Kolkata or Calcutta is the capital city of West Bengal. The city has been a huge influence on modern Indian education, science, culture, and politics. University level education in the city is well-reputed world wide since before the “British Raj” period in India. One of the first engineering colleges were established in this city. Kolkata is highly popular among students from all over India and abroad. Here are some of the reasons for you to choose Kolkata for your engineering degree.
- Numerous reputable Engineering colleges of the country
Two of India’s oldest engineering institutions namely, Bengal Engineering & Science University and Jadavpur University are located in Kolkata. The city is also home to numerous self-aiding and private educational centers. Institute of Engineering and Management or IEM Kolkata is a flourishing name in the city. It is today considered to be among the top engineering colleges in Kolkata. The industry centered engineering program offers an industry-centered academic training program in various fields of engineering. Specializations in engineering offered by the institute are in, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Biotechnology. You can read more about the institute on its official website http://iem.edu.in.
- Has been home some of the most notable scholars of India.
The city has provided the country with numerous scholars in the fields of arts, sciences, etc. including Rabindranath Tagore, C. V. Raman, Amartya Sen, Satyendra Nath Bose, Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, Upendranath Brahmachari and Meghnad Saha. The quality and efficiency of education offered by the city is internationally recognized.
- Great Placement opportunities
Since 1990’s the commercial and industrial sectors of the city have reemerged from ashes into a thriving Phoenix of opportunities. The city has seen huge investments by government and private bodies and has offices for Companies such as Emami, Eveready Industries India, ITC Limited, CESC Limited, Exide Industries, Lux Industries, Rupa Company, Berger Paints, Birla Corporation, Philips India, Tata Global Beverages, Tata Steel, etc. The emergence of new market has led into the creation of new and better job opportunities for newly trained individuals. Colleges like IEM offers one of the strongest Placement Cells in the city. The institute provides their past placement records on their official website. You can visit the website for their recruitment records and highest and lowest packages offered to them.
- Vast academic and professional resources
Colleges of Kolkata have some of the best and most noted academicians and faculty members are part of the colleges in the city. IEM has a faculty consisting of professors from renowned institutes such as IIT Kharagpur and IIM Kolkata. The institute regularly organizes guest lectures from notable academicians, and professionals. Huge library and dedicated laboratories for different subjects add in on the opportunities offered by the institute.
- Inter-college competitive events
Colleges of Kolkata tend to regularly organize inter-college competitive events. It provides students with an excellent opportunity to share skills and techniques.
- Life in the vibrant city
The beautiful city of Kolkata is so easy to fall in love with. Diverse and friendly population of the city is welcoming and helpful. The huge variety of cuisines and delicious street food at super cheap prices make a student love it all the more. The fun and enthusiasm of Durga Puja is unbeatable. Every corner of the city comes to life with the holy festival. Public transport in the city is excellent and the prices of rental properties are quite affordable.
