UEM Kolkata (University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata) is a private university established in 2014 in New Town, Kolkata. It is the third engineering college founded by the IEM UEM Group. UEM Kolkata has been ranked 20th by the Times of India Ranking 2023, among the top 36 private universities.
UEM Kolkata offers courses in engineering, technology, and management, and admission into the courses is usually based on entrance examination. UEM Kolkata conducts the IEMJEE exam in both online and offline mode for admission into B.Tech, BBA, BCA, and MCA programs. The institute also accepts national and state-level entrance examinations like CAT/ MAT/ WBJEMAT, for admission into the MBA program, and is followed by a Group discussion and a Personal interview.
UEM Kolkata B.Tech total fees are around INR 5.6 lakhs - INR 5.9 lakhs and the UEM average package is INR 8.83 LPA and the highest package is INR 72 LPA, as per the 2022 placement drive. Some of the top recruiters of UEM Kolkata include Cognizant, Infosys, Byjus, Pwc, Wipro, McAfee, etc.
The fee structure of some of the major courses offered by UEM Kolkata are as follows:
UEM Kolkata accepts IEMJEE for admission into the B.Tech courses. The IEMJEE 2023 cut-off is not yet released, but according to the previous year cut-off the 2023 expected cut-off are as follows:
UEM Kolkata placements 2023 report is not yet released. The institute had placed a total of 1509 students in the engineering and management department in 2022. Most of the students grabbed multiple offers and stood with the highest package of INR 72 LPA and an average package of INR 8.83 LPA. Some of the notable recruiters who extended offers during the 2022 placement drive include Cognizant, Infosys, Byjus, Pwc, Wipro, McAfee, etc.
UEM Kolkata has been ranked 20th among the top private universities in India by the Times of India Ranking 2023. UEM Kolkata has also been ranked for engineering and management and the ranking is as follows:
UEM Kolkata located in New Town offers a lush green campus with modern architecture. The campus includes academic buildings, a library, and a separate hostel for boys and girls. The campus also has sports facilities for football, cricket, basketball, and many more.
UEM Kolkata has a huge library that runs 24X7 and contains more than 9000 books. The institute encourages students for co-curricular activities and also prepares the students for competitive exams. The hostels maintain a good level of hygiene for the healthy living of students and provide 3 meals a day.
UEM Kolkata FAQs
Ques. Is UEM Kolkata affiliated with MAKAUT?
Ans. UEM Kolkata is an autonomous body therefore it follows its own syllabus, but around 80% of the syllabus of UEM Kolkata is similar to MAKAUT.
Ques. What is the ranking of UEM Kolkata?
Ans. UEM Kolkata is ranked 20th among the top 36 private universities in India by Times of India Ranking 2023.
Ques. What are the courses offered at UEM Kolkata?
Ans. UEM Kolkata offers engineering, technology, and management courses like B.Tech, BBA, BCA, BBA LLB, BHHM, MBA, MCA, and PhD.
Ques. What is the difference between IEM Kolkata and UEM Kolkata?
Ans. Both IEM Kolkata and UEM Kolkata are private institutions. The admission into the IEM Kolkata is based on the state-level examination, WBJEE. Whereas for UEM Kolkata, the admission is based on the institute-conducted exam IEMJEE. Thus the difficulty level is higher for admission in IEM Kolkata compared to UEM Kolkata.
Ques. What is the rank required for UEM Kolkata?
Ans. The candidates are expected to have a rank between 7654 and 39750 in IEMJEE to get admission into UEM Kolkata.
Ques. What is the B.Tech fee at UEM Kolkata?
Ans. The B.Tech fee at UEM Kolkata is around INR 5.6 lakhs - INR 5.9 lakhs for 4 years.
Ques. What is the average salary in UEM Kolkata?
Ans. The average salary in UEM Kolkata stood at INR 8.83 LPA, during the 2022 placements.
Ques. Can I get direct admission to UEM Kolkata?
Ans. No, admission into UEM Kolkata is purely based on merit. The candidate will have to appear for the entrance exam to get admission into UEM Kolkata.
Ques. What are the exams accepted by UEM Kolkata?
Ans. UEM Kolkata accepts the different exams for different courses, which are as follows:
- B.Tech, BBA, BCA - IEMJEE
- MBA - CAT/ MAT/ WBJEMAT
- MCA - IEMJEE /JECA (West Bengal)
Ques. How are placements at UEM Kolkata?
Ans. UEM Kolkata had placed a total of 1509 students in the engineering and management department in 2022. The highest package stood at INR 72 LPA and the average package stood at INR 8.83 LPA.
Ques. Who are some of the prominent recruiters at UEM Kolkata?
Ans. Some of the notable recruiters who extended offers during the 2022 placement drive include Cognizant, Infosys, Byjus, Pwc, Wipro, McAfee, etc.
Ques. What is the highest package offered at UEM Kolkata?
