Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata

Name

Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata

Legal name

Heritage Institute of Technology

Website

https://heritageit.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Engineering and Technology

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK), Institutes of Technology (IoT / Technical Universities) (EDAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Undergraduate programs
• Postgraduate programs
• Campus placement
• Technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Kolkata

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Fee-based education services for B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, and other undergraduate/postgraduate programs. Revenue generated through semester-wise tuition fees, examination fees, and registration fees. Additional fee streams include hostel accommodation fees, placement processing fees, and summer training charges.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata is an autonomous engineering and technology educational institution offering 15 B.Tech programs, M.Tech specializations, and MCA. Affiliated to MAKAUT and accredited with NAAC 'A' Grade, the institute delivers AICTE-approved undergraduate and postgraduate engineering education with strong campus placement support from IT majors like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, and Capgemini.

Product overview

Heritage Institute of Technology operates as an autonomous educational institution affiliated to MAKAUT, West Bengal, offering a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate engineering and technology programs. The academic structure comprises multiple specialized B.Tech programs including core engineering disciplines (Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Information Technology) alongside emerging technology specializations (AI & ML, Data Science, IoT & Cyber Security, Computer Science & Business Systems). Postgraduate offerings include M.Tech programs across various engineering domains and MCA. The institution integrates technology-enhanced learning through digital library infrastructure, cloud computing training (Google Cloud), and workshops on AI, IoT, and machine learning. The portfolio follows a platform-and-specialization model where foundational engineering departments support specialized add-on programs in cutting-edge technology areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) Programs Four-year undergraduate engineering degree programs across multiple specialized branches including Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Biotechnology, and Information Technology, as well as emerging technology specializations (AI & ML, Data Science, IoT & Cyber Security). Target audience: students who have appeared for WBJEE or equivalent entrance examinations.
• M.Tech (Master of Technology) Programs Two-year postgraduate engineering degree programs offering advanced specialization in fields such as CSE, ECE, VLSI, AEIE, Biotechnology, and Chemical Engineering. Target audience: GATE-qualified graduates seeking advanced specializations.
• MCA (Master of Computer Applications) Two-year postgraduate program in computer applications under autonomy, preparing students for software industry careers. Target audience: graduates seeking careers in computer applications and software development.
• Bachelor of Design (B.Des) Undergraduate design program covering product design, visual communication, and design thinking methodologies. Target audience: students interested in design careers.
• Training & Placement Services Campus recruitment facilitation, summer training programs, soft skills development, and industry interface activities for student career preparation. Target audience: enrolled students and recruiting companies.
• Central Library - Digital Library Services Automated library with LIBSYS management software, barcode technology, Web-OPAC access, digital library resources, and OPAC facilities for approximately 20,000 sq feet centrally air-conditioned space with 250 reader seating capacity. Target audience: students, faculty, and researchers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked No. 1 Private Engineering College in West Bengal
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TCS (Tata Consultancy Services)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCampus recruitment partner for engineering graduates. TCS conducts regular campus placement drives at the institute for software engineering and IT services roles.
• InfosyscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCampus recruitment partner. Infosys has recognized HITK students through hackathon wins (#HackWithInfy India 2018) and conducts placement drives.
• WiprocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular campus recruitment partner for engineering graduates across multiple disciplines.
• Tech MahindracoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCampus placement partner conducting recruitment drives for engineering graduates.
• HCL TechnologiescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCampus recruitment partner for engineering graduates.
• CognizantcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCampus placement partner for IT and engineering graduates.
• CapgeminicoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular campus recruitment partner for engineering graduates.
• ICICI BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCampus recruitment partner for banking and financial services roles.
• MAKAUT (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliating university for all academic programs. The institute operates as an autonomous institution under MAKAUT affiliation, with EOA from AICTE for all B.Tech and M.Tech programmes.
• TEQIP (Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional improvement partnership through NPIU. Includes faculty development programs, teaching assistantships, industry institute interaction, equity assurance, finishing school programs, institutional management capacity enhancement, and procurement of books, e-journals, and software.
• AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory approval body providing continuous approval (EOA) for all B.Tech and M.Tech programmes since inception (2001-2025).
• IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent branch activities including IEEE Alumni Talks, Distinguished Lectures, EDS activities, and MTT-S Student Branch Chapter events.
• ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACM Student Chapter organizing technical talks, workshops, and competitions including 'Program Paradox' quiz events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• VIT Vellore: Large private deemed university with extensive B.Tech specializations including AI/ML and Data Science, comparable in academic structure though with significantly larger scale and national draw.
• BITS Pilani: Premier private engineering institution with stronger research credentials and higher-fee positioning; serves as aspirational benchmark for placement and specializations comparable to HITK's AI/Data Science tracks.
• Amity University: Large national private university group with comparable breadth across engineering, management, design, and law programs under a single multi-institution brand structure similar to Heritage Group.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Multi-campus private deemed university offering a comparable portfolio of engineering specializations and IT-services placement networks at significantly larger scale.
• Manipal Institute of Technology: Long-established private engineering institution with broader national reach, comparable curriculum breadth including AI/Data Science specializations, and a stronger research profile.

Direct peers

• KIIT University: Bhubaneswar-based private deemed university offering a similar broad portfolio of B.Tech, M.Tech, and MCA programs with strong Eastern India placement networks, directly comparable in scale, geography, and student profile.
• Techno India (Main): Kolkata-based private engineering college group operating in the same West Bengal admissions market, offering comparable B.Tech and postgraduate programs with overlapping recruiter base.

Regional players

• IIEST Shibpur: Heritage public engineering institution in West Bengal that competes for WBJEE candidates and recruiters, providing a public-sector benchmark to HITK's positioning.
• MCKV Institute of Engineering: Private engineering college in West Bengal competing in the same WBJEE admissions funnel and IT-services placement market as HITK.
• Jadavpur University: Premier public engineering institution in Kolkata that competes for top WBJEE candidates and recruiters, anchoring the regional engineering talent pool.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Heritageit
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/heritage-institute-of-technology

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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