MCA Colleges in Kolkata Based on 2024 Ranking

The top MCA colleges in Kolkata are Jadavpur University, MAKAUT Kolkata, Calcutta University, etc. There are 36 MCA colleges in Kolkata which include 24 private and 9 government colleges. Most of the top MCA colleges in Kolkata are approved by AICTE and affiliated with MAKAUT Kolkata.

  • Jadavpur University and Calcutta University are the top MCA colleges in Kolkata, per NIRF Ranking 2023(Overall). They are ranked 13th and 23rd among the top colleges in India.
  • The top 10 MCA colleges in Kolkata include Narula Institute of Technology, SNU Kolkata, Heritage Institute of Technology, etc. 
  • MCA colleges in Kolkata offer direct admissions while some offer admissions based on WB JECA/ IEMJEE, etc. followed by a personal interview. Check WB JECA Important Dates 2024
  • The average fees for pursuing MCA courses from Kolkata can range between INR 20,000 to INR 3,60,000 annually depending upon the colleges. 
  • NSEC Kolkata, GNIT Kolkata, and St. Peter's College Kolkata are some top MCA colleges in Kolkata without JECA.
  • The best Govt MCA colleges in Kolkata are Calcutta University, Jadavpur University, and MAKAUT, etc. 
  • MCA colleges in Kolkata offer lucrative placement opportunities with an average CTC package ranging between INR 3.5 LPA to INR 9.8 LPA. Check Top MCA colleges in Bangalore

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Top 10 MCA Colleges in Kolkata

The top 10 MCA colleges in India include some of the top-ranked and best Universities in India like MAKAUT Kolkata, Calcutta University, etc. Some of the top 10 MCA colleges in Kolkata with seat intake are listed below.

College/ University Name  MCA Course Seat Intake 
Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata  60
Netaji Subhash Engineering College, Kolkata  60
UEM Kolkata - University of Engineering and Management 60
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology [MAKAUT] Kolkata 1662
Jadavpur University, Kolkata 44
NIT - Narula Institute of Technology, Kolkata 60
Institute of Engineering and Management - IEM Kolkata] 60
B.P. Poddar Institute of Management and Technology, Poddar Vihar Kolkata  40
Guru Nanak Institute of Technology - GNIT Kolkata  60
Future Institute of Engineering and Management - FIEM Kolkata  100

Top MCA Colleges in Kolkata: Rankings

Various ranking agencies release the list of top colleges in India based on different parameters every year. These rankings are based on parameters like Perception of the University, Teacher-Student Ratio, Placement Reports, Faculty Quality, and many more.

Ranking agencies like NIRF, The Week, Outlook, India Today, etc. also release streamwise rankings, for example, top MCA colleges in India. Given below are some of these ranking lists released for top MCA colleges in Kolkata.

Top MCA Colleges in Kolkata: NIRF Ranking 2023

The National Institutional Ranking Framework is a method that is adopted by the Indian government to rank top Educational institutions in India based on various parameters. It is under the Ministry of Education. Every year NIRF publishes ranking lists of top Institutions in India for different domains. NIRF is the most trustworthy and popular Ranking agency in India.

NIRF ranks the institutions across India based on 5 parameters and they are (1) Teaching, Learning & Resources, (2) Research and Professional Practice, (3) Graduation Outcomes, (4) Outreach and Inclusivity, and, (5) Perception. The infographic below depicts the weightage of different parameters used for ranking the best MCA colleges in Kolkata.

NIRF Ranking Parameters Weightage- Collegedunia

The following is the list of top MCA colleges in Kolkata, per NIRF ranking 2023.

NIRF Ranking 2023 College/ University Name  NIRF Ranking Score
13 Jadavpur University, Kolkata  64.30
23 Calcutta University, Kolkata  60.22
43 Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata 53.72

Government MCA Colleges in Kolkata

MAKAUT Kolkata, Jadavpur University Kolkata, and Calcutta University are some of the best Govt MCA colleges in Kolkata. The table below showcases the Govt MCA Colleges in Kolkata with fee structures. Check MCA colleges in West Bengal

College/ University Name  Total Course Fees (INR) 
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology [MAKAUT] Kolkata 80,000
Jadavpur University, Kolkata 20,300
Calcutta University  -
Aliah University, New Town Kolkata 30,000
University of Kalyani, Calcutta  40,000
Aliah University -City Campus (Park Circus), Kolkata 44,900
B.I.T. Extension Center, Kolkata  -
A.K. Choudhury School of Information Technology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata  12,000
Aliah University -Old Campus (Taltala), Kolkata  36,000

Private MCA Colleges in Kolkata

There are more than 1650 private MCA colleges in India. IEM Kolkata and Future Institute of Engineering and Management - FIEM Kolkata are the best MCA Private Colleges in Kolkata with 60+ and 100+ seats intake for MCA courses. Check out the list of some of the top Private MCA Colleges in Kolkata with fees.

