Global Alumni Association of Bengal Engineering and Science University
Recipient:
Letter: Greetings,
Dr. Manmohan Singh
Hon’ble Prime Minister of India
South Block, Raisina Hill
New Delhi
India-110011
August 19, 2013
Sub: Transformation of Bengal Engineering and Science University (BESU),
Shibpur to Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur
– pending since 2007-08, the beginning of the Eleventh Plan
Dear Sir:
We, the alumni/alumnae, students, faculty, staffs, administrators and well-wishers
of Bengal Engineering & Science University (erstwhile BEC/BECDU), a 157-year
old institution of international repute and 2nd oldest engineering college in India,
would like to draw your kind attention to the issue of transformation of this institute.
Please note that BESU, in 2005, was one of the seven institutes short-listed by the
Joshi Committee and then recommended by the Anandakrishnan Committee (both
MHRD-appointed) for transforming it to an IIT-type institution in the form of an
Indian Institutes of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST). Anandakrishnan
committee chose five of those institutes and put BESU at the top, while putting IT-
BHU in the second place for the transformation.
Your Cabinet, in its meeting held on 12th October, 2010, approved the proposal of
the Ministry of Human Resources Development to take over Bengal Engineering
and Science University (BESU), Shibpur after its transformation to Indian Institute
of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur with an announcement of
five years’ expenditure plan for non–recurring and recurring expenses.
After a long delay, on March 4, 2013, The National Institutes of Technology,
Science Education and Research (NITSER) Amendment Bill, 2013 (No. 30 of
2013), through which the transformation of BESU, Shibpur into IIEST, Shibpur has
been proposed, was introduced in the Lok Sabha. In spite of being listed for
consideration on several occasions during the budget session, the bill,
unfortunately, was not taken up for discussion and approval, while BHU has
already been transformed to an IIT in 2012.
We found out from the official website of Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha that Hon’ble
Speaker referred the Bill to the HRD Standing Committee on 17th May 2013
despite unanimous support for the Bill. The aforesaid Standing Committee had
been asked to examine the Bill and report within a period of three months i.e. by
16th August. Although, the schedule slipped due to the resignation of previous
chairman, we now understand that the HRD Standing Committee will be meeting
on 17th of September under the new Chairman, Shri Birender Singh.
We believe it has been quite unfair to BESU (the top choice of the Anandakrishnan
Committee) in unnecessarily dragging its transformation from the beginning of the
Eleventh Plan i.e. 2007-08 while BHU, the second choice, has been transformed to
an IIT some time back. To bring attention to this injustice, faculty and students of
this institution have again started to publicize its cause.
Under these circumstances, we request your kind attention and active support in
getting the NITSER Amendment bill passed in the Winter Session of the
Parliament so that BESU gets its long-deserved status of an IIEST. This
transformation is urgently needed not only for retaining the meaningful existence of
this institution but also to train students in engineering research and teaching to
meet India’s growing demand in the 21st century as envisaged by the
Anandakrishnan Commission. We request you to take necessary steps to get
(NITSER) Amendment Bill, 2013 (No. 30 of 2013) passed in the coming session
and remedy the injustice done to our institute. We are depending on you.
Thanks and with best regards,
Comments
Name Location Date Comment
Swapan Saha San Francisco Bay Area,
United States
2013-08-19 Survival and reputation of the 2nd oldest engineering college in India are at
stake. The transformation is needed immediately.
Santanu Kumar
Karmakar
India 2013-08-19 As stated in the appeal.
Subrata Samanta India 2013-08-19 very important
Amitava Roy India 2013-08-19 The appeal itself is self-explanatory. Please give BESU its legitimate and long
pending status of IIEST.
Sundaresan Narayanan India 2013-08-19 Amongst the multiple reasons - most important ones are:
To provide better higher educational facilities in West Bengal (which is been
neglected for a long duration) and in general at Eastern part of India.
Jiban K Chaudhury India 2013-08-19 As elaborated in the appeal
Somnath Sinha Roy Howrah, India 2013-08-19 Regarding the upgradation of my mother Institute
Sukdeb Sarkar India 2013-08-19 There are various reasons towards betterment of the students
Santanu Saha India 2013-08-19 To see my own institute as National one & getting the proper funding for
Research Activity.
Aritra Banerjee India 2013-08-19 I want to see my alma mater get its rightful status in the highest echelons of
academia.
Gunjan Mandal India 2013-08-19 Stated in the appeal.
BIPLAB
MUKHOPADHYAY
Calcutta, India 2013-08-19 The reasons are explained in the appeal
Indranath Sinha Howrah, India 2013-08-19 . I sign it to show solidarity. To me this petition is not exactly that important at
this juncture. Once the Bill has become a property of the Parliament (the
Legislature), the Prime Minister (the Executeve) has, officially, a little role to
play. Our Bill has been introduced on 4th March. It has been sent to the HRD
standing committee on 17th March. Its report was due on 16th August. Let our
persuasion be directed towards getting the Bill passed by following
parliamentary procedure
Raja Bhattacharyya India 2013-08-19 Will boost development of the Institution which will benefit the country in the
long run
tanmoy sabud Lagos, Nigeria 2013-08-19 BESU is the second oldest Engineering college in India and I want my alma
mater get its right status without any further delay.
