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Best Colleges in West Bengal

West Bengal is the most important state of eastern India.  The top colleges in West Bengal offer courses like B.Tech, MBA, M.B.B.S. B.A L.L.B, M.Tech, LLM.West Bengal has many educational institutions of academic excellence like IIM, IIT, NIT, Jadavpur University, Calcutta University, IISER and many more which are among the top colleges in India 

The top 10 colleges in West Bengal offer courses at undergraduate courses, postgraduate courses and doctoral levels. The entrance exams accepted by the top colleges in West Bengal is JEE Main/ JEE Advanced, WB JEE, CAT GATE, CUET, WB PGET, CMAT, NEET, JEMAT and others.

Top Colleges/Universities in West Bengal: Admission Process 2024

Candidates applying to the top colleges in West Bengal should fulfil the eligibility criteria of the course applied and follow the complete admission process. The details of the admission process is mentioned in the table below:

College Name

Admission process

IIT Kharagpur 

IIT Kharagpur Admission is based on JEE Advanced, GATE and JAM scores. 

IIM Calcutta

IIM Calcutta Admission is based on a CAT score followed by a personal interview and written ability test. 

Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Jadavpur University Kolkata Admission is based on WBJEE, WB JECA, GATE, and GPAT.

Calcutta University

Calcutta University Admission for B.Tech is based on JEE Main/ WBJEE.

The University of Burdwan, Bardhaman

Burdwan University Admission for MBA is based on MAT/CAT/XAT/CMAT and M.Tech is based on GATE scores.  

IIEST Shibpur

IIEST Shibpur Admission is based on scores of JEE Main and GMAT.

Top Colleges in Kolkata: Entrance Exam Schedule 2024

CAT - Common Admission Test (CAT) is conducted every year in online mode for admission to  IIMs, IITs, NITs, MNITs and other B schools and colleges in India. 

GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering(GATE) is a national level exam conducted by Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur in online mode every year.

WBJEE - WBJEE is common entrance test for admission to UG courses in Engineering/Technology/Pharmacy/Architecture.

TJEE - TJEE is conducted in offline mode for admission to UG courses in the field of Engineering. 

JEE Main- Joint Entrance Examination (Main) is conducted by NTA twice a year in online mode

List of Top Colleges in West Bengal - NIRF Ranking 2024

NIRF stands for National Institutional Ranking Framework, which is a ranking system followed by the Government of India to rank colleges and universities across our country.. The NIRF Ranking 2024 of  the top colleges in West Bengal are mentioned below: 

College Name

Category

NIRF Rank 2024

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Architecture

2

Rama Krishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, Kolkata

College3

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata

Law

4

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

Management

5

St. Xavier`s College, Kolkata

College

6

Jadavpur University

University

9

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Nadia

Agriculture

13

Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Howrah

College

17

Calcutta University

University

18

Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata

Research

38

Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata

Medical

22

Ramakrishna Mission Residential College, Kolkata

College

24

West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata

Agriculture

28

Midnapore College, Paschim Medinipur

College

32

National Institute of Technology Durgapur

Engineering

44
Medical College, Kolkata

Medical

44

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur

Engineering

49
International Management Institute, Kolkata
Management56
Raja Narendra Lal Khan Women's College - Autonomous, Midnapore

College

101-150

Top Colleges in West Bengal: Fee-Wise

The top colleges in West Bengal offer courses with different fee structures at different levels. The top 10 colleges in West Bengal functioning under the ownership of government and private bodies with their fee structure is mentioned below: 

