Guru Nanak Institute of Technology (GNIT), the only NAAC A+ accredited Private Institute in West Bengal Kolkata was established in 2003, is affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT, Kolkata). The institute also ranked in the Ivy League of IIC 5-star Ranking, National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF 2020, 2021), QS I Gauge, WEEK, TIMES etc. The institute offers various undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma courses in various stream of IT & Software, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Core Engineering, Business & Management Studies. It offers B.Tech, B.Tech (Lateral), BBA, BSC and BCA at the UG level and MCA and M.tech at the PG level. Admission to GNIT Kolkata is done on the basis of various national and state-level entrance examinations. All major Departments are NBA Accredited.

In addition to this, GNIT has a dedicated placement cell providing 100% placement assistance to the students. The highest package is offered at INR 26.5 LPA and the average package is offered at INR 4.8 LPA. Some of the top recruiters are Nestle, Infosys, Capgemini, Britannia, Axis Bank, TATA, SAP, Wipro, Amazon, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, HDFC Bank, and many more.

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Guru Nanak Institute of Technology Key Points

  • GNIT provides comprehensive online courseware to the students.
  • Candidates need to appear for WBJEE/ JEE Main/ CEE-AMPAI for admission to the B.Tech program and GATE/ CEE-AMPAI/ PGET for M.Tech. program.
  • For admission to the Diploma programs, candidates need to qualify for the JEXPO examination.
  • For other undergraduate programs offered by GNIT, candidates need to qualify for CET.
  • Admission to the MCA program depends on the performance of the candidates in WBJECA/ CEE-AMPAI. 
  • All the courses at GNIT are approved by UGC, AICTE, WBSCT & VE & SD.
  • The fee for the courses offered by the institute ranges between INR 1,14,000 - INR 6,99,100.
  • All major government and non-government Scholarships, Government Credit Card Schemes of different states and student free ships are availed by the students

Guru Nanak Institute of Technology Courses

GNIT offers various UG, PG and Diploma programs in various disciplines like Engineering, Hotel Management and Computer Application. Tabulated below are details regarding the same:

Courses Details Selection Criteria
B.Tech. Duration: 4 years
Specializations: Computer Science & Engineering, Cyber Security, AIML, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Food Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Computer Science Engineering
Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent examination in science stream from a recognized board with minimum 45% aggregate marks		 WBJEE/JEE Main/ CE-AMPAI
B.Tech (Lateral) Duration: 4 years
Specializations: Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Food Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Computer Science Engineering
Eligibility: Diploma or B.Sc degree with minimum 45% aggregate marks		 WBJELET
BCA Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent examination with English &Maths/ Statistics/ Business Math/ Computer Applications/ Computer Science		 CET conducted by MAKAUAT
BBA

Duration: 3 years
Specializations: General Management, Hospital Management
Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent examination with English
B.Sc Duration: 3 years
Specializations: Cyber Security, Data Science
Eligibility: 10+2 level or equivalent with English and Mathematics/Computer Application/ Comp Sc/ Information Practice/Statistics
M.Tech. Duration: 2 years
Specialization: Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Food Technology
Eligibility: B.Tech/ B.E./ AIME in the relevant branch		 GATE/ PGCET/ CEE-AMPAI
MCA Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: BCA degree or graduation in any stream with Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Science as one of the subjects with 50% marks		 WBJECA / CEE-AMPAI
Diploma in Engineering Duration: 3 years
Specialization: Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Eligibility: 10th or equivalent examination with minimum 35% marks and must have attained 15 years of age		 JEXPO

Check: GNIT Kolkata Courses & Fees

Guru Nanak Institute of Technology Placement

GNIT Kolkata has a dedicated Training & Placement Cell for the students who provide full placement assistance to the students by conducting campus recruitment drives. The T&P Cell conducts various activities and provides training to the students that help the students to crack the interviews during the campus placement. The cell helps develop the students' soft skills and aptitude and helps them prepare for their interviews.

GNIT Placement Highlights

Highest Package INR 26.5 LPA
Average Package INR 4.8 LPA
Top Recruiters Nestle, Capgemini, Accenture, IBM, Infosys, TCS, Deloitte, ITC, Amazon, Ernst & Young Services Pvt Schneider Electric, JSW Group, Shyam Steel, SAP Labs, Ericsson, Adani Group, British Telecom,  Persistent Systems, Zscaler, and many more

GNIT Course-wise Placement 

Course Package
B.Tech- Computer Science & Engineering INR 26.5 LPA
B.Tech- Electronics & Communication Engineering INR 11.5 LPA
B.Tech- Information Technology INR 10.5 LPA
B.Tech- Electrical Engineering
B.Tech- Lateral Entry-Electrical Engineering		 INR 5.75 LPA
B.Tech- Food Technology INR 5.76 LPA
B.Tech- Lateral Entry- Information Technology
B.Tech- Lateral Entry-Electronics & Communication Engineering		 INR 10 LPA
B.Tech-Lateral Entry- Food Technology INR 4.76 LPA
Master of Computer Application INR 5.75 LPA
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) INR 5.20 LPA
BBA in Hospital Management (BBA-HM) INR 3 LPA

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Guru Nanak Institute of Technology Seat Matrix

The seat intake for the various courses offered at GNIT is given below:

