Reviewed 26 Apr 2026IIEST · HowrahIIEST Shibpur Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
IIEST Shibpur is a government college in Howrah, West Bengal. IIEST Shibpur runs an extensive on-campus hostel system on its 120-acre campus. First-year B.Tech students typically get triple-occupancy…
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About IIEST
IIEST Shibpur is a government college in Howrah, West Bengal. IIEST Shibpur runs an extensive on-campus hostel system on its 120-acre campus. First-year B.Tech students typically get triple-occupancy rooms with double rooms from the second year and single rooms from the third year by seniority. Annual hostel and mess fees for 2025-26 are heavily subsidised — typically ₹35,000-55,000 per academic year inclusive of mess. Research spans every major engineering and applied science discipline with particular strengths in Mining, Pharmaceutical Engineering and Architecture (uniquely strong programmes given heritage). The institute hosts research centres aligned with Institute of National Importance status. The institute files 50+ patents annually with publications in IEEE Transactions, ACM, Springer, Elsevier and ACS venues. The campus extends over about 120 acres. IIEST Shibpur 120-acre Howrah campus is among India most historic engineering institutions with heritage architecture from 1856.
Courses & costs
IIEST fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
Placements · 2024
IIEST placements
College-wide placements for 2024: a highest package of 70 LPA.Source: placement source
₹70L · 2024College-wide
₹70L · College-wide · 2024
Branch-wise packages
4-Year UG Programs · 2023-24 · 4-Year UG Programsmedian ₹8.5L placement source
Recruiter network
Texas InstrumentsMicrosoftGoogle IndiaEngineers India Ltd.Wells FargoDeutsche BankAccenturePwCTata SteelTCS
Campus
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From the sources
Programmes — sourced details
| Centralised portal | Yes Source |
|---|---|
| Programme code | BTECH Source |
| Name | B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering Source |
| Study level | UG Source |
| Eligibility | 10+2; admission through JEE Main and JoSAA/CSAB Source |
| Stated cycle | 2026-27 Source |
| Awarding body | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur Source |
| Approving body | Central university Source |
| Duration in years | 4 Source |
| Specialisation | AEROSPACE Source |
| Approval status | Recognised Source |
| Gender admitted | Co-educational Source |
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
IIEST admissions
Admission details are not available yet. Check the college’s current admission notice for application requirements.
Hostel · campus
IIEST hostel
IIEST hostel details are listed in this section. IIEST Shibpur runs an extensive on-campus hostel system on its 120-acre campus. 12+ hostels (heritage halls of residence) house students by gender and academic year. First-year.
IIEST Shibpur runs an extensive on-campus hostel system on its 120-acre campus. 12+ hostels (heritage halls of residence) house students by gender and academic year. First-year B.Tech students typically get triple-occupancy rooms with double rooms from the second year and single rooms from the third year by seniority. Annual hostel and mess fees for 2025-26 are heavily subsidised — typically ₹35,000-55,000 per academic year inclusive of mess.
Scholarships
Scholarships
IIEST Shibpur runs comprehensive financial aid given Institute of National Importance status. SC/ST students receive full tuition waivers plus Central Government Post-matric Scholarship covering hostel and mess. Students from families with annual income below ₹1 lakh receive 100% tuition remission; those between ₹1-5 lakh receive 67% remission. Defence wards qualify for PM Scholarship Scheme. Merit-cum-Means scholarship covers ₹1,000 per month plus tuition for top 25% of low-income students. AICTE Pragati for girl students and AICTE Saksham for differently-abled students are accepted.
Infrastructure & facilities
Labs, library, sports, hostels & campus facilities
IIEST Shibpur 120-acre Howrah campus is among India most historic engineering institutions with heritage architecture from 1856.
120 ac
Campus area
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibrarySports ComplexCafeteriaMedical CentreLabsPlacement CellGym
Research & rankings
Centres, patents, grants & MoU partners
Research spans every major engineering and applied science discipline with particular strengths in Mining, Pharmaceutical Engineering and Architecture (uniquely strong programmes given heritage). The institute hosts research centres aligned with Institute of National Importance status. The institute files 50+ patents annually with publications in IEEE Transactions, ACM, Springer, Elsevier and ACS venues.
Notable alumni
Distinguished graduates, rank holders & events
IIEST Shibpur alumni span 165+ years of engineering heritage — making it among India deepest engineering alumni networks. Notable alumni include senior leaders at Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Tata Group, Tata Steel, Reliance, Coal India, ONGC, BHEL and many Indian and global corporations. Many IIEST alumni have served as senior IES, IRSME officers and in state and central government technical positions.
Same city
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Admissions reading
Helpful guides for your admission
Planning your application to IIEST? These guides break down the fees, counselling rounds and quota routes step by step.
