PCMT Kolkata: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking

Pailan College of Management and Technology: the PCMT is a top ranking knowledge institution affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology. It offers programs in various fields approved by AICTE. PCMT Kolkata offers admission completely on merit and transparency for the different undergraduate and postgraduate programs.  Usually, the admission cycle for PCMT Kolkata begins with that of West Bengal University of Technology. It usually has a variation of specific dates each year but runs the general process after an announcement of a conclusion of results for different entrance exams held by around May-June every year. Admission for this college bases applications on different national and state-level entrance examinations, depending on the program.

Candidates should qualify for the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) or Joint Entrance Examination (Main) with an all-India rank to enroll in the B.Tech courses. The WBJEE usually takes place in the month of April, while the JEE Main exam is conducted multiple times in the course of the year. Qualifying with a score of MAT or JEMAT is the only basis for admission to any MBA program in the college. Admission eligibility changes from program to program. In B.Tech, eligibility requires an aspirant to have completed 10+2, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics being the mandatory subjects. 

Application Process

For B.Tech programs:

1. Qualify in WBJEE or JEE Main with a valid rank.
2. Go to the official website of PCMT Kolkata or the admission portal of the West Bengal University of Technology.
3. Fill up the online application form with the personal and academic details.
4. Upload necessary documents like the 10+2 mark sheet, entrance exam score card, and any other certificate as specified.
5. Pay the application fees online.
6. Submit the form.
7. Wait for merit list or counseling process according to what the college or university decides.

For MBA:

1. Qualify with valid score in MAT or JEMAT.
2. Check the official website of PCMT Kolkata for announcements regarding MBA admission.
3. Fill the application form for MBA online.
4. Upload necessary documents such as graduation mark sheets and entrance exam score card.
5.  Pay required application fee.
6. Submit application and wait for further instructions from the college.

For other undergraduate programs, namely BTTM, BBA, BCA, and BHM:

1. Visit during the admission time at the official website of PCMT Kolkata.
2. Download and fill out the application form for the desired program.
3. Include all requisite documents such as the 10+2 mark sheet and certificates, if any, with the admission form.
4. Complete the application to the college admission office with an application fee.
5.  Attend any interviews or counseling sessions if called by the college.

Degree wise admission process

B.Tech: B.Tech programs on offer in PCMT Kolkata include Computer Science and Engineering; Electronics and Communication Engineering; Electrical and Electronics Engineering; and Civil Engineering. Admission to these courses is through WBJEE or JEE Main; total intake through these B.Tech programs is 150, where Computer Science and Engineering have the largest intake at 60.

MBA: The MBA degree program at PCMT Kolkata offers admission based on the scores from MAT or JEMAT. No particular number of seats was mentioned; however, admission would necessitate qualifying in either of the aforementioned entrance exams.

BTTM: The Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management (BTTM) program has limited intake of 25 seats. However, there is no information available on the exact admission process for the program, which most likely takes place through a merit system.

BBA, BCA, and BHM and BBA Hospital Management: These undergrads are also offered at PCMT Kolkata but failing to specify admission processes, usually follow a merit-based selection by 10+2 marks or through a relevant entrance exam.

General Documents Required for Admission Generally Include:

• Passport size photographs
• 10th and also 12th mark sheets and certificates
• Entrance exam score card (for B.Tech and MBA)
• Domicile certificate (if applicable)
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC) if applicable
• Character certificate of the last attended institution
• Migration certificate (applicable for students migrating from other boards/universities)