Q: Which one is better, NIT Durgapur or IIEST Shibpur?

Alumni and rank-wise, IIEST Shibpur is better. It is India’s 2nd oldest technical institute. It attracts talented students from all over the country. You will be among a competitive peer group. The environment on campus is great for learning. It has an extensive alumni network, tanks to more than 165 years of legacy. As far as placement goes IIEST Shibpur and NIT Durgapur offer similar opportunities. Tech giants like Microsoft, and Directi visit IIEST Shibpur placement. PSUs like Coal India also hire from core departments of the institute. The average CTC offered to the students is around INR 6-7 LPA. Due to the above factors, IIEST Shibpur has a little edge over NIT Durgapur. But both are premier institutes and offer decent academic and placement opportunities.

Q: How is IIEST Shibpur?

It’s been a few months since my brother graduated, and I think I can answer this question. Here are the few pros and cons of IIEST Shibpur. Cons: IIEST Shibpur is not that well-known among common people as compared to NITs and IITs. Most people don’t understand the brand value of the institute. Even if someone is aware of the institute, most are quite skeptical about its placements. As placement is one of the common factors for judging an institute. Whereas, most students of IIEST are interested in higher studies. IIEST Shibpur became an Institute of National Importance quite recently, so it will need time to improve the infrastructure. Pros: IIEST has a vast alumni network employed in higher ranks of reputed MNCs. You will have the advantage of that network. The academics are great and other than NIT Trichy the education quality is better than most of the NITs. Most students of IIEST choose to go for MTech at IITs or IISc Bangalore. Some even go for MS abroad. The faculties at IIEST are quite reputed and their LOR will definitely help you in getting admission for MS at international institutes. Even if you are not interested in pursuing higher studies or research you can get a decent placement offer from the institute if you work hard. Many reputed companies visit the campus placement. Some of the major recruiters at the institute are Microsoft, Google, Hyundai, Hindusthan Uniliver, L&T, etc. Many students choose NITs because of the NIT tag but compared to most NITs IIEST is far better. You will definitely not regret choosing the institute.

Question 1

Currently, is IIEST Shibpur, formerly BESU, better than Jadhavpur University?

Accepted Answer

IIEST Shibpur offers integrated MTech for engineering streams. So, first, be clear if you want to pursue MTech from an institute that does not have a record of producing post-grads like IITs or other universities abroad. Comparison: In academics, there is not much difference between JU CS and BESU CS. In fact in the present scenario, JU CS has better placement statisticsas compared to BESU CS.For this reason, sometimes BESU CS/IT graduates join IITs after the completion of their course and often end up in the same firms their fellow JU mates are working in for 2 years. BESU got updated to the status of IIEST quite recently. It will take some time for the institute to improve its infrastructure and academics. Being an institute of national importance, the institute is attracting good facilities and campus recruits. The bottom line is if you are sure that you want to pursue integrated MTech, IIEST CS is not a bad option. Be it JU or BESU, the institute does not matter that much. If you are hard-working, you will excel.

Question 2

Which one is better, NIT Durgapur or IIEST Shibpur?

Accepted Answer

Alumni and rank-wise, IIEST Shibpur is better. It is India&rsquo;s 2nd oldest technical institute. It attracts talented students from all over the country. You will be among a competitive peer group. The environment on campus is great for learning. It has an extensive alumni network, tanks to more than 165 years of legacy. As far as placement goes IIEST Shibpur and NIT Durgapur offer similar opportunities. Tech giants like Microsoft, and Directi visit IIEST Shibpur placement. PSUs like Coal India also hire from core departments of the institute. The average CTC offered to the students is around INR 6-7 LPA. Due to the above factors, IIEST Shibpur has a little edge over NIT Durgapur. But both are premier institutes and offer decent academic and placement opportunities.

Question 3

What is the minimum cutoff in the JEE Mains for an admission in IIEST, Shibpur?

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The cutoff scores for admission to the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, through JEE Main varies each year and depends on several factors, including the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, and the availability of seats in each program. However, based on previous year trends, to get admission to IIEST Shibpur, you would need to score a rank under 10,000 (approximately) in the JEE Main exam. It's important to note that the cutoff score for each program offered at IIEST Shibpur is different, and you will need to check the official website of the institute for the specific cutoff score for the program you are interested in. Additionally, meeting the cutoff score is only one of the eligibility criteria for admission to IIEST Shibpur. The institute considers other factors such as the candidate's academic performance, the number of applicants for a program, and the reservation policies, among others, for final admission decisions.

Question 4

How is IIEST Shibpur?

