Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur

Bengal Engineering and Science University
Bengal Engineering and Science University
Established	1856
Type	Public
Chancellor	Sri Gopal Krishna Gandhi (H'ble Governor Of West Bengal)
Vice-Chancellor	Dr. Ajoy Kumar Ray
Location	Shibpur, Howrah, West Bengal, India
Campus	Urban
Affiliations	UGC
Website	www.becs.ac.in

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The Bengal Engineering and Science University (BESU), established in 1856 at Shibpur, Howrah is one of the oldest, premier and leading engineering colleges in existence in India. The university is known in India and abroad for its heritage as well as excellence in teaching and research in engineering and applied sciences and was "Ranked 10th" among Top Engineering institutes in India by "India Today" in 2005. It is considered as one of the elite and leading engineering educational universities in India. The Bengal Engineering and Science University is recognized as an elite and oldest higher education as well as research institute in engineering and applied sciences.

[edit] Historical roots

Initially known as Bishop's College, this college was renamed Calcutta Civil Engineering College from 24 November, 1856, when there were only 10 students and a few instructive staff. From 1865 to 1879 the College functioned as Civil Engineering Department of Presidency College, Kolkata. In 1880 the college shifted to its new and permanent home the lush campus at Bishop's College, Howrah. From 12 February, 1920, the name was again changed to Bengal Engineering College (B.E. College Shibpur). The word Shibpur was deleted from the title on 24 March, 1921.

From May 1857 to 1992, it was a constituent college of the University of Calcutta. In recognition of its services to the nation, the college was elevated to the status of a Deemed University in 1992. The then President of India, Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma, formally inaugurated the University on March 13, 1993. On 1 October, 2004, Bengal Engineering College (A Deemed University) was elevated to the status of a full-fledged university with its present name. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the President of India, formally inaugurated it as Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur (BESU), on 13 July 2005.

[edit] Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies

The university at present offers the following AICTE approved undergraduate courses leading to Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) (8 semesters) /Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) (10 semesters) in:

1. Architecture
2. Civil Engineering
3. Computer Science & Technology
4. Electrical Engineering
5. Electronics & Tele-Communication Engineering
6. Information Technology
7. Mechanical Engineering
8. Metallurgical Engineering
9. Mining Engineering
10.Aerospace and Applied Mechanics

The university also offers AICTE approved 4-semesters post-graduate courses leading to Master of Engineering (M.E.) degree in 9 disciplines of Engineering, namely,

1. Civil
2. Electrical
3. Mechanical
4. Metallurgy
5. Mining
6. Electronics and Telecommunication
7. Computer Science and Technology
8. Information Technology
9. Engineering Mechanics and Drawing.

It also offers a four–semester post–graduate degree course in 'Master of Town & Regional Planning' (MTRP).

The university also offers four–semester full time post-graduate courses in Applied Sciences leading to the degree of Master of Science (M.Sc.) in:

1. Applied Physics
2. Applied Chemistry
3. Applied Mathematics
4. Applied Geology

In addition to above, the university also offers the following post-graduate courses:

1. 6-semester course in Master of Computer Applications leading to the degree of MCA
2. 6-semester part-time evening Post-graduate courses in Civil Engineering in three areas of specialization namely Structural Engineering, Geo-technical Engineering & Environmental Engineering
3. 6-semester part-time evening course in Industrial Metallurgy
4. 4-semester full time course in Master of Business Administration (MBA) under the aegis of BECSOMS
5. 6-semester part time course in Information Technology leading to Master of Technology (M.Tech.) degree, at School of Information Technology (PDSIT)
6. 2 year post-graduate course in Bioinformatics
7. 4 semester full time course in VLSI design leading to Master of Technology (M.Tech.) degree, at School of VLSI Technology. This course is running under Special Manpower Development Programme (SMDP)
8. 4 semester full time course in Materials Engineering leading to Master of Technology (M.Tech.)
9. 4 semester full time in Mechatronics and Robotics leading to Master of Technology (M.Tech.). This course is carried on by BESU in collaboration with the following three CSIR laboratories
1. Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute(Pilani),
2. Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (Chandigarh),
3. Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (Durgapur).

The university also offers Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree, under the supervision of respective faculty members, leading by Research. It has well equipped modern laboratories to conduct research work in

1. Engineering Sciences
2. Applied Sciences
3. Management Sciences

[edit] Library

Historically, many eminent scientists, such as Prof. S. N. Bose, who formulated Bose-Einstein statistics, utilized the resource-rich library of this university. In August 2009, a brand new modern building was inaugurated in the campus which now houses the "Central Library" with facilities such as digital archiving of all books.

