Haldia Institute of Technology (HIT) is a private autonomous engineering and technology institute located in Haldia, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India. It was established in 1996 and is operated by ICARE (Indian Centre for Advancement of Research and Education).
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ποΈ Type: Private Autonomous Institute
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π Location: ICARE Complex, Hatiberia, Haldia, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal β 721657
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π Affiliation: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT)
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π οΈ Approvals: AICTE approved
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π Accreditation: NAAC βAβ Grade (CGPA 3.31/4); many B.Tech programmes are NBA-accredited
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π Campus: ~37 acres with academic blocks, hostels, library, cafeteria, sports facilities, bank/ATM, medical store etc.
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π Motto: Jnanam Vijnanam Sahitam (Knowledge with Wisdom)
π Courses Offered
π οΈ Undergraduate (UG)
π B.Tech (4 years) in multiple engineering disciplines:
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Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
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CSE (AI & ML / Cyber Security / Data Science)
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Information Technology (IT)
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Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
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Electrical Engineering (EE)
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Mechanical Engineering (ME)
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Civil Engineering (CE)
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Chemical Engineering (CHE)
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Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering (AEIE)
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Biotechnology (BT)
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Food Technology (FT)
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Agricultural Engineering
π Postgraduate (PG)
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M.Tech (various specialisations)
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MBA β Master of Business Administration (2 years)
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MCA β Master of Computer Applications (2 years)
π Admission & Eligibility
π B.Tech
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Eligibility: 10 + 2 with Physics & Mathematics + related subjects.
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Entrance: WBJEE / JEE (Main) through counselling; lateral entry via JELET for diploma holders.
π M.Tech
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Eligibility: Bachelorβs in engineering; entrance (e.g., GATE / university test).
π MBA
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Eligibility: Bachelorβs degree + management entrance like WB JEMAT / MAT.
π MCA
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Eligibility: Bachelorβs degree + valid entrance (e.g., WB JECA).
πΌ Placements
HIT has a Training & Placement Cell focusing on employability through workshops, mock interviews, and industry exposure.
π General placement info (varies by branch/year):
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Average packages: Often around βΉ4ββΉ6 LPA (varies by department and year).
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Highest packages: Can range up to βΉ9-βΉ27 LPA or more for top performers in some years and branches.
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Recruiters: Typically include IT/tech and core companies (e.g., TCS, Wipro, Capgemini, Cognizant etc.).
Note: Actual placement figures fluctuate yearly; check the latest placement report from the institute for precise data.
π« Campus & Facilities
βοΈ Academic Blocks & Labs
βοΈ Central Library with thousands of books and journals
βοΈ Hostels and Dining
βοΈ Sports, Gym & Recreation Areas
βοΈ Wi-Fi campus
βοΈ Medical services & pharmacy
βοΈ Bank / ATM, Post Office, Shops
π Contact & Location
π Address:
Haldia Institute of Technology
ICARE Complex, Hatiberia
Haldia, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal β 721657, India
π Phone: +91 03224-252900 / 255166 / 252800
π§ Email: admin@hithaldia.in / hitadmission@hithaldia.ac.in
π Rankings & Reputation
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NAAC βAβ grade accredited institute.
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Most B.Tech programmes NBA-accredited.
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Ranked in NIRF 201-300 band (Engineering) in recent years.
π Quick Summary
| Category | Details |
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| Established | 1996 |
| Type | Private Autonomous Engineering College |
| Affiliation | MAKAUT, WB |
| Approvals | AICTE, NAAC A, NBA |
| Campus Size | ~37 acres |
| Key Courses | B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, MCA |
| Entrance Exams | WBJEE, JEE (Main), JELET, WB JEMAT, JECA |
| Placement Avg. | ~βΉ4-6 LPA (varies) |
| Top Recruiters | IT & Engineering companies |