Accepted Answer

It&rsquo;s been a few months since my brother graduated, and I think I can answer this question. Here are the few pros and cons of IIEST Shibpur. Cons: IIEST Shibpur is not that well-known among common people as compared to NITs and IITs. Most people don&rsquo;t understand the brand value of the institute. Even if someone is aware of the institute, most are quite skeptical about its placements. As placement is one of the common factors for judging an institute. Whereas, most students of IIEST are interested in higher studies. IIEST Shibpur became an Institute of National Importance quite recently, so it will need time to improve the infrastructure. Pros: IIEST has a vast alumni network employed in higher ranks of reputed MNCs. You will have the advantage of that network. The academics are great and other than NIT Trichy the education quality is better than most of the NITs. Most students of IIEST choose to go for MTech at IITs or IISc Bangalore. Some even go for MS abroad. The faculties at IIEST are quite reputed and their LOR will definitely help you in getting admission for MS at international institutes. Even if you are not interested in pursuing higher studies or research you can get a decent placement offer from the institute if you work hard. Many reputed companies visit the campus placement. Some of the major recruiters at the institute are Microsoft, Google, Hyundai, Hindusthan Uniliver, L&T, etc. Many students choose NITs because of the NIT tag but compared to most NITs IIEST is far better. You will definitely not regret choosing the institute.

Question 5

Who are some of the best professors in IIEST, Shibpur (Formerly BESU)?

Accepted Answer

There are several professors in IIEST, Shibpur who are good. One of my friends studies in the CST department of IIEST. I can name some of the best professors in the department. Professor Manas Hira, Professor Amit Kumar Das, Professor Biplab Kumar Sikdar, Professor Abhik Mukherjee, Professor Arindam Biswas are some of the best professors you will meet in IIEST. Apart from them, Mathematics Department Professor Murari Mitra is good. He has a good grip on the Probability subject. In the Electrical Department, Professor Sri Kumar Mallik, Professor and Mainak Sengupta are good. In the Electronics Department, Professor Tamaghna Acharya has good teaching skills. Therefore, the IIEST has many good professors other than these. They are all professional and skilled in their respective subjects and you will learn a lot from them.

Question 6

What is your review about IIEST, Shibpur?

Accepted Answer

One of my friends is a final-year student at IIEST Shibpur. According to him, the placement last year has been great. Microsoft IDC (PPO), Mentor Graphics, CESC Ltd (PPO), Tata Steel (PPO), Bentley Systems completed their recruitment process on campus and hired more candidates than they did last year. Companies like Atlassian, Samsung R&D, and PwC are also expected to recruit on campus. A brief discussion about placements and other aspects of the institute are as follows. Placements: Pre-final year students got internship offers from various firms like Microsoft R&D, Deutsche Bank, Wells Fargo, and Texas Instruments this year. Other firms which will be having on-campus recruitment will most likely be hiring interns also. Hence, needless to mention that the placement scenario has continued its trend of improvement this year as well. Students have been hired in companies like Microsoft IDC, Cognizant, Samsung R&D, Infosys, TCS Research and Innovation, Z. S. Associates, etc. from campus placements. Off-campus placements also include Google (Bangalore). The median salary that has been offered is around 7 LPA and every one of the scholars participating in placements got placed. The placement cell improved and has become more proactive and efficient in training and placement of scholars. Infrastructure: All departments, libraries and hostels are Wi-Fi enabled with decent speeds. The Science and Technology Department features a 1Gigabit backbone network. The rooms and labs are well maintained and have all the specified equipment. The central library is not extremely big but features a good assortment of useful titles. There are smaller departmental libraries also. The hostels are decent and clean but might be improved. They need indoor game facilities also. A replacement hostel for women has just been built and features a far better review. There are multiple canteens on Campus serving good quality food at reasonable rates and a CCD stall with significantly cheaper rates than usual. Other amenities include Gymnasium, Sports fields, Court and Infirmary. Faculty: The college consists of highly qualified and knowledgeable teachers. They clear the doubts if consulted. Most teachers teach using both chalkboard and multimedia aids. There are multiple teachers and other lab assistants to guide the students during the lab classes. The course curriculum is aligned with most other national institutions and contains the essential topics necessary for the course. The campus is lush green and located on the bank of the river Ganges. Right beside the institute is Botanical Gardens. Many events take place at the institute all year around. There are annual Techno-Management fest Instruo, Annual Cultural fests Rebecca and Anuranan, and departmental fests. Besides that, there are also sports events. Meritorious students can avail scholarships sponsored by the Alumni Association.

Question 7

Is IIEST Shibpur better than the NITs and new IITs?

