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How is mining engineering in IIEST SHIBPUR?
IIEST Shibpurholds rank #21 in India by NIRF Rankings in 2020. Admission is based on the rank scored inJEE Mainand for the M.Tech courses, admission is based onGATE results. The total course fee is around 5.48 lakhs with a total of 30 seats.
Admission process
- Admissions are fully based on the results of JEE Mains.With this students are also required to complete 12th with at least 75%.
- The whole application process is online. The application fee for general is 1,500 and for reserved students, it is 1,000 INR.
- In all courses, 50% of the seats are reserved for people outside the West Bengal, and 50% is reserved for the students of West Bengal.
- 3% seats are reserved for physically challenged students and with this 3 seats are also reserved under the defence quota.
- This Institute conducts a separate entrance test and interview for Ph.D. students.
Placements
- The highest package offered to the students is 39.12 lakhs.
- Last year, this Institute break it’s own record in terms of placements. Total 462 offers were made to students and out of them, about 311 got placements.
- Companies like Accenture, Delloite, Infosys, CTS, Wipro, and so on visit campus every year.
The institute offers world-class facilities to students to provide them with great exposure to the industry. Faculty are highly qualified and have great experience in their respective fields.
What should I choose, IIEST Shibpur for electrical or Jadavpur for mechanical?
IIEST Shibpur is a government institute in Howrah, whereas Jadavpur University is a public state university in Kolkata. IIEST has 21st position in Engineering colleges as per NIRF Rankings 2020. The mechanical department of Jadavpur stands at 8th/9th position and one of the top two departments of Jadavpur University.
Admissions:
IIEST Shibpur:
Students can take admission based on their rank in JEE Main.The final selection will be done through JoSAA Counselling and CSAB Special Round.Last year, the cut for Electrical engineering went up to 21436 as compared to last year which was 17529.
Jadavpur University:
- Being a state university, Jadavpur conducts its entrance through WBJEE scores.90% of seats are reserved for the domicile General category and 10% of seats are for All Indian students.
- Getting admission here is not a cakewalk. A person has to get rankings under 1500 to secure a place.Last year, the cut off for Mechanical engineering was 379.
Fees:As of fees, BTech in IIEST Shibpur costs 1.37 lakhs fee per year.Comparatively, Jadavpur University charges a minimum of INR 2,400 per annum.
Placements:
IIEST Shibpur:
- IIEST Shibpur offers Indian and abroad internships based on the students' academic performance.
- The placement rate for Electrical Engineering in 2019 was 63.24%, which was a drop of 11.76% from 2018. The highest placement rate is INR 26.88 lakhs LPA.
- The top recruiters were Ericsson, Daikin, ITC limited, Google, Hindustan Motors, etc.
- There were 68 eligible students from the Electrical department, out of which 81 offers were made, and 51 got placed.
- MTech in Electrical Engineering saw a 100% placement rate as 3 were offered a job and all 3 got placed.
Jadavpur University:
- Jadavpur University students get internship offers from Samsung, Oracle, Siemens, Microsoft, Amazon, etc.
- JU has an overall placement rate of 80%. The highest annual package to date is INR 42 lakhs LPA. The average annual package stands at INR 19.96 LPA.
- The total companies that made offers were 55 in number. Out of which, the majority were of Core Engineering with 84%.
- While more than half the students got placements, other students shifted to other countries for further studies.
- The recent highest package for the Mechanical department in JU was 17.6 LPA by Gail. The other core companies which offer placement are Reliance Industries, Wipro, Maruti Suzuki, etc.
Considering all the factors, Jadavpur University has more value of money, placement rate, and rankings. IIEST Shibpur is good but lacks behind in every aspect of JU.
Which is better among BIT Mesra, IIEST or NIT Rourkela?
IIEST Shibpur now enjoys the status of being an "Institute of National Importance" status with 160 years of Glorious Record of Producing "World Leaders in Engineering" and is nowhere near colleges like BIT Mesra and NIT Rourkela. The primary purpose behind the establishment of this institute was to combine IIT and IISc into a single body. It receives a high budget at par with most IITs and is a great choice for engineering aspirants.
The institute has successful alumni working in various fields across the globe. Some of them include Dr. Bimal K Bose USA World Leader in Power Electronics, Dr. Fazlur Rahman Khan World's Greatest Structural Engineer Designer of the Tallest Tower in the USA, and Dr. Kajal Gupta Chief Technologist NASA USA. The institutes connect spreads across the globe and IIEST Shibpur has Chapters in the USA, London UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Europe, the Middle East, etc.
