IIEST Shibpur B.Tech + M.Tech Electrical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to the college is achieved through the JEE Mains exam, followed by a national counseling process for seat allocation. The college boasts a highly experienced faculty, though there are challenges in teaching new students effectively. As a central government institution, the college offers an affordable fee structure, with a tuition fee of around 35,000 INR per semester and a mess fee of approximately 4,000 INR. Scholarships are available for financially disadvantaged students, making education more accessible.

Placement opportunities are favorable, with an average package of about 5 lakhs INR. Companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook, Google, Infosys, Syska, and TATA are regular recruiters. While CS/IT placements are average, core branches like Electrical Engineering have higher placement averages compared to many top IITs. Internship opportunities are abundant from the first year, with companies like LG, Google, and Microsoft offering positions, often leading to pre-placement offers. Projects in areas like web development and robotics enhance internship prospects.

Financial support is available through various scholarships and fee relaxations. General category students pay a tuition fee of approximately 72,000 INR, whereas quota category students, including SC and ST, with a family income below 1 lakh INR, pay no tuition fees. For general and OBC students with a family income over 5 lakh INR, the fee structure is about 1.4 lakh INR. Scholarships are also offered for academic excellence and students with a family income below 2.5 lakh INR, with information provided via the college website and notice boards.

The institution is regularly visited by top companies, offering numerous job opportunities to students.