Accepted Answer

One of my friends missed IIT by a few marks and that left him devastated. Nonetheless, his experience at the institute was quite good. Here are some snippets from his duration at the institute. After a few months at the institute, he made some great friends and he started enjoying college life. After 1 academic year, he started working in events, attended some workshops, got sponsors for tech fest, learned so much about so many different things. That gave him the courage to support his friends plan for a TEDx event at the college. Hes one of the guys who started a TEDx legacy in this 160-year-old Institution of Higher Learning. One of the reasons why he chose to stay at the institute as a junior, is the vast alumni network. Every corner of the globe IIEST is the one to hold top managerial positions in various industries. The college got a donation of over 350 crores for a research Hospital by an alumnus. It&rsquo;s true once IIEST was amongst the best 5 in our country until politics in West Bengal destroyed their legacy. IIEST has the zeal to keep the Bengal Engineering College at the top. NIRF-MHRD 2020 ranked IIEST Shibpur 21, but visit the college and witness why the students who pass out from this Institute somehow end up being the best in their fields.

Question 8

Which branch at IIEST Shibpur has the biggest package?

Accepted Answer

Usually, the IT and CS branch students of IIEST Shibpur get the highest salary packages. Many industry giants such as Google, Directi, Amazon, etc. take part in IIEST Shibpur placements. In a recent placement drive, an IT student received a salary package of INR 42 LPA from Microsoft. Having good programming skills and good knowledge of algorithms, system architecture, etc. can get you these CS jobs. The roles and packages offered vary depending on the skillset and knowledge of the students.

Question 9

What is the current scenario of placements in the CST department of IIEST Shibpur?

Accepted Answer

According to the students of IIEST Shibpur, placements at IIEST Shibpur have been very good since the year 2018 and maintaining that till now. Here are some placement details for the year 2020 - Categories CST at IIEST Shibpur Total Offers Made 88 (UG) Companies Participated 60 (UG) Students Participated 71 (UG) Highest CTC 39 LPA Average CTC 7-10 LPA There were mass recruiters like TCS, CTS, Wipro, IBM and other companies who visited the campus and recruited many students. The companies participating include Digital Dynamics, Acclaris India, Atrena Circuits , Cadence, Texas Instruments, Adobe, Samsung R&D, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley visited the campus for interviews and recruited many students. Many major IT companies have been visiting the campus every year for interviews and recruiting many students with decent packages

Question 10

Where is IIEST, Shibpur located?

Accepted Answer

IIEST Shibpur is located in Howrah on the banks of the Hooghly river. Transportation is very easy, you can choose to travel by flights, trains or busses. How to reach IIEST Shibpur: Flight: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is the nearest airport to IIEST. After landing there, you can take a taxi from the airport to reach IIEST. Train: There are two train stations, Sealdah Railway Station, and Howrah Railway Station. After arriving at either train station, you can take a bus from there to reach IIEST. You can take a minibus in red and yellow color from Howrah Railway Station. Bus: If you are thinking of arriving by bus you have to change buses to arrive at the IIEST. Usually, the bus route is not the favored one, you can take other means of transport to arrive at the destination. Therefore, the route of IIEST is quite easy to reach. It is recommended, if you are asking any local about IIEST, then ask for B.E College instead of IIEST. The institute has two gates, if you are coming from the bus then get down to the first one and take a cab from there.

Event	Dates
B.tech
Session 1
JEE Main 2023 Registration Opens	December 15, 2022
JEE Main 2023 Registration Last Date	January 12, 2023
Downloading of JEE Main 2023 Admit Card	January 21, 2023
JEE Main 2023 Exam	January 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, and February 1, 2023
JEE Main 2023 Result	Feb 07, 2023
Session 2
JEE Main 2023 Registration Window	Feb 07 – March 07, 2023
JEE Main 2023 Exam	April 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 April 2023
MBA
Last Date to Apply	June 30, 2023
Publication of List of Eligible Candidates	July 5, 2023
Date of Interview	July 10, 2023

Agency	Year	Rank
NIRF (Engineering)	2023	35
NIRF (Overall)	2023	66
NIRF (Architecture)	2023	10
NIRF (Engineering)	2022	40
NIRF (Overall)	2022	66
NIRF (Research)	2022	40
NIRF (Architecture)	2022	6
NIRF (Engineering)	2021	27
NIRF (Overall)	2021	46
NIRF (Research)	2021	48
NIRF (Architecture)	2020	6
NIRF (Engineering)	2020	21

Course	Details	Fees
B.Tech	Eligibility: 10+2 in the science stream Selection: JEE Main + JoSAA/ CSAB	INR 1.37 Lakhs (First Year Fees)
B.Arch	Eligibility: 10+2 in the science stream Selection: JEE Main + JoSAA/ CSAB	INR 70,000 (First Year Fees)
B.Tech+M.Tech	Eligibility: 10+2 in the science stream Selection: JEE Main	INR 70,000 (First Year Fees)
M.Tech	Eligibility: B.Tech in relevant discipline Selection: GATE	INR 81,500 (First Year Fees)
M.O.P (M.Plan)	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree Selection: GATE	INR 81,500 (First Year Fees)
M.Sc	Eligibility: B.Sc degree Selection: IIT-JAM	INR 41,500 (First Year Fees)
MBA	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree Selection: CAT/XAT/MAT	INR 2.11 Lakhs (First Year Fees)
Ph.D.	Eligibility: Master’s degree in relevant field Selection: Entrance Test + Interview	INR 28,000 (First Year Fees)

