Bengal Engineering and Science University

Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur

Established	1856
Type	Public
Chancellor	Mayankote Kelath Narayanan (Governor Of West Bengal)
Vice-Chancellor	Ajoy Kumar Ray
Location	Shibpur, Howrah, West Bengal, India
Campus	Urban
Affiliations	UGC
Website	www.becs.ac.in

The Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur (or BESU), established in 1856 at Shibpur, Howrah, is one of the oldest engineering university in India. The university has programs for bachelor and masters degrees in engineering and applied sciences. The university also offers research degrees (Masters and Ph.D) in engineering and applied sciences.

The university was ranked 10th among all engineering institutes in India by the magazine "India Today" in 2005. The university is set to become the first Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology following the Indian Cabinet's approval of the proposal for its upgrade to IIEST on 12 October 2010

Location

The university is located on the western bank of the Hoogli River in Howrah, opposite the city of Kolkata, which is connected by transportation to all the major Indian cities as well as to some foreign ones by rail transport and air routes and also by the Golden Quadrangle Road Network. The nearest railway station is Shalimar Station, which is two kilometres from the campus. The airport is 30 kilometres from the main gate of the campus.

History :

Writers Building, Howrah, 1856

B.E. College Shibpur old gate

Bishop's College, Howrah, 1880

BESU was established on 24 November 1856 as the Calcutta Civil Engineering College, training personnel for the Public Works Department, and located at the Writers Building, Howrah. In May 1857 it became affiliated to the Calcutta University. From 1865 to 1879 the college functioned as the Civil Engineering Department of Presidency College, Kolkata. In 1880 the college moved to a new campus at Bishop's College, Howrah, and was known as Bishop's College. On 12 February 1920 the name was changed to Bengal Engineering College, Shibpur. The word Shibpur was deleted on 24 March 1921 and it became Bengal Engineering College.

Originally a civil engineering institution, in 1932 the first batch of students received a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Degrees in Electrical Engineering (1935), Metallurgical Engineering (1939), Architecture (1949) and finally Computer Science & Technology (1982) were later introduced. In 1992 acquired the Deemed University status, finally breaking its ties with the Calcutta University. Formal inauguration was done on 13 March 1993, by the then President of India, Shankar Dayal Sharma. On 1 October 2004 the institution was elevated to a full fledged university with the present name. It was formally inaugurated by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the President of India, on 13 July 2005.

Admission

Admission to undergraduate programmes is tied to the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE). Candidates who qualify for admission through WBJEE can apply for admission in four year B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering) and five year B.Arch. (Bachelor of Architecture) courses at Bengal Engineering and Science University. The admissions to postgraduate programmes (M.E.) are made through the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). Other postgraduate entrance exams include Management Aptitude Test (MAT), Common Admission Test (CAT) for management studies.

Library

Eminent scientists, such as S. N. Bose who formulated Bose-Einstein statistics, have used the library of the university. In August 2009, a new building was inaugurated on the campus which now houses the Central Library with facilities such as digital archiving of all books.

International collaboration

The university has entered into international collaboration with the University of Windsor in Canada, Queen's University Belfast in Northern Ireland, and the University of Pennsylvania, USA.

Notable alumni

• Badal Sircar, playwright and theatre activist
• Narayan Sanyal, novelist
• Jatindranath Sengupta, poet and writer

Facilities :