Even if IIEST is comparable to BIT Mesra and NIT Rourkela today, it will be way ahead of these institutes in the new future given its fast-paced development.
I have completed high school and want to pursue a CSE Degree. Which one should I choose amongst Jadavpur University, IIIT-Delhi, and IIEST (formerly Bengal Science and Engineering College)?
JU is the best option among IIIT Delhi and IIEST for CSE. Although JU is way better than IIEST in CSE placements, it is slightly behind IIIT Delhi. IIIT-D has slightly better CSE placements. But JU offers an excellent ROI which makes it the most favourable option among these colleges. Moreover, its faculty is highly experienced and learned with many Ph.D. holders in just a single department. Here are some other reasons why you should consider joining JU
- It's the only University or Institute in India to host an international cricket team.
- The institute has excellent sports facilities including a swimming pool, a tennis court, and an artificial wall for mountaineering and hiking.
- The institute has an active club culture with many academically and athletically oriented clubs. Some of the unique clubs are the Science Club, Mountaineering and Hiking Club, Photography, Debate Society, and many more.
- It was the first institute to receive TEQIP funding from the World Bank in India
- It is an Innovation University and so is eligible for more monetary grants.
- 6. It has more centers of excellence in research than the number of UG branches offered at IIIT-D or IIEST.
- It's expected to become the center of research in Eastern India
- The ROI offered is high. Its fees are as low as INR 10,000 for the first year, while the highest package offered last year was INR 1.8 CPA.
All these points sum up the fact that JU is an excellent choice for a CSE degree.
What is the placement scenario of mechanical department in IIEST Shibpur?
Mechanical is one of the oldest departments of IIEST Shibpur.It is well known for its internship and placement records.
A good number of mechanical students grab core jobs during the placement season. Last year, 61 out of 75 eligible students were successfully placed from B.Tech mechanical.
Some of the core companies that offer placements to mechanical students from this college are- Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Steel, Tata Bluescope Steel, Tata Metaliks, Coal India Ltd, Reliance Defence, Otis Elevator Company, Vedanta, Voltas, CESC, India Power and IFB.
Apart from this, those who opt for higher studies perform really well in their GATE exams. Some students from the mechanical department are pursuing their MS in foreign universities.
Thus, the department is performing decently well in terms of placements.
Which is better NIT Durgapur for CSE or IIEST Shibpur for CST?
With regards to educational standards and latest equipped technologies, Indian institutes have always had an upper hand considering greater popularity and a higher amount of funding from the central government.
IIEST Shibpur is the second oldest engineering college in India and backs a ranking of 19 by NIRF among engineering institutes. NIT Durgapur on the other hand is ranked 47 by NIRF for Engineering in the year 2020.
IIEST Shibpur has a research-based approach towards the BTech program in CST as compared to NIT Durgapur which has a much more theoretical and practical approach.
Let us have a look at the main points of differences between the two colleges mentioned that will help you narrow down a decision.
Admission: IIEST Shibpur and NIT Durgapur, both the institutes offer admission for BTech programs based on JEE Mains scores.
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In 2019 the closing cutoff for CST at IIEST Shibpur was 9379.
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In 2019 the closing cutoff for CSE at NIT Durgapur was 17031.
Fees: The total fees for IIEST Shibpur CST are 5.38 lakhs and for NIT Durgapur it’s 5.56 lakhs.
Placements: Both the institutes offer good placements and more than 90 companies visit the campuses for recruitments every year.
IIEST Shibpur-
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IIEST Shibpur offers an 81.82% placement rate for the CST branch.
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The average median salary offered to the students of CST is around 6.5 lakh.
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Some top recruiting companies are TCS, IBM, and Axis Bank.
NIT Durgapur-
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NIT Durgapur offers the highest placement for the CSE branch with a placement rate of 88.64%.
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An average salary of 9 LPA is offered to the students.
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Some top recruiting companies are Amazon, Oracle, and Sigma.
Infrastructure: The campus facilities at both the colleges are well maintained and offer a great student experience but IIEST has a more advanced infrastructure considering it receives a higher funding amount annually as compared to NIT Durgapur.
Alumni: IIEST Shibpur has had collaborations with top universities like the University of Wisconsin and also oversees ‘World leaders in Engineering’ as part of their glorious alumni network. The alumni base of NIT Durgapur is not as developed as compared to IIEST Shibpur.
