IIEST Shibpur - Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology Howrah Answered Questions

As per the available information, there is no provision for direct admission at IIEST Shibpur. Admissions for MSc at IIEST Shibpur are entrance-based. The institute allots seats to eligible students based on the scores obtained in the accepted exam and the performance in the interview round. The seats are allotted based on the counselling round. Additionally, to be considered for the programme, applicants must fulfill the course-specific eligibility criteria for their desired MSc specialisation. 

The IIEST Shibpur MSc placements for 2024 have been announced. However, as per the overall placement report, a total of 72 job offers were made to the postgraduate students, and 63 students have been placed. The the highest package offered was INR 39.31 LPA. In contrast, in the 2023 placements, the the highest package offered was INR 51 LPA. During 2023 and 2024, the number of recruiters reduced from 166 to 144, which accounted for a fairly modest decline in placements. Companies that featured among the top lists included Google, Microsoft, L&T, Accenture, TCS, Wipro, Infosys, EY, KPMG, and PwC.

Yes, candidates must appear for an entrance exam to get admission for MSc at IIEST Shibpur. However, they have to appear for the IIT JAM exam to confirm their seat. Those who are seeking admission for IIEST Shibpur MSc must ensure that they meet the course-specific eligibility criteria. Once selected, the shortlisted candidates are required to submit the necessary documents for the verification process.

At IIEST Shibpur, MSc admissions are based on the candidates' performance in the last qualifying exam and the availability of seats for various MSc specialisations. In order to be eligible for the IIEST Shibpur MSc courses, candidates must have completed their graduation with a minimum aggregate of 60% in the relevant stream. However, the shortlisting of candidates is done according to the marks scored in the accepted exam and performance in the PI round. After selection, they have to attend the counselling round to get their seat confirmed.

The IIEST Shibpur offers a total of 125 seats for its MSc programme. The institute offers various MSc specialisations, in which the number of seats is distributed accordingly. However, as per the official website, the total number of seats in each specialisation is 25. Admission to MSc is on the basis of merit. Students are shortlisted based on their academic record and the performance in the interview conducted by the University.

No, the MSc admissions at IIEST Shibpur are not open as of now. The application process for the upcoming admission cycle is expected to commence in August 2025. The merit list for Group A and Group B candidates is expected to be released in the same month. Students are advised to regularly visit the official website to stay updated with the dates.

For an MSc course at IIEST Shibpur, the total tuition fee is INR 90,000 with an overall Shiksha rating of 4.1 out of 5. In contrast, NIT Durgapur has a total tuition fee of INR 30,000 and a rating of 4.0 out of 5. While, the NIT Rourkela MSc tuition fee ranges between INR 30,000 and INR 75,000 with a rating of 4.3 out of 5. In general, NIT Rourkela provides a better return in terms of the overall rating and affordability compared to IIEST Shibpur.

Yes, the mentioned seat intake information has been sourced from the official website. It is subject to change. The institute offers more than 100 seats for its MSc programme at IIEST Shibpu. However, the institute reserves the right to revise the seat intake as per the requirements. For more information, students can visit the official website to enquire about the exact seat intake policy.

Yes, IIEST Shibpur offers a full-time MSc at the PG level. The duration of the course is two years. The institute offers MSc in various specialisations. For more information, students can refer to the following key highlights:ParticularHighlightsDuration2 yearsCourse LevelPG DegreeMode of CourseFull TimeTotal Tuition FeesINR 90,000Seat breakup125NOTE: The mentioned information is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and, hence, is indicative.

As per the admission criteria, there is no provision for direct admission for BArch at IIEST Shibpur. The admission for BArch at IIEST Shibpur is entrance-based. The seats are allotted based on the counselling round. The seats are allotted based on the counselling round. Additionally, to be considered for the programme, applicants must fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria for their desired programme.