Haldia Institute of Technology B.Tech Biotechnology: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Haldia Institute of Technology (HIT) offers admission primarily through the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) or the Joint Entrance Examination Main, with an e-counseling process post exam. Candidates can select HIT based on their ranks, with competitive admission for branches like Computer Science and IT. HIT, notable as West Bengal's first private engineering college, boasts a strong faculty, including many with advanced degrees from renowned institutions. The college conducts five-day week classes, incorporating theoretical and practical learning with regular tests and exams.

The annual fee, inclusive of hostel charges, is 1.2 lakhs, while non-hostel students pay around 40,000 per semester. Initial admission costs 68,000, with subsequent semester fees of 40,000, totaling approximately 4.35 lakhs for the degree. Payment can be made via UPI, checks, or bank transfers. HIT maintains a high placement rate of around 97%, with about 197 companies visiting and offering roughly 1400 job positions. Top IT firms and core companies participate, with salary packages averaging 5.7 to 7 LPA, and the highest reaching 47 LPA.

Chemical engineering and food technology branches enjoy a 100% placement rate. Internship opportunities are primarily available in the 7th semester, often unpaid, but the college assists in arranging them. Scholarships and financial assistance are offered based on merit and financial need, including merit-based scholarships, tuition fee waivers, and government scholarships like the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship. Total fees for a four-year course are about 3.2 lakhs, with regulated hostel fees of 24,000 INR per year and a caution deposit of 15,000 INR.

HIT supports education loans and schemes like the Bihar Student Credit Card and Tuition Fee Waiver for West Bengal residents.