Master of Computer Applications (MCA) 

at UEM Kolkata, Rajarhat

Yes, MCA is a two-year course offered at the PG level. The admissions to the MCA programme are based on the entrance exam score. The university considers the WB JECA / any other national level or state level exam or UEM Entrance Exam score followed by a GDPI round. Also, candidates must fulfil the eligibility to get admission to the course. A pass in BCA/ B.Sc. (Computer Science) from a recognised university with at least 70% aggregate and above is required to apply for the MCA course.

For MCA admissions at UEM Kolkata, candidates must have passed BCA/ BSc (Computer Science) from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate and above. In addition to this, candidates must have appeared in WBJEE JECA/ any other national level or state level exam/ UEM Entrance Exam+GDPI.

Yes, candidates can get admission to BHHM and BBA LL.B. (Hons) without entrance exam. However, for admission to other courses, candidates must qualify the entrance exam. Candidates need to qualify IEMJEE for admission to B.Tech, BCA and BBA courses. The university also accepts national or state-level entrance exams like CAT/ MAT/ JEMAT for MBA and WB JECA for MCA. For Ph.D. candidates must hold NET/ SET/ GATE scorecard for admission. The entrance exam is followed by other course-specific selection rounds like GDPI and counselling. Click here for the complete details around UEM Kolkata admission process. 

{Source: BCA students & alumni}

Placement Records

* Around 90% of students get placed in reputed organizations.
* the highest salary package offered: INR3.81 Lacs per annum.
* the lowest salary package offered: INR1.3 Lacs per annum.
* Top recruiting companies: Deloitte, SAP Labs, LTI Mindtree.
* Roles offered: Associate Analyst, Software Engineer, Programmer Trainee, Graduate Trainee.

Faculty Feedback

* Teachers are helpful and focus on individual growth.
* Curriculum is relevant and helps students grasp industry knowledge.
* Exams are manageable if students attend classes regularly.
* Teachers are knowledgeable in their subjects and provide support outside of class hours.

Infrastructural Amenities

* Well-maintained laboratories and libraries.
* Good classroom facilities with projectors.
* Wi-Fi availability across the campus.
* Clean and safe environment.

Student Testimonials

* "I opted for this course as it focuses on industrial knowledge rather than theoretical knowledge."
* "The course curriculum is well-maintained, and the faculty is supportive."
* "Overall, the experience was good, and the placement record was impressive."

Based on the feedback received, it appears that the Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) programme at UEM Kolkata offers a strong combination of academic rigor, industry relevance, and career prospects. While there might be some areas for improvement, the majority of students seem satisfied with their experience and the outcomes. Therefore, considering the factors mentioned above, it can be concluded that studying BCA at UEM Kolkata can be a worthwhile investment.

UEM Kolkata offers good annual placements for various courses like BTech, MBA and MCA, etc. As per the latest report, the participating recruiters selected 1,559 students of the institutes in new-age job roles. The highest and average package offered till Feb 13, 2024 stood at INR 72 LPA and INR 8.48 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of UEM Kolkata placements 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package	INR 72 LPA
Average package	INR 8.48 LPA
Total selections	1,559

Note: The placements are going on for the academic year 2023-2024. The above-mentioned details for 2024 are updated till Feb13, 2024, and may vary once the placement report 2024 is out.

Yes, UEM Kolkata accepts JEE Main scores for admission to its B.Tech program, along with other entrance exams like WBJEE and IEMJEE. To apply for UEM Kolkata, candidates need to qualify for IEMJEE, CAT, MAT, or WB JEMAT for the respective courses. You can get more information by visiting the official vebsite of UEM Kolkata to clarify the details about the course you are interested in.

The cutoff marks for UEM Kolkata vary each year and are based on the performance of candidates in various entrance exams. For the B.Tech course, the last round closing rank for the General category students was 11664 in 2023. The expected cutoff ranks for some B.Tech branches in 2023 were as follows:

 

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 26810 - 32180
• Mechanical Engineering: 31808 - 39750
• Information Technology: 19525 - 32792
• Electronics and Communication Engineering: 18141 - 31436
• Electrical Engineering: 25963 - 36481
• Computer Science and Engineering: 7654 - 19030

The cutoff marks are released in the format of Opening Rank and Closing Rank, and admission is based on these ranks.  

Yes, UEM Kolkata offers a part-time MBA course, which is spread over two years. This course is taught offline on the weekends. Admission process for this course is same as for full-time course. Candidates are selected based on either CAT/ MAT/ WBJEMAT/ or any other National Level or State Level entrance exams. Students can choose among the following specialisation to pursue a part-time MBA course at UEM Kolkata:

1. Human Resource Management
2. Marketing Management
3. System Management
4. Finance Management
5. Supply Chain & Logistics Management
6. Retail Management
7. Digital Marketing Management
8. Event Management

The foremost step in making for a professional life ahead is to prepare for the campus placement. Here are the few important tips that candidates need to follow before applying and participating in the placement process at UEM Kolkata:

• Create a well-structured and strong resume.
• Inquire and research about the company, job details and various aspects of it.
• Attempt assessment test on fundamental concepts. For this, candidates need to attempt online or offline mock test.
• Be careful about the appearance, and work on communication and interpersonal skills.
• It is imperative to prepare for group discussion. For this, candidates need to sharpen their communication skills and take charges from the starting of the discussion and being relevant all the time.

The UEM Kolkata average package CSE offered during the 2024 placement drive is yet to be published on the official website. Once the UEM Kolkata CSE average package is released, it will be updated on this page. However, the overall average package during UEM placements 2024 stood at INR 8.48 LPA. The same is tabulated below: 

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Average package	INR 8.48 LPA

Note: The above-mentioned average package for 2024 is till Feb 13, 2024, and may vary once the placement report 2024 is out.