Bachelor of Science [BS] + Master of Science [MS]

The Bachelor of Science [BS] + Master of Science [MS] programme at the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology - [IIEST] Shibpur, in Howrah, West Bengal, is an integrated dual-degree track that lets a student move from foundational undergraduate science straight into a postgraduate-level specialisation without applying separately for the master's stage. The early years build a strong base across core science subjects through classroom teaching, laboratory work and problem-solving coursework, while the later years narrow into focused, research-oriented study, typically including a substantial project or dissertation component supervised by faculty. It suits students who are confident about pursuing science at a deeper level from the outset and want to save time compared with completing a separate bachelor's and master's degree, as well as those who see themselves eventually moving into research, higher academic study, or a technical role that expects postgraduate-level scientific training. On completion, graduates commonly continue toward a doctoral programme, move into research and development roles, or take up teaching and technical positions that value the combined five years of integrated study. IIEST Shibpur's sanctioned intake for this integrated programme in a given year, and the way it is split across categories and quotas, is decided by the admitting authority through the official seat matrix for that session, which is reissued every year, so the current cycle's version is the one prospective students should consult.