• Sports
• Canteen
• Library
• Medical
• Hostel

ADMISSION INFO Last Date: Not Announced Fees: Rs. Tests Accepted: JEMAT,WBJEE,CAT,NATA,MAT The Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur also known as BESU, is located at Shibpur in Howrah. One of the oldest, premier and leading engineering colleges in India, it is quite popular in India and abroad for its heritage as well as excellence in teaching and research in engineering and applied sciences. The University is recognized as one of the elite and leading engineering educational universities in India.Presently the University provides education in several undergraduate courses leading to B.E / B.Arch Degree. A regular bachelors' degree course extends over 8 Semesters, except for Architecture in it is extended over 10 semesters. The university also conducts several Masters level courses in technical disciplines. PhD programs are also offered. All courses offered by the university have the approval of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The university also offers one year post-graduate diploma in Bio-Informatics. Master of Business Administration (MBA) is also conducted in the university. This 149 year old Institution, the second oldest of its kind in India and a paradise of a place, with Deodar & Palm fringed roads,crystal clear Pools and emerald green playgrounds invites a journey into its sanctum sanctorum . Life goes on like an ever flowing stream,meeting on its way that which occurs.Yet as time advances,they have to adapt themselves to suit the surroundings. Established in 24th November 1856 occupying three rooms in Writers' Building to meet the requirement of trained Engineering personnel for Public Works Department as Civil Engineering College ,was affiliated to the Calcutta University in May 1857. From 1865 to 1879 the College functioned as Civil Engineering Department of Presidency College. In 1880  the college shifted to it's new and permanent home the lush campus at Bishop's College, Howrah. It got its name, Bengal Engineering College in 1921. Facilities : Sports Canteen Library Medical Hostel Courses   All Courses  Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics Category: Aerospace Engineering Degree: B.E. Mode: Full Time Medium: Campus Duration: 4 Years B.E. Aerospace Engineering - Stands for Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering. Typically, a B.E. is for four years, minimum eligibility for which is an intermediate (10 + 2) in science... Bachelor of Engineering in Architecture Category: Architecture Degree: B.E. Mode: Full Time Medium: Campus Duration: 4 Years BE Architecture- course provides both theoretical and practical training and helps a candidate develop and sharpen his creative skills.A course in architecture also educates a candidate on town.. Bachelor of Engineering in Civil engineering Category: Civil Engineering Degree: B.E. Mode: Full Time Medium: Campus Duration: 4 Years B.E.(Civil Engineering)- Stands for Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering. Typically, a B.E.(Civil Engineering) is a four year course, minimum eligibility for which is an intermediate (10+2).. Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science & Technology Category: Computer Science and Engineering Degree: B.E. Mode: Full Time Medium: Campus Duration: 4 Years B.E.(Computer Science and Engineering)- Stands for Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering. Typically, B.E(Computer Science and Engineering) is a four year course, minimum.. Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering Category: Electrical Engineering Degree: B.E. Mode: Full Time Medium: Campus Duration: 4 Years B.E.(Electrical Engineering)- Stands for Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering. Typically, B.E. (Electrical Engineering) is a four year course, the minimum eligibility for which is an..

Academic Infrastructure :

The department is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories required to execute advance research activities. The following laboratories have been developed based on research projects funded by UGC, DST, AICTE, DRDO, ISRO, BRNS, CSIR and other funding agencies.

1. Solid Mechanics Laboratory
2. Mechanical Vibration Measurement Laboratory
3. Mechatronics Laboratory
4. Biomechanics Laboratory
5. Junior Mechanics Laboratory
6. Fluid Power and Control Laboratory
7. Computer Aided Design Laboratory (phase –I & II)
8. Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
9. Computational Fluid Dynamics Laboratory

 

Courses

Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics

Category: Aerospace Engineering
Degree: B.E.
Mode: Full Time
Medium: Campus
Duration: 4 Years
Tests: WBJEE

B.E. Aerospace Engineering - Stands for Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering. Typically, a B.E. is for four years, minimum eligibility for which is an intermediate (10 + 2) in science...

Bachelor of Engineering in Architecture

Category: Architecture
Degree: B.E.
Mode: Full Time
Medium: Campus
Duration: 4 Years
Tests: WBJEE, NATA

BE Architecture- course provides both theoretical and practical training and helps a candidate develop and sharpen his creative skills.A course in architecture also educates a candidate on town..

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil engineering

Category: Civil Engineering
Degree: B.E.
Mode: Full Time
Medium: Campus
Duration: 4 Years
Tests: WBJEE

B.E.(Civil Engineering)- Stands for Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering. Typically, a B.E.(Civil Engineering) is a four year course, minimum eligibility for which is an intermediate (10+2)..

