Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur is ranked 10th by NIRF 2023 under the Architecture category, 35th by NIRF 2023 under the Engineering category, and 66th by NIRF 2023 under the Overall category. IIEST Shibpur earlier known as Bengal Engineering College was established in 1856. Shibpur Engineering College, through 16 departments and eight schools of study, offers UG, PG, PhD, and various other courses to students. These courses are provided across various streams, namely Management, Architecture, Engineering, and others. Initially, the college was affiliated with the University of Calcutta.
IIEST Shibpur offers BTech and MBA as its flagship courses. IIEST offers placement assistance to students. The college is visited by top companies such as Google, TATA, Indian Oil, and others. Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology Shibpur has experienced and professional faculty members. The faculty are well-trained and are professionals with several years of experience. Overall, the college has a student strength of over 4,000 and over 250 faculty members. The major highlights of the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology Shibpur are tabulated below:
| Particulars | IIEST Shibpur Highlights 2024 |
|---|---|
| Establishment year | Ownership type | 1856| Public/Government Institute |
| Also known as | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur |
| Campus size | 114 acre |
| Rankings (2023) | – 10th by NIRF under the Architecture category- 35th by NIRF under the Engineering category- 66th by NIRF under the Overall category |
| Flagship courses | BTech, MBA |
| Official website | www.iiests.ac.in/ |