B.Tech. in Information Technology 

at IIEST Shibpur, Howrah

IIEST Shibpur will release 6-8 rounds of JEE Main cutoffs for admission to BTech in IT. The cutoffs will be released on a rolling basis, and the seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The cutoffs will be based on the following factors:

• The JEE Main score of the candidate
• The category of the candidate
• The number of seats available in the course

Candidates must visit the official website of entrance exam to read clear instructions on how to proceed with the counselling process, once the round is released.

For 2022, cut off was 14054 for the General category candidates in All India quota for BTech in Computer Science and Technology in IIEST Shibpur - Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology. For female candidates in General category under All India quota 18915 was the closing rank. BTech cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.

IIEST Shibpur - Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology will release 6-8 rounds of JEE Main cutoffs for admission to B.Tech. The cutoffs will be released on a rolling basis, and the seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The cutoffs will be based on the following factors:

• The JEE Main score of the candidate
• The category of the candidate
• The number of seats available in the course

Candidates must visit the official website of entrance exam to read clear instructions on how to proceed with the counselling process, once the round is released.

The Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For General category under all India, opening rank was 10576 and closing rank was 14054. Cut offs are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 17061 and 18915. Admission to BTech in Computer Science and Technology in IIEST Shibpur - Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

{Source: M.E./M.Tech students & alumni}

Here's a summary of the key points:

Infrastructure: The campus has well-maintained labs, classrooms, and libraries. Students appreciate the availability of Wi-Fi, gym facilities, and playgrounds.

Faculty: Most professors hold PhD degrees and are knowledgeable and supportive. Students praise their willingness to help and guide them.

Research Environment: The institution provides a conducive environment for research, with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.

Placement Record: Around 60-70% of students get placed, with packages ranging from 6-7 LPA (Indian Rupees). Notable companies like Tata Steel, PwC, Microsoft, and Coal India have recruited students.

Courses Curriculum Design: While the curriculum design might be outdated, efforts are being made to update it to make students industry-ready.

Campus Life: The campus is lively, with various events, festivals, and activities organized throughout the year. The surroundings are picturesque, with rivers flowing nearby.

Student Experiences: Alumni speak positively about their experiences, citing the supportive faculty, good research facilities, and decent placements.

Challenges: Placements for certain branches might not be as strong, and some students reported limited industry exposure during their program.

Overall, IIEST Shibpur seems to offer a good balance of academic rigor, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities. While there are some challenges to contend with, the majority of students seem satisfied with their overall experience.

NIT Manipur JEE Main cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the BTech courses. During the Round 1 cutoff, the closing rank for CSE was 25886 for the General category students under the AII India Quota. Among OBC candidates, the closing rank for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering stood at 8750. Candidates seeking admisison to NIT Manipur can refer to the table below to check out the Round 1 closing ranks for BTech in CSE course for various categories under the AI quota: 

Category	JEE Main 2024 Expected Cutoff
Common Rank List	90-91
Gen-EWS	75-76
OBC-NCL	73-74
SC	51-52
ST	37-38
PwD	0.0013527

The modes of IIEST Shibpur admission are online and offline. Admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes is based on merit and entrance exam scores. Candidates must have a valid score in any of the accepted entrance exams for admission. For this, candidates must study the CAT syllabus thoroughly, must seek CAT preparation tips, and must attempt the CAT mock tests. At the undergraduate level, the college provides five-year B.Arch four to five-year B.Tech, and other courses to students. At the postgraduate level, IIEST Shibpur provides two to five-year M.Tech, two-year MBA, M.Sc. And various other courses for students. The college also offers Ph.D. and other courses to students. The minimum marks required in Class 12 to get admission to IIEST Shibpur are 50 percent, 60 percent, and 75 percent, depending on the selected course.

As on July 31, 2024, a total of 409 BTech students of the batch 2024 have been placed in reputed companies. The branch-wise no. of students placed and offers made during IIEST Shibpur BTech placements 2024 are presented below:

Departments	Interested / Eligible batch size	Total Offers	Total Students Placed
CST	92	85	77
ETC	64	43	38
EE	91	71	66
IT	97	87	72
ME	86	63	61
CE	107	62	57
MET	29	23	23
MIN	29	13	13
Aero	35	3	3

The IIEST Shibpur average package offered during the 2024 placement drive is yet to be released on the official website. Once it is released, it will be updated on this page. However, the median package offered during the 2023 placement drive is available in the NIRF report 2024. Check the below table for course-wise median packages offered during IIEST Shibpur placements between 2021 and 2023:

Course	Median Package (2021)	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)
BTech	INR 7.20 LPA	INR 7.30 LPA	INR 8.50 LPA
MTech	INR 7.36 LPA	INR 7.50 LPA	INR 7.50 LPA
BArch	INR 3 LPA	INR 3.8 LPA	INR 5.75 LPA

Note: The data mentioned above are taken from the IIEST Shibpur Engineering and Architecture NIRF report 2024.

Yes, IIEST Shibpur offers decent placements to students of courses like BTech, MTech, and MBA, etc. The key highlights of IIEST Shibpur placements for the classes of 2023 and 2024 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Eligible/Interested batch size	644 (UG) 323 (PG)	651 (UG) 270 (PG)
Highest package	INR 51 LPA	INR 39.31 LPA
Offers made	634 (UG) 119 (PG)	452 (UG) 72 (PG)
Students placed	494 (UG) 101 (PG)	412 (UG) 63 (PG)
Total recruiters	166	144