[edit] International Collaboration

The University has entered into the international collaborations with University of Windsor, Canada , Queen's University Belfast, at Northern Ireland and University of Pennsylvania, USA. Three students of UPenn are pursuing their summer internship at the Civil Engg. Dept., BESU in 2009. Over 40 undergraduate students of BESU have visited the Queen's University over the last 2 years (starting 2008) to pursue their summer internship.

[edit] Ranking

This institute was "Ranked 10th" amongst Top Ten engineering institutes in India by "India Today" in the year 2005.

[edit] Recruitment

Every year students from this institution form a large intake of the administration, management and technocracy, both in the public sector and private companies in India and abroad.

[edit] Campus life

The university has a lush green campus, with a number of ponds. There is a four storied central academic building, an eight storied academic-cum-administration building, a workshop complex, a three storied building for material science (which also houses a part of the Computer Science & Technology department and linked with a small skybridge to the other part of the department in the main academic building), two canteens and a university auditorium. Classes start from 8am in the morning and continue till 5pm with a one and half hour lunch break in the afternoon. There are a number of hostels out of which the 1st and 2nd year students are accommodated into Hostel Nos. 7, 8, 9 & 11 while Hostel Nos. 14, 15 and 16 are used to accommodate the PG and few 3rd year UG students. A number of single-seater residence halls like MacDonald Hall, Richardson Hall, Sen Hall, Sengupta Hall and Wolfenden Hall accommodate the 3rd and 4th year Under Graduate students. The ladies hostel is called Pandya Hall. A new ladies hostel has also been inaugurated in 2009 to accomodate Under Graduate 1st year ladies. The campus also has a well-equipped gymnasium, a swimming pool and a hospital. There is a model school named BE College Model School in the campus.

Campus activities include games in two large ground called Oval and Lords, that good old "adda" at Netaji Bhaban or at the canteen. Every year an annual fest is held together with an alumni meet - it is called REBECA, an acronym for "REunion and BECollege Annuals". It is one of the biggest cultural fest in the Eastern India.

The inaugural version of the annual technological festival/symposium INSTRUO was organized on 11-12 April, 2009. INSTRUO is the Latin synonym for "creation". The fest drew myriad technical enthusiasts to the campus from all corners of the state. Instruo'10 is scheduled to be organized on 6-8th of February, 2010. For more information visit the official website of INSTRUO - http://instruo.becs.ac.in .

There is also a College band called "Amra". There is a cultural club called FOBECS an acronym for "Forum Of BECollege Students". This club organises all kinds of activities from quizzes, poetry competition, elocution etc to photography exhibition. It also publishes a monthly magazine called Unmesh. This forum was first started by a handful of students in year the 2000 with a common vision of improving speaking abilities of students. In 2009, a new "Centre of Innovation" has been inaugurated which consists of various clubs for activities music, photography, quiz, science and research.

The college is also a seat of culture. It has not only produced hardcore engineers like Dr. Fazlur Khan, Bangladeshi-American structural Engineer, but also engineers who have made major contributions in other fields, for which they will be remembered with reverence for times to come. They include playwright and theatre activitst Badal Sircar, novelist Narayan Sanyal, former minister of Government of West Bengal Dr Shankar Sen, poet Binoy Majumdar, eminent Sarodist Pandit Buddhadev Dasgupta and many others.

An outstanding feature of the campus life has always been a strong emotional bond between seniors and sophomores in the undergraduate class. Most of the very successful professional alumni today credit the BESU environment as one of the lasting influence in their lives.

[edit] Location

The University is located in the sylvan surrounding 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 presently nearing completion. The nearest railway station is Howrah Station, which is six kilometres from the University Campus, and the Airport is at a distance of thirty kilometres from the Main Gate of the campus.

[edit] Alumni

The First batch of this university graduated in November, 1860. The university has one of the most well-known alumni in India and abroad which includes World Leaders in engineering & technology such as Dr. Fazlur Khan USA known as "Einstein of Structural Engg. Worldwide" , Dr. Bimal Bose USA "World Leader in Power Electronics" , Dr.Amitabha Ghosh Ex-Director IIT Kgp. and several Chairman and Managing Directors, Presidents, Director Generals CPWD, CEOs and Chief Engineers of large organizations both Indian and Multi National Corporations like SAIL, Tatas,Union Carbide,IBM, Indian Railways, the Birla group, the Reliance group, etc. The alumni also includes many Vice Chancellors,Directors,Deans, Distinguished Professors, Chair Professors in leading Univerisities such as IITs, MIT USA, Caltech, Columbia University, University of California at Berkley and other leading universities in India, USA,UK, Europe, Canada and Worldwide. Besu has one of the most active global alumni association among the engineering colleges and universities in India. Its Global Alumni Association, also referred to as GAABESU (Global Alumni Association of BESU) has chapters in USA, UK, Canada, Switzerland, Australia, Singapore, Middle East, etc. and has been the driver of alumni activities over last 4–5 years. The Executive committee of the association boasts of members from all corners of the world - India, the Middle East, Europe, USA, Canada and Australia. Over the last 2-3 years, GAABESU has established a highly successful scholarship program and Mentorship program to aid financially needy students, and provide career counselling to its students.

