IIEST Shibpur Launches BTech in Mathematics and Computing, Admission via JEE Main

IIEST Shibpur has launched a new BTech in Mathematics and Computing and a flexible five-year BS-MS programme in core sciences from 2026-27 academic session. Check details here 

IIEST Shibpur BTech in Mathematics and Computing

IIEST Shibpur BTech Admission 2026: Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology Shibpur has announced introduction of new BTech in Mathematics and Computing and alongside flexible, multi-exit 5-year BS-MS programme in core sciences. The academic expansion is part of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Admission to this programme is based on Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main rankings.

IIEST Shibpur’s new 4-year BTech in Mathematics & Computing intake is of just 40 students with a computational toolkit. As per press release, this programme is to train innovators in AI, Data Science and quantum computing with mandatory summer industry internship. Graduates will be positioned for roles in software development, quantitative finance and R&D. 

IIEST Shibpur 5-year BS-MS Programmes

IIEST Shibpur has also launched integrated 5-year BS-MS programmes in Chemistry, Physics and Applied Geology (Earth Sciences). Built around a one major and two minors multidisciplinary framework, this course offers structural flexibility through multiple exit options:

• After Year 3: Graduate with Bachelor of Science (BS) degree

• After Year 4: Graduate with BS (Honours) or BS (Honours with Research) degree

• After Year 5: Graduate with the full integrated BS-MS Dual Degree

IIEST has integrated these science tracks into its mainstream campus placement ecosystem. Four-year BS graduates will have equal recruitment access alongside BTech. Five-year BS-MS candidates will participate in placements concurrently with MTech candidates, with roles ranging from core engineering to finance. 

Each of three science departments (Chemistry, Applied Geology, and Physics) will maintain an intake of 40 seats. Admission is done through 

• JoSAA Counselling 20 seats per department: Filled via standard Joint Seat Allocation Authority rounds based on JEE Main rankings

• Direct Institutional Admission 20 seats per department: Allocated based on IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 scores

• Institutional Spot Round: Any vacancies remaining from JoSAA and IAT rounds will be filled during a final institutional spot round in July 2026