Guru Nanak Institute of Technology (GNIT), Kolkata was established in 2003, is affiliated to MAKAUT, Kolkata. The institute offers various undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma courses in various disciplines like Engineering, Hotel Management, and Computer Applications. 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. In addition to this, GNIT has a dedicated placement cell providing 100% placement assistance to the students. The highest package is offered at INR 16 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.
  • More than 100 PATENTS by Faculty Members and Students.
  • 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.

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 (21-22) 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 the Best Engineering College award by ASSOCHAM.

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, 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: 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
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

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Guru Nanak Institute of Technology Placement

GNIT Kolkata has a dedicated Training & Placement Cell for the students who provided 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 16 LPA
Average Package INR 4.8 LPA
Top Recruiters Nestle, Capgemini, Accenture, IBM, Infosys, TCS, Deloitte, ITC, Amazon and many more

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.
  • 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.

Guru Nanak Institute of Technology Faculty

GNIT, Kolkata has PhD 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 24/7 medical facilities and ambulance, a central library, canteen, WiFi-enabled campus, etc.

Ques. How can one apply to GNIT Kolkata?

Ans. The candidates can apply to GNIT online mode by visiting the official website. The institute is providing 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.

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Ques. Why should I join GNIT Kolkata?

Ans. GNIT Kolkata is a good choice because:

  • International Academic Exchange Programs in Bangkok, Russia, Silesia Poland & Germany and France
  • Campus under Stanford University-AICTE Survey Centre
  • Collaborations with Fortune 100 and 500 Organizations
  • Collaboration with Global Government and Research Bodies
  • Scholarships
  • Minority Reservation