Indian Institute Of Engineering Science And Technology, Shibpur (IIEST) Howrah

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology is a government college which was established in the year 1856. It is located in Howrah, West Bengal. It has been approved the AICTE, UGC and COA. The college aims at serving the purpose of a developed nation through extensive research.

The campus is nicely built with Hostels, Reprographic Shop, Academic Building, Science and Technology Building, Hospital, Bank, Playgrounds, Swimming Pool, Gym, Recreational Centre etc. The campus is surrounded by remnants of the colonial era and world war 2 which makes it historically important.

The college offers B.Tech, B.Arch, B.E., M.Tech, M.Sc, M.U.R.P., M.B.A. etc. through these departments:

• Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics
• Architecture, Town and Regional Planning
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Earth Sciences
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Human Resource Management
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Information Technology
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Physics

The admission criteria consider pass percentage in Intermediate and the score in the Joint Entrance Exam ( JEE ).

Numerous creative and professional activities keep taking place on the campus like Tech Fest, Quizzes, Seminars, Sports Events etc.

The college has been validated as an Institute of National Importance by the Indian Government.

Hostel and Facilities

Hostel

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology has 17 hostels in total, out of which there are 9 multi seated and 5 single seated hostels reserved for male students and 3 single seated hostels in reserved for women. 1 Hostel is specifically available only to PG and Research students.

Hostels have the following basic amenities:

• 24/7 water, power and security supply
• Mess
• Clean drinking water

Campus facilities

Two sports grounds named Oval and Lords are available for sports events, Cricket, Football, Basketball etc. The campus also has these facilities:

• UBI, UCO, SBI Banks and ATMs
• Medical room
• Swimming pool
• Gymnasium
• Computer lab
• Library

Campaigns, workshops and festivals are organized throughout the year. REBECA is the annual fest of the college.

Students can also participate in clubs

like-

• Drama Club
• Debate Club
• Photography
• Music Club

There are a number of scenic and historical places insider and around the campus like Bidisha lake, Clock Tower, Netaji Bhavan and Army Barracks from the period of Second World War.