Heritage Institute of Technology

Heritage Institute of Technology (HITK), Kolkata admits BTech students through WBJEE and JEE Main. Counseling for WBJEE typically starts in July 2025. Lateral entry is available through JELET. For MTech, candidates must be GATE-qualified. MCA admissions are based on graduation marks and JECA scores.

Eligibility

• BTech: Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with a minimum of 45 percent marks and qualified WBJEE or JEE Main.

• MTech: Must hold a BE or BTech degree along with a valid GATE or PGET score.

• MCA: Graduate with a minimum of 50 percent and a mathematics background, with a valid JECA score.

• BDes: Minimum 45 percent in 10+2 and qualified for MAKAUT CET.

Placement 2024–25

Heritage Institute of Technology has a strong placement cell. Around 150 companies visited the campus for the 2024–25 placement season, with over 1,200 offers rolled out and an overall placement rate of approximately 90 percent.

• The average package offered was around 6 LPA.

• The highest package reached up to 40 LPA.

• Computer Science and IT branches received the highest average offers, followed by ECE, Electrical, and Mechanical.

Top Recruiters

Prominent companies include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Accenture, IBM, Capgemini, Hewlett-Packard, Google, Amazon, Tata Advanced Systems, and Microsoft.

Academic Collaborations

HITK has several national and international collaborations with institutions such as the New Jersey Institute of Technology (USA), University of Massachusetts Lowell, IIT Guwahati, and Sungkyunkwan University (South Korea), enabling global exposure through exchange programs, joint research, and dual degrees.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Students at HITK can avail of multiple scholarships:

• Merit-cum-Means Scholarship from the West Bengal government

• Pragati (for girl students)

• Saksham (for differently-abled students)

• Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme for economically weaker students

Infrastructure and Campus Facilities

HITK’s 10-acre campus is well-equipped with:

• Smart classrooms

• Modern laboratories and research centers

• A large central library

• Hostel facilities for both boys and girls

• Wi-Fi-enabled campus

• Medical center

• Cafeteria, gym, and sports grounds

Student Life and Extracurriculars

HITK encourages holistic development with its wide range of technical, cultural, and sports events.

• Annual tech fest: Dakshh

• Cultural festival: Utsav

• Active clubs: Robotics Club, Entrepreneurship Cell, Coding Club, Literary Club, and NSS Unit