Sourav Karwa India 2013-08-19 Clearly explained in the bill
Apurna Kumar Ghosh Kalgoorlie, Australia 2013-08-19 Better infrastructure
SOUMITRA
CHATTERJEE
Muscat, Oman 2013-08-19 This is my collgee
Saibal Nag India 2013-08-19 This college of old repute should be revived by giving this status.
Shital Babu Regmee Kathmandu, Nepal 2013-08-19 Well, it deserves. It has done great service not only to India but also many
countries of the world. At present, trying its best to be center of excellence.
Apurba Sarkar Calcutta, India 2013-08-19 BESU needs conversion to stay alive otherwise it will die soon.
Name Location Date Comment
somendra kumar
mazumder
India 2013-08-19 I am proud of the Institute from where I graduated in Civil Engg. in 1959.
Subsequently I did my M.Tech. and Ph.d. in Civil Engg. from IIT, KGP. This
institute is only one younger than IIT (Roorkee). I am well aware of its immense
contribution towards devloment of engg. education for the past 156 years both
at under-graduate and post -graduate level and the service rendered at
National and International level. l strongly feel that it deserves INI status of
IIEST as recommended by Anandikrihnan committee and recommended by our
Hon. President of India, Sh. Pranab Mukherjee, while delivering his
convocation address.
SANJOY ADHIKARI India 2013-08-19 It has a history which we can pride upon. We should strive to flourish our
almamater.
Dr.Subimal Roy Barman Calcutta, India 2013-08-19 To make BESU more prosperous as one of the oldest Engineering College
requested to make it IIEST.
Mangal Pandey India 2013-08-19 one of the oldest college of India with a history of producing millions of
intellectual personnel, who plays an important role in developing nation. Now
its her turn to get some recognition.
Gautam Datta India 2013-08-19 This is important for the Eastern India (moreover all India) to refocus on
science and Technology. With all the infrastructure and location advantage,
BESU deserves the status.
pankaj roy India 2013-08-19 Its important for me not just because of being my Alma mater but because of
the fact that a great institution like BESU not getting this its due which it truly
deserve for its glorious to the nation as a whole
Ashish Basu India 2013-08-19 This historic college/university absolutely needs this upgrade to IIEST status to
keep up with the modern world today.
Arun Datta Australia 2013-08-19 I have graduated from BESU and I know how good are the installations and
setup. It only needs proper management and maintenance.With IIEST this will
be achieved. I guess the history and success of the ex-students is well know to
all.
Gurprit Singh India 2013-08-19 The second oldest Engineering Institute of India surely deserves this tag.
Amrita Ghosh Australia 2013-08-19 For the future of upcoming generation.
Akaitab Ghatak India 2013-08-19 Because I am an ex-student of BESU
Rajdeep Saha New Delhi, India 2013-08-19 BESU deserves IIEST status. During interactions with number students from
NIT's/IIT's in my days at college, I can proudly state the fact that many, rather
most of our students are better. And we can reach for the sky if we get that
support from the Central Govt. We appeal to the Government to seek what we
deserve!
Prabhati Bhattacharya India 2013-08-19 Having graduated with BE(Civil) from this esteemed institution, I earnestly
desire that my alma mater regain its position amongst the best engineering
education institutes as well as establish itself as a premier research institute.
Towards this, BESU needs to be upgraded to IIEST as it truly deserves INI
status. Our well-established, illustrious and active alumni community stands
testimony to the greatness of our beloved alma mater.
Shirsak Dey Durgapur, India 2013-08-19 for getting the INI status and upgrading it to a higher level...for better
oppurtunities and placement
Pujon Chakraverty Calcutta, India 2013-08-19 This transformation has been long pending, and has received no objection from
any political party, but has been delayed regularly due to disruptions in the
Parliament. Being the 2nd oldest Engineering College of the country, it
deserves better.
Name Location Date Comment
Ritabrata Das India 2013-08-19 BESU is my alma mater. It's been a long pending issue for years. BESU with its
rich heritage deserves to be an institute of national importance.
Prameya Mondal India 2013-08-19 I am from BESU..it deserves better
Deb K
BHATTACHARYYA
Chelmsford, MA 2013-08-19 It has an enriching academic enviroment to be considered among the best
engineering institutions.
