Guru Nanak Institute of Technology (GNIT), Kolkata is a private engineering institute in Kolkata, West Bengal affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal, and the Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development (Technical Education Division), West Bengal. GNIT Kolkata is a University Grants Commission (UGC)-approved institute which was established in 2003.
GNIT Kolkata is situated on a sprawling wi-fi-enabled campus equipped with facilities such as smart classrooms, a language lab, and various other course-specific labs, a well-stocked library, a spacious auditorium, a canteen, a sick room, bus facilities, ATM and banking facilities, sports facilities, and separate hostels for boys and girls.
Degrees offered at GNIT Kolkata include B.Tech in six speculations, a diploma in engineering in two specialisations, MCA, and M Tech in two specialisations. Admissions to GNIT Kolkata are conducted through its admission cell via online mode (through the official GNIT website). Candidates applying to GNIT Kolkata’s UG courses must clear the eligibility criteria of passing their 10+2 entrances from a recognised board in the science stream and qualifying for engineering entrances WBJEE, JEE Mains, or CEE-AMPAI. Candidates applying to diploma programmes must qualify for the JEXPO entrance. Candidates seeking admission are also offered one-on-one integrated career counselling.
GNIT Kolkata boasts a dedicated roster of faculty members who are committed to imparting proper knowledge to the students. GNIT Kolkata has a large pool of highly qualified faculty members who are engaged in high-impact quality teaching. All the teachers and professors are committed to achieving excellence in both research and instruction to develop young talents. GNIT Kolkata offers students several scholarship programs. Students hailing from the economically-weaker sections can avail of the Full Freeship or Half Freeship provided by GNIT Kolkata. Additionally, students admitted to the Diploma courses are offered a scholarship per semester.
There is a training and placement (T&P) cell at GNIT Kolkata equipped with all the necessary resources to help worthy students find competitive employment. By staying in touch with reputable companies and industrial facilities, the T&P cell of GNIT Kolkata plays a significant role in discovering work prospects for students graduating from college. The placement cell is open throughout the year to help connect graduates with employers. Some of the reputable industries that conduct interviews at the institution after being invited include Tata Consultancy Services, Accenture, Amazon, Mindtree, Hexaware, Capgemini, and Cognizant. GNIT Kolkata also organises and participates in a host of extra-academic and cultural activities. There are several student clubs on campus such as the cyber security club, robotics club, media club, science club, music club, sports club, coding club, community connect club (NSS), drama club, photography club, and debating club.
Highlights
AICTE, UGC
Admission Procedure
At Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Kolkata, the admission procedure is conducted through the Admission Cell. Candidates willing to take admission have to apply through the official website of GNIT. Additionally, students are provided with one-to-one integrated career counselling. To be eligible to get admission to B.Tech courses at GNIT Kolkata, candidates should have passed Higher Secondary or equivalent exam from a recognized board and they have to qualify for any of the three entrances: West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) / Joint Entrance Examination (JEE -MAIN) / Common Entrance Examination AMPAI (CEE-AMPAI). In the case of Diploma courses, applicants must have 35% marks in Madhyamik or equivalent exam and they must qualify for the Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnic West Bengal (JEXPO) entrance exam.
GNIT, Kolkata also offers post-graduate degrees in MCA / M. Tech in various specializations. Interested candidates can apply through their website, to apply for their degree candidates must qualify for basic admission criteria. For an MCA degree candidate must qualify for an entrance examination WBJECA with valid marks. And for an M.tech degree candidate must qualify GATE entrance examination. Final admission is based on merit basis.
Faculty
The key feature of Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Kolkata is its faculty members who are dedicated to imparting proper knowledge among the students. GNIT Kolkata has a large pool of highly qualified faculty members and they are engaged in high-impact quality teaching. All the teachers are committed to achieving excellence in both research and instruction in order to develop young talents.
Placements
The Guru Nanak Institute of Technology Kolkata's Training & Placement Cell is equipped with all the resources necessary to help worthy students find competitive employment. By staying in touch with reputable companies and industrial facilities, the Training & Placement Cell of GNIT Kolkata plays a significant role in discovering work prospects for students graduating from college. The Placement Cell is open all year round to help connect graduates with employers. The number of students hired after campus interviews keeps increasing. Numerous reputable industries that conduct interviews at the institution after being invited include Mindtree, Hexaware, Capgemini, Amazon, Tata Consultancy Services, Accenture, Cognizant, and many more.
Scholarships
The Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Kolkata has the facility of offering students scholarship programs. Students from economically poor backgrounds can avail of the Full Freeship or Half Freeship provided by GNIT Kolkata. Additionally, students admitted to Diploma courses are offered a scholarship per semester.
Contact Details
157/F Nilgunj Road, Panihati, Kolkata-700114
033 25233900
info.gnit@jisgroup.org
Latest Updates: 12th May, 2023
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