Top 5 Government Colleges in West Bengal: Fee-Wise

College Name

Fee Range

IIT Kharagpur

Rs 1,500 to Rs 20,00,000

Jadavpur University, Kolkata 

Rs 68,080 to Rs 6,11,000

Calcutta University Kolkata

Rs 2,890 to Rs 8,30,000

IISER Kolkata 

Rs 1,46,000 to Rs 4,63,000 

IIM Calcutta

Rs 15,900 to Rs 31,00,000

Top 5 Private Colleges in West Bengal: Fee-Wise

Top Colleges in West Bengal: Course Wise

College Name

Top Courses

IIT Kharagpur

B.E/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech, Executive MBA

Jadavpur University, Kolkata 

B.E/B.Tech, B.A, B.Sc (Hons.), M.E/M.Tech

IISER, Kolkata

M.S, BS MS, Ph.D

Indian Institute of Management,Calcutta

M.B.A, P.G.D , Executive M.B.A

Ramakrishna Mission Residential College, Kolkata

B.A (Hons.), B.A, B.Sc (Hons.), M.Sc, M.A

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata

BA LLB Hons, B.Sc LLB, LLM

Top Colleges in West Bengal: Placements Wise

Top colleges in West Bengal have a career development centre/ placement cell that helps students with the career planning process and selection of the right career path.The placement link of the top colleges in West Bengal along with top recruiters, and the median salary for undergraduate and postgraduate courses as per NIRF report 2024  are mentioned below: 

College placement link

Median Salary - UG

Median Salary - PG

IIT Kharagpur Placements

Rs 24,00,000

Rs 12,50,000

IIM Calcutta Placements

NA

Rs 33,67,000

Jadavpur University Placements 

Rs 9,80,000

Rs 8,25,000

NIT Durgapur Placements

Rs 13,70,000

Rs 8,44,000

IIEST Shibpur Placements

Rs 8,50,000 

Rs 7,50,000

Top Colleges in West Bengal: Cutoff Wise

Candidates applying  to the courses in top colleges in West Bengal are required to meet the cutoff score of the course specified by the college. The cutoff details for the colleges in Kolkata is mentioned below:

Top Colleges in West Bengal: College Predictor

Note: The top colleges in West Bengal provide all the required facilities to students like well-equipped laboratories, library, hostels, conference rooms and sports facilities. The top 10 colleges in West Bengal support their students by providing different kinds of government and non-government scholarships.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques: Which is the top college in West Bengal?

Ans: IIT Kharagpur is the top college in West Bengal. IIT Kharagpur has been ranked at 5th position in Engineering as per NIRF ranking 2024. 

Ques: What is Jadavpur University's ranking?

Ans: Jadavpur University has been ranked at 9th position as per NIRF ranking 2024. 

Ques: How many colleges accept WBJEE?

Ans: Admission to several top Engineering colleges in West Bengal is based on the scores of the WBJEE entrance examination. Around 122 colleges accept scores on the WBJEE entrance examination for offering admission to its courses. 

Ques: How many colleges are in West Bengal?

Ans: West Bengal has many colleges and universities including 106 colleges and 16 universities offering courses at different levels and in different streams. 

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IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Kharagpur, West Bengal
Public/Govt

IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Kharagpur, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.7/5326 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 6
NIRF Ranking: 6
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
600+ Brochures downloaded so far
600+ Brochures downloaded so far

Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
Public/Govt

Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.6/5227 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 17
NIRF Ranking: 17
BE Civil Engineering
600+ Brochures downloaded so far
600+ Brochures downloaded so far

Calcutta University - University of Calcutta, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
Public/Govt

Calcutta University - University of Calcutta, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.2/557 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 26
NIRF Ranking: 26
BA
300+ Brochures downloaded so far
300+ Brochures downloaded so far

Top Institutes Accepting Applications

IISER Kolkata - Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
3.9/54 Reviews
Public/Govt
NIRF Ranking: 61
Ph.D Computational and Data Sciences
100+ Brochures downloaded so far
100+ Brochures downloaded so far

NIT Durgapur - National Institute of Technology Durgapur

Durgapur, West Bengal
Public/Govt

NIT Durgapur - National Institute of Technology Durgapur

Durgapur, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.1/5165 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 93
NIRF Ranking: 93
B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering
300+ Brochures downloaded so far
300+ Brochures downloaded so far

IIEST Shibpur - Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology Shibpur

Howrah, West Bengal
Public/Govt
NIRF Ranking: 101-150
B.Tech Civil Engineering
300+ Brochures downloaded so far
300+ Brochures downloaded so far

