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Is the IIEST, Shibpur (WB) better than the NIT’s?

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Sanjana Kapoor Posted On : October 4th, 2023
Lives in New Delhi

IIEST Shibpur (WB) would be the better option in terms of pursuing engineering. In terms of placement, faculty, ranking, and academic excellence IIEST, Shibpur is much better than NIT. Though both institutions have proven their excellence but few reasons to choose IIEST, Shibpur are as follows:

  • Reputation and Rankings: IIEST Shibpur is the second oldest engineering college in India and ranks 35th by NIRF in 2023 among top engineering colleges in India.
  • Programs Offered: IIEST offers a wide range of programs in engineering, science, and management, but it's most renowned for its B.E, M.E, BTech, and MTech programs.
  • Infrastructure: IIEST boasts well-equipped classrooms, high-speed internet, a vast library, 17 hostels, a sports complex, and research labs.
  • Placements: Both colleges have good placements, with top companies visiting for recruitment.

Particulars

IIEST, Shibpur

NIT Surathkal

Highest Package

INR 45 LPA

INR 45 LPA

Average Package

INR 19 LPA

INR 13.2 LPA

Top recruiters

Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Texas Instruments, PWC, Cognizant, Atlassian, etc.

Microsoft, DE Shaw, Uber, Amazon, Oracle.

NIT's placement rates can vary depending on the specific campus (e.g., Warangal, Trichy, or Surathkal). IIEST Shibpur tends to provide better placements compared to some NIT branches.

IIEST, Shibpur would be an excellent choice for mechanical engineering study, to sum up. With its well-established reputation for ages, qualified teachers, job prospects, and a well-equipped campus. It fosters an environment that is favorable for both academic and personal development.

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What is the placement of CSE at IIEST Shibpur? Is IIEST better than NIT Jamshedpur CSE?

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Sourav Roy Posted On : March 29th, 2023
Studied at Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur

 IIEST Shibpur CSE department is one of the oldest and most established departments in the country. 

  • Placement: CSE department at IIEST Shibpur has a good placement record, with many top companies visiting the campus every year. In 2021, the average salary package for CSE students was around INR 10 LPA, with the highest package going up to INR 35 LPA.
  • Faculty: IIEST Shibpur has highly qualified and experienced faculty in the CSE department, many of whom have earned doctoral degrees from top universities in India and abroad. They are involved in cutting-edge research and often collaborate with industry and other academic institutions.
  • Infrastructure: IIEST Shibpur has a state-of-the-art infrastructure with modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, and a well-stocked library. It also has several research centers and labs for students and faculty to engage in cutting-edge research.

IIEST Shibpur is one of the top engineering institutes in West Bengal, along with IIT Kharagpur, NIT Durgapur, and Jadavpur University. Its placement record is on par with the top NITs, making it a popular choice among engineering students.

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Which one is better, NIT Durgapur or IIEST Shibpur?

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Tithi Aggrawal Posted On : September 7th, 2023
Lives in New Delhi

Based on the assumption that you are enquiring about the UG-level courses. The better between NIT Durgapur and IIEST Shibpur depends on what your graduation objectives are. You need to determine if you want to secure a job or want to pursue higher studies. You also need to determine the branch of your choice and analyze your expectations from the course. Once you have clarity of these things, it will be easy to choose the college perfect for you. Here are a few points you would like to consider while making this choice

  • IIEST Shibpur Overall ranking by NIRF is 66 out of 200 colleges in India in 2023 while that of NIT Durgapur is 90.
  • NIT has a larger number of companies visiting for recruitment because of the huge batch size. 
  • The NIT tag is better than the IIEST tag.
  • IIEST is the best choice if you want to pursue higher education owing to its proximity to Kolkata and availability of plenty of coaching institutes.
  • Also, IIEST definitely has some locational advantage and it takes just a one-hour ride in a cab from the Kolkata Airport or 20 minutes from the Howrah Railway station.

Here are some basic differences between these two colleges 

Parameters

NIT Durgapur 

IIEST Shibpur

Fees

INR 1.86 Lakhs (BTech 1st Year Fees)

INR 1.42 Lakhs (BTech1st Year Fees)

NIRF Ranking

90 out of 200 in 2023

66 out of 200 no in 2023 

Highest CTC

INR 70 LPA 

INR 45 LPA 

Average CTC

INR 13.64 LPA

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Top Recruiters

TCS Ninja, PwC, ICICI Bank, Microsoft

Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Texas Instruments, PWC, Cognizant, Atlassian

Hope this helps you!

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

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Sourav Roy Posted On : March 20th, 2021
Studied at Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur

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. 

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

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Aishwarya Pathak Posted On : March 15th, 2023
Studied at IIEST, Shibpur

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.

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How is the infrastructure (hostel rooms and common rooms and mess facilities) at IIEST Shibpur?

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Chandrani Ghose Posted On : March 5th, 2021
B.Tech from Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur

IIEST Shibpur offers a good infrastructure to its students. Discussed below are various facilities available at the campus. 

