IEM Kolkata admits students through institute-level tests and state or national entrance routes for courses such as B.Tech and MBA. The institute is affiliated to MAKAUT, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal. B.Tech fees are INR 9,45,000, while MBA fees are INR 7,00,000.

For B.Tech, students can use IEMJEE, the free entrance test held by the institute, or WBJEE for the West Bengal counselling pool. MBA admission needs a valid CAT, MAT, or CMAT score, followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds at the institute. MCA admission is based on WB JECA or IEMCET, and M.Tech admission is based on IEMJEE.

IEM Kolkata Admission Portal 2026: iem.edu.in/admission

Admission Update:
  • B.Tech through IEMJEE: Counselling for 2026-27 is over. Registration for the next IEMJEE round is expected to start in December 2026 (Tentative) for the 2027-28 batch.
  • B.Tech through WBJEE 2026: WBJEE result was announced on June 18, 2026. State counselling is conducted at wbjeeb.nic.in.
  • MBA 2026: Applications closed on May 31, 2026. Shortlisted students are attending GD and PI rounds. The next cycle is expected in early 2027 and will use CAT 2026, scheduled for November 29, 2026.
  • IEMJEE registration is free for every candidate in all categories.
  • After IEMJEE counselling allotment, students must pay a seat confirmation fee of INR 7,000, which is adjusted against tuition fees.
  • B.Tech lateral entry to the second year is through JELET 2026. The exam was held on June 13, 2026, the result was expected in Early July 2026 (Tentative), and JELET counselling follows for eligible students.
  • Students with WBJEE rank 1 to 1000 or JEE Main rank 1 to 10,000 can get a 100% tuition fee waiver for all four years of B.Tech at IEM Kolkata.
  • Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at 10+2 level are compulsory for every B.Tech branch.

IEM Kolkata Important Dates 2026

Event Date
IEMJEE registration for the 2027-28 B.Tech batch opens December 2026 (Tentative)
MBA 2026 GD and PI rounds 2026, ongoing
CAT 2026 registration August 3 to September 25, 2026
CAT 2026 exam November 29, 2026
CAT 2026 result December 18 to 23, 2026
MBA 2027 application opens Early 2027 (Tentative)
MBA 2027 GD and PI rounds Early 2027 (Tentative)
MBA 2027 session starts Mid-2027 (Tentative)

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

IEM Kolkata B.Tech Admission 2026

IEM Kolkata offers B.Tech admission through two routes. Students with a WBJEE 2026 rank enter the West Bengal state counselling process, while students taking IEMJEE apply through the institute counselling route.

IEMJEE counselling for the 2026-27 batch has ended. For students who took WBJEE in the same cycle, the state counselling route applies.

IEM Kolkata B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

Every B.Tech applicant must have Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at the 10+2 level. The minimum board marks differ by branch, and CSE has the highest score requirement.

Branch Minimum Eligibility Selection Basis
CSE (Standard) 80% in Class 10 and Class 12, PCM mandatory IEMJEE rank or WBJEE rank
CSE (AI and ML) 75% in Class 10 and Class 12, with 50% in PCM IEMJEE rank or WBJEE rank
IT, CSE-AI, Cyber Security, IoT, Biotech 70% in Class 10 and Class 12, with 50% in PCM IEMJEE rank or WBJEE rank
ECE, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, EEE, CSIT, CST, CSBS 60% in Class 10 and Class 12, with 45% in PCM IEMJEE rank or WBJEE rank

Lateral Entry (B.Tech Second Year): Diploma holders and B.Sc graduates can apply through JELET 2026. The minimum requirement is a diploma or B.Sc degree with at least 45% aggregate marks.

IEM Kolkata B.Tech Fees 2026

Semester Fee per Semester (INR) Programme Total (INR)
Semester 1 1,40,000 9,45,000
Semesters 2 to 8 1,15,000 each

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

IEM Kolkata B.Tech Selection Criteria 2026

B.Tech seats are allotted on merit. IEM Kolkata does not conduct GD or PI for B.Tech admission.

IEMJEE Route Selection Steps:

  • IEMJEE score is used to prepare the merit rank.
  • During counselling, students choose their branch and campus, Salt Lake or New Town.
  • Selected students pay the INR 7,000 seat confirmation fee, which is adjusted against the total tuition fee.
  • Document verification is done offline at IEM, GN-34/2, Salt Lake Sector V, Kolkata.

WBJEE Route Selection Steps:

  • WBJEE rank is used for choosing IEM Kolkata during state counselling.
  • Students fill choices at wbjeeb.nic.in. IEM appears among MAKAUT-affiliated private engineering colleges.
  • Allotment is announced round by round. After allotment, students must report to IEM with original documents.

How to Apply for B.Tech at IEM Kolkata?

