

The Government College of Engineering and Leather Technology (GCELT), a government-run institute established in 1919, operates under the affiliation of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology and is approved by AICTE. The college offers a 4-year B.Tech program, M.Tech courses, and a certificate course in Shoes and Leather Goods Manufacturing. For B.Tech admissions, candidates need to appear for the WBJEE entrance exam, while M.Tech admissions rely on merit. At GCELT, the flagship program is the B.Tech course. Eligibility for this program requires students to achieve at least 45% in their 10+2 exams (40% for reserved categories) in subjects including Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Selection is determined by scores in the WBJEE exam. For the 2024 academic year, the WBJEE cutoff for general category B.Tech aspirants ranged between 3976 and 11216. The B.Tech course fee varies from INR 24,000 to INR 96,000. Although the placement details for 2025 and 2024 have not been released yet, the 2023 placement records show about 50 B.Tech students securing jobs. The highest package offered was INR 14 LPA, with an average package of INR 5.7 LPA. Both the courses and admission processes at GCELT are structured to provide a robust educational experience. With its long history and consistent performance, GCELT provides solid academic foundations and career prospects for students in engineering and technology fields.