The Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, originally established in 1856 as the Bengal Engineering College, is a public technical institute that was declared an Institute of National Importance (INI) by the Government of India in 2014. The institute is NAAC-accredited with an A grade. Programs: B.Tech, B.Arch, Integrated B.Tech + M.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, Master of Planning (Urban & Regional Planning), and Ph.D programs. Popular Program: B.Tech Fees: The total fees for B.Tech programs at IIEST Shibpur are INR 6.37 Lakhs. M.Tech program fees are INR 2.18 Lakhs, while M.Sc fees stand at INR 1.08 Lakhs. Admission Criteria: Admission to the B.Tech and Integrated B.Tech + M.Tech programs is based on JEE Main score, followed by JoSAA counseling. Rankings: In 2025, IIEST Shibpur is ranked 54 in B.Tech, 4 in Architecture, and 101–150 Overall by NIRF and 70 in B.Tech and 16 in Architecture by MyKollege. Placement: IIEST 2025 placement report shows that the highest package of around INR 56 LPA, while the average package ranged between INR 13.5 LPA, depending on the branch. The overall placement rate was approximately 65–70%. Top recruiters include Microsoft, Google, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, BNY Mellon, Accenture, Infosys, TCS, Tata Group companies, and leading core engineering firms.