Sumik Chakraborty Bangalore, India 2013-08-19 Because I am an alumnus of BESU
swati saha Shibpur, India 2013-08-19 Because I am a student of besu
Ashoke Sutradhar India 2013-08-19 I am the stakeholder
Shreayan Nandy India 2013-08-19 BEing an Alumnus feel proud to see the name being highlighted. Juniors will be
rewarded. As being a part of the organization as a lifetime member of
GAABESU it will serve a kind of good satisfaction about which we hard but
could not get a chance to have the facilities.
Sayantan Mukherjee Bangalore, India 2013-08-19 win-win situation for both BESU and Indian education system.
SOUMYADYUTI GHOSH Calcutta, India 2013-08-19 BESUS is a premier engineering institute in India serving the nation for over
157 years.It has notable alumni spread throughout the world.It deserves this
status more than any other institute.
sandip mukhopadhyay Gurgaon, India 2013-08-19 This is long pending and denying the obvious.
Jatindranath Chakrabarty India 2013-08-19 Being an alumni of BE, College wish the best for BESU.
SAMIR KUMAR
BHOWMICK
India 2013-08-19 This an important Institute of Technology of excellent, which is serving the
country for a very long time .
Sabyasachi Biswas India 2013-08-19 BESU not only my college, it's my 1st love. I have doing my MTech and PhD
both from IIT G and IIT R, but I don't fill any difference between IITs to BESU.
Truly, BESU have faculty, infrastructure and facility up to the mark like other IIT.
So, as per the impact and effectiveness of BESU should be convert into a IIT.
Why not IIT? Because all the BESU's alumni, those are in IITs and abroad as a
students or faculty, their performance remarkable basis on this institution.
Abhilash Bhattacharya India 2013-08-19 It deserves every bit of it
Afazuddin Ahamed Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2013-08-19 It will give this old technical institution an international recognition.
Babli Das Calcutta, India 2013-08-19 International reputation
Shantanu Singha India 2013-08-19 Because it deserves the status. And it's pending for really long.
Bratin Dey India 2013-08-19 I studied in this institute.
Bibhuti Mandal India 2013-08-19 I want my BESU to be IIEST
Abhra Dasgupta India 2013-08-19 Being an alumnus of this university it is a matter of pride for me to see it
becoming an IIEST. Apart from that its high time BESU starts getting th
recognisation it actually deserves.
Pritam Karmakar Pune, India 2013-08-19 Graduated from this university. BESU is the second oldest engineering
institution, a premier engineering and state funded institution in India and
definitely deserves this.
Ankit Pandey Kolkata,West Bengal,
India
2013-08-19 I am an alumni and I want my institute to be among the top centres of learning
in the country.
Mainak Sengupta India 2013-08-19 Since I am a teacher who is toiling here for the last 16 years ,including
holidays, to win its rightful recognition for this University - which is the 2nd
oldest Engineering Institute of this country and the mother of the entire IIT
system
Name Location Date Comment
Tarun Kumar Mondal Mumbai, India 2013-08-19 Respected PM,
Please take seps toward paasing this bill. How many more years are require to
transform BESU, Shibpur to IIEST? Yes we know that this transformation will
not give any political benifit but it is require for Nation Development. So please
take this bill for passing on the ongoing monsoon session.
POULOMI ROY Shibpur, India 2013-08-19 It will be genuinely beneficial for all the BEings of BESUS if transformed into
IIEST, Shibpur
Dipankar Basu India 2013-08-19 Being an ex-teacher of this Institute, I felt the heritage and tradition in every bit
of this campus. Its a painfully long wait. The conversion should not be delayed
any more.
Subrata Bej India 2013-08-19 I'm an alumni of BESU and I believe,with proper infrastructure, BESU can be
one of the best institutes in India.
Soumen Mukherjee India 2013-08-19 The much-awaited as well as the much-deserved status of IIEST has been
delayed for years. It is high time that my Alma mater becomes an institute of
national importance.
Navin Kumar India 2013-08-19 Transformation is extremely needed for the further recognition of this premier
institute.
POULOMI ROY Shibpur, India 2013-08-19 Its enough long pending now. Need the tag IIEST, Shibpur (under Govt of India)
instead f BESU, Shibpur permanently. All the BEings need this transformation
immediately for the welfare of the whole university. BESU deserves the
authority from Central Govt. of India.
Saibal Gangopadhyay India 2013-08-19 Being in Engineering Industry for the last 32 years after becoming alumni of the
2nd oldest engineering institution of our country , the transformation of BESU to
IIEST , is the need of the hour if we honestly desire to see India prospering in
the future.
Indranil Saha India 2013-08-19 This Institute has been contributing to the country's progress through its brilliant
alumni and quality engineering teaching for more than 150 years. The
university is in dire need of the IIEST recognition to move to the next level of
excellence and maintain its appropriate status in the academia. My earnest
request to please grant the rightful recognition to this seat of academic
excellence.
Soumajyoti Sarkar India 2013-08-19 Being a student of this university, I find myself responsible to support the
ongoing "sit-in demonstration".
