UEM Kolkata - University of Engineering and Management Answered Questions

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.

UEM Kolkata offers various scholarships to meritorious candidates. The scholarships are offered based on merit, financial need, and other criteria. The following are the types of scholarships offered by UEM Kolkata:
- Merit-based scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated academic excellence.
- Financial need-based scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need.
- Alumni scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to students who are the children of UEM Kolkata alumni.
- Other scholarships: UEM Kolkata also offers a number of other scholarships, such as scholarships for students from minority groups and scholarships for students who have excelled in sports or extracurricular activities.
To apply for a scholarship, students must submit an application form and supporting documentation. The application form can be found on the UEM Kolkata website.

The placement scenario at UEM Kolkata can vary from year to year and across different disciplines. UEM Kolkata puts effort into providing placement opportunities to its students and has a dedicated placement cell that works towards facilitating the placement process. The university strives to establish connections with industries and organizes various activities to enhance students' employability. These activities may include industry visits, guest lectures by professionals, workshops, internships, and campus recruitment drives. The success of placements ultimately depends on factors such as the demand for specific skill Sets in the job market, the performance and preparation of students, and the overall economic conditions.

Admission to Ph.D. is based on NET/ SET/ GATE score. University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata offers a full-time/ part-time/ integrated Ph.D. programme with different specialisations. The duration of Ph.D. course varies between three and six years duration. Candidates must complete a master's degree or PG Diploma/ degree in any discipline with at least 60% aggregate to apply for the Ph.D. course.

Both the universities are equally good but UEM which is ranked at #96 by TOI for B.Tech stands better as opposed to Techno India College which is ranked at #8 by The Times. UEM offers various summer and winter internships to its students for a duration of two months. No such internships are provided by Techno India College.

There is no facilities to take admission in IEM from IEMJEE. This exam is conducted for admission in IEM. But from this year IEM is autonomous now and may be IEM WILL start take admission from IEMJEE. Otherwise for admission in IEM u have to score good rank in WBJEE or in JEE Main. So, cut off is decided is not decided yet.

MBA will have higher salary offers. This depends on the stream an individual pursues. Marketing has more variable pays and generally starts from 6-7 Lacs and grows to 14-15 Lacs in 3-4 years time. Finance students also have initial packages from 7-8 Lacs, HR varies from 5-8 Lacs. These values much depend on colleges and organizations coming to campus for recruitment.