Reach the college
IIEST contact details
| Address | P.O. Botanic Garden, Howrah - 711 103, West Bengal, India |
|---|
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr. V. M. S. R. Murthy | Director |
| CA. Biswajit Bhattacharyya | Registrar |
| Prof. Arindam Biswas | Dean - Academic |
| Prof. Aparna Dey Ghosh | Dean - Planning and Development |
| Dr. Debdulal Das | Dean - Student Welfare |
| Dr. Chinmoy Bhattacharya | Dean - Faculty Welfare |
| Prof. Pratik Dutta | Dean - Research & Consultancy |
| Prof. M. K. Sanyal | Head, Department of Human Resource Management |
| VEMAVARAPU M S R MURTHY | Director |
From the sources
More details
| Official name | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur Source |
|---|---|
| Institution type | Institute of national importance Source |
| Established | 1856 Source |
| Recognition code type | NIRF id Source |
| Recognition code | IR-E-U-0584 Source |
| NIRF rank | 54 Source |
| Ranking year | 2025 Source |
| Ranking category | Engineering Source |
| Name | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur Source |
| Institution type | Central Source |
| Affiliation status | Self Source |
| Section 12 status | Not applicable Source |
| Awarding body type | Act institute Source |
| Name | B.Tech. in Civil Engineering Source |
| Specialisation | CE Source |
| Name | B.Tech. in Computer Science and Technology Source |
| Specialisation | CST Source |
| Name | B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering Source |
| Specialisation | EE Source |
| Name | B.Tech. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Source |
| Specialisation | ETCE Source |
| Name | B.Tech. in Information Technology Source |
| Specialisation | IT Source |
| Name | B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering Source |
FAQ
IIEST FAQs
What is the B.Tech tuition fee at IIEST Shibpur for 2026-27?
B.Tech tuition at IIEST Shibpur is approximately Rs 2.0-2.5 lakh per year inclusive of tuition, examination, and institute fees. As an Institute of National Importance, the fee structure follows MoE guidelines applicable to centrally funded technical institutions. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately. SC/ST candidates and economically weaker sections receive substantial fee waivers under MoE policy.
Are scholarships and fee waivers available at IIEST Shibpur?
Yes. IIEST Shibpur offers Central Sector Scholarships, MCM merit-cum-means scholarships, SC/ST/OBC fee waivers and full tuition waivers for students whose family income is below Rs 1 lakh per annum. Additional state-government scholarships, Inspire Scholarships and corporate-sponsored scholarships further reduce the effective cost of study. Detailed eligibility is published on iiests.ac.in.
What is the total cost for B.Tech at IIEST Shibpur including hostel?
Total annual cost is approximately Rs 2.5-3.0 lakh including tuition (~Rs 2.2L), hostel rent and mess (~Rs 35-45K) and books, lab, and miscellaneous charges (~Rs 10-15K). Over four years the total cost works out to roughly Rs 10-12 lakh. SC/ST students with full waiver pay only hostel/mess costs.
How do I get admission to B.Tech at IIEST Shibpur?
Admission is based on JEE Main score with seat allocation through Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling on josaa.nic.in. Candidates must clear JEE Main, secure a competitive rank, register for JoSAA, lock branch and college preferences and be allocated a seat across six rounds. IIEST Shibpur seats are filled through JoSAA national-level allocation with no separate state quota.
What is the eligibility for B.Tech at IIEST Shibpur?
Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry/Biotechnology and Mathematics as core subjects with at least 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD) or be in the top 20 percentile of their qualifying board. They must qualify JEE Main and meet the JoSAA cut-off rank for IIEST Shibpur in their preferred branch and category. B.Arch candidates must additionally clear JEE Main Paper 2A.
What B.Tech branches are offered at IIEST Shibpur?
IIEST Shibpur offers B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mining Engineering and Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, along with B.Arch and integrated Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) tracks. PG programmes include M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA and PhD.
Where is IIEST Shibpur located?
IIEST Shibpur is located in Howrah, West Bengal.
What is the placement record at IIEST Shibpur?
IIEST Shibpur reports a placement rate of 88%+ for the 2023-24 cycle, with the highest package around Rs 70 LPA and the average around Rs 18 LPA. Top recruiters include Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Adobe, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Deloitte, TCS, ITC and L&T. The Training and Placement Cell coordinates campus placements and internships.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- iiests.ac.in — IIEST official home
- iiests.ac.in · pdf — 2026-27 official PhD brochure
- oldwww1926.iiests.ac.in — IIEST Contact Us
- iiests.ac.in — IIEST Institute History
- nirfindia.org — NIRF India Rankings 2025 Engineering
- iiests.ac.in — IIEST B.Tech admission
- data.iiests.ac.in · pdf — IIEST 2026 undergraduate reporting guide
- oldwww1926.iiests.ac.in · pdf — CCMT 2026 IIEST seat matrix
- josaa.nic.in — JoSAA 2026
- oldwww1926.iiests.ac.in — IIEST M.Tech admission
- data.iiests.ac.in · pdf — IIEST 2026-27 Step-by-step Guidelines for Online Admission
- oldwww1926.iiests.ac.in · pdf — IIEST NIRF 2025 Engineering submission
- oldwww1926.iiests.ac.in — IIEST Training & Placement
- oldwww1926.iiests.ac.in · pdf — IIEST Placement Status 2023-24
- iiests.ac.in · pdf — IIEST UG Ordinances 2025
- oldwww1926.iiests.ac.in — Director's Desk | IIEST
- iiests.ac.in · pdf — Annual Report 2023-24
- oldwww1926.iiests.ac.in — Research and Consultancy Cell
- oldwww1926.iiests.ac.in — Industry-Institute Partnership Cell
- iiests.ac.in — Co-Innovation Center notice
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.