Parag datta Siliguri, India 2013-08-19 To meet the global demands of 21st century in Sc and tech
BARUNDEV LAHIRI India 2013-08-19 I have graduated from this institution long back in 1982. This college is the
oldest Engineering degree college in India. This college is neglected and was
always under political influence of local state government. So quality of
education is never stable. It is now far from his glorious state due to shortage of
faculty by quality and quantity, shortage of fund for taking up research work and
necessary updated equipment. So it needs fund and an independant non
political, and quality administration and infrastructure to claim back it's past
glory.
Gaurab Patra India 2013-08-19 The transformation is not only required for BESU to reach to its deserved
position which it has been deprived of for last 156 years, but also it is very
much important for the country's future. Because it is a proven fact that no
country can sustain in 21st century without putting in enough effort behind
collaborative research where people from all the field (Engineering, Science,
Literature, Economics etc) can engage themselves together for enhancing the
research work in the country.
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Anirban Sarkar India 2013-08-19 BESU is my almamater and whatever i have achieved til date it's because of
BESU. It is one of the most prestigious institutions in India. But to grow this
institute it needs fund and the funds will come if it becomes IIEST. BESU has
given a lot to India and now it's India's turn to pay it back.
Md Zeeshan Ashraf India 2013-08-19 This BEC (BESU ) , 2nd oldest engineering college of India have given a lot of
amazing and notable alumnus and astonishing possessions to India and still
giving outstanding performance towards science & research and helped India
to grow and to stand proud in the world... The transformation of BESU to IIEST
will definitely change the society and country remarkably.
Shiladitya Sen India 2013-08-19 I'm a student of BESU, Shibpur and I believe that the transformation to IIEST,
Shibpur is a very necessary step that should be taken by the government. An
institute with such heritage and recognition deserves to be an Institute of
National Importance so that it may maintain providing the necessary
atmosphere and infrastructure required for training engineers for enhancing our
nation's technology.
PURANJAY
BHATTACHARYA
Mumbai, India 2013-08-19 It is a long pending issue and shall be addressed with top priority.
Shubha Kr. Haldar India 2013-08-19 Our Alma mater deserves it
KALYANBRATA
DASGUPTA
Muscat, Oman, India 2013-08-19 This is my Alma Mater , and therefore it matters!
Santanu Sardar India 2013-08-19 The appeal letter is self-explanatory.
Sourav Kundu India 2013-08-19 The appeal letter is self- explanatory.
Subhasish Kundu India 2013-08-19 I am a student of BESU. It is the second oldest engineering college of India. It
has a great heritage and alumni of this institution have been contributing to the
field of engineering successfully. It has been a premier enginerring institute of
India. Central Govt. has declared long back in 2010 to give it the status of a
Central Govt. institute (Institute of National Importance). But due to the delay,
institute is suffering from fund crunch.
Ayan Ghosh Calcutta, India 2013-08-19 The apathy and neglect with which the Government of India has been treating
BESU for the past 10 years is quite appalling. In fact we were in college when
this entire movement began and I guess its not a surprise why the plight of
higher education in India has been in tatters. As somebody pointed out, BESU
has been the framework for many IIT's with many of our alumni working as
faculties and in the administration of these IIT's. I would go ahead and say that
BESU boasts of a brand and quality comparable to the seven older IIT's and
unmatchable to the new IIT's. I don't understand the point of running ad
campaigns for opening up new IIT's while treating great institutions like BESU
(which can easily be upgraded to an IIT) with mockery and contempt. After all
GOI should realize that, even after being converted to an IIEST (as these
would be relatively unbranded), a lot would have to be done in branding them
at par with the IIT's, NIT's and IISER's, and if the first step itself takes so long,
the pertinent question to be asked from the GOI is, what can we expect in the
long run. Would request the supporters of the movement to build on the
requisite administrative pressures to get this bill out of the standing committee,
pass it through the ordinance route and pass it in the parliament in the winter
session probably, if not now. I know its easier said than done and everything
that's possible is being done. Lastly would like to add that, am really thankful to
all my teachers of BESUTA, students and alumni who are taking this campaign
forward and have been directly been associated with the movement. Cheers,
Ayan (Mech, 2002-06).
Kalyan Sircar St Petersburg, FL 2013-08-19 This is my alma mater.
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Dipankar Pal Greenville, SC 2013-08-19 BESU is a prestigious institution that is capable of leading the country in
educational excellence and advancement of technological growth.
DIPAK CHAKRABARTY India 2013-08-19 I am 1976 pass out. I observe that in no way we are inferior to the other elite
engineering colleges of India and in many of these colleges Professors are also
graduated from our institute.
Besides our country on the international level also the students of our college
has contributed successfully.
There is no reason why our college should not be upgraded as recommended
by Anandakrishnan Commission.
SUJOY KUMAR SAHA India 2013-08-19 COnverstion of BESU to IIEST is the only way to make it a leading institute of
the world.
