Societies of IIEST
Robodarshan - the Robotics Society
ROBODARSHAN, the Robotics Society of IIEST Shibpur, is one of the most active student societies helping in inculcating among students the scientific temper & zeal to show how robotics is closely related to our daily world and how they make our lives easier by AUTOMATON. Founded in 2009, the club became an official part of Centre for Creative Expressions in 2011 and since then the club has been progressing with leaps and bounds.Les Thespians - The dramatics society
The dramatics society of IIEST, Shibpur, Les Thespians has produced many successful and hugely acclaimed theatrical productions since 2009. The society helps the theatre enthusiasts in this institute to build a common platform based on friendship. Simply speaking, theatre is just their medium of making new friends. Les Thespians also hosts the hugely popular drama festival Anuranon (Resonance) every year in the Institute campus.
Catharsis - The Photography Society
Founded as BECPhoS [Bengal Engineering College Photographic Society] in 1971 and later reformed as Catharsis in 2009, this society has come a long way. Catharsis is a platform for creative expressions through the medium of photographs. Photography is a way of capturing moments, memories and preserving them forever. Catharsis aims to inculcate a love of photography among students. Seeing the universe through the lens, it helps young photo-enthusiasts to interpret a world of their own. The objective of Catharsis is to inculcate the love for art photography among the student community.Euphony - The Music club
Life at IIEST(formerly BESU) campus is filled with a variety of self-enriching activities. They fulfil the expectations of students in all spheres of life, including Art & Culture, Sports & Fitness, Social Service and Technology among others. A number of clubs, societies and other organizations provide a wide range of activities outside the curriculum to satisfy one's needs of intellectual pleasure. The Music club is a vibrant and elite society of musically gifted students who come together and create fascinating melodies. The purpose of the club is to showcase the musical talent of the students. The club encourages young musicians to interact with each other and gives them an appropriate jam pad.
LitSoc - The Society of literature
The one stop for all your literary and creative needs, that is how the literary society 'LITSOC' is defined which is one of the most educating and creative societies of our college IIEST. If you've got a knack for expressing your emotions and thoughts eloquently on a piece of paper, if you're able to piece together a bunch of letters into some words and arrange those individual words to possess a coherent meaning that leaves an indelible mark on the reader's consciousness, start running and don't stop until you've joined us.Quizmaniac BEings
Founded way back on 9th April, 2008, Quizmaniac Beings is the oldest and most prestigious club of IIEST Shibpur. Under the mentorship of Dr. Indranath Sinh, the club has come a long way from its humble beginnings in N235, to having already organized the first of its kind and the largest quiz of Kolkata. From Tata Crucible winner Santanu Dey(Class of '89) to Spring Fest winner Shanto Ganguly (Class of '14) to Biz Quiz Runners Up Souvik Maity, Debneel Bagchi, Deepan Das and Shreya Sharma at Kshitij, 2015, Quizmaniac Beings has established itself over the years as a force to be reckoned with in the Calcutta Quizzing Circuit.
SCAGE - Creative Arts and Green Environment
The Society for Creative Arts and Green Environment (SCAGE) is a society under the Center for Creative Expression of The Indian Institute Of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur. The function of this Society in the Institute of National Importance (INI) is to remain associated with the betterment of the campus ambience by improvising creativity and by nurturing creative arts (graphics).Society of Games and Sports
Sports at IIEST, Shibpur was an idea, it was started by a bunch of enthusiasts who aimed at bringing up the sports culture of this prestigious institution. We are now a family of more than 2000 sports enthusiasts, we are thankful to all of them and hope everyone keeps showing us the same support for years to come.
Code IIEST
CodeIIEST is one of the newest clubs of Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur. Formed in Nov'14 , the club has been actively involved in cultivating comprehensive skills in computer science among the students. The club consists of various enthusiasts and is a wonderful hub for a plethora of informative and interactive sessions. The students keep themselves updated with the emerging technologies, which further help them strengthen their skills and enhance creativity and innovation.DebSoc - The Debating Society
The aim of the society is to serve as a platform for avid debaters and help build a debating culture on campus. his group allows people from the past and present of IIEST,Shibpur (erstwhile BESU) to debate on any topic posted. Whilst being reasonably inclusive and generally pretty slack.
Reflexo Beta - the Dance Society
Reflexo Beta, The Official Dance Club of IIEST, Shibpur. One of the highly active club of IIEST Shibpur. Dancing is one of the most common and popular ways of expression; let's make our voices audible to the world! Happy International Dance Day, everyone! Keep Dancing!.Entrepreneurship Development Cell
Entrepreneurship Development Cell, IIEST Shibpur (E-Cell IIESTS) was set up in the year 2009 under the AICTE initiative and is working under the guidance of the Department of Human Resources Management, IIEST Shibpur in co-ordination with NRDC-IIEST IFC, TCGTBI and now with IIC IIESTS.This cell enable smooth and efficient interaction between its principal components spanning students, faculty, working professionals, aspiring and existing entrepreneurs, mentors, angel investors, and venture capitalists.The goal of this cell is to not only gather ideas or opinions but to put those ideas or opinions into action, or help someone in the fraternity to accomplish the desire of starting or creating a business.
