Best Autonomous Colleges in West Bengal

The University Grant Commission recognizes 17 autonomous colleges in West Bengal. The best autonomous colleges in West Bengal, such as IIT Kharagpur, IIM Calcutta, and NIT Durgapur are not affiliated to any university and conduct admission independently.

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List of Autonomous Colleges in West Bengal
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Best Autonomous Colleges in West Bengal: There are 100+ autonomous colleges in West Bengal that are recognized by the UGC (University Grant Commission). IIT Kharagpur, NIT Durgapur, IIM Calcutta, Budge Budge Institute of Technology, and a few others fall under this list of autonomous colleges in West Bengal. These institutes run their academic and administrative affairs independently for students pursuing courses in various fields such as engineering, management, science, and humanities. The West Bengal autonomous colleges are responsible for the curriculum of different courses, college examinations, and other academic activities. In this article, we will discuss the best autonomous colleges in West Bengal and essential information such as the courses offered, fee structure, and eligibility criteria in these colleges.
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List of Autonomous Colleges in West Bengal

The following five colleges are the best autonomous colleges in West Bengal, with complete autonomy in the academic affairs and campus curriculum. The following list includes the list of the best autonomous colleges in West Bengal along with information regarding courses offered in these colleges and annual exam fees for different courses:

Name of the College	Course Offered	Fee Structure (Approx.)
Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Calcutta, West Bengal	Master of Business Administration (MBA) Executive MBA CEMS MIM Programme PGDBA VLMP	MBA Ex: Rs. 31,00,000/
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, West Bengal	B.E./B.Tech M.E./M.Tech B.Sc. M.Sc. MBA/PGDM Ph.D. B.Arch	B.Tech: Rs. 2.62 Lakhs/- M.Tech: Rs. 27,650/- MBA: Rs. 10.29 Lakhs/- M.Sc: Rs. 2.56 Lakhs/- B.Sc: Rs. 2.9 Lakh/- Ph.D: Rs. 42.66 K/- B.Arch: Rs. 10 Lakh/-
Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata, West Bengal	B.Stat (Hons) M.Stat M.Math Master of Science in Quantitative Economics, MS (QE) M.Tech (CS) Master of Technology in Cryptology and Security, M.Tech (CrS) Master of Technology in Quality, Reliability & Operations Research, M.Tech (QROR)	B.Sc: Rs. 4.4 Lakh/- M.Tech: Rs. 6.7 Lakh/- MS: Rs. 6.7 Lakh/- PGD: 17,00,000/- M.Sc: NA
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohanpur, West Bengal	Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (BS-MS) Master of Science (MS) MS in Space Physics Ph.D Doctor of Philosophy	BS-MS: Rs. 62,405/- MS: Rs. 55,314/- Ph.D: Rs. 62,405/-
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Durgapur, West Bengal	B.E/B.Tech M.Sc Chemistry	B.Tech: Rs. 1,11,100/- M.Sc: Rs. 56,100/-
Budge Budge Institute Of Technology	B.E/B.Tech Diploma	B.Tech: Rs. 2.9 Lakh/- Diploma: Rs. 54,000/-

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Eligibility Criteria to Enroll in the Best Autonomous Colleges in West Bengal

Autonomous colleges in West Bengal are some of the best colleges in India, and therefore, have strict guidelines for candidates looking for admissions. Candidates can check with their respective colleges to know the detailed eligibility criteria specific to the college and courses offered. However, in the following table, we have explained the eligibility criteria to enroll in the best autonomous colleges in West Bengal in brief.

Program Level	Eligibility Criteria
Postgraduate	Candidates should have completed their graduation from a recognized university with a relevant course. Candidates looking for admission to M.Tech and M.Sc courses in IITs are required to appear in the Graduate Aptitude Test exam (GATE) Candidates looking for admission to MBA programs are required to appear in the Common Admission Test (CAT) exam
Undergraduate	Candidates should have completed their secondary High School (10+2) exam with a minimum of 45% marks Candidates looking for admission to B.Tech courses should appear in the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) and JEE Advanced exams. Candidates looking for admission to B.Sc courses must have completed their 12th with a minimum aggregate score of 75% with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
Ph.D	Candidates must have scored a minimum of 60% (6.5 CGPA) in their respective postgraduate courses.

West Bengal is home to some of India's most recognized universities and most prestigious colleges. From the illustrious IIT Kharagpur to IIM Calcutta, the state offers students ample opportunities. Therefore, it is no surprise that some of the best autonomous colleges in West Bengal are also some of the top colleges in India. The University Grant Commission (UGC) recognizes 4 autonomous universities in West Bengal. However, the total number of affiliated colleges with these universities goes up to seventeen.

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