MALAY NIYOGI India 2013-08-19 There are still lot of gaps in basic infrastructures in BESU, as compared to
other premier Institutes, which are essential for a 1st line Institute of the
Country and also to compete at International level, we need to have enough
facilities for research & developments areas apart from industry focus where
sufficient fund is a prime need. I believe, all these requirements can be fulfilled
by transformation of BESU to IIEST is essential which is long overdue also. So,
let's get it immediately!
Apalak Khatua Jamshedpur (Tata
Nagar), India
2013-08-19 This IIEST status will help this 157-year old institution to be the center of
excellence in cutting-edge research.
Partha S Bag India 2013-08-19 It is overdue. It should happen right away. Let the PM act and act rightfully.
Prosenjit Chakraborty India 2013-08-19 BECollege (BESU today) was the second oldest engineering institution in India.
With Roorki & BHU already converted to IIT, BESU must be made equivalent or
better, just to keep it's significant identity.
Abes Naskar India 2013-08-19 This is 157 years old engineering college, and a pride of our country. still we
cant effort the college in terms of facilities, money, facalties and in other ways.
so I want the college to become IIEST,KOLKATA
Dr. Soumita Mukherjee India 2013-08-19 I am an ex-student of this prestigious Institute. I would like to see this heritage
Institution as a centrally financed institute. It deserves the transformation from
a state university to an IIEST.
Debagnick Ghosh India 2013-08-19 Its sad to see that the transformation of an institute of such heritage like BESU
has been pending for so long. This procrastinate response from the
government needs to change for the greater good. BESU has immense
potential of being an unparalleled institution of its kind. It deserves this honour
after the service it has been providing to the nation.
Debu Chaudhuri Paramus, NJ 2013-08-19 One of the oldest and best Indian institution but neglected. Save this old
institution's quality at any cost. Status and money are extremely important due
to high cost of engineering lab, research work and study. Recently I visited
college campus, I am pleased to see bright young students. But we will fail if
our system don't provide college with proper finance and status.
Sukomal Pal Dhanbad, India 2013-08-19 I am an alumnus of this great institute.
PRADIPTA
MUKHOPADHYAY
Calcutta, India 2013-08-19 Being myself a proud alumnus of this hallowed institution , i would obviously
like to see my alma mater achieve higher levels of glory over the coming years.
This, as i can visualize, will be possible under the present circumstances, only
if the institution is conferred with the status of an IIEST which it eminently
deserves.
Atul Prakash Mishra India 2013-08-19 Alumni of the institute
nandan maiti Shibpur, India 2013-08-19 For further improvement of higher studies and meaningful existence of this
great old institution
Name Location Date Comment
Biswajit Bala Ranaghat, India 2013-08-19 I was a student of BESU
Shamim Mohammad India 2013-08-19 This is one of the oldest engineering college of India , delevering brilince since
ages . The times , when India is emerging to be one of the fastest developing
nation , we could only manage to have one Institution(IISC , Banaglore) in
World top 500 University and the number is on the decline . Is that what we
deserve?
Sir , further delaying to the approval of BESU to IIEST will be an burning
example of the kind indifferene we have been displaying towards our Higher
Education System.
Rakesh Mondal Bhopal, India 2013-08-19 Such an old institution which has contributed significantly to the country's
progress in different fields, need the upgraded status for transforming itself into
a world class institution.
Rahul singha India 2013-08-19 I am a student of BESU.....
Asok Adak Shibpur, India 2013-08-19 The age old potential institute deserves this conversation.
Kaushik Mukherjee Calcutta, India 2013-08-19 I wish to be part of an institution which will be the best in the country as far as
hand-to-hand technical research and teaching are concerned.
Samarjit Chatterjee India 2013-08-19 It is a leading institute in teaching and research in science and technology.
@nd oldest in India and with high tradition of accomplishment. A fine and
sprawling campus. It richly deserves to be a IIEST
Pradip Mondal India 2013-08-19 To elaborate the research facility.
rahul chowdhury Calcutta, India 2013-08-19 i am a student of this institution and i wish this college be transformed into an
institution of national importance as this will not only boost the career prospects
of me and thousands of others but also add to the elite list of indian colleges an
institution that is one of the oldest in india and alsoone of much academic
repute
Jyoti Mazumder Ann Arbor, MI 2013-08-19 1) One of the oldest Engineering School in India produced engineering talents
for more than 150 yrs.
2) Many of the directors of IITs and their faculty members are trained in BESU.
3) Prudent investment from the central government in higher education
compared to all new IIT being started from the scratch.BESU already have a
great history in teaching and education.
4) Enhanced resources will enable BESU to excel and make national and
international impact.
5) Last but not the least is my personal attachment to the institution due my
family's association with BESU for almost a century.
