Founded in 1856, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Howrah (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), West Bengal. This institution also has a branch campus in Bangalore. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur (IIEST) is a small coeducational Indian higher education institution. Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur (IIEST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 165 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Indian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IIEST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.