The cutoff varies from year to year. It is highlighted in the following data:

Course	General	SC	ST	TFW
Computer Science Engineering	349-2877	6740	8229	1095-3214
Chemical Engineering	991-8959	12098	73158	4577-6116
Mechanical Engineering	1267-7986	10548	38299	5132-6922
Civil Engineering	1294-9790	13076	57285	6981-9740
Electronics & Communication Engineering	1699-4960	8814	29889	3258-4618
Electrical Engineering	2078-5980	11133	33361	5269-5470
Information Technology	2900-3642	6894	39605	3467-3532
Applied Electronics and Instrumentation	4427-8330	12505	75981	5404-7323
Biotechnology	4928-12233	13245	-	7218-8923

Cutoffs also depend on the streams you want to pursue.

Heritage institute of technology is ranked at 154th position in the engineering category by NIRF whereas UEM is ranked at 96th position in the same category by TOI 2020. Heritage offers 9 specializations in B.Tech and UEM has 12. Biotechnology is one of them. Top recruiters at the institutes for the course are the food and beverage industry, laboratories, and pharmaceutical companies.

Admission:

• For the Heritage Institute of Technology,10% of the admissions are done through the JEE counseling process. 80% of the admissions are finalized by the WBJEE counseling process and the remaining 10% seats are reserved for management quota.
• For UEM the admissions for BTech Biotechnology are based on the ranks of IEMJEE. The cut-offs are declared at the time of admissions.

Particular	Heritage	UEM
Intake	60	60
Fee	4 Lakhs	5.86 Lakhs
Entrance exam	WBJEE, JEE Main	IEMJEE

Placements:

UEM- In UEM almost all the students get 2-3 job offers.

• The average package is nearly 4.2 Lakhs per annum. The highest package offered was 40 Lakhs per annum in 2019 placements.
• Top recruiting companies of the college are- top pharmaceutical companies, laboratories, Pepsico, TCS, Wipro, Videonetics, Codeclouds, NRI Fintech, Think analytics, Global Logic, etc.

Heritage Institute of Technology- It has a placement rate of 78%.

• The average package offered is 4 Lakhs per annum. The highest package goes up to 16 Lakhs per annum.
• Top employers’ of the college are- Kissan, Cerner Corporation, Ericson, and DX Core Design.

Both UEM and Heritage Institute of Technology are reputed colleges in Kolkata and offer decent academics and placement opportunities for BTech in Biotechnology. As for which institute is better, you should be the one to decide that.

No, it is not compulsory but if you are very much into programming and are a kind of computer geek, you can bring it. If you don’t have a laptop then you can use the computer labs in the university. 

Being a fresher, you must aim high and work accordingly. It is highly recommended to always think big and be creative. Moreover, you should keep a laptop with you so that you can learn and practice on your own laptops. 

The average package that gets offered at Heritage Institute of Technology varies from batch to batch with the minimum to a maximum salary ranging in between INR 2.5 Lakhs per annum to around INR 10 Lakhs per annum. The average salary package is roughly around INR 3–4 Lakhs per annum. Some of the major recruiters for Mechanical Engineering at HIT were HPL, Linde India, Infosys, Wipro, etc. 

The package you are offered mostly depends on how you create your profile, which includes your grades, internships, and projects. I am confident that you will receive a decent payout after considering all of these factors at the end of the four years of your program. 

There is no such thing as a dress code that is followed at Heritage Institute of Technology. The students are required to wear formal wear for the first month of their course, after which they are allowed to wear casuals. It is beneficial to have a good fashion sense when you are attending college. You may face ragging from your seniors while interacting with them in casual clothes. For a few events and lectures, it may be mandatory to wear formal clothes.

This might sound weird but there are better colleges available with your rank. Most importantly, Heritage Institute of Technology won't admit you to any of the branches with 22,000 GMR. Hop onto the next best option because there's much more to life than a college.

Another great option would be Techno India, Salt Lake. It is a wonderful college, amazing with placements, and has an ultra-modern infrastructure. The location is advantageous as well when compared to HITs. Also, you'll get the Mechanical or the Civil Department there.

Regarding donations, I do not think there is such a process, nor would I support it if I knew. Work on your scores, get selected based on merit as it will be more helpful throughout your life. 

Any college will be great if you are hard-working, so in the end, it boils down to you, college is what you make of it. 

One of my friends is an alumnus of the ECE department at Heritage Institute of Technology. Here is what he had to say about the faculties of the department.

Dr. Prabir Banerjee, Dr. Anindya Sen, Dr. Sambhu Nath Biswas, Dr. Sayantan Dhar, Dr. Shounak Dasgupta, Dr. Srabanti Pandit, Dr. Kasturi Mukherjee, Dr. Mousiki Kar, and Dr. Soumyo Chatterjee are all excellent mentors if you wish to go into the field of researching.

Not everyone who excels in research also excels in teaching, but some do, and some are absolutely exceptional.

Professors will be intra-departmental, whether you are a student enrolled in an undergraduate or a postgraduate program. Your Professors will be extremely important throughout the fourth year of your undergraduate program at Heritage. 

Make sure you get connected with someone who can assist you in completing your Projects. The Final Year Project will be one of the most crucial tasks for an MS or MBA after your undergraduate education, or for an off-campus job application. Choosing prudently and, most importantly, having a doctorate to assist you will go a long way.