Programs Offered Seat Intake
Bachelor Of Technology
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) 240 Seats
Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning) 60 Seats
Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security)  60 Seats
Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) 120 Seats
Information Technology (IT) 120 Seats
Electrical Engineering (EE) 30 Seats
Food technology (FT)  60 Seats
Electronics & Computer Science(ECS) 30 Seats
Post Graduate
Master in Computer Application (MCA) 60 Seats
M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) 18 Seats
M.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) 18 Seats
M.Tech in Food Technology 18 Seats
Diploma in Engineering
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (ETCE) 30 Seats
Electrical Engineering (EE) 60 Seats

Guru Nanak Institute of Technology Ranking & Awards

  • GNIT is the first Private Engineering College in Eastern India to be accredited with NAAC A+ Grade.
  • GNIT is the first institute in India to receive the prestigious QS-IGAUGE Gold Rank and Diamond in Employability.
  • GNIT has NIRF (2021 & 2022) and ARIIA Ranking.
  • GNIT is the first Engineering College in West Bengal to be awarded “Institution of Happiness” by QS and ASSOCHAM.
  • GNIT is the Nodal Centre of NPTEL (SWAYAM) and Internshala and also, Smart India Hackathon (Govt. of India Initiative) and ICPC Coding Contest based on Open Innovation Model.
  • Secured Second Rank in Times Engineering Institute Survey and among top 150 colleges in India by i3RC Survey.
  • Awarded as the Best Engineering College by ASSOCHAM.

For more detailed information check GNIT Rankings

Guru Nanak Institute of Technology Scholarships

GNIT awards various scholarships to deserving and economically backward students. The institute assists the students in availing various scholarships offered by the Central and State governments. Mentioned below are the details regarding the same:

  • Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
  • Kanyashree Prakalpa –West Bengal Govt.
  • West Bengal, Bihar Students Credit Card
  • National Scholarships
  • TFW –WB Govt.
  • West Bengal Free Ship Scheme (WBFS): The Scholarship is recommended by the Directorate of Technical Education, Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of West Bengal.
  • Aikyashree Scholarship (For Students belonging to minority category)
  • MAKAUT Students’ Welfare Scholarship
  • Backward Classes Welfare Department (OASIS Scholarship) to SC/ST/OBC – West Bengal Govt.
  • WB Chief Minister Relief Fund Scholarship (Nabanna)
  • Tripura Scholarship for B.Tech Lateral Entry Students (Domicile in Tripura).
  • JIS Internal Scholarship- For JIS group students opting for higher studies in an institution under JIS Group.

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Guru Nanak Institute of Technology Faculty

GNIT, Kolkata has Ph.D. qualified and Industry experienced faculty members with vast research experience in their field which helps the students in building and succeeding in their professional career.

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Guru Nanak Institute of Technology FAQs

Ques. What are the facilities offered at GNIT?

Ans. GNIT Kolkata provides various facilities to the students to give them better opportunities to succeed in their studies and professional careers. The infrastructure of the institute includes:

  • Canteen
  • Boys & Girls Separate Common Rooms
  • Wi Fi Campus
  • Learning Management Systems
  • Digital Knowledge Repository
  • Lawn Tennis Court
  • Badminton Court
  • Cricket Ground
  • Basketball court
  • Football Ground
  • Table Tennis boards
  • Gymnasium
  • Infirmary/ Medical Centre
  • Cafeteria
  • Hostel facility for boys
  • Hostel facility for girls
  • Resident facility for faculty
  • Billiard Room
  • CCTVSurveillance & 24 Hour Security
  • Integrated Club Activities
  • Trainning Placement Cell
  • Career Councelling Cell
  • Digital Multimedia Studio

Ques. How can one apply to GNIT Kolkata?

Ans. The candidates can apply to GNIT online mode by visiting the official website. The institute provides all sorts of assistance for the smooth conduction of the admission process.

Ques. Does GNIT provide hostel facilities?

Ans. Yes, GNIT provides hostel facilities for the students. The campus has 3 hostels and the rooms are equipped with all basic amenities.

Ques. Why should I join GNIT Kolkata?

Ans. More than 50 % PhD Qualified and Industry Experienced Faculty Members, Industry Mentors and Trainers for Capacity building of Students. Institution Innovation Council under MOE, Ethical Hacking & Coding Club, AI & ML Lab, Advanced Scada Lab, Cybersecurity & Digital Forensic Lab, Internship and Industrial Visit & Training. Strong Research Facility: Embedded Technology & Fabrication with 3D Printing Facility. More than 130 PATENTS by Faculty Members and Students. SCOPUS and SCI Publications by Faculty Members and Students. EDC for startup nurturing and incubation. Idea-O-Meter provides startup funding. Special Training for Interview and Soft Skills. Training & Placement Assistance from Training & Placement Cell. Digital Studio for Content Creators and Streamers. Sports Facilities (Basketball, Cricket, Badminton, Football, Volleyball, Chess, Gymnasium, Tennis etc.). Health Center.
GNIT Alumni App for Networking, hand holding in Academics, Research and Employment. Canteen facility (in restaurant, web and app-based services). Full WiFi Campus, Central Library and Online Digital Library (International and National Journals, Books, Magazines, Book Bank etc.) Campus is under CCTV surveillance. Smart Classrooms, Conference Hall, Auditorium, Boys & Girls Common Room. The institute is under Stanford University Educational Survey in association with AICTE. Upcoming: Apple Lab and Advanced Computing Center. Further, the Institute has collaboration with AIT (Bangkok), Moscow Power Institute (Russia), E-Cam Lyon (France) and Tel Aviv Institute of Technology (Israel) for Foreign Academic Exchange Program.