Go through the given points in mind and make a well-informed decision in terms of admissions accordingly.
Is IIEST Shibpur better than HBTU Kanpur?
The answer is definitely yes as the Indian Institute of Engineering and technology is more than 60 years older than Harcourt Butler University. Both the colleges have rich heritage and have contributed immensely to the development of information technology in India.
The prominent factors which make IIEST better than HBTU are :
- Alumni - IIEST has a more renowned base of alumni ranging from USA world’s Greatest Structural Engineer to reputed researchers, scientists, educators and professors. HBTU has not a very attractive list of alumni in the domain of information technology.
- Placement - The placement details of both the colleges are as follows:
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HBTU |
IIEST |
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Highest Package |
INR 60 LPA |
INR 39 LPA |
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Average Package |
INR 7.18 LPA |
INR 10 LPA |
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Number Of recruiters |
40 |
111 |
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Top recruiters |
Google, Microsoft, Oyo Rooms, IBM |
Microsoft, Wipro, Cognizant, IOL, Vedanta, HSBC Technologies |
HBTU offers a higher package but the number of individuals getting that package is very less. Also, the average package is less as compared to IIEST. It also attracts more core recruiters than HBTU.
- Curriculum - IIEST has an updated & dynamic syllabus as it has to keep at par with the standards in the market. It also holds top ranks in the research parameters in several domains. The allocation of funds by the government has also made it even easier.
IIEST, therefore, makes a way ahead of HBTU due to various reasons but the choice can be easily influenced by other unmentioned factors like location, fee range, and scores in the competing examination.
How is the hostel life in IIEST Shibpur?
According to some of my friends who stayed in hostels, it is amazing. A diverse culture is experienced here. You make bonds for a lifetime. From preparing for exams one night before to discussing various miscellaneous topics to roaming in college to going for night outs, all the things are enjoyed by the students thoroughly. Also, the campus is filled with greenery that provides hostellers an edge to feel the freshness of nature.
If you join IIEST along with the hostel, you live your life creating many unforgettable memories that you can cherish forever.
- Apart from the fun and frolic that takes place, there are certain rules and regulations that everyone has to follow.
- There is a time for every student that they cannot go outside campus after 10 pm and girls have to report to their hostel by 11 pm.
- But there are no such restrictions for boys to roam inside the campus or hall.
- Any sort of ragging and violence is strictly banned in the college.
But we can say that the hostel life at IIEST prepares you for all the real-life challenging situations in your future ahead. So if you want to be an IIESTian, get ready for the exciting days that you have in your college.
What happens in cultural fest REBECA in IIEST, Shibpur?
Reunion and Bengal Engineering College Annuals is an annual cultural fest of IIEST Shibpur. It is in general the oldest cultural fest in the entire country. These are those 4 days that every individual looks forward to in their educational career. It was held for the 82nd time in 2019.
The detailed highlights of the fest are as follows:
- Day 1: Classical Night
- Day 2: Beings Night
- Day 3: Kolkata Night
- Day 4: Mumbai Night
The fest holds various events for musicians/events. It also consists of seminars, alumni business meet, band competition, group dance face off and literary competitions. It is basically a symbol of ULLASSSS. It is basically an event inviting a set of memories for the coming life ahead. It presents a blissful event that will always be kept as a memoir.
How is the IT branch at IIEST Shibpur? How are the faculty and placements related to IT branch? Is it comparable to CSE here?
IT at IIEST Shibpur can be good but you need to utilize the opportunities you get properly. The infrastructure at the institute is good. Microsoft also recruits students from campus placements. In the past students have bagged good internship opportunities. One of the students was accepted for Google California (Internship). Compared to the CSE, the IT branch is a little behind in terms of salary packages offered. However, this branch has good diversity.
Faculties for CSE and IT branches are comparable and the IT department even has better faculty members for a few of the subjects. The main difference between CSE and IT is that IT is a sandwich branch of CST and Electronics. So, naturally, you will need to study some Electronics subjects too. For Communication Systems, the IT branch does not have decent faculties. Adding to that, the subject is also not that useful for the future. Despite that this subject eats a chunk of the time of IT students.
Another difference is CST introduces important subjects like algorithms in the 2nd year itself. Whereas, IT introduces these topics one year later.
Basically, the essence is the same for the two branches, there are some minor differences in curriculum and lab work. How you do in placements depends on your hard work.
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