with the same CTC.
Here is a brief overview of the IT program offered by the institutes.
Parameters |
IEM Kolkata |
HIT Kolkata |
Placement Average |
90% |
80% |
Highest CTC |
40 LPA |
8 LPA |
Major Recruiters |
Cognizant, Capgemini, Infosys, etc. |
TCS, Wipro, Infosys, ITC, BYJU’s, Nine Leaves |
If you want a happening campus life go for HIT Kolkata. It has a sprawling campus with good infrastructural facilities. IEM lacks that as it is situated in the heart of the corporate center in Kolkata.
For the first two years of your college life, you may regret not joining IEM, in the last two years this will not matter much.
However, whether you select CSE or IT, I recommend that you go for HIT because the placement percent is the same in both institutions for IT-related streams, but the faculty of CSE and IT at HIT will provide you with better support and encouragement.