Ans. The highest package offered at UEM Kolkata is INR 72 LPA, during the 2022 placements.
Ques. What is the MBA fee at UEM Kolkata?
Ans. The MBA fee at UEM Kolkata is INR 2.30 lakhs per annum.
Ques. What is the B.Tech intake at UEM Kolkata?
Ans. The B.Tech intake at UEM Kolkata is around 1230, which includes the seats of all the B.Tech branches.
Ques. Who is eligible for B.Tech at UEM Kolkata?
Ans. The candidates who have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and have secured a percentage above 70%, both in 10th and 12th are eligible to apply for the B.Tech program at UEM Kolkata.
Ques. How can I get admission into the MBA program at UEM Kolkata?
Ans. The candidates will have to appear for the national or state-level entrance examinations like CAT, MAT, WBJEMAT, etc., and will have to score a percentile above 85% to get shortlisted for the group discussion and a personal interview round.
Ques. How many students were placed during the 2022 placement drive at UEM Kolkata?
Ans. Around 1509 students were placed during the 2022 placement drive at UEM Kolkata.
Ques. What is the eligibility for a Bachelor in Hospitality & Hotel Management at UEM Kolkata?
Ans. The candidates will have to go through a group discussion and a personal Interview for admission into the BHHM course at UEM Kolkata.
Ques. Does UEM Kolkata accept CLAT scores for admission into law courses?
Ans. UEM Kolkata usually conducts its own entrance examination for admission into the BBA LLB course. The candidates are also required to have a percentage above 60% in 10+2 and the 10th marks is also considered.
Ques. What is the duration of PhD program at UEM Kolkata?
Ans. The PhD program at UEM Kolkata is of a minimum of 3 years duration and can go up to 5 years.
Ques. What is the eligibility for PhD program at UEM Kolkata?
Ans. The candidates who fulfill any of the following criteria are eligible to apply for PhD at UEM Kolkata:
- Master’s degree with 60% marks (5% relaxation to ST/ SC/ OBC candidates).
- Postgraduate Diploma/Degree of two years with 60% marks.
- Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/Pharmacy/BBA/BCA with 70% marks can apply for PhD through an Integrated master's & PhD.
- CSIR / UGC (JRF) Examinations, NET, SET, SLET, and GATE qualified candidates and those who have obtained DST INSPIRE Fellowship / Teacher Fellowship
Ques. How can I apply for PhD at UEM Kolkata?
Ans. The candidates will have to go through an entrance test followed by an interview, for admission into the PhD program at UEM Kolkata.
Ques. What are the exams accepted by UEM Kolkata for admission into the PhD program?
Ans. UEM Kolkata accepts exams like UGC/CSIR (JRF/NET), SLET/ SET/GATE, for admission into the PhD program. The candidates who have appeared for any of these exams will be expected from the written test and can appear directly for the personal interview.
Ques. Is UEM Kolkata good for an MBA?
Ans. Yes UEM Kolkata is a good institute for MBA. It has been ranked 7th among the top B-Schools in the East Zone by Time of India Ranking 2023.
Ques. What is the rank of UEM Kolkata among the engineering colleges?
Ans. UEM Kolkata has been ranked 34th by India Today Ranking 2023 among the emerging Engineering colleges in India.
Ques. Does UEM Kolkata provide hostel facilities?
Ans. Yes, UEM Kolkata has a separate hostel for boys and girls and includes mess facilities that provide 3 meals a day.
Ques. How is the library at UEM Kolkata?
Ans. UEM Kolkata library is huge and spacious and works 24X7. The library has around 9000 books and also has desktops for student use.
Ques. When do the PhD admissions take place at UEM Kolkata?
Ans. The PhD admissions at UEM Kolkata are conducted twice a year.
Ques. Can I get direct admission to PhD at UEM Kolkata?
Ans. There is no direct admission for PhD at UEM Kolkata. The students can surely skip the written test if they have appeared for exams like UGC/CSIR (JRF/NET), SLET/ SET/GATE, and can appear directly for personal interviews.
Ques. What is IEMJEE?
Ans. IEMJEE is an entrance exam conducted by the IEM-UEM group for admissions to B.Tech courses at the Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM) and the University of Engineering & Management (UEM).
Ques. What is the mode of examination for IEMJEE?
Ans. IEMJEE is conducted both online and offline. The online test can be taken at home and for the offline examination, the candidates will have to reach the venue.
Ques. What is IEMCET?
Ans. IEMCET is an entrance exam conducted by the IEM-UEM group for admissions to different courses of the Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM) and University of Engineering & Management (UEM)
Ques, What is the syllabus for B.Tech in IEMJEE?
Ans. The IEMJEE syllabus for B.Tech is the same as JEE Mains. It comprises 3 sections i.e. Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Ques. What are the total marks and the time duration of IEMJEE?
Ans. IEMJEE is an exam of 2 hours and the total marks is 360. There will be 30 questions in each section i.e. Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Each question will comprise of 4 marks and 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.