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Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur

Howrah, West Bengal
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Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology Shibpur (IIEST Shibpur): Admission 2026, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placements

Jaya Gupta

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology Shibpur, highly reputable institute was established as one of India’s oldest and most prestigious technical institutions. The institute holds #54 in NIRF 2025 rankings in engineering category, offering a position in the nation's academic heritage as an Institute of National Importance. It has previously been called as Bengal Engineering College, and has been recognised for its research based curriculums. It is located near the banks of the Hooghly River, the institute offers courses in Civil, Mechanical, and Metallurgy, while also reinventing itself in fields like Renewable Energy and Nanotechnology. Candidates aiming to take admission in the institute in the upcoming academic year can check for course details, rankings, scholarships, admission process etc from here.

  • Campus Size 121 Acres
  • No. of Faculty 279
  • No. of Students 4179+

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Institute Description / Key Highlights

IIEST Shibpur Admission 2026

Candidates aiming to enroll for the upcoming academic year at IIEST Shibpur for major courses in undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programs, should follow these admission criterias: 

  1. Undergraduate: To pursue programs like B.Tech/BS/B.Arch, students have to complete their Class 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, holding a minimum of 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD). They also have to score highest in JEE Main exam to secure admission in the courses.
  • Candidates need to register for JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) and fill in their choices as per preference.
  • Seat allotment will be done only through your All India Rank (AIR) and category.
  • As per the allocation you need to appear for the last process for admission and fee payment. 
  1. Postgraduate: For postgraduate courses like M.Tech, students need to have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. IIEST Shibpur uses CCMT (Centralized Counselling) process. It follows a system similar to JoSAA where multiple colleges are listed in one application. Candidates might also have to appear for the interview process to secure a seat.
  1. Doctoral (Ph.D.): Application for PhD course is done through direct institute portals. Intake mostly happens twice a year, Autumn and Spring.  For B.Tech graduates from an IIT/NIT/IIEST with a CGPA 8.0 may receive exemption from the GATE requirement for Ph.D. admissions at these institutes.

IIEST Shibpur Scholarship 2026

IIEST usually offers two major scholarships offered by central scholarship scheme and alumni scholarships. Check for the details below:

1. Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship: This scholarship is offered by institutes to General, OBC-NCL, and EWS students. It provides concession in tuition fee and includes a monthly stipend of ₹1,000. To be eligible for the benefits candidates must have a family income limit of ₹4.5 Lakhs and is based on the candidate's academic performance.

2. GAABESU Alumni Scholarships: This is offered by the Global Alumni Association (GAABESU) which includes scholarships like Alumni Scholarships, Awards for Excellence (AFE), and Research Awards. These are offered through an official ceremony conducted by official the body only. 

IIEST Shibpur Eligibility 2026

To be eligible for Undergraduate, Postgraduate and PhD programs offered at IIEST Shibpur for the upcoming academic year, candidates must have: 

  1. Undergraduate (B.Tech/B.Arch): Candidates should have completed their Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with a minimum of 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD). To secure a seat candidates also must have a valid JEE Main rank.
  1. Postgraduate: For master’s programs like M.Tech and M.Sc. candidates should have completed their Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, while holding at least 60% marks or a 6.5 CGPA (55% or 6.0 for SC/ST/PwD). Primary selection is based on a valid GATE score (for M.Tech) or IIT JAM score (for M.Sc), which is then followed by counseling.
  1. Doctoral (Ph.D.): To pursue PhD in engineering, technology and science field, one must have completed their Master’s degree in the relevant field, holding a minimum of 60% marks. They also have a valid GATE, NET, or JRF qualification.

Exams Accepted By IIEST Shibpur

CAT 2026: Registration Last Date (Extended), Exam Date, Preparation, Syllabus, Exam Pattern

GATE 2027 Exam: Application Form (OUT), Dates, Pattern, Syllabus, Results

XAT 2027: Application Form (OUT), Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern

MAT Exam 2024: May Registration Ongoing, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern

CMAT 2027: Exam Date (OUT), Notification, Syllabus, Pattern, Preparation, Question Papers

JEE Main 2025: Paper 2 Result Out, Answer Key Out, Cut Off, Syllabus, Pattern

IIEST Shibpur Top Placements 2026

As per IIEST Shibpur latest placement report (2025), here is a breakdown of placement details for the year 2025 for key Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses. A total of 502 candidates in UG courses recieved placement offers, and total of 44 candidates pursuing PG programs.

Particulars

UG (B.Tech & B.Arch)

PG (M.Tech/M.Sc/MBA)

Eligible/Interested Students

633

183

Total Offers Made

502

44

Students Actually Placed

426

41

Highest Package

₹56 LPA

₹14.5 LPA (approx.)

Average Package (Overall)

₹9.30 LPA

₹7.50 LPA

Median Package

₹8.50 LPA

₹7.50 LPA

Top Recruiters included: Microsoft (offering the ₹56 LPA top package), Google, Texas Instruments, Deutsche Bank, and PwC

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur: Notable Alumni

Name

Designation

Rajat Moona

Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Subbarao V. Bandekar

Former Director of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras.

Ashim Kumar Datta

Former Director of the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.

Rajen Mookerjee

Industrialist, co-founder of Martin Burn & Co. and founder of Indian Iron & Steel Co. Ltd.

Sanjiv Goenka

Chairman of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group.

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IIEST Shibpur Information Brochure 2026

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MBA Brochure

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur Infrastructure and Facilities

  • Hostel

  • Library

  • Laboratory

  • Playground

  • Canteen

  • Gym

  • Medical Facilities

  • Auditorium

  • Scholarship

  • Boys Hostel

  • Girls Hostel

  • Guest Room

  • Bank/ATM

  • Campus View

  • Classrooms

  • IT Infrastructure

  • Sports Facilities

  • Wifi

Video Gallery

Glimpses of IIEST Shibpur

Rankings

  • 54
    NIRF #54 Engineering India 2025( #54 out of 100 in India 2025 )
  • 4
    NIRF #4 Architecture India 2025( #4 out of 40 in India 2025 )
  • 4
    NIRF #4 Architecture India 2024( #4 out of 40 in India 2024 )

Contact

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur

Botanic Garden, Dist: Howrah, West Bengal, India - 711103P.O. - Botanic Garden

Howrah, West Bengal - 711103

Institute Head info:

Designation: Director

FAQs

  • What are the courses offered by IIEST Shibpur?
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    It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses.
  • What is the establishment year of IIEST Shibpur?
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    It was established in 1856.
  • Who are the placement recruiters of Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur?
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    Placement recruiters of IIEST Shibpur are Microsoft, TCS, Daikin, Vedanta, Wipro, Cognizant, Godrej, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, HSBC Technologies, etc.