Via IEMJEE:

  1. Register free at exam.iem.edu.in.
  2. Choose an online exam date or select the April offline exam.
  3. Take IEMJEE. The online window permits retakes from January to May.
  4. Check the rank on the official portal after the result.
  5. Join IEMJEE counselling and enter branch and campus preferences.
  6. Pay the INR 7,000 seat confirmation fee at the allotted campus.
  7. Submit original documents at IEM, GN-34/2, Salt Lake Sector V, Kolkata.

Via WBJEE:

  1. Use the WBJEE 2026 rank card to register at wbjeeb.nic.in.
  2. Enter college and branch choices in the preferred order.
  3. Accept the seat if IEM Kolkata is allotted.
  4. Report to IEM with the Class 10 marksheet, Class 12 marksheet, WBJEE rank card, and Aadhaar card.

Students with WBJEE rank 1 to 1000 and JEE Main rank 1 to 10,000 get a 100% tuition fee waiver for four years at IEM Kolkata. They should share their rank during counselling. A separate scholarship form is not needed for this rank-based waiver.

IEM Kolkata MBA Admission 2026

IEM Kolkata selects MBA students through entrance scores and institute-level rounds. A valid CAT, MAT, or CMAT score is required first. Shortlisted students then attend Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds at the Salt Lake campus.

Applications for the 2026-27 MBA batch closed on May 31, 2026, and GD/PI rounds are going on. For the 2027-29 batch, IEM Kolkata will use CAT 2026 scores. CAT 2026 registration runs from August 3 to September 25, 2026.

IEM Kolkata MBA Eligibility Criteria

Applicants need a graduation degree. Work experience is preferred, but students without work experience can also apply.

Criteria Requirement Accepted Exams
Minimum qualification Graduation in any stream, minimum 3 years CAT, MAT, CMAT
Minimum aggregate 55% in Classes 10, 12, and graduation
Work experience Preferred, not mandatory

IEM Kolkata MBA Selection Criteria 2026

The final MBA merit score is calculated from three parts. The entrance test score has the largest share at 70%.

  • Entrance exam score (CAT/MAT/CMAT): 70%
  • Group Discussion (GD): 20%
  • Personal Interview (PI): 10%

IEM Kolkata MBA Fees 2026

Semester Fee per Semester (INR) Total Fees (INR)
Semesters 1 to 4 1,75,000 7,00,000

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

How to Apply for MBA at IEM Kolkata?

  1. Appear for CAT 2026 on November 29, 2026, or use a valid MAT or CMAT score.
  2. Apply at iem.edu.in/admission with the scorecard and graduation marksheets.
  3. If shortlisted, attend the GD and PI rounds at the Salt Lake campus.
  4. Accept the offer letter and pay the admission fee before the deadline to confirm the seat.

IEM Kolkata MCA and M.Tech Admission 2026

IEM Kolkata offers MCA and M.Tech as 2-year full-time programmes. MCA admission is through WB JECA, the West Bengal Joint Entrance for Computer Applications, or IEMCET, the institute-level CET. M.Tech admission is based on IEMJEE.

IEM Kolkata MCA and M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

Programme Eligibility Accepted Exams
MCA (2 years) Graduation with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level, minimum 60% aggregate WB JECA or IEMCET
M.Tech (2 years), CSE/AIML/ECE B.Tech/B.E. with 60% in Classes 10, 12, and graduation. PCM at 10+2 IEMJEE

IEM Kolkata MCA and M.Tech Selection Criteria 2026

MCA selection is based on WB JECA or IEMCET rank. M.Tech selection is based on IEMJEE score. There is no GD or PI round for either course.

  • MCA applicants with a WB JECA rank take part in state counselling through the WBJEEB portal.
  • MCA applicants without a JECA rank can use IEMCET. Registration is free at iem.edu.in.
  • M.Tech applicants register for IEMJEE at exam.iem.edu.in, and rank decides branch and seat allotment.

IEM Kolkata MCA and M.Tech Fees 2026

Programme Total Fees (INR) Duration
MCA 3,07,500 2 years
M.Tech (all branches) 3,02,000 2 years

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

How to Apply for MCA and M.Tech at IEM Kolkata?

For MCA via WB JECA:

  1. Appear for WB JECA conducted by WBJEEB.
  2. Register for counselling at wbjeeb.nic.in after the result.
  3. Add IEM Kolkata to the college choice list.
  4. Report to IEM with original documents after allotment.

For MCA via IEMCET or M.Tech via IEMJEE:

  1. Register free at iem.edu.in or exam.iem.edu.in.
  2. Appear for the relevant entrance test at the assigned centre.
  3. After the result, take part in IEM merit-based counselling.
  4. Pay the seat confirmation fee and complete document verification at the IEM Salt Lake campus.