[edit] Politics

Dr. Sankar Sen, Ex Power Minister & Ex Vice Chancellor Jadavpur University

[edit] Industry

Sir Rajen Mookerjee, Industrialist, Chairman, Martin Burn Group of Companies
Sir Biren Mookerjee, Industrialist, Founder Chairman, Indian Iron & Steel Company Ltd.
Mr. Subir Chatterjee, Ex-Executive Director, National Thermal Power Corporation
Dr. T Mukherjee Director Tata Group, Director CORUS Ex. Dy.MD TISCO & MD Tata Metallics Ltd.
Mr. Amrit Das Founder & CEO Net Guru Inc. & Research Engineers Inc. ( Nasdaq Listed) California USA/ UK/Europe /India
Dr. Tapas Shome, Distinguished Engineer, IBM, USA
Dr. Gauranga Sundar Chakrabarti, Distinguished Engineer, Westinghouse Electric Corp., USA
Mr. S. Chakraborty, Founder Chairman & M.D.- CES Limited New Delhi (Largest Consulting Engineering Firm in India)

[edit] Construction

Dr. Fazlur Rahman Khan, a Bangladeshi-American, World's Greatest Structural Engineer of the 20th Century (Designer of the Sears Tower Chicago USA Tallest in World and John Hancock Center USA) -regarded as the "Einstein of Structural Engineering" and the "The Father of Tubular Design for High-rises"

[edit] Bureaucracy

Mr. Amitabha Bhattacharya, IAS Principal Advisor Planning Commission Govt.of India New Delhi (equivalent to Secretary to Govt of India)
Rai Bahadur Annada Prosad Sarkar, B.E.-Year 1883 (First Indian Chief Engineer (Irrigation), Bengal Presidency)
Mr. Girish Chandra Das, B.E.-Year 1891 (Chief Engineer, Light Railways; Engineer-in-Chief for construction of Calcutta High Court)
Mr. Amar Nath Das, B.E.-Year 1895 (Chief Engineer of Bengal Presidency)
Mr. A.C. Mitra, B.E.-Year 1900 (Engineer-in-Charge, Construction of Victoria Memorial Palace, Calcutta)

[edit] Railways

Mr. B.C. Ganguly, Chairman Railway Board Govt.of India
Mr. S. B. Ghosh Dastidar- General Manager Central Railway Member Railway Board Awarded "Padma Shri" title by Indian Government in 2009

[edit] Academics

Dr. Amitava Ghosh, Director IIT Kharagpur
Dr. Bimal Bose, Dishtinguished Professor & World Leader in Power Electronics, University of Tennessee, USA
Dr. Kajal Gupta, Chief Technologist NASA USA
Dr. Ajoy Kumar Roy Vice Chancellor Bengal Engineering & Science University & Ex Director Medical Technology IIT Kgp
Dr. S.Chakraborty Professor & Director Centre for Space Physics Boston University Boston USA
Dr. Subrata Dasgupta Director & Eminent Scholar Chair Institute of Cognitive Science University of Louisiana USA
Dr. Nihar Biswas, Dean, University of Windsor, Canada.
Dr. S.Golder, Principal, Delhi College of Engineering,
Prof. A.Mitra, Director, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
Dr. Asok Roy, Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engg. ( 2000 - 2009) Pennsylvania State University USA
Dr. Goutam Chattopadhyay, Professor of Physics in California Institute of Technology, USA

& Senior Member of Research, Jet Propulsion Lab. CIT California USA

Dr. Chandan Ghosh,Professor & Head [Geohazards Division],National Inst. of Disaster Management

[edit] Writers, Performing Artists and Musicians

Mr. Badal Sarkar, Theatre Personality & Director Indian Academy Award Winner, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award winner and Padma Shri awardee in 1972
Pandit Budhadeb Dasgupta, Eminent Sorod Player and Chief Engineer CESC Ltd.
Mr. Narayan Sanyal, Famous Novelist, Writer of "Satyakam"( filmed in Hindi) "Dandak Sabari" etc

[edit] See also

List of universities in India

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