Asansol Engineering College (AEC) Asansol takes admission for B.Tech through WBJEE counselling and for M.Tech through GATE or MAKAUT PGET. The college is affiliated with Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT) and has AICTE approval. It offers more than 750 B.Tech seats across seven branches, with CSE having 300 seats.

Admission Update:
  • B.Tech (WBJEE 2026): Admission is conducted through WBJEE counselling. The mop-up allotment has been released.
  • M.Tech (MAKAUT PGET 2026): Admission is through GATE or MAKAUT PGET. Counselling is in its final stages.
  • B.Tech applicants must take part in WBJEE 2026 counselling at wbjeeb.nic.in. JEE Main ranks are also accepted for some private-quota seats in participating colleges.
  • West Bengal domicile is needed for the Home State (HS) WBJEE quota. Students from other states are considered under the AI (All India) quota.
  • For WBJEE 2026 Round 2, the General AI closing rank at AEC for CSE was 70,937.
  • Students may apply for scholarships such as Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means (SVMCM) for West Bengal residents and Oasis Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC students.

AEC Asansol Admission Portal 2026: wbjeeb.nic.in (WBJEE Counselling)

AEC Asansol B.Tech Admission 2026

For B.Tech admission at AEC Asansol, students are selected through WBJEE ranks and WBJEEB counselling. The institute has seven B.Tech branches and a total intake of more than 750 seats. Computer Science and Engineering has the highest intake with 300 seats.

AEC Asansol B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

Category Eligibility Selection Basis
General/OBC/EWS 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Minimum 50% aggregate in PCM. WBJEE qualified. WBJEE rank; WBJEEB counselling
SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B (WB) 10+2 with PCM. Minimum 40% aggregate in PCM. WBJEE qualified. WBJEE rank; WBJEEB counselling
  • Only West Bengal domicile students can claim the Home State (HS) quota. Other students apply under the AI (All India) quota.
  • Students with a valid JEE Main Paper 1 score may also be considered for B.Tech admission under the AI quota through WBJEEB counselling.

AEC Asansol B.Tech Selection Criteria

AEC Asansol fills B.Tech seats through centralised WBJEEB counselling. The allotment depends on the candidate’s WBJEE rank, quota, branch choice, and seat availability.

  • HS (Home State) Quota: This quota is for candidates who have West Bengal domicile. More students usually compete in this pool.
  • AI (All India) Quota: This quota is open to students from all states. Both WBJEE and JEE Main scores are considered.
  • The B.Tech intake by branch is CSE (300 seats), IT (180 seats), Mechanical Engineering (60 seats), Electronics and Computer Science (60 seats), Computer Science and Technology (60 seats), Electrical Engineering (60 seats), and Civil Engineering (30 seats).
  • In WBJEE 2026 Round 2 under General AI, the closing rank was 70,937 for CSE and 92,616 for CSE (Data Science).

How to Apply for B.Tech at AEC Asansol?

  • Take WBJEE 2026, or keep a valid JEE Main 2026 score ready, and download the rank card from WBJEEB.
  • Register for WBJEEB counselling at wbjeeb.nic.in and pay the counselling registration fee.
  • Enter and lock college and branch choices, including AEC Asansol in the preference list.
  • Accept the allotted seat by paying the seat acceptance fee before the given deadline.
  • Report to the AEC Asansol campus with original documents, including WBJEE rank card, 10+2 mark sheets, caste certificate if applicable, domicile certificate for HS quota, and fee payment receipt.

The fees mentioned above are subject to revision and have been included for reference. Contact the college or visit aecasansol.ac.in for exact fee details.

AEC Asansol M.Tech Admission 2026

AEC Asansol admits M.Tech students through GATE 2026 scores or MAKAUT PGET 2026 ranks. The programme is offered in 12 specialisations under MAKAUT. In merit preparation, GATE-qualified students are placed before candidates who qualify only through PGET.

AEC Asansol M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

Programme Eligibility Selection Basis
M.Tech (12 specialisations) B.E./B.Tech in the relevant discipline with at least 50% aggregate, or 45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates from WB. A valid GATE score or MAKAUT PGET rank is required. GATE score or MAKAUT PGET rank; MAKAUT counselling
  • GATE-qualified candidates get preference over candidates who apply only with MAKAUT PGET scores.
  • Students who already have a valid GATE score can apply for direct admission and do not have to take PGET.

Key insight: GATE-qualified students are not required to appear for MAKAUT PGET. A valid GATE score gives them direct eligibility for M.Tech at AEC Asansol and most MAKAUT-affiliated colleges. Students admitted to GATE-sponsored seats may also receive the MHRD stipend of INR 12,400 per month.