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science & Technology

Category: Computer Science and Engineering
Degree: B.E.
Mode: Full Time
Medium: Campus
Duration: 4 Years
Tests: WBJEE

B.E.(Computer Science and Engineering)- Stands for Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering. Typically, B.E(Computer Science and Engineering) is a four year course, minimum..

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering

Category: Electrical Engineering
Degree: B.E.
Mode: Full Time
Medium: Campus
Duration: 4 Years
Tests: WBJEE

B.E.(Electrical Engineering)- Stands for Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering. Typically, B.E. (Electrical Engineering) is a four year course, the minimum eligibility for which is an..

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication

Category: Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
Degree: B.E.
Mode: Full Time
Medium: Campus
Duration: 4 Years
Tests: WBJEE

B.E.(Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering)- Stands for Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering. Typically, B.E.(Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering)..

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Category: Mechanical Engineering
Degree: B.E.
Mode: Full Time
Medium: Regular
Duration: 4 Years
Tests: WBJEE

B.E.(Mechanical Engineering)- Stands for Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering. Typically, B.E. (Mechanical Engineering) is a four year course, the minimum eligibility for which is an..

Master of Computer Applications

Category: Computer Applications
Degree: MCA
Mode: Full Time
Medium: Campus
Duration: 3 Years

Master of Business Administration

Category: Business Administration
Degree: MBA
Mode: Full Time
Medium: Campus
Duration: 2 Years
Tests: CAT, MAT, JEMAT

M.B.A. - Stands for Master of Business Administration. Typically, an MBA is a two year postgraduate degree, eligibility for which is an undergraduate degree in business management or business..

Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering

Category: Environmental Engineering
Degree: M.E.
Mode: Part Time
Medium: Campus
Duration: 3 Years

M.E Environmental Engineering stands for Masters in Engineering in Environmental Engineering. It is usually a 2 year course. The minimum eligibility is Bachelor degree in Engineering or Bachelor degree..

Master of Engineering in Geo-technical Engineering

Category: Geotechnical Engineering
Degree: M.E.
Mode: Full Time
Medium: Campus
Duration: 3 Years

Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering

Category: Structural Engineering
Degree: M.E.
Mode: Part Time
Medium: Campus
Duration: 3 Years

M.E. Structural Engineering - Stands for Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering. The M.E. degree is typically for two years, minimum eligibility for which is a degree in B.Tech. or B.E...

Master of Technology in Industrial Materials & Metallurgy

Category: Industrial Metallurgy
Degree: M.Tech.
Mode: Part Time
Medium: Campus
Duration: 3 Years

Master of Technology in Information Technology

Category: Information Technology
Degree: M.Tech.
Mode: Part Time
Medium: Campus
Duration: 3 Years

M.Tech. (Information Technology) - Stands for Master of Technology in Information Technology. Typically, a Master of Technology(IT) is a two year course, minimum eligibility for which is a B.Tech (IT)..

Post graduate diploma in Bio-Informatics

Category: Other Engineering Subjects
Degree: PGD
Mode: Full Time
Medium: Campus
Duration: 1 Year

Master of Science in Applied Geology

Category: Other Science Subjects
Degree: M.Sc.
Mode: Full Time
Medium: Campus
Duration: 3 Years

Master of Science in Applied Mathematics

Category: Mathematics
Degree: M.Sc.
Mode: Full Time
Medium: Campus
Duration: 3 Years

B.Sc. Mathematics - Stands for Bachelor of Science Mathematics. Typically, a B.Sc. is a three year course, minimum eligibility for which is an intermediate (10+2) in science. Mathematics is the study..

Master of Science in Applied Chemistry

Category: Applied Chemistry
Degree: M.Sc.
Mode: Full Time
Medium: Campus
Duration: 3 Years

Master of Science in Applied Physics

Category: Physics
Degree: M.Sc.
Mode: Full Time
Medium: Campus
Duration: 3 Years

M.Sc. Physics - Stands for Master of Science in Physics. An M.Sc. is a two year postgraduate degree, eligibility for which is an undergraduate degree in the stream of science. Physics is a natural..

Master of Technology in Materials Engineering

Category: Others
Degree: M.Tech.
Mode: Full Time
Medium: Campus
Duration: 2 Years