Architecture

The Bachelor of Architecture programme at IIEST Shibpur closed at 2166 in Round 5 for the category of General All India under the 2024 admission cycle. This rank is taken as a cut-off rank to guarantee admission to the course based on scores secured by students in JEE Main. The cutoff trends over the last few years have been fluctuating, and 2024 indicates a rise in the closing rank, which means less competition for this specialisation compared to previous years. These rankings are decided through the counselling process of the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA).

Yes, IIEST Shibpur does provide a full-time MPlan at the PG level. The duration of the course is two years. The institute provides MPlan in Urban and Regional Planning. For details, students can refer to the following key highlights:

NOTE: The mentioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and, hence, is indicative.

Candidates who intend to join the MPlan course at the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST) Shibpur must satisfy particular eligibility criteria. The candidates need to have completed a Bachelor's degree in any relevant discipline. For General, General-EWS, and OBC categories, 60% aggregate or a 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale is expected. For SC/ST/PwD categories, the mark percentage or CGPA is 55% or 6.0, respectively. Another condition is that one must have a valid GATE score, and final-year students may apply provisionally. Admission is finalised through CCMT counselling.

The total tuition fee for the IIEST Shibpur MPlan is INR 1.7 lakh. The fee structure of IIEST Shibpur has different fee heads apart from the tuition fees. This includes the hostel fees, security deposit, and other one-time fees. Students have to pay the first installment of the course to secure their seats. Besides that, a one-time admission fee of INR 3,000 is required to be submit that the time of admission. On the other hand, the fee mentioned above is taken from the official website. It is still indicative because it is subject to change.

Yes, admission for MPlan at IIEST Shibpur is based on entrnac exam. A valid GATE score, followed by the CCMT counselling process, would ensure entry to the MPlan programme at IIEST Shibpur. To be eligibile, one should possess a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised institute. Even final year students are allowed to apply. The GATE examination is the criterion for entry. The two-year postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Architecture, Town and Regional Planning would be merit-based.

MPlan graduates can find career opportunities such as Urban Planner. Town Planner, Transportation Planner, Housing Planner, Planning Consultant, Environmental Planner, etc. They can also find work in government agencies also at all levels, working on urban and regional planning policies and projects. 

Moreover, Some M.Plan graduates pursue careers in academia, conducting research and teaching at universities and colleges.