IIEST Shibpur: FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions 2025

IIEST Shibpur is known for engineering programs, particularly in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Computer Science Engineering. It is one of the oldest engineering institutions in India.

Eligibility Criteria for the B.Tech program Admission into the B.Tech program is through JEE Advanced. The candidate has to be meeting eligibility criteria with 75% marks in the 12th grade (for general candidates).

Admission to the M.Tech program is done solely on GATE scores. Interested candidates can apply through CCMT counseling once they have applied for GATE.

Faculty-student ratio in IIEST Shibpur is relatively good enough that there would be considerable personalized attention towards the student. Most of the Professors of the departments have sound research experience, hence quite ideal for studies in a department.

IIEST Shibpur offers some fine opportunities in engineering and related fields in applied sciences including cutting edge labs along with possible support and encouragement through interactions with industry partners, academic/research institutions.

Yes, IIEST Shibpur has a strong research focus with good infrastructure for postgraduate and doctoral research, offering various fellowships and funding for research projects.

IIEST Shibpur has excellent placement records with the best companies in the technology and engineering sectors, providing packages of more than INR 15 Lakhs per annum to the best students.

Companies like Microsoft, Amazon, TCS, Bosch, and L&T frequently visit IIEST Shibpur for campus placements.

Various scholarships are offered by IIEST, such as merit-based scholarships, government schemes, like PM Scholarship, and other support programs for the economically weaker sections.

The IIEST Shibpur campus area is about 200 acres that provide sufficient space for academic buildings, hostels, sports facilities, and recreational areas.

International students can apply under the Foreign Nationals' Admission scheme, which is another application process and different set of eligibility criteria.

Yes, IIEST Shibpur offers part-time M. Tech courses for working professionals in specific disciplines.

The placement cell of IIEST Shibpur gives pre placement training, counseling for careers, and hosts placement drives with top companies.

The libraries at IIEST Shibpur are equipped with a significant number of books, journals, and research papers, which serve as an excellent resource for both students and faculty.

Admission to the MBA program at IIEST Shibpur is through the Common Admission Test (CAT) and subsequent counseling, along with personal interviews.

Strong ties and networks with industries provide numerous opportunities for students to explore internships, projects, as well as research collaborations within and outside campus.