Yes, colleges like Heritage Institute of Technology ultimately exist in the long run because these colleges train the students to tackle the corporate world and to work professionally. They already have an idea of the competitive world after college life. These students make their college proud and always carry forward the college name in the long run. 

The administration of Heritage is also quite hardworking and they are constantly working to make 

As one of my friends studied in Heritage Institute of Technology, I am able to share some of the facts, which you may find useful. 

In cases alike, there are two possible scenarios to take into account. 

First Scenario:

• If you have not yet paid the admission fee amounting INR 72,000 but have alternatively paid the WBJEE counselling fee, amounting to INR 20,000; then you have the chance of not further opting to take admission in the college. 
• By simply filling out a form available exclusively in the WBJEE website, you can notify your present circumstance and can definitely secure the amount of INR 20,000 back into your bank account, only after the counselling session is completed. 
• Post the form after you complete filling it up, and in about 3 to 4 months, you will be credited with the money you spent.

Second Scenario:

• If you have paid both the admission fees, alongside the counselling fees, amounting INR 72,000 and INr 20,000 respectively; then it is quite predictable that you will not secure any amount back. 
• However, it is best that you still have a brief conversation with the staff in the CME office, or the main administrative building, as per your requirements.

In any case whatsoever, have a talk with the authorities of the institute. Partially, the decision that is supposed to be confirmed also depends upon the management of the college. In some cases, they possibly also deduct a reasonable amount and return the rest.

According to my friends from Heritage, 50% of your internal marks depend on your attendance. So, your attendance plays a significant role in your internal marks. Viva is conducted by the teachers as a part of the internal. Scoring good marks only in the end-semester examination will not help you in scoring a high GPA, you will have to score good marks in internal exams as well. If you have a good attendance record, you might get grace marks as well.

Since it is an autonomous institute, you will have to attend the classes. It does not matter whether you like the classes or not otherwise you will not get good internal marks. This is why there is a 60% mandatory attendance criterion.

Both colleges are on par with one other in terms of faculty and academics. Both, Haldia Institute of Technology and Heritage Institute of Technology are approved by AICTE and private universities located in West Bengal. But if you are passionate about chemical engineering, aim for IITs.

Both colleges offer Bachelors in Technology in Chemical Engineering. Discussed below are some details about the Chemical Engineering courses offered by these two institutes. 

About 7-8 years ago, all or most of the current faculty of the Heritage Institute of Technology used to be part of the Haldia institute of technology. So there is no big difference in the degrees offered by these two institutes. You only get different degree certificates from HIT and MAKAUT.

Above all, it is suggested to prepare for JEE so that you can choose a better or equivalent institute to IIT. Because college name matters.

Both institutes have similar placement records and recorded 100% placement offers. The average package offered at IEM Kolkata has been 7.5 LPA while Heritage Institute received 3.75 LPA.

Following are the company-wise offers for the recent batch at IEM Kolkata:

Following are the company-wise offers for the recent batch at Heritage Institute:

The best institute in terms of placement is Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata. It has pretty good placement records over the years.

For reaching that level, a lot of hard work would be required from the students, faculty and the administration. It takes time to achieve success. 

• More involvement in innovation and regular curriculum research can also go a long way. 
• Enhancing the quality of the environment is also a big step in the right direction.
• An autonomous institute gets the right to make their own question papers and update the contents of its syllabus. 
• A more organized structure of the course is very likely. 
• There is also hope that the quality of checking of the papers will also go up.
• Placements determine the status of an institute so that it can attract more and more candidates. 
• A lot of the students of CSE in HIT have become interested in getting publications. 
• More stress can be laid on activities that are pertaining to research.

Like it has been said, improvements do not happen overnight. And it hardly ever does well when we compare ourselves with others, HIT can move forward at its own pace and it will succeed in its endeavors eventually.

It's amazing that you're a HITK student, my brother was one too and his friend and his colleague's daughter as well. Coming back to your question, yes, you can change your stream in the first year. 

Build a CGPA of 8.5 or above to apply. You will become eligible for application. You can then easily apply for a change of stream. 

You may get disappointed when the administration tells you that the seat will be allotted on the basis of availability. The higher your score, the greater are the chances- they will hint at this as well, but don't lose hope because they will have a seat for you.

One of my friends graduated from the Heritage Institute of Technology and here is what he had to say about the management quota admission at the institute.

The total fee for the IT branch under the management quota at Heritage Institute Technology can even go up to 10-12 lakhs. 

If you are not getting a good college based on your rank then you should think twice about taking admission in engineering. Don't waste any of the hard-earned money. IT is such a branch where you will have to code for your whole life. So, make sure you are up for that, before taking admission. 

HIT Kolkata is a famous engineering college affiliated with MAUKAT. It has been ranked 154th in the NIRF Ranking for Engineering 2020. 

According to the facts I got to know from the internet -The college became autonomous in 2012, on the recommendation of UGC by the West Bengal University of Technology (now MAUKAT). 

One of the friends who graduated from HIT in 2015 reviewed that it did not affect their batch. The students affected by the change were those who took admission in 2012 or after. It is better to ask the alumni who studied during 2012. They will be able to give a brief about the big changes that happened in the curriculum.

Overall, the autonomous status provides elasticity in the curriculum and teaching methods.