Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur

Overview The Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, is one of the oldest and most prestigious technical institutions in India, with a rich history spanning over 165 years. Established in 1856 as the Calcutta Civil Engineering College, it later became Bengal Engineering College (BE College) and was upgraded to an Institution of National Importance in 2014, becoming the first IIEST in the country. Location: Botanic Garden, Howrah, West Bengal - 711103. It is situated on a lush 121-acre campus on the banks of the Hooghly River. Affiliation: Autonomous Institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Approval: Regulated by the NITSER Act and approved by AICTE. Institute Type: Government (National Importance). Infrastructure & Laboratory Facilities IIEST Shibpur is a research-intensive university with advanced facilities that bridge traditional engineering and modern science. Ramanujan Central Library: One of the largest technical libraries in India, housing over 1.6 lakh books and rare collections from the 19th century. Device Fabrication Laboratory (Fab Lab): A state-of-the-art facility for semiconductor research, including RF Sputtering, Reactive Ion Etching, and E-Beam Evaporation units. Solar Cell Fabrication Facility: Specialized in thin-film solar technology research. Center for Water and Environmental Research: A newly established center (2025) dedicated to sustainable water management and environmental conservation. Computing Facilities: High-end labs for AI, Machine Learning, and VLSI design are available across departments.