Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (WBUT) Kolkata (MAKAUT KOLKATA) - Admission
State University
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Kolkata, West Bengal
State University
NAAC B++, UGC, AICTE, AIU
Kolkata, West Bengal
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University (MAKAUT) Admission 2023: B.Tech, M.Tech Admission
Updated On - February 14 2023 by Abhinandan Singh
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT) is a state university located in Kolkata. The university is formerly known as the West Bengal University of Technology was founded in 2000 and funded initially by the Government of West Bengal. MAKAUT offers various courses in Engineering, Management, and professional courses through affiliated institutions and in-house departments.
MAKAUT is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India. It offers admission based on merit but for that students have to meet the minimum eligibility criteria and also qualify for the entrance examinations. The university conducts various entrance tests for admission into different programmes offered by its affiliated colleges and institutions.
Candidates looking to get admission at MAKAUT University in the 2023 session for UG courses in Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, and Architecture streams will be granted admission based on their WBJEE score. The WBJEE board has enabled form correction window for aspiring candidates till January 24, 2023.
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MAKAUT Admission 2023
The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology conducts various entrance examination and also provide admissions based on the test scores conducted by West Bengal Joint Entrance Board. Students have to qualify for these entrance exams to get admission to the course they are applying for.
Candidates have to appear for the entrance exam and need to qualify the exam for the respective programmes followed by counselling, group discussion, and personal interaction. The eligibility criteria for appearing in these exams is different therefore, candidates have to fulfill the eligibility required for each exam.
Entrance Exams for Admission in MAKAUT
List of the exams conducted by the university to offer admissions in various programmes is given below:
- CET
- JEMAT
- PGET
- PhD.
MAKAUT also accepts the score of the entrance test conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Board to offer admission. These examinations are:
- WBJEE
- JECA
- JEHOM
- JELET
MAKAUT B.Tech Admission 2023
The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology offers B.Tech regular & lateral entry with various specializations. The university did not conduct any entrance exam for admission in the Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) programme.
- The university offer admission based on the WBJEE score for the B.Tech regular course.
- For lateral entry in 2nd year (3rd semester) of the four-year courses of Bachelor Degree in Engineering/ Technology and Pharmacy, the university accepts the score of JELET exam.
Eligibility for Admission in B.Tech Programme
- Candidates must have completed the 10+2 examination from a recognized board with at least 45% marks in aggregate.
- Admission will be provided based on the merit basis through the WBJEE examination for regular.
- Whereas, for lateral entry, candidates must appear for the JELET examination.
MAKAUT M.Tech and M.Pharm Admission 2023
The university offers a Master of Technology (M.Tech) programme in various specializations at the Postgraduate level. The university also provides admission based on a valid GATE score.
- Candidates with a valid GATE score also need to register for WBUT PGET, an entrance exam conducted for admission in PG courses.
- Counselling will conduct for PGET through offline mode only.
| Course | Specialisation | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| M.Tech | Bioinformatics | Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in B.E./B.Tech.(Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering) or B.Pharm. OR Have completed M.Sc. with physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biosciences. |
| Students appearing for the final examination (Last semester) or waiting for the result can also apply for the admission subject to the submission of their final mark sheet before the due date. | ||
| Candidates should have secured 60% marks in any two: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in 10+2 final examination. | ||
| B.Sc (Honors) degree holder's must have 50% marks and 55% in M.Sc (Part 1). | ||
| Students with B.Tech degree should score 65%marks (7.25 CGPA). | ||
| Software Engineering | Candidates with M.Sc (Mathematics) and MCA can apply. | |
| Should have completed 10+2 examination with science stream. | ||
| Passed B.Sc with Physics, Mathematics (compulsory) and Computer Science, Electronics or Chemistry. | ||
| Microelectronics & VLSI Technology | Candidates have completed B.E/B.Tech in CSE, ECE, ECTE, IT, EI, EE or M.Sc in CS/IT/Electronics/Physics or it's equivalent with at least 60% marks or 6.75 CGPA in the qualifying examination. Also, candidates should have scored 50% marks in all examination (45% marks in case of reserved candidates). If candidates have appeared or appearing in qualifying examinations (BE / B.Tech. / M.Sc. / AMIE Sec A. & B. / AMIIM / AMIETE etc or equivalent) can also apply for the admission. Provisional admission will be provided to such candidates subject only after they submit valid proof of their passing the qualifying examination with required percentage of marks at the time of admission. | |
| CSE (Information Security) | ||
| Computer Science & Engineering | ||
| Industrial Engineering & Management | Holds a B.E/B.Tech degree in any branch Engineering/Technology or equivalent with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.75 CGPA. | |
| Candidates appearing this year for the final examination can also apply and if selected, will be provided with provisional admission. | ||
| Also, candidates should have scored 50% marks in all examination (45% marks in case of reserved candidates). |
- The university will conduct WBUT PGET (West Bengal University of Technology Post Graduate Entrance Test) to provide admission in M.Tech and M.Pharm programmes.
- Candidates with a valid GATE score will be given proportionate weightage of the GATE score.
- After the written test (GATE or PGET), candidates have to appear for the Personal Interview (PI) round.
- The syllabus of the written test is the same as per the GATE syllabus for CSE & IT and CSE & Electronics.
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT) Highlights
| University Name | Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT) |
| University Type | Public State University |
| Basic Admission Criteria | Entrance Examination |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Name of the Entrance Exam | WBJEE, JEMAT, JEHOM, PGET |
| Counselling | For specific programmes only |
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