Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur

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Tracing its origins to 1856, IIEST Shibpur is one of India’s oldest engineering institutions and currently an Institute of National Importance. The autonomous university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in fields including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, and Architecture. With a 114-acre historic campus in Howrah, it houses the Ramanujan Central Library (158,000 volumes), well-equipped labs, research centers, and international collaborations. Known for strong research output and academic rigor, IIEST ranks among the top engineering institutes nationally (NIRF ~ 35 in engineering), and features global rankings in QS Asia. Placements are robust—median packages exceed ₹7 LPA with highest offers over ₹39 LPA. Alumni include leaders like Dr. Kalam and Dr. Pichai. With deep legacy, research capacity, and consistent student outcomes, IIEST sets benchmarks in Indian technical education.