Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur: commonly abbreviated as IIEST Shibpur, is a premier national institution for research and education in engineering, science and technology, located at Shibpur, in Howrah district, in the state of West Bengal in India. IIEST Shibpur ( BESU earlier ) is one of the Top Engineering Institutes in the country. It is classified as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India since 2014. Established in 1856, it was formerly an institution under the state government of West Bengal and known as Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur from 2004 to 2014 and Bengal Engineering College, Shibpur prior to that. In March 2014, it was elevated to National Status by amending the National Institutes of Technology and Science Education and Research (NITSER) Act, 2007, thus renaming it to IIEST Shibpur and granting it the status of Institutes of National Importance. The institute offers Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate degrees in Engineering and Architecture as well as Master's and Doctorate degrees in Science and Management in addition to various part-time courses.

• Candidate must pass in higher secondary or an equivalent examination with minimum aggregate of 50% marks (40% for reserved category candidate) in physics, chemistry and mathematics or biology and 30% marks in English.

• Admissions are made through WBJEE & Jee Mains rank followed by counselling.

• Good placement record.
• Recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India.
• Visiting faculty from reputed Indian and foreign universities.
• MOUs with institutes and organizations for research projects.
• Promotes entrepreneurship development among students.
• Organises industrial visits, workshops and symposia.

• Placement cell helps students in seeking best job in the industry.
• Aims to develop the personality of students by training and exposing them to various technical and non-technical activities within and outside the campus.
• Conducts various workshops & training of soft skills etc.

• Tata Consultancy Services
• IBM Global services
• Capgemini India Limited
• Afcons
• Murugappa
• Tata Chemicals Ltd
• ABB Ltd

• 13th position out of 800 colleges for the best engineering colleges in India by EDU-RAND.

• Spacious and green, the ambience makes learning a welcome experience.
• From inspiring libraries and stimulating discussion rooms to large playgrounds and busy labs.
• Essential facilities like post office, banks, playgrounds, cafe & restaurants and internet browsing centers have all been provided in each campus.
• 52 blocks in a built up area of over 7.0 million sq.ft. and spread over 250 acres.
• 3 Star SRM Hotel with swimming pool.
• Central Library in the 16-storey University Building.
• Air-conditioned auditorium with audio-visual facilities that seats over 4000.
• University Network & Information Center (UNIC) that supports over 3000 computer systems.
• Wi-Fi enabled campus to provide wireless access to the 12 Mbps internet leased line.
• Modern lecture halls and ‘smart classrooms’.