IEM Kolkata Scholarships 2026

IEM Kolkata gives merit-based scholarships for board performance, entrance exam rank, and sports achievement. These benefits are offered as tuition fee waivers for the full course duration.

Scholarship Category Eligibility Benefit
Class XII Board Topper State board Class XII topper, with principal confirmation required 100% tuition fee waiver for 4 years
State Merit Rank Rank 1 to 10 in the state board Class XII exam 100% tuition fee waiver for 4 years
WBJEE Rank Scholarship WBJEE rank 1 to 1000 100% tuition fee waiver for 4 years
JEE Main Rank Scholarship JEE Main rank 1 to 10,000 100% tuition fee waiver for 4 years
Sports Scholarship District, state, national, or international level sports participation, with minimum 60% in Classes 10 and 12 100% tuition fee waiver for 4 years, maximum 10 students per batch
Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means West Bengal state government scheme for eligible SC/ST/OBC/minority students Up to INR 60,000 per year

Students of IEM Kolkata can also apply separately for government scholarships such as NSP, PM Scholarship, and West Bengal state schemes through scholarships.gov.in and wbmsc.gov.in.

IEM Kolkata Admission FAQs

Ques. Can I join B.Tech at IEM Kolkata without a WBJEE rank?

Ans. Yes. WBJEE is not the only route for B.Tech admission at IEM Kolkata. Students can take IEMJEE, the institute's free entrance exam, and apply through IEM counselling. Students with WBJEE ranks can use West Bengal state counselling at wbjeeb.nic.in. Both routes can lead to B.Tech admission at IEM Salt Lake.

Ques. How does IEMJEE work for B.Tech admission?

Ans. IEMJEE is the entrance test conducted by the IEM-UEM Group for B.Tech admission. Registration is free for all students. The online test window usually runs from January to May, and an offline exam is held in April. Students register at exam.iem.edu.in. The test follows the JEE Main syllabus for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Ques. Who can apply for MBA at IEM Kolkata?

Ans. MBA applicants must have a graduation degree of at least 3 years in any stream. They also need at least 55% aggregate in Classes 10, 12, and graduation. A valid CAT, MAT, or CMAT score is compulsory. Work experience is preferred, but it is not compulsory.

Ques. What marks are used for final MBA selection at IEM Kolkata?

Ans. IEM Kolkata prepares the final MBA selection score from three parts. The CAT, MAT, or CMAT score carries 70%, Group Discussion carries 20%, and Personal Interview carries 10%. There is no separate aptitude test, and students are shortlisted for GD and PI through entrance scores.

Ques. Do students pay any fee to register for IEMJEE or IEMCET?

Ans. No. IEMJEE and IEMCET registration is free for candidates from all categories. After a seat is allotted in counselling, students pay a seat confirmation fee of INR 7,000. This amount is adjusted against the total tuition fee.

Ques. What is the B.Tech course fee at IEM Kolkata?

Ans. The total B.Tech fee for 8 semesters is INR 9,45,000. Semester 1 costs INR 1,40,000, and each of Semesters 2 to 8 costs INR 1,15,000. The same fee structure applies to all B.Tech branches at IEM Salt Lake. Students should verify the latest fee details at iem.edu.in before joining.

Ques. What is the route for B.Tech lateral entry at IEM Kolkata?

Ans. Diploma holders and B.Sc graduates can apply for direct second-year B.Tech admission through JELET 2026, the West Bengal Lateral Entry Test for Engineering. JELET 2026 was held on June 13, 2026. After the result, qualified students take part in WBJEEB lateral entry counselling and choose IEM Kolkata as a preference. The minimum requirement is a diploma or B.Sc degree with at least 45% aggregate marks.

Ques. Which B.Tech students can get scholarships at IEM Kolkata?

Ans. IEM Kolkata offers a 100% tuition fee waiver for all four years to WBJEE rank 1 to 1000 holders, JEE Main rank 1 to 10,000 holders, Class XII board toppers, and state merit rank holders from rank 1 to 10. Sports achievers at district, state, national, or international level can also receive a full tuition waiver. The Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means scheme gives up to INR 60,000 per year to eligible students.

Ques. What percentage is needed for B.Tech CSE at IEM Kolkata?

Ans. For CSE (Standard), students need at least 80% in both Class 10 and Class 12 with PCM. CSE (AI and ML) needs 75% in both board exams with 50% in PCM. Other CSE-related branches such as CSE-AI, IoT, and Cyber Security need 70% in both board exams. PCM is compulsory for all B.Tech branches.

Ques. Is GATE accepted for M.Tech admission at IEM Kolkata?

Ans. M.Tech admission at IEM Kolkata is based on IEMJEE scores. IEM is a private institute affiliated to MAKAUT and is not listed under CCMT, the centralised GATE counselling process for NITs and IITs. Students must register at exam.iem.edu.in for IEMJEE and then join the institute's M.Tech counselling process.