College/ University Name  Total Course Fees (INR) 
Brainware University, Kolkata  2,50,000
Techno Main Salt Lake Kolkata  2,50,000
NIT - Narula Institute of Technology Kolkata 1,98,000
Institute of Engineering and Management - IEM Kolkata 2,10,000
Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore Kolkata 1,40,000
Future Institute of Engineering and Management - FIEM Kolkata  2,40,000
B.P. Poddar Institute of Management and Technology, Poddar Vihar Kolkata  1,80,000
Sister Nivedita University - SNU Kolkata  3,50,000
JIS College of Engineering, Kolkata  3,00,000
Heritage Institute of Technology - HIT Kolkata  2,40,000

Top MCA Colleges in Kolkata: ROI (Return on Investment)

The return on investment is an important parameter while assessing the top colleges as it tells how profitable the course is. ROI is the ratio of the average placement package offered and the average annual fees. The following table shows some of the top private MCA colleges in Kolkata ROI-wise.

College Name

Average Annual Fees

Average Placement Package

ROI Rank*

Future Institute of Engineering and Management [FIEM] Kolkata

INR 1,42,000

INR 3,50,000

1

Heritage Institute of Technology [HIT] Kolkata

INR 1,25,000

INR 3,00,000

2

Techno India University, Kolkata

INR 1,77,000

INR 2,10,000

3

*ROI Percentage={(Average Placement Package)/(Average Annual Fee)}*100%

  • FIEM Kolkata appears as the best MCA College in Kolkata, both according to placements and ROI. The university offers an average package of INR 3,50,000 with a very low fee of INR 1,42,000.
  • The placements at FIEM are high, especially for computer applications and science-oriented subjects.
  • Heritage Institute of Technology (HIT) Kolkata is another top college ranking among the top MCA colleges in Kolkata ROI-wise.

Top MCA Colleges in Kolkata: Admission Process

There are 6 dedicated government MCA colleges in Kolkata and 21 private ones which have been offering quality education for a long. Jadavpur University and the University of Calcutta alone have managed to produce some of the best graduates in India.

Number of Top MCA Colleges in Kolkata

Source: Official Survey

MCA admissions in the majority of these colleges are done based on the merit of class 12th results.

  • Calcutta University also accepts students based on the WB JECA exam.
  • Other colleges accepting WB JECA scores include Heritage Institute of Technology, Future Institute of Engineering and Management, and BP Poddar Institute of Management and Technology.
  • University of Engineering and Management accepts students for MCA based on their entrance exam which is IEM JEE.
  • All other colleges accept candidates based on merit.

The following table shows the no. of top MCA colleges in Kolkata accepting the score of these 2 exams.

Exam Name

No. of Colleges Accepting Score

WB JECA

10

IEM JEE

1

University of Calcutta

  • The University of Calcutta is a public university established in 1857.
  • It has been ranked 11th in India by the world QS Ranking and also 1121 among the top universities in the world by US News Ranking.
  • Nationally, the university has been ranked 11th in the Overall list released by NIRF Rankings and 14th by Outlook magazine.
  • The university is well known because of its placement records. Some of the companies visiting the university include Tata Motors, UCO Bank, Wipro, and Samsung among others.
  • MCA admission at the University of Calcutta is based on the score obtained in the WB JECA exam.

Jadavpur University

Established in 1955, Jadavpur University is a public state university. The university is famous for its research practices and highly educated faculty.

  • The university has been ranked 12th in India by the world QS Ranking and 936 internationally by the US News Ranking.
  • Nationally, the university has been ranked 12th all over India by NIRF Rankings and 10th by Outlook magazine.
  • To study MCA at Jadavpur University Kolkata, students need to clear the WB JECA exam conducted by the WB Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB).
  • The university has a placement record of 94% and around 200 companies have visited the campus till now. Some of these companies are Deloitte, DCB Bank, and Amazon.

Heritage Institute of Technology

The institute was established in 2001 under Kalyan Bharti Trust. It is famous for its international collaborations with various universities all around the globe. The following chart shows the seat intake distribution of MCA at HIT Kolkata.

HIT Kolkata MCA Seat Intake Distribution

Source: HIT Kolkata Official Website

  • The average placement package at HIT Kolkata for MCA stays around INR 3,00,000.
  • Acceptance of candidates in the MCA program is done on a merit basis and also through WB JECA.
  • Some of the top recruiters of the institute include TCS, IBM India, and Tech Mahindra among other well-known recruiters.

Techno India University

  • Established in 2002 by the Techno India Group, Techno India University is a private university and accepts students in the MCA program based on the WB JECA exam.
  • Placements at the university are also considered to be good. For MCA, the average placement package stays around INR 2,10,000. Students mainly get internship opportunities in the beginning.
  • Companies visiting the university campus frequently include Zycus, Amazon, Infosys, and Wipro.

