About IIEST Shibpur 🎓

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur is a premier public university and an Institute of National Importance. Established in 1856, it is the second oldest engineering institution in India. Over its 160-year history, it has transformed from the Civil Engineering College to Bengal Engineering College (B.E. College), then BESU, and finally became the nation's first IIEST in 2014. The 114-acre lush green campus is situated on the banks of the Hooghly River, adjacent to the historic Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden.

Institutional Overview

Feature	Details
Established	1856
Affiliation	Institute of National Importance (Autonomous)
NIRF 2024 Rank	49 (Engineering)
Campus Size	114 Acres
Student Intake	4,000+ Students

Admission Process 📝

Admission to IIEST Shibpur is highly competitive and conducted through national-level entrance examinations followed by centralized counseling.

Undergraduate (B.Tech/B.Arch): Admission is based on JEE Main scores through JoSAA/CSAB counseling. 50% of seats are reserved for Home State (West Bengal) candidates.
Postgraduate (M.Tech/M.Plan): Selection is through GATE scores via CCMT counseling.
M.Sc. Programs: Admission is through IIT-JAM scores via CCMN counseling.
MBA: Candidates are selected based on MAT/CAT/XAT/CMAT scores followed by a personal interview.
Ph.D.: Entrance tests and interviews are conducted twice a year for research scholars.

Campus Facilities & Placements 🏛️

Facility	Description
Library	Ramanujan Central Library with 1.5 lakh+ books and digital archives
Hostels	17 residential halls (9 for boys, 3 for girls, and dedicated PG units)
Placements	Highest package of ₹56 LPA (2025); top recruiters include Google, Microsoft, and TATA
Sports	Lords and Oval grounds, Alumni Swimming Pool, and renovated Gymnasium
Research	Advanced labs for IoT, VLSI Design, Green Energy, and Disaster Mitigation

 
            Final Verdict: IIEST Shibpur is a prestigious Public University offering a unique blend of colonial heritage and cutting-edge research. As an Institute of National Importance, it is an elite choice for engineering aspirants seeking high-value placements and a robust alumni network globally.
        

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