Course Name	General (Round 1)		General (Round 2)
Course Name	Max Gate Score	Min Gate Score	Max Gate Score	Min Gate Score
Biomedical Engineering	551	388	445	351
Communication Engineering & Signal Processing	372	355	372	372
Computer Science & Engineering	622	517	517	437
Control System & Instrumentation	361	361	361	361
Environmental Engineering	570	357	-	-
Geoinformatics	429	361	383	366
Geotechnical Engineering	558	357	409	357
Information Technology	510	446	472	404
Machine Design	566	357	376	376
Materials Engineering	424	361	424	424
Materials Science & Technology	449	408	-	-
Mechanics of Solids	540	373	540	373
Mechanics of fluids	413	384	413	384
Mechatronics	376	353	376	375
Microelectronics & VLSI Design	625	434	625	397
Microwave Communication	355	351	-	-
Mineral and Energy Resources Engineering	350	350	-	-
Power Electronics, Machines and Drives	350	350	350	350
Renewable Energy Science and Technology	568	360	568	568
Structural Engineering	546	426	474	393
Thermal Engineering	387	384	-	-
Transportation Engineering	439	403	439	382
Urban & Regional Planning	556	411	556	394
VLSI Design	472	402	397	355
Water Resources Engineering	389	389	389	389

Course Name	General(Round 1)	General(Round 2)
Course Name	Closing	Closing
M.Sc. in Applied Geology	275	301
M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics	1390	1494
M.Sc. in Chemistry	897	1003
M.Sc. in Food Processing and Nutrition Science	292	701
M.Sc. in Physics	964	996

Course Name	General Round 1		General Round 2
Course Name	Closing Rank(Home State)	Closing Rank(Home State)	Closing Rank(OtherState)	Closing Rank(Other State)
Aerospace Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)	22245	18149	31966	22768
Architecture (5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture)	636	652	689	757
Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)	40463	41686	45142	46017
Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)	10719	11843	11666	12863
Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)	18838	24454	21100	26095
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)	16393	18763	18259	20000
Information Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)	14396	15195	18035	15924
Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)	26317	30006	27914	34287
Metallurgy and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)	42168	41479	44900	45894
Mining Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)	44542	55075	49477	49057

Particulars	Placements Statistics 2022
Number Of Companies	1022
Number Of Eligible Students	856
Number Of Offers Made	776
Number Of Students Placed	516
Highest Salary Offered	INR 45 LPA
Star Recruiter	Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Texas Instruments, PWC, Cognizant, Atlassian

Course Name	Eligibility Criteria
B.Tech	Indian Citizen 10+2 pass Valid score on JEE Main Paper 1
M.Tech	Qualifying degree Valid GATE score: Min 60% for General Candidates and 55% for SC/ST/PH Candidates in the qualifying examination.
M.Sc	Min of 60% (CGPA=6.5 on a 10 point scale) for OC/OBC and 55% (CGPA=6.0 on a 10 point scale) for SC/ST/PWD candidates - through CCMN. Valid JAM score/ Admission test conducted by the institute.
MBA	Bachelor’s degree from any recognized University/Institute with at least 55% marks in aggregate. CAT/XAT with min 65% score. MAT/CMAT with min 85% score.
Ph.D	Valid NET/GATE/SLET score is mandatory. PG Degree in Basic Science with NET/GATE/SLET qualification OR Graduate Degree in a Professional Course (Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Medicine etc) with valid NET/GATE/SLET score OR Post Graduate Degree in a Professional Course Min 60% marks in qualifying degree exam

Branch	Rank	Details of the course
Aerospace Engineering	14999-22344	Read More
Civil Engineering	19147-27598	Read More
Computer Science and Engineering	4978-9379	Read More
Electrical Engineering	10445-16511	Read More
Mechanical Engineering	11669-19625	Read More
Mining Engineering	22516-31923	Read More
Information Technology	9524-17031	Read More
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering	9219-11482	Read More
Metallurgical and Material Engineering	19784-28592	Read More
Architecture, Town and Regional Planning	748-2155	Read More

Event	Date
JEE Main 2024 Counselling Date	Jun 03, 2024 (Tentative)
DASA registration	Jun 12, 2024 - Jun 22, 2024 (Tentative)

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