Top MCA Colleges in Kolkata: Entrance Exam Wise

MCA colleges in Kolkata accept students mainly based on merit scores in previous education level results. WB JECA and IEMJEE are the only entrance exams considered for MCA admissions. Given below are the top MCA colleges in Kolkata which accept the score of these exams.

Top MCA Colleges in Kolkata Accepting WB JECA

WB JECA is the main MCA entrance exam in Kolkata accepted by 10 colleges currently. It is an online exam of a 3-hour duration and has 150 MCQs in total divided into 4 sections. Some of the top MCA colleges in Kolkata accepting WB JECA scores are:

College/ University Name  Total Course Fees (INR) 
Brainware University, Kolkata  2,50,000
Sister Nivedita University - SNU Kolkata  3,50,000
Annex College Center For Technical and Management Studies, Kolkata NA
Aliah University -City Campus (Park Circus), Kolkata 44,900
Bengal Institute of Technology, Kolkata NA
A.K. Choudhury School of Information Technology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata  12,000
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra - Kolkata Center 4,60,000
B.I.T. Extension Center, Kolkata  NA
Nexgen School of Management and Technology, Kolkata  NA
UEM Kolkata - University of Engineering and Management NA

In the case of IEMJEE, the University of Engineering and Management is the only one accepting its score.

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Top MCA Colleges in Kolkata: Placement Wise

The top MCA colleges in Kolkata hosted some of the top recruiters from the industry for this year’s placements. Some institutes offer internship opportunities to students but soon enough they get full-time jobs.

  • The average number of recruiters in these top institutes stays around 40-50.
  • The average placement package in most of these institutes ranges between INR 3 LPA to INR 4 LPA.

The following infographics shows the placement stats at the Heritage Institute of Technology (HIT), Kolkata.

Top MCA Colleges in Kolkata Placements- Collegedunia

Source: Official Institute Websites

Top MCA Colleges in Kolkata: FAQs

Ques. Which collePlacement-Wise for MCA in Kolkata?

Ans. Based on several reviews and rankings, the University of Calcutta is the best MCA University College in Kolkata.

Ques. How many colleges are there in Kolkata for MCA?

Ans. There are a total of 27 MCA colleges in Kolkata.

Ques. What is the cost of doing MCA in Kolkata?

Ans. The average cost of doing MCA in Kolkata is INR 80,000-5,00,000.

Ques. Which private college is the best for doing MCA in Kolkata?

Ans. The best private college for doing MCA in Kolkata is the Heritage Institute of Technology (HIT Kolkata).

Ques. What are the criteria for selection for MCA in colleges in Kolkata?

Ans. The majority of the colleges choose students based on merit, while some colleges have their entrance exams like the WB JECA.

Ques. How many public and private MCA Colleges are there in Kolkata?

Ans. There are a total of 21 private and 6 public MCA colleges in Kolkata.

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Annex College, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal 
1,20,000MCA - Master of Computer Applications- 1st Year Fees₹ 7,00,000Highest Package--
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Techno India University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal 
1,77,000MCA - Master of Computer Applications- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees--
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3,10,000MCA - Master of Computer Applications- 1st Year Fees--
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1,43,108MCA - Master of Computer Applications- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 18,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement
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Adamas University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal 
2,60,000MCA - Master of Computer Applications- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 43,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement
7.3 / 10
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#11
3,50,000MCA - Master of Computer Applications- 1st Year Fees₹ 5,30,000Average Package₹ 32,00,000Highest Package
7.9 / 10
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#12
1,51,100MCA - Master of Computer Applications- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 4,00,000Average Package₹ 16,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement
8.2 / 10
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60,300MCA - Master of Computer Applications- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees--
7.9 / 10
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#14

Amity University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal 
1,67,000MCA - Master of Computer Applications- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 32,51,000Highest PackageCompare Placement
8.2 / 10
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#15

Brainware University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal 
2,49,800MCA - Master of Computer Applications- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 36,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement
8.9 / 10
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#16
1,10,000MCA - Master of Computer Applications- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 4,50,000Average Package₹ 72,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement
4.2 / 10
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#21
1,50,000MCA - Master of Computer Applications- 1st Year Fees₹ 5,96,000Average Package₹ 11,40,000Highest Package
7.9 / 10
Based on 29 User
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#22
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Jayasree Academy, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal 
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St. Peter's College, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal 
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Aliah University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal 
30,000MCA - Master of Computer Applications- 1st Year Fees--
8.1 / 10
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#27
90,000MCA - Master of Computer Applications- 1st Year Fees₹ 4,50,000Average Package₹ 10,00,000Highest Package
7.6 / 10
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