West Bengal University of Technology

Academic Activities

The University commenced its academy programs through affiliated Institutions in July 2001. The classes for the first batch of students for the year 2001-2002 commenced from August 27.

The first semester exams of the University started from January 2, 2002 and classes for the 2nd semester would commerce from January 11, 2002. Altogether, the University has offered 21 courses in the current academic session.

The University plans to introduce Post-Graduate Degree and Diploma courses in the following areas with effect from July 2002, subject to the creation of adequate infrastructual facilites:

Name of Degree Duration

MTech in BioTechnology 1 ¹/₂ years

MTech in Software Engineering 1 ¹/₂ years

Post-Graduate Diploma in Software Engineering 1 years

Master of Computer applications (Hons.) 3 years

(With an accent in Faculty development for computer-enabled and Information Technology courses)

The University plans to develop the following specialized sections over the next one year:

The School of Applied Sciences

The School of Engineering and Technology

The School of Management

The School of Advance Interdisciplinary Study and Research

The approval for the creation of an Advanced Centre in Bio-Technology at the University premises is under the active consideration of the Government of West Bengal. The Department of Bio technology, Govenment of India, is likely to provide supporting grants to the University, under the development scheme for the proposed program in Bio-Technology. This would be a part of the Universitiy's identification as a regional Biotechnology center.