Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology - Ranking, Admissions 2026, Placements

IIEST Shibpur is a prominent engineering institution located in Bengal. It was initially known as Bengal Engineering College. It was established in 1856, 165 years ago. It is the second-oldest college in the country in the engineering category. IIEST is recognized as an "Institute of National Importance" under MHRD by the government of India. The NITSER Council controls it. The institute has 16 departments and 8 schools managing more than 4000 students. It provides ample resources to cater to the demanding needs of higher learning & research. The history of IIEST Shibpur itself dates back to the nineteenth century and has a journey from then to the present scenario. IIEST Shibpur NIRF Ranking is among the top 70 universities in the country.

IIEST Shibpur course admissions are open to undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs. The courses include B.Tech, B.Arch, M.Tech, M.SC, MOP, and Ph.D. The flagship program is B Tech. The admissions to B.Tech courses are made through JEE Mains, followed by JOSAA counseling. The IIEST Shibpur cut-off varies for different streams. In addition, the students have to meet the eligibility criteria for a particular course.

The 16 departments in the college produce excellent training & placement records. The education & research opportunities provided at IIEST have proved to be exemplary contributors to the success of individuals. IIEST assists all financially unsound students through various scholarship schemes. There is a tuition fee waiver for a specific category of students to reduce the burden of their educational expenses on their families. The waiver is only provided to students whose family's annual income is less than Rs. 5 LPA. In addition, a DAAD scholarship is provided for internships in science & technology.

IIEST Shibpur Notable alumni have a close association with the students in present terms, offering them proper guidance & experience needed. The alumni include various notable figures, such as:

• Soumitro Banerjee; Electrical Engineer
• Gautam Bishwas: Director, IIT Guwahati
• Pradip Chatterjee; Flautist & Singer
• Amitabh Ghosh; Ex-Director IIT Kharagpur
• Narayan Sanyal; Novelist
• MA Rashid, Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
• Rajen Mookerjee; Industrialist of Martin Burn & Co.

The IIEST alumni cell emphasizes active participation & involvement of alumni in the betterment of the institute, followed by frequent interactions in the form of sessions & workshops.

IIEST Shibpur ranking

IIEST has been consistently ranked among the NIRF Top 50 Colleges in various categories such as Engineering, Overall, Research, and Architecture. In addition, IIEST Shibpur is a Top 10 Architecture College in India according to NIRF Surveys.

• IIEST Shibpur NIRF ranking 2025 among the engineering colleges and in the overall category is in the top 100.

IIEST Shibpur Courses & Fees

Below mentioned are the IIEST Shibpur courses, eligibility criteria, and IIEST Shibpur fee:

IIEST Shibpur B.Tech Admission

B.Tech is one of the main courses offered by IIEST. The admission criterion in IIEST Shibpur for B Tech rests on two critical parameters:

• 10+2 with the least score of 45% in English, Physics, Mathematics & Chemistry as compulsory subjects. The marks requirement differs for all the categories. The selection is based on the JEE Mains result. IIEST Shibpur B Tech fees are INR 1.35 Lakhs.
• For seat allotment, the JOSAA counseling process needs to be followed. Then, the allocation is based on availability, category, choice filling, and many other criteria. To be eligible for securing admission seats, students must satisfy the IIEST Shibpur Cutoff JEE Main.

IIEST Shibpur B.Tech cut-off

The candidates should follow a set procedure to register for counseling and allotment of different streams. Any candidate who has been chosen for a seat by JOSAA/ CSAB/CSAB-NEUT/DASA/ICCR/ MEA is eligible for admission to the program.

IIEST Shibpur M.Tech Admission

The institute offers a two-year M Tech program in 8 disciplines. The admissions are made through GATE scores after the fulfillment of the primary criterion mentioned below:

IIEST Shibpur M.Tech cut-off

Below is the expected M.Tech cutoff of different papers in the year 2025:

IIEST Shibpur B.Arch Admission

B.Arch is a full-time program focusing on architecture and town planning. The admission is done through proper JEE Mains paper 2 scores, followed by JOSAA counseling. The mandatory criterion is to have a minimum of 45% marks in 10+2 with PCB Subjects.

IIEST Shibpur MSC Admission

IIEST Shibpur MSC courses are available in Physics, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Earth Sciences, and Community Science. The total intake for the program is 25. The eligibility criterion is as follows:

IIEST Shibpur MSC Cut off

IIEST Shibpur MBA Admission

MBA is a four-semester program offered by IIEST Shibpur in four specializations: Marketing, Human resources, Operations, and Finance. The admissions granted are based on CAT/ MAT/ XAT/CMAT /GMAT scores. The minimum criterion is 60% marks, followed by a valid score. The candidates must undergo a written test followed by a personal interview. IIEST Shibpur MBA Fees is INR 2.12 Lakhs

The weightage of different rounds is as follows:

IIEST Ph.D. Admission

IIEST provides research opportunities in more than 15 disciplines ranging from architecture & town planning to information technology. The seat intake is 100 for each stream available in the institute. The minimum eligibility criterion is M.Tech/ M.Arch/MA/ M.Sc or any relevant postgraduate degree with 60% aggregate marks. To secure a seat, the candidate must also go through a written test followed by an interview. The streams available for research are as follows:

• IIEST Shibpur Aerospace Engineering
• Architecture Town & Regional Planning
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science and Technology
• Earth Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
• Information Technology
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Physics
• Managerial Economics
• Sociology of Information and Communication Technology
• Corporate Planning

IIEST Shibpur Placements

IIEST placements are exceptional in the case of specific streams. The institute offers ample opportunities to students of various companies. The training and placement cell coordinates research, innovation & entrepreneurship activities.

The highlights of IIEST Placements are:

The highest package in IIEST Shibpur has undergone a great range in the three years mentioned below:

IIEST Shibpur branch-wise placement

The details about the IIEST Shibpur average package in different streams are as follows:

The details about IIEST Shibpur M.Tech placement for the three years are as follows:

The top 5 departments in M.Tech offering good placements are Electronics, Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical, and Information Technology. The details are as follows:

The top recruiters at the IIEST Shibpur campus are Microsoft, Daikin, Vedanta, Godrej, IOCL, HSBC, PWC, TCS, Cognizant, Accenture, and TCS Digital. The IIEST MBA placements are also at par with the education industry, offering good options in all streams.