B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Information Technology at IIEST Shibpur

B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Information Technology at IIEST Shibpur in Howrah, West Bengal is a 5-year postgraduate programme. Fees for the full course come to ₹7.2 lakh – ₹7.39 lakh (roughly ₹1.44 lakh a year).

The course is about software development, databases, web technologies and networking, with more weight on applying computing to business systems.

IIEST Shibpur is a public/government institute, founded in 1856. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IIEST Shibpur — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Tech programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means software development, databases, web technologies and networking, with more weight on applying computing to business systems. Typical first jobs: software developer, IT consultant, network or systems administrator.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask IIEST Shibpur for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at IIEST Shibpur as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with IIEST Shibpur before you pay anything.

For admission to B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Information Technology, you usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects. The minimum marks on record at IIEST Shibpur are: X: 0.0, XII: 75.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check IIEST Shibpur's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to IIEST Shibpur on its website (www.iiests.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Going by the latest placement record (2023) show a highest package of ₹51 lakh at IIEST Shibpur. 494 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Information Technology specifically, the average salary on record is ₹7.36 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

IIEST Shibpur runs 19 B.Tech specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
• B.Tech. in Mining Engineering
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Technology
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Aerospace and Applied Mechanics
• B.Tech. in Information Technology
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
• B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Computer Science and Technology
• Discontinued (Nov 2021) B.Tech. in Chemistry
• B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering
• B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mining Engineering
• B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Metallurgy and Material Science Engineering
• B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering
• B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
• B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in software development? You will spend 5 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹7.2 lakh – ₹7.39 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does IIEST Shibpur compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Howrah?