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Author :
Neha Rehman |
IEM Kolkata is a private, self-financed engineering institute in West Bengal. It is not a government institution. It was established in 1989 (it is one of the oldest institutes) and is a part of the IEM-UEM Group. It is affiliated with the University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata. The institute is affiliated with Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT) and is approved by AICTE. Its department of Management is tier 1 NBA accredited. It has a Study Abroad Programme (SAP) for international experience and collaboration with foreign corporations.
The Institute of Engineering and Management has B.Tech and MBA as the flagship courses. Some of the courses available in the IEM College are AICTE-approved, while some of the branches are accredited by the NBA.
IEM Kolkata & UEM Jaipur Rankings
Category / Ranking Body |
Year |
Rank / Band |
Remarks / Category |
NIRF (Engineering) |
2024 |
151–200 |
National Institutional Ranking Framework |
Outlook (Private B-Schools) |
2024 |
32 |
Among Private B-Schools |
Outlook (Private Universities) |
2024 |
14 |
Among Private Universities |
Times of India (MBA) |
2023 |
1 |
#1 in West Bengal for MBA |
NAAC Accreditation |
— |
A Grade |
Recognized with an A-grade accreditation |
Times (Engineering) |
2025 |
6 |
Under the Engineering category |
Times (MBA) |
2025 |
23 |
Under the MBA category |
The Week (Engineering) |
2025 |
93 |
Under the Engineering category |
AICTE Approval |
— |
Approved |
Some courses AICTE-approved |
NBA Accreditation |
— |
Accredited |
Some departments NBA-accredited |
BBA College of Eminence (India) |
— |
7 |
National ranking for BBA |
BBA (East & Central Region) |
— |
2 |
Regional ranking for BBA |
BBA (West Bengal) |
— |
2 |
State ranking for BBA |
AICTE Mentor College (UEM Jaipur) |
— |
1 of 200 |
Mentor colleges designated by AICTE |
Institution’s Innovation Council (UEM Jaipur) |
2023 |
1 |
Top in North India (Ministry of Education) |
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) are generally considered the top choices due to strong placement records. Computer Science is often the most popular and high-demand field for IT roles. Other popular and in-demand options include IT and Mechanical Engineering, though Mechanical may require further studies for good placement outcomes.
IEM Kolkata is famous for providing a strong placement cell, industry-focused curriculum, and top national rankings. It consistently appears in NIRF’s top 200 engineering colleges and ranks among the best private B-schools in India.
IEM won the title of the “Jewel of the East” from the Telegraph.
It is ranked as the third best engineering college in West Bengal after IIT Kharagpur and NIT Durgapur by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework), Ministry of HRD, Govt of India, and 79th in pan-India.
It has won the title of “Picture Perfect” by ABP Group
IEM, Kolkata, has been awarded the best institute in India in the Star News Award.
Top University |
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Acharya Nagarjuna University |
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi |
Amity University |
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham |
Banaras Hindu University |
Top Courses |
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B.Com |
B.E |
B.Pharma |
B.Tech |
Chemical engineering |