Amity University, Kolkata

Kadampukur, West Bengal
Private

Amity University, Kolkata

Kadampukur, West Bengal Private 4.6/575 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 151-200
NIRF Ranking: 151-200
BA LLB Hons
  • Fees : 9.65 Lakhs
300+ Brochures downloaded so far
300+ Brochures downloaded so far

Presidency University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
Public/Govt

Presidency University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 3.9/519 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 151-200
NIRF Ranking: 151-200
B.Sc Life Sciences Hons
300+ Brochures downloaded so far
300+ Brochures downloaded so far

Burdwan University - University of Burdwan, Bardhaman

Burdwan, West Bengal
Public/Govt

Burdwan University - University of Burdwan, Bardhaman

Burdwan, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.6/517 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 151-200
NIRF Ranking: 151-200
BA
  • Fees : 5.12 K
300+ Brochures downloaded so far
300+ Brochures downloaded so far

Kalyani University - University of Kalyani, Kalyani

Kalyani, West Bengal
Public/Govt

Kalyani University - University of Kalyani, Kalyani

Kalyani, West Bengal Public/Govt 3.7/510 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 151-200
NIRF Ranking: 151-200
BA
  • Fees : 8.45 K
100+ Brochures downloaded so far
100+ Brochures downloaded so far

Visva Bharati University - Visva Bharati Santiniketan

Santiniketan, West Bengal
Public/Govt

Visva Bharati University - Visva Bharati Santiniketan

Santiniketan, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.0/514 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 151-200
NIRF Ranking: 151-200
B.Ed
600+ Brochures downloaded so far
600+ Brochures downloaded so far

Abdur Rahim Panchanan Pal Institution, Hariharpara

Murshidabad, West Bengal
Private
B.Ed
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    Abdus Sattar Memorial College of Education, Murshidabad

    Murshidabad, West Bengal
    Private
    B.Ed
    • Fees : 1.40 Lakhs
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    Abhedananda Mahavidyalaya, Birbhum

    Sainthia, West Bengal
    Private

    Abhedananda Mahavidyalaya, Birbhum

    Sainthia, West Bengal Private
    BA
    • Fees : 4.56 K
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    ABS Academy, Burdwan

    Durgapur, West Bengal
    Private

    ABS Academy, Burdwan

    Durgapur, West Bengal Private
    B.Ed
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      ABS Academy of Polytechnic, Durgapur

      Durgapur, West Bengal
      Private

      ABS Academy of Polytechnic, Durgapur

      Durgapur, West Bengal Private
      Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
      • Exams : JEXPO
      • Fees : 93 K
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      ABS Academy of Science Technology and Management, Durgapur

      Durgapur, West Bengal
      3.0/51 Reviews
      Private
      MBA
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

        ACC Jain College of Education, Birbhum

        Birbhum, West Bengal
        Private

        ACC Jain College of Education, Birbhum

        Birbhum, West Bengal Private
        B.Ed
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          Acharya Brojendra Nath Seal College, Cooch Behar

          Cooch Behar, West Bengal
          4.4/54 Reviews
          Public/Govt

          Acharya Brojendra Nath Seal College, Cooch Behar

          Cooch Behar, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.4/54 Reviews
          BA Education Hons
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Acharya Girish Chandra Bose College, Kolkata

          Kolkata, West Bengal
          3.0/58 Reviews
          Private
          B.Com
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

            Acharya Jagadish Chandra Academy B Ed College, Nadia

            Nadia, West Bengal
            Private
            B.Ed
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

              Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Polytechnic, North 24 Parganas

              North 24 Parganas, West Bengal
              Public/Govt

              Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Polytechnic, North 24 Parganas

              North 24 Parganas, West Bengal Public/Govt
              Diploma in Civil Engineering
              • Fees : 4.05 K
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

              Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray Polytechnic, Kolkata

              Kolkata, West Bengal
              Public/Govt

              Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray Polytechnic, Kolkata

              Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt
              Diploma in Civil Engineering
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

              Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy Government College, Siliguri

              Siliguri, West Bengal
              3.8/51 Reviews
              Public/Govt
              BA Sociology Major
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                Acharya Ramendra Sundar Primary Teacher's Training Institute, Birbhum

