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IIEST Shibpur · NIRF #32 · Est. 1856

IIEST Shibpur Cutoff 2026

Branch-wise JEE Main Opening & Closing Ranks · JoSAA 2026 · All India Quota

IIEST Shibpur 2026 cutoffs will be released during JoSAA 2026 counselling (~June–July 2026). Data below is based on JoSAA 2025 final closing ranks and is approximate. IIEST Shibpur uses All India quota (no separate HS/OS). Verify on josaa.nic.in.

#32

NIRF Rank 2025

Howrah, West Bengal

Location

1856

Established

Deemed University

Type

IIEST Shibpur (Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur) is one of India's oldest engineering institutes, established in 1856 as the Civil Engineering College. Located in Howrah (adjacent to Kolkata), West Bengal, it is a deemed university under the Ministry of Education and participates in JoSAA counselling alongside NITs and IITs.

IIEST Shibpur Branch-wise Cutoff 2026 (General AI)

Note: IIEST Shibpur uses All India (AI) quota only — there is no separate Home State / Other State split unlike NITs.
BranchOpening Rank (OR)Closing Rank (CR)
Computer Science & Engineering3,20112,401
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering12,40224,801
Civil Engineering24,80241,801
Mechanical Engineering18,00134,801
Electrical Engineering13,00126,801

OR = Opening Rank, CR = Closing Rank. AI = All India quota. General (UR) category. JEE Main ranks. Data based on JoSAA 2025 — 2026 may vary.

1
What rank is needed for IIEST Shibpur CSE?
Based on JoSAA 2025, IIEST Shibpur CSE (General) had a closing rank of approximately 12,401 and opening rank of approximately 3,201. IIEST Shibpur does not have separate HS/OS quotas like NITs — it uses a single All India (AI) quota through JoSAA.
2
Is IIEST Shibpur an NIT or IIT?
IIEST Shibpur (Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology) is neither an NIT nor an IIT. It is a deemed university under the Ministry of Education and participates in JoSAA counselling. Formerly known as Bengal Engineering College (BEC), it is one of India's oldest and most prestigious engineering institutes, established in 1856.
3
Is IIEST Shibpur better than NIT Durgapur?
Both are prominent West Bengal engineering institutes. NIT Durgapur (NIRF #27) vs IIEST Shibpur (NIRF #32). NIT Durgapur has a slightly better national ranking. However, IIEST Shibpur has historical prestige and strong alumni in West Bengal industry. CSE cutoffs are broadly similar.
4
What are IIEST Shibpur placements like?
IIEST Shibpur has good placements, especially in West Bengal and Kolkata-based companies. Average package for CSE is approximately ₹7–12 LPA. Major recruiters include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and several Kolkata-based tech companies. The alumni network is very strong in eastern India.
5
Does IIEST Shibpur have home state quota?
IIEST Shibpur does not follow the NIT home state / other state quota system. Admissions through JoSAA are on an All India basis. However, WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination) separately provides admission to IIEST Shibpur for West Bengal domicile candidates through WBJEEB counselling.
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