AEC Asansol M.Tech Selection Criteria

M.Tech seats at AEC Asansol are allotted through MAKAUT centralised counselling. The allotment is based on GATE score or PGET rank and the choices filled by the student.

  • Students with GATE scores are ranked according to the normalised GATE score in the related paper.
  • Students without GATE are ranked through their MAKAUT PGET score in the relevant engineering subject.
  • MAKAUT conducts online counselling and allots seats as per merit, choices, and seat availability.

How to Apply for M.Tech at AEC Asansol?

  • Qualify GATE 2026 in the relevant engineering paper or appear for MAKAUT PGET 2026.
  • Register for MAKAUT M.Tech counselling through the official MAKAUT portal, makautwb.ac.in, or pget.examflix.in.
  • Fill college and specialisation choices and add AEC Asansol to the preference list.
  • After allotment, report with B.E./B.Tech mark sheets, GATE scorecard or PGET rank card, and category certificate if applicable.

AEC Asansol Scholarships 2026

AEC Asansol students may apply for state and central government scholarship schemes. The eligibility conditions differ by category, family income, and academic record.

  • Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship (SVMCM): This scheme is for West Bengal domicile students whose family income is below INR 2.5 Lakhs per year. It covers tuition and gives a monthly maintenance allowance.
  • Oasis Scholarship: SC/ST/OBC students from West Bengal can apply through the West Bengal Oasis Scholarship Portal.
  • Central Sector Scholarship: Students from any state can apply if their family income is below INR 8 Lakhs. Applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
  • GATE Stipend (M.Tech): GATE-qualified students admitted to GATE-sponsored M.Tech seats receive INR 12,400 per month from the MHRD.

AEC Asansol Admission FAQs

Ques. What CSE rank was accepted at AEC Asansol in WBJEE 2026?

Ans. In WBJEE 2026 Round 2, AEC Asansol closed CSE at 70,937 for the General AI category. CSE (Data Science) closed at 92,616. Cutoffs change every year, but students with ranks better than these figures have a stronger chance for these branches.

Ques. Can students get B.Tech admission at AEC Asansol without WBJEE?

Ans. WBJEE 2026 is the main route for B.Tech admission through WBJEEB centralised counselling. Students with a valid JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 score can also join WBJEEB counselling under the All India (AI) quota. The college does not offer a separate direct admission route outside these options.

Ques. What is the B.Tech fee at AEC Asansol?

Ans. For the IT branch, the semester fee at AEC Asansol is INR 70,825, so the yearly fee is INR 1.42 Lakhs. The total B.Tech fee is between INR 4.08 Lakhs and INR 7.02 Lakhs for the four-year course. Students should check aecasansol.ac.in or contact the college for the branch-wise 2026 fee schedule.

Ques. Who needs West Bengal domicile for AEC Asansol B.Tech admission?

Ans. West Bengal domicile is needed only for Home State (HS) quota seats. Students from other states can apply through the All India (AI) quota using WBJEE or JEE Main scores. AEC Asansol has both HS and AI quota seats.

Ques. Which scholarships can AEC Asansol B.Tech students apply for?

Ans. West Bengal students with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs can apply for the Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship (SVMCM). SC/ST/OBC students from West Bengal can apply for the Oasis Scholarship. Students from any state with family income below INR 8 Lakhs can apply through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.

Ques. What is the mop-up round status for WBJEE 2026 at AEC Asansol?

Ans. The WBJEE 2026 Round 3 (Mop-Up) seat allotment for AEC Asansol and other West Bengal engineering colleges has been released. It is the final counselling round for WBJEEB 2026. Students allotted a seat in this round must complete seat acceptance and reporting formalities as instructed on wbjeeb.nic.in.

Ques. Which entrance score is accepted for M.Tech admission at AEC Asansol?

Ans. AEC Asansol accepts either a valid GATE 2026 score in the relevant paper or a MAKAUT PGET 2026 rank for M.Tech admission. GATE-qualified students get priority and do not have to appear separately for MAKAUT PGET. MAKAUT conducts the counselling at makautwb.ac.in.

Ques. What is the B.Tech seat distribution at AEC Asansol?

Ans. AEC Asansol offers seven B.Tech branches. The intake is CSE (300 seats), IT (180 seats), Mechanical Engineering (60 seats), Electronics and Computer Science (60 seats), Computer Science and Technology (60 seats), Electrical Engineering (60 seats), and Civil Engineering (30 seats). The total yearly B.Tech intake is more than 750 seats.