Ankit Basu Calcutta, India 2013-08-19 Serving the nation since 1856.. Its high time for some feedback.. :)
Bamandas Pattanayak Dix HIlls, NY 2013-08-19 I want to see BESU which is one of the best engineering college in India is
upgraded to IIEST for better service to the Nation.
Debargha Sengupta Alexandria, VA 2013-08-19 I am an alumnus who is indebted to this institution for whatever I have achieved
thus far in life. I believe the transformation can not only benefit the institution,
but also to the population it serves directly and indirectly.
Tarit Kumar Ari India 2013-08-19 being a part of our Beings.
Bitan Das India 2013-08-19 Cus its my university,and i love my university
Madhumanti
Bhattacharyya
Hamilton, Canada 2013-08-19 Because, I need the upgradation of my alma mater as she deserves.
PRASANTA NANDI India 2013-08-19 This more than 150 years age old Institution has been serving the country and
it's people in various forms. Therefore, I shall be very proud provided it
achieves the IIEST status. I am confident that it will compete many world class
institutions after its proper transformation.
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Debroop Sengupta India 2013-08-19 It is a long wait for a national status for India's one of the oldest and the most
deserving Institute- my alma mater. Justice delayed isn't actually justice denied.
It's gross injustice in some cases.
Sandip Rudra India 2013-08-19 Since it is IMPORTANT for the country.
nandini mukhopadhyay New Delhi, India 2013-08-19 Besus is a very prestigious institution in India , Its Alumnus are wide spread in
the world . Despite all problematic situation it is successful to keep its standard
on high esteem. This is certainly one of the best engineering and science
institute in India and equivalent to any IIT. There fore Government's delay in
transforming the institute into IIEST is very very unjustified..
Shreyasee De India 2013-08-19 an institution that has given so much to this nation deserves this.Since it has
been recommended by commitees appointed by the Government of India,i see
no reson why this transformation should not be carried out as soon as possible.
Samrat Banerjee India 2013-08-19 The 157 year old Institution needs the tag of national importance. Being a
student, i feel the transformation will be beneficiary to all of us.
TUSHAR KANTI GHOSH DURGAPUR. WB., India 2013-08-19 For the tradition,the endless list of ALLUMNIS,who have earned their
engg.background from this institute to make india proud.
Amitabha Chatterjee Succasunna, NJ 2013-08-19 It is unfair for the Govt. of India to drag its feet for so long. I urge Dr. Singh to
get the bill passed in the current session of the Parliament.
Soumit Bose India 2013-08-19 I am a student of BE(CST) in BESU and I respect the status of the institute in
which I am studying
sudipta dasgupta san diego, CA 2013-08-19 I'm from Kolkata
Sunil Kumar Das India 2013-08-19 This is important because the transformation will bring the academic pursuit to
to a higher level benefiting the students and the India in general.
Haimanti Paul Piscataway, NJ 2013-08-19 Alma Mater
sarbani das Calcutta, India 2013-08-19 to meet India's growing demand in the field of engineering research and
training.
DIBAKAR ADHIKARY India 2013-08-19 be a "BEING" it is important to me,not only me but also for all
"BEING"(alumni),who is actually "BEING"
shreya biswas India 2013-08-19 this transformatio is necessary in terms of its development in the field of
research works...
Nandita Sengupta Manama, India 2013-08-19 Transformation of BESU to IIEST has been approved long time back and was
at the top choice of Anandakrishnan Committee. Therefore, status of BESU
should be changed to IIEST without any further delay so that BESU can serve
the world in that desired standard.
Prabir Bagchi Washington, DC 2013-08-19 This is long overdue. I cannot understand why Government of India has to take
so much time to take this decision. Does the government want demographic
disaster? This used to be top class engineering college and committees have
recommended this to become an institution of national importance. It is callous
politicians that are sitting on this for years. Wake up!
Ashish Mondal Piscataway, NJ 2013-08-19 This is 2nd oldest engineering college and one of premier Institution of the
country. So I would pledge honourable PM to transform BESU to IIEST
Bidyut Chakraborty Calcutta, India 2013-08-19 2nd oldest engineering college in the country after Roorkee, my alma mater
has produced some of the most brilliant stalwarts in different fileds of the
society including scientists, engineers, litterateurs, consultants, advisors, policy
makers, humanitarians, etc.
Keya Mitra Howrah, India 2013-08-19 BESU deserves it and it is long overdue.
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SAUMAVA DEY Konnagar, India 2013-08-19 One of the oldest and most prestigious institution of the country deserves the
status for bringing up more number of bright engineers in future and also
provide better opportunities of engineering research which ultimately would
help in upholding our nation in global sphere.
Subhrangsu Mandal Bangalore, India 2013-08-19 I was a student of this institute.
Anish Karmakar India 2013-08-19 This is my college...my Alma matter
Arindam Singha Calgary, Canada 2013-08-19 As a former student of this college, I strongly recommend to upgrade this
college to IIEST.
