Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, Kolkata : Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Placements

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), located at BF-142, Sector-1, Salt Lake City, Kolkata, West Bengal, was established in 2001 by the Government of West Bengal. Formerly known as West Bengal University of Technology (WBUT), it is a state public university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by statutory bodies such as AICTE. The institution was founded to promote technical and professional education in West Bengal and has since grown into one of the leading universities in the region. MAKAUT offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs across disciplines including Engineering (B.Tech), Management (MBA), Computer Applications, Agriculture, and Applied Sciences. The university has a large network of affiliated colleges across West Bengal, ensuring wide academic outreach. Its campus is equipped with modern classrooms, laboratories, libraries, hostels, and sports facilities, providing a comprehensive environment for student development. The university emphasizes career readiness and industry collaboration, with a strong placement cell that connects students to reputed organizations in IT, engineering, management, and allied sectors. It also provides scholarships and government schemes to support meritorious and economically disadvantaged learners. Guided by its mission to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and skill development, MAKAUT has earned recognition through national rankings, accreditations, and awards, making it a premier destination for technical and professional education in India.