IIEST Shibpur: A Century of Excellence in Technical Education and Research
The evolution of Shibpur's premier engineering institution, IIEST Shibpur, has been a story of visionary transformation, academic excellence, and pioneering contributions to India's technical education and research landscape.
Introduction
The end of World War II marked a pivotal moment for Bengal's higher education system, particularly in the realm of engineering and technical education. At this time, the authorities recognized the urgent need to expand and modernize the educational landscape. It was within this context that a visionary committee was formed, known as the 'Committee for the Development of Higher Engineering and Technical Education in Bengal,' and under the chairmanship of the Director of Public Instruction, it laid the foundation for the remarkable evolution of a...