Get Answers on Test Preparation, Admissions & Campus Life
Study Abroad Countries
Is there anything good about IEM, Kolkata for a BTech? Will we get any extra advantage studying in IEM?
A friend of mine did her BTech from IEM Kolkata and now she is working as a Cyber Security Analyst in a big firm. Here are a few things that she experienced in her duration at the college.
- Unnecessary Rules: Students often complain about the unnecessary discipline enforced by the college to attend all of the lectures and seminars irrespective of their choice and usefulness.
- Faculty: In terms of faculty, there is a mix of average and good professors. But most of the good professors are moving to different colleges.
- Placements: In the terms of placement, the data may show it as amazing but in reality, most of the students of IEM end up in mass recruiting jobs offered by any IT company. Only a few of the students end up in good companies.
If you are choosing IEM try to make the most of it. Other than college learning, try and take up some extra courses such as coding or hacking and security, it will help a lot. There are a handful of helpful faculties at IEM. Interacting and working with those professors will help a lot in going good places.
Learn to utilize their time and learn new things. Learn something new and read as much as possible. If you are not happy with campus placements then you should look for off-campus placements as well.
What is the difference between IEM and UEM in Kolkata?
IEM and UEM are under the same group of management, which is IEM group. Here are some of the differences between the two institutes.
- IEM follows the syllabus of MAKAUT. UEM follows its own syllabus as it is autonomous. However, around 80% of the syllabus is similar to MAKAUT.
- IEM takes admission through WEJEE and the required cutoff is high. Getting admission at UEM is comparably easier. It takes admission through IEMJEE.
- Comparably, IEM has a better placement record. IEM Kolkata average package is INR 4 LPA.
As a student of UEM, if you want to do an MS or pursue higher studies abroad, you will get a recommendation letter from IEM.
How is IEM Kolkata? Which is better, CS at IEM Kolkata or civil/IT at Jadavpur?
IEM Kolkata is a reputed technical college in the region. But given a choice, you should take Civil/IT at Jadavpur University. JU ranks among the top engineering colleges in the country. It is well ahead of IEM, in terms of placement and opportunities.
Many core companies visit JU to recruit Civil Engineering students. The IT placement is excellent. Companies such as Microsoft, Google, etc. take part in Jadavpur University placements. During the 2022 placement drive, Facebook offered the highest CTC of INR 1.8 Crore per annum. The second highest CTC was INR 1.4 CPA, by Google.
Which is better: IEM or Heritage Institute of Technology?
Heritage Institute of Technology is better than IEM. It offers a better learning experience. HIT campus is among the best campuses among the technological institutes in the country. The classrooms and departmental labs are well-equipped with the latest instruments. Sports facilities are good.
According to Heritage Institute of Technology placement highlights, students receive an average CTC of around INR 5-6 LPA. Infosys, TCS, Microsoft, etc. are among the major recruiters that take part in the placement drive.
What about IEM Kolkata for MBA?
IEM Kolkata is among the top management institutes in the region. It ranks right after IIM, IIFT, and IISWBM. IEM has a great management faculty. The professors use a hands-on teaching approach through weekly presentations, case studies, etc. Various seminars, conferences, and competitions are organized to provide more engaging learning experiences. The course work also includes industrial tours and foreign tours.
The recent highlights of IEM Kolkata show the median CTC as INR 10.50 LPA. Reputed companies such as Cognizant GenC, Wipro, Capgemini, TCS Ninja, etc. take part in the placement drive.
Which one is better: IEM Kolkata or HIT Kolkata for IT?
IEM Kolkata ranks higher than HIT Kolkata in various rankings. But when it comes to placement, both the institute have similar placement statistics. An almost similar set of IT mass recruit companies visit both te campuses with the same CTC.
Here is a brief overview of the IT program offered by the institutes.
|
Parameters |
IEM Kolkata |
HIT Kolkata |
|
Placement Average |
90% |
80% |
|
Highest CTC |
40 LPA |
8 LPA |
|
Major Recruiters |
Cognizant, Capgemini, Infosys, etc. |
TCS, Wipro, Infosys, ITC, BYJU’s, Nine Leaves |
If you want a happening campus life go for HIT Kolkata. It has a sprawling campus with good infrastructural facilities. IEM lacks that as it is situated in the heart of the corporate center in Kolkata.
Does IEM Kolkata have a management quota?
IEM Kolkata is one of the most preferred MBA colleges in Kolkata. It was ranked 188 for MBA by India Today 2019.
Yes, IEM Kolkata has a management quota and it is offered to the students who need it. For more details about the admission through management quota, you will need to visit the college and talk in person with the concerned authority.
The faculties at the institute are well-experienced and helpful. It has an active Placement cell too. According to the recent placement highlights the placement statistics are as follows.
- The highest placement package is INR 15.5 LPA.
- The average placement package is INR 4 LPA.
- The top recruiters include TCS, Cognizant, HDFC, WIPRO, Godrej, Honda, Tata, HP, and many more.
According to the student reviews, the management quota seats fill out pretty quickly. It is also pretty expensive. For more details about the same visit the campus in person
Does any student of IEM regret taking admission in IEM instead of Heritage Institute of Technology or the other way round?
For the first two years of your college life, you may regret not joining IEM, in the last two years this will not matter much.
- IEM is also quite strict. According to my friends at the institute, you are not allowed to use cell phones inside classrooms. If a student is absent for two consecutive days, then his/her parents (or guardians) are called for inquiry purposes. The same situation would arise if you do not secure good marks in your examinations.
- According to my IEM friends, the teacher-student interaction is not as open and there is an unspoken barrier between them. HIT, on the other hand, has helpful teachers in these areas. If you have any questions, you can contact them at any moment, including over the phone. Teachers in HIT also assist you in developing your research interests. They will motivate you to study even for topics that are not included in the curriculum but are relevant to it.
- IEM is unquestionably better than HIT when it comes to campus placements as per the records of the past few years. Many students get the opportunity to appear for the recruitment process of core companies. According to the recent placement highlights the highest CTC offered at HIT and IEM were 16 LPA and 72 LPA respectively.
However, whether you select CSE or IT, I recommend that you go for HIT because the placement percent is the same in both institutions for IT-related streams, but the faculty of CSE and IT at HIT will provide you with better support and encouragement.
How are placements in IEM and Heritage Institute of Technology?
Both institutes have similar placement records and recorded 100% placement offers. The average package offered at IEM Kolkata has been 7.5 LPA while Heritage Institute received 3.75 LPA.
Following are the company-wise offers for the recent batch at IEM Kolkata:
| Company Name | Job Offers |
| Cognizant | 238 |
| TCS Ninja | 225 |
| Capgemini | 137 |
| Wipro | 133 |
| Infosys | 128 |
| TCS Digital | 59 |
Following are the company-wise offers for the recent batch at Heritage Institute:
| Company Name | Job Offers |
| TCS | 189 |
| ITC Infotech | 212 |
| Infosys | 45 |
| Cognizant | 45 |
| Wipro | 49 |
| TCS Digital | 59 |
The best institute in terms of placement is Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata. It has pretty good placement records over the years.
Which is better, IEM Kolkata or Techno India Saltlake in respect to studies and placements?
In respect to studies and placements, IEM Kolkata is better than Techno India Saltlake. As a student of the institute, you will get decent exposure and placement opportunities. Reputed MNCs like L&T Infotech, TCS, Wipro, Deloitte, Infosys, Concentrix, etc. visit IEM Kolkata placements. The average CTC for the institute is around INR 7 LPA.
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWS LETTER