Rituparna Saha India 2013-08-19 The transformation is delayed without any reason.The students of BESU need
this transformation for their future so they can serve our country better.
Mohar Sen India 2013-08-19 It's time nation recognized the contribution of this great institution towards its
development over a century and a half. Formal recognition of its national
importance has been long overdue, as is central financial assistance to align
the institute to better serve the needs of India in the twenty first century.
Sounak Gupta Cincinnati, OH 2013-08-19 The conversion with result in huge cash inflow vital for improving infrastructure
and expansion of the graduate programs.
BIMAL KUMAR SEN India 2013-08-19 Being an reputed technical intitution it desrve to be enhansed to further
exelance & produce more cream of society.
Kaustav Bandyopadhyay India 2013-08-19 Because BESU is my Alma Mater.
koushik ruidas India 2013-08-19 'BESU' is my alma matter.
Pratik Agarwal Delhi, India 2013-08-19 This transformation will convert BESU into IIEST, a title which it deserves and
is pending for long.
PRITAM BANERJEE Kolkata, India 2013-08-19 The upgradation of BESU to an institute of national importance(viz, IIEST) is
long pending and with each day passing the wait is becoming more and more
grueling. It's high time that the Govt. of India act promptly and give this heritage
institute its due recognition.
Soumya Dasgupta Calcutta, India 2013-08-19 I support this because BESU deserves this.
subrata dhar Calcutta, India 2013-08-19 I passed out from this institution in 1973 batch and I believe that this institution
is contributing Nation in Technical Developments since 1956. Our beloved
institution deserves the transformation to IIEST.
Anant Singh India 2013-08-19 This is not important just for an individual.It is important for all present and
future students as India needs many institute of world standard and this would
certainly be a step forward.If Government of India is really concerned about
education then they should not further delay it and I hope it will be done soon.
Joydeb Mandal Cupertino, CA 2013-08-19 Betterment of college education and increase # of IIT in West Bengal
debabrata singh India 2013-08-19 this is my college and my second home...
Vikas Jain Dubai, United Arab
Emirates
2013-08-19 This move will help the college , the town Howrah and the state to come up in a
big way in all aspects.
Nirmalya
Bandyopadhyay
India 2013-08-19 because the college deserve it, it has been a IIEST since 1856 and let us
recognize & nurture it.
Koushik Dutta Krishnagar City, India 2013-08-19 Quality of education in BESUS
DWAIPAYAN MAHATO India 2013-08-19 proud of my alma mater
Dipak Bhattacharya India 2013-08-19 It deserves.
Subha Sinchan Sarkar Calcutta, India 2013-08-19 Being the second oldest engineering college of the country, BESU deserves INI
status.
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Arkadeep Narayan
Chaudhury
India 2013-08-19 I am a currently a student of B.E.S.U. This matters the most to me.
anoma barua India 2013-08-19 this is important for our career
Rathin Biswas India 2013-08-19 Not for individual, but for the betterment of present and future students this is
important.
Subho Chatterjee Calcutta, India 2013-08-19 My Alma Mater should be allowed to play the pioneering role that she has all
along played in the field of research and advancement of technology..
Pankaj Rajak Greenfield, WI 2013-08-19 Its the University from where I exist..
shibashis ganguly India 2013-08-19 this will be a big boost to my career and my alma mater will getits long pending
due
Amal De Bedford, Nova Scotia,
Canada
2013-08-19 This issue is long overdue by any accounts. The current parliament was
prepared to pass the bill without any objections. It is understood that the
current parliament is tied up with other economical/political subjects to deal
with. Please have some extra drive to pass the IIEST issue settled in the
current session of the parliament.
Diptiman Banerji India 2013-08-19 This transformation is urgently needed not only for retaining the meaningful
existence of this institution but also to prepare students in engineering research
and teaching to meet India’s growing demand in the 21st century as envisaged
by the Anandakrishnan Commission
Dilip Dasmohapatra Edmonton, Canada 2013-08-19 Transformation of BESU, Shibpur to IIEST, Shibpur has been Pending for 10
years.
Mriganka Mukherjee India 2013-08-19 BESU is the second oldest engineering institute has the all potential for
excellence ...It deserve all the right to become an INSTITUTE OF NATIONAL
IMPORTANCE.The status will provide the institute sufficient funds to improve
infrastructure so that it can contribute to the development of the nation with
more trained human resource.
Surajeet Bharati India 2013-08-19 I am a student of BESU,Shibpur
Subhendu Rana India 2013-08-19 we deserve much more sophisticated facilities as because it is considered as
one of the reputed and oldest engineering university in India.
Subrata Saha Brooklyn, NY 2013-08-19 Making BESU as an IIEST will help the education system of India.
Sham Ganguli Thousand Oaks, CA 2013-08-19 i am a 1968 graduate in mechanical engineering and would like to see my alma
mater be recognized for the excellent education she gave me.