Air Conditioning: It is as per the departments to whom they supply air-conditioners. Some possess ACs in classrooms, some in labs while some in offices. This varies with the department. None of these is provided in the first year.

Sports: 

  • The sports department is pretty good with two good grounds and an athletics department, with people trained in sports science. 
  • Each hall as well as the hostel has its arrangements for Table Tennis and carrom. In many halls, arrangements exist for badminton and TT. No pool table is provided. 
  • There are tournaments for football and cricket. And there is the athletics day and various sporting tournaments organized by different halls of residence. 
  • There are two sports grounds named Lords and Oval which are of excellent quality. Even CAB ( Cricket Association of Bengal ) has expressed their interest in them.

Culture: The student culture is about to change as IIEST will take students from JEE Main or even Advance. Quite some time ago, the school always had a good share of other state students which was considered quite large for a government institute.

Campus: The campus is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in India and there are tons to explore. Seeing everything here needs at least a minimum of 2 years.

Flooding: The place gets regular rainfall due to The Botanical gardens. Yet, flooding is not a problem, usually.

These are the facilities that you can expect at IIEST Shibpur. Hope it was helpful. 

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Which should I choose IIEST Shibpur or Jadavpur University for CSE?

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Subhobrato Bose Posted On : November 3rd, 2021
B.E from Jadavpur University (2019)

IIEST Shibpur and Jadavpur University both are quite reputed universities. Over the past few years, the former has improved a lot too. However, choosing JU for your CSE degree will be better. Also, you should note that IIEST offers integrated M.Tech courses. 

Although IIEST Shibpur is quite reputed, its placement record is not comparable to that of JU. In the recent placement drive at JU, the placement average was 100%. The average CTC offered at the campus was 19 LPA. Apart from the placement, there are also great research opportunities at JU. 

The transformation of IIEST from BESU, has been quite effective. With time, IIEST can even become better than JU. However, as of now, JU is the better alternative.

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Is it worthwhile to join aerospace engineering in IIEST, Shibpur formerly known as BESU?

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Yogita Taneja Posted On : February 26th, 2021
Bachelor Of Technology Mining Engineering, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur

One of my elder brothers has completed his B.E degree in Aerospace from BESU, Shibpur. 

As per him, Aerospace Engineering is the youngest Department and lacks of proper infrastructure. He also mentioned the poor planning, and except for some professors, other teachers do not have even the knowledge about what they are teaching. However, professors with proper subject knowledge are just awesome; rather, they are the coolest professors in this institute. 

Additionally, the positive thing about this institute is that all the professors have a logical mindset. They are always prepared to do any sort of experimentation related to the course. They are always ready to implement any practicable criticism that may approach their way to research.

Moreover, the term “worthwhile” is much related to campus recruitment. Considering this, my elder brother honestly told me that if a student wants to engage with Aerospace Engineering, it is better than going for a higher study. This is so because the institute does not provide any job opportunity after completing M.Tech.

Aerospace Engineering is a new stream in India and if you wants to establish in this field, then it is better to try foreign universities. It is because India still not have a good infrastructure for the development of its own aerospace industry. Besides, the private organisations that offer a job in India are comparatively very low than Russia, Germany and France. The only sole organisation is Hindustan Aeronautics, and it does not have any competitors.

Thus, the student must choose to study Aerospace Engineering very wisely, and they must analyse future job perspectives first.

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

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Sanya Khatana Posted On : April 9th, 2021
Bachelor of Engineering Computer Science, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur

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.

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How is campus life in IIEST Shibpur, especially for Non Bengalis?

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Ankita Shroff Posted On : February 23rd, 2021
B.Tech Civil Engineering & Mathematics, IIEST, Shibpur (2019)

One of my seniors was a resident of Bhopal and he was a student of IIEST Shibpur. These are the experiences he had in the institute.

  • Since the year he was granted admission, IIEST Shibpur has been taking admissions through JEE Mains and now it has a reservation of 50% of seats for home-state candidates, just like the NITs. Over the years, the number of non-Bengali students has certainly improved.
  • Unlike South India, where you have to communicate in English for the majority of the time, in IIT Shibpur, the professors know how to communicate in the native language. New faculty from outside West Bengal is also being recruited since the institute converted to IIEST.
  • In terms of food, if you are a vegetarian, you will probably have a good experience here. West Bengal has a variety of sweets and seafood.
  • As most of your friends and peers will be Bengali, you will see a lot of them leaving for their homes on holidays and/or weekends.
  • Both Bengali and non-Bengali live among each other on the campus in peace. The seniors are approachable and will always help when asked for. Ragging is strictly prohibited in the institution.
  • The institute also has clubs where you can engage in interaction with students from other states. You can share your knowledge, experiences and even hone your skills in these clubs.

Overall, my senior had an enjoyable experience in the institute and he faced no prejudice from the Bengali students.

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