MAKAUT CET

The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology Common Entrance Test, commonly referred to as MAKAUT CET, is a state-level entrance examination conducted by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (formerly known as West Bengal University of Technology or WBUT) for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate engineering and technology programmes across West Bengal. The university, established in 2000, is one of the largest technical universities in India, with over 200 affiliated colleges spread across the state. The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology Common Entrance Test serves as a gateway for students seeking admission to B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, MBA, and other professional courses in government and private engineering colleges affiliated to the university. The examination is designed to assess candidates' aptitude, subject knowledge, and analytical abilities relevant to their chosen field of study. The test is conducted in online mode, making it accessible to a large number of aspirants across multiple test centres in West Bengal. Top participating institutes include Government College of Engineering and Ceramic Technology (Kolkata), Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College, Kalyani Government Engineering College, Heritage Institute of Technology, Techno India, Narula Institute of Technology, JIS College of Engineering, and several other reputed private engineering colleges. The exam attracts thousands of candidates annually, competing for seats in popular branches such as Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Information Technology.