Which institute is better for Mechanical Engineering, NIT Durgapur or IIEST Shibpur?

People usually choose NIT Durgapur just for the tag of the institute. If your aim is to pursue higher education which will help you in landing a good job, then IIEST Shibpur will be an excellent decision. The institution boasts of having a legacy of more than 160 years. In addition to that, the NIRF also holds IIEST Shibpur in high regard. The institute has a fantastic research environment and the placements are getting better year after year. The alumni network of the institute is one of the biggest and you will come across alumni in every field.

IIEST Shibpur is also offering degrees in B.Tech as well as the option to opt for Dual Degree after the third year. The institute is far ahead of NIT Durgapur. Obviously, as an IIEST Shibpur alumnus, my acquaintance is kind of biased towards the institute. IIEST is also a centrally funded institute that has an INI tag and will always be ahead of NIT.

Many of the professors have connections with professors in foreign universities which will help you in bagging MS and research opportunities. In terms of research, faculty, infrastructure, rankings, IIEST often comes among the top ten in India.