                Bejuri, West Bengal
                Private
                B.Ed
                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                  Acharya Sukumar Sen Mahavidyalaya, Burdwan

                  Burdwan, West Bengal
                  Private

                  Acharya Sukumar Sen Mahavidyalaya, Burdwan

                  Burdwan, West Bengal Private
                  BA Bengali Hons
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                  Achhruram Memorial College, Purulia

                  Purulia, West Bengal
                  Public/Govt

                  Achhruram Memorial College, Purulia

                  Purulia, West Bengal Public/Govt
                  B.Sc Chemistry Hons
                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                  Adamas Institute of Teacher Education, Kolkata

                  Kolkata, West Bengal
                  Private
                  B.Ed
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Adamas Institute of Technology, North 24 Parganas

                    Kolkata, West Bengal
                    2.4/54 Reviews
                    Private
                    B.Tech Civil Engineering
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Adamas University, Kolkata

                    600+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    600+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Adarshabani Teacher Training College, Malda

                    Malda, West Bengal
                    Private
                    B.Ed
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                      Adarsha College of Education, North 24 Parganas

                      Kadambagachi, West Bengal
                      Private

                      Adarsha College of Education, North 24 Parganas

                      Kadambagachi, West Bengal Private
                      B.Ed
                        Brochures downloaded so far
                        Brochures downloaded so far

                        Advanced Information and Management Studies, Durgapur

                        Durgapur, West Bengal
                        Private
                        BHM
                          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                          Adyapeath Annada B Ed College, Kolkata

                          Kolkata, West Bengal
                          Private

                          Adyapeath Annada B Ed College, Kolkata

                          Kolkata, West Bengal Private
                          B.Ed
                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                            Adyapeath Annada Polytechnic College, Kolkata

                            Kolkata, West Bengal
                            Private
                            Diploma in Civil Engineering
                              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                              Aghorekamini Prakashchandra Mahavidyalaya, Hooghly

                              Hooghly, West Bengal
                              Private
                              BA
                                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                Agnibina College of Education, Murshidabad

                                Murshidabad, West Bengal
                                Private

                                Agnibina College of Education, Murshidabad

                                Murshidabad, West Bengal Private
                                D.El.Ed
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                                  Agnibina School of Education, Birbhum

                                  Kantagoriya, West Bengal
                                  Private

                                  Agnibina School of Education, Birbhum

                                  Kantagoriya, West Bengal Private
                                  B.Ed
                                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                    Ainel College of Education, Hooghly

                                    Hooghly, West Bengal
                                    Private

                                    Ainel College of Education, Hooghly

                                    Hooghly, West Bengal Private
                                    B.Ed
                                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                      Ainel Primary Teachers Training Institute, Hooghly

                                      Hooghly, West Bengal
                                      Private
                                      D.El.Ed
                                      • Fees : 96.80 K
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                                      Ajijur Rahaman College of Education, Murshidabad

                                      Ganeshbati Chak, West Bengal
                                      Private

                                      Ajijur Rahaman College of Education, Murshidabad

                                      Ganeshbati Chak, West Bengal Private
                                      B.Ed
                                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                        Akui Kamalabala Women's College, Bankura

                                        Bankura, West Bengal
                                        Private

                                        Akui Kamalabala Women's College, Bankura

                                        Bankura, West Bengal Private
                                        BA
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                                          Al Ameen College of Education, Papuri

                                          Birbhum, West Bengal
                                          Private

                                          Al Ameen College of Education, Papuri

                                          Birbhum, West Bengal Private
                                          B.Ed
                                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                            Al-Ameen Memorial Minority College B Ed, South 24 Parganas

                                            South 24 Parganas, West Bengal
                                            Private

                                            Al-Ameen Memorial Minority College B Ed, South 24 Parganas

                                            South 24 Parganas, West Bengal Private
                                            B.Ed
                                              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                              Al Ameen Memorial Minority College, Kolkata

                                              Kolkata, West Bengal
                                              Private

                                              Al Ameen Memorial Minority College, Kolkata

                                              Kolkata, West Bengal Private
                                              BA Arabic Hons
                                              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
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