What's new at Kingston Educational Institute 2022? Kingston Educational Institute (KEI) admissions are open to BCom, BBA, and BCA courses for 2021-2022.

Established in 2004, Kingston Educational Institute (KEI) is located in Barasat, Kolkata. It is a private ISO-certified institute that offers UGC-approved courses at UG, PG and diploma level. The institute has six schools and colleges, affiliated to the concerned authorities functioning under its name. Apart from Kingston Law College which has an auxiliary campus, the remaining four institutes function from the main campus of KEI. Kingston Model School also has a separate campus that offers CISCE-affiliated education to the students from preparatory to Class 10. The names of schools and colleges of KEI that offer higher education are listed below:

• Kingston Law College (KLC)
• Kingston College of Science (KCS)
• Kingston School of Management & Science (KSMS)
• Kingston Polytechnic College (KPC)
• Kingston Teacher’s Training College (KTTC)

At present, KEI offers 11 programmes in the fields of Science, Business & Management Studies, Hospitality, Law, Engineering, Management and many more. The admission cycle of all the courses commences in April. For seeking admission, eligible candidates need to visit the official website of the institute to register themselves. The counsellors of the institute contact the applicants after which they need to share proofs of the information furnished in the application form. The course-wise details regarding Kingston Educational Institute admission are as follows:

• Admission to diploma courses offered at Kingston Polytechnic College is based on a valid rank secured by candidates in JEXPO, conducted by West Bengal State Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development (WBSCTVESD)
• For admission to BA, BCom and BSc (Hons) courses offered at Kingston College of Science, KEI considers academic merit of eligible candidates
• For BBA, BSc and BCA (Hons) courses offered Kingston Management & Science, admission is based on Common Entrance Test (CET) score, conducted by Maulana Abdul Kalam University of Technology (MAKAUT)
• Kingston Law College offers admission to its courses, including LLB, BA LLB, BCom LLB and BBA LLB to those candidates who have secured 60 per cent or above aggregate in Class 12 or equivalent examination
• Candidates willing to seek B.Ed admission offered at Kingston Teacher Training College is based on aggregate score obtained by eligible candidates in last qualifying UG/ PG degree
• The reservation and relaxation for SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD and all other categories shall be as per the Central/ state government rules, whichever is applicable

KEI offers a number of UG courses in full-time mode. On average, it admits more than 500 students collectively under all the UG courses. The selection and eligibility criteria for all these programmes differ as per the curriculum and rules set by the course offering institutes. The duration of UG courses offered at KEI ranges from one to five years. Read on to understand the admission process of all the UG courses offered at KEI under its constituent colleges:

Kingston College of Science, functioning under Kingston Educational Institute offers a BSc (Hons) programme across nine specialisations. It also offers a BSc (General) degree with an annual seat intake of 30 students. While BSc (General) is an ordinary pass degree, BSc (Hons) is looked upon as an extraordinary degree with a heavier syllabus and better course curriculum than the former. However, both the degrees are of three-year duration. Admission to all BSc programmes, including BSc (Hons) is merit-based. The specialisation-specific seat intake and eligibility criteria are tabulated below:

Kingston College of Science also offers BA, BCom (Hons) and B.Lib.I.Sc programmes at the UG level. While B.Lib.I.Sc is a one-year programme, BA and BCom (Hons) courses are offered for a duration of three years each. All three courses are divided into a semester pattern and the admission to all these courses is merit-based. Candidates willing to seek admission can find details regarding all these courses in the table below:

*Students opting for BCom (Hons) programme will be offered additional specialisations in the following areas:

• Digital Marketing Course
• French Classes
• Soft-skill Grooming
• Accountancy
• Information Technology
• Business Application

Much like above-mentioned UG programmes, admission to BA (Hons) course is also based on aggregate obtained by eligible candidates in Class 12. The programme is offered across seven popular specialisations that have an updated curriculum as per the industry norms. Candidates need to fulfil the below-mentioned criteria before filling the KEI application form for BA (Hons) admission:

At the UG level, Kingston School of Management & Science offers two professional degrees, including BCA (Hons) and BBA (Hons) for a duration of three years. The courses comprises six semesters. Admission to both the programmes is based on a valid score in CET, conducted by MAKAUT. The eligibility criteria for these programmes are tabulated below:

In the field of Hospitality and Hotel Management, Kingston School of Management & Science offers two courses, including BSc and BBA programmes for a duration of three years each. While BSc specialisations are purely based on Hotel Management, the BBA programme deals in organisation of the hospital and its administration. Admission to both the programmes is based on Common Entrance Test (CET) score, conducted by MAKAUT. Candidates can go through the details of these courses in the table below:

Kingston Educational Institute has recently launched a Craftsmanship course for a duration of one and a half years. The course covers the planning and preparation of Indian and international dishes, various aspects of hygiene nutrition, etc. Admission to the programme is based on merit.

Kingston Law College, under the aegis of Kingston Educational Institute, offers several Law courses, including BA LLB, BBA LLB and BCom LLB of five-years and LLB programme of three-year duration. Candidates must secure a high aggregate score in previous qualifying degree/ exam to be eligible for admission. All four courses are recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI). Check out the minimum eligibility criteria required to qualify for Kingston Educational Institute Law courses admission in the table below:

B.Ed admission is merit-based. The programme is offered for a duration of two years by Kingston Teacher Training College, functioning under KEI. The curriculum of the programme is approved by the National Council for Teaching Education (NCTE). The details regarding B.Ed eligibility is enlisted in the table below:

Kingston Polytechnic College, functioning under KEI offers six diploma specialisations for a duration of three years. Admission to these programmes is based on a valid score in JEXPO. These courses are meant to provide additional professional qualifications to the students in allied Engineering disciplines. Candidates can find details regarding eligibility requirement to qualify for diploma admissions in the table below:

In order to offer the students with additional skills that will tend to increase their employability, Kingston Educational Institute offers two certificate courses for KEI students based on their interest and merit. The details regarding same are tabulated below:

To help the Engineering students to gain skills with additional certifications, KEI, in collaboration with Paschim Banga Society for Skill Development, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana and National Institute of Solar Energy, has launched multiple courses of distinct duration. Admission to the course is based on merit and fulfillment of eligibility criteria as tabulated below:

Kingston Educational Institute application process is conducted in online mode, through its official website. Candidates willing to seek admission can go through the below-mentioned steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website of KEI (www.keical.edu.in). On its homepage, Click on ‘Apply Now’.

Step 2: Fill the application form by addressing details, including name, guardian details, phone number, address of communication, course specifications, etc.

Step 3: Upload all the required documents and click on ‘Submit and Pay’.

Step 4: Pay the admission amount using debit card/ credit card/ net banking. Wait for the counsellors of the institute to call for further processes.

Candidates, while filling the KEI application form need to submit scanned copies of below-mentioned documents:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheet
• UG mark sheets (if required)

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Q. What is the selection process for diploma programmes offered at KEI?

A. Admission to diploma courses offered at Kingston Polytechnic College, under the aegis of KEI is based on a valid rank secured by candidates in JEXPO, conducted by West Bengal State Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development (WBSCTVESD).

Q. How can I be eligible for BCom (Hons) programme offered at KEI?

A. To be eligible for BCom (Hons) programme offered at KEI, a candidate needs to pass Class 12 in any stream from a recognised board with a minimum of 45 per cent aggregate.

Q. What is the annual seat intake for BCA (Hons) programme offered at KEI?

A. The annual seat intake for BCA programme offered at KEI is 60 students.

Q. What is the curriculum of Craftsmanship course offered at KEI?

A. The Craftsmanship course offered at KEI is a one-and-a-half year course that covers the planning and preparation of Indian and international dishes, various aspects of hygiene nutrition, etc.

Q. What all Law courses are offered at KEI?

A. Kingston Law College, under the aegis of Kingston Educational Institute, offers several Law courses, including BA LLB, BBA LLB and BCom LLB of five years and LLB programme of three-year duration. 

Q. What is the eligibility requirement for B.Ed programme offered at KEI?

A. To be eligible for B.Ed programme offered at KEI, a candidate needs to pass UG/ PG degree in Sciences/ Social Sciences/ Humanities/ Engineering stream from a recognised institute/ university with a minimum of 55 per cent aggregate.

Q. Which all certificate courses are offered at KEI?

A. In order to increase the employability of the students, KEI offers two certificate courses, including Digital Marketing and French classes.

Q. Does KEI offer Government Skills courses?

A. Yes, KEI, in collaboration with Paschim Banga Society for Skill Development, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana and National Institute of Solar Energy has launched multiple Government Skills courses of distinct duration.

Q. What is the mode of application process at KEI?

A. Kingston Educational Institute application process is conducted in online mode. Candidates willing to seek admission need to visit the official website of KEI to register themselves.

Q. How can I be eligible for BSc (General) programme offered at KEI?

A. To be eligible for BSc (General) programme offered at KEI, a candidate needs to pass Class 12 in any stream from a recognised board with a minimum of 45 per cent aggregate.

Q. What is the admission criteria for BBA admission at KEI?

A. Admission to BBA programme offered at KEI is based on Common Entrance Test (CET) score, conducted by Maulana Abdul Kalam University of Technology (MAKAUT).

• Sprawling campus with lush greenery which symbolises the environment of Shantiniketan and an ideal environment for education (spreaded over 28 acres of land)
• Degree awarded by MAKAUT (the only state technical university in WB) and degree followed by industry oriented certificate course ,gives easy gateway to penetrate across the globe
• Guaranteed quality placement assistance associated with all courses and compulsory communication and soft skills training associated with all course to enhance communicative skills
• Time to time HR meet followed by meet with experts from industry to get to know about the industry scenario and regular routine wise classes through online mode in such pandemic situation
• Time to time webinar sessions where students get chance to interact with experts in open platform and share views and all kinds of extra curricular activities associated with the course
• Recreations like fests, Basant Utsav, Excursions, run for education etc. which makes a student complete in himself
• All courses associated with industry exposed training to expertise the students in specific fields and theory classes followed by in house training to give students through and structured knowledge
• Conduct of French classes - an easy gateway over the globe and trained and experienced faculties adds to the crown who are actually the pillars of Kingston