Sham
ABHISHEK DAS New Delhi, India 2013-08-19 It will help in making more perfection in innovative thoughts among the student
abby dutt Shibpur, India 2013-08-19 This is important for me because of the upcoming advantages to the research
works of the research scholars workiing in this institute.Moreover this is an
institute with enough reputation in the field of technological studies and
research in science. It should be given the so cherished tag of IIEST. It
deserves this.
Binit Mallick India 2013-08-19 Being a student of this institution I feel that this institution need more attention
for giving a better infrastructure so that we student can get better facilities and
laboratories for better leaning
ABHISHEK DAS New Delhi, India 2013-08-19 The development of India by transportation by industrial by academic .... almost
in every engineering mile stone in India there is a hand of engineers from
BESU..its the oldest engineering collage in India . The govt. should make the
institute the 1st IIT in India. After so many years we are expecting but the govt
is silent in this matter. WHY?
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Subhajit Chatterjee Calcutta, India 2013-08-19 Being a BESU,Shibpur it is obvious i would like to see my univeristy get this
long deserved upgradation to an institute of national importance.
SAYAN MITRA Shibpur, India 2013-08-20 it's not about seeking benefits but the just reason for making this petition
Sayantan Pandit India 2013-08-20 Because University is deserved to get that place and I need to raise my voice
for this for fast implementation. I will continue to support till BESU becomes
IIEST.
Satyaki Bhattacharjee Notre Dame, IN 2013-08-20 Even if we forget about the past glory, still I believe BESU is counted as one of
the premier institutes. Not only that, comparing with other academic
excellences across the country, till date BESU's per capita product is definitely
at the top (Though during the stay @besu, I learnt not to compare.... I am
begging pardon to my professors).
I believe, India doesn't have proper post-graduate schools other than few like
IISc, TIFR, maybe three-four IITs can be included. BESU was a pioneer in
graduate studies in engineering in India. No idea, how this institute suffered
from funding. One center of excellence cannot be built by depriving an
established one. I think, our government thinks that the value of the institute
depreciates as it grows old. It is also possible, they don't believe in evolution
theory. Anyway, my points are:
1.This institute journyed a long way and handeled many situations very smartly.
Even knows how to run a system with lowest co-operation of the goverment
(never lowering quality). I think institute evolved in a right direction (Though I
have no idea what our education-managers think....). And BESU deserves to
recieve more funding and right status.
2. BESU has immense potential to enrich post-graduate education of the
country and become world leader in tecnology. For that our government needs
to be positive enough towards conversion of BESU to IIEST.
PRABAL CHOUDHURY Toronto, Canada 2013-08-20 AS A PERSON OF INDIAN ORIGIN, I WANT BESU SIBPORE TO BE AN
INDIAN INSTITUTE / IIEST FOR ITS FURTHER DEVELOPMENT. ALUMNIS
OF BESU DEVELOPED FIRST IIT IN INDIA AND PRODUCED BRILLIANT
ENGINEERS / ACADEMICIANS / IIT DIRECTORS / VICE CHANCELLORS
LIKE DR.A. GHOSH,DIRECTOR IIT/KGP, DR.MANNA DIRECTOR IIT
KANPUR, DIRECTOR IIT GUWAHATI, PROF.A. MITRA DIRECTOR SPA NEW
DELHI. DR.GOLDER PRINCIPAL, DELHI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING,
DR,S.SEN, VICE CHANCELLOR JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY AND MANY
OTHER EMINENT OUTSTANDING ENGINEERS LIKE B,C,GANGULY
CHAIRMEN RAILWAY BOARD, DR.T.MUKHERJEE DIRECTOR TATA STEEL /
CHORUS STEEL, DR.K.GUPTA CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST NASA USA,
DR.B.K.BOSE USA,WORLD LEADER IN POWER ELECTRONICS AND EX
CHAIR OF POWER ELECTRONICS UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSE USA TO
NAME A FEW. PLEASE EXPEDITE CONVERSION OF THIS GLORIOUS
INSTITUTE WHICH TOPPED THE LIST FOR CONVERSION TO IIT / IIEST
TO AN INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY TO SERVE THE NATION.
ASIM SARKAR India 2013-08-20 For continued excellence in Technical Education
Taraprasad Bhowmick Fairbanks, AK 2013-08-20 Alumnus of BESU, Shibpur.
Sunit Datta Toronto, Canada 2013-08-20 I am an alumni of BE College, graduating in 1981
Name Location Date Comment
DR PARTHA SARATHI
PAUL
Dhanbad, India 2013-08-20 BESU, Shibpur is second oldest Engineering Institute in our Country and
serving the nation since 1856. To compete with the IITs & NITs, central fund is
utmost required. Please take necessary step to declare the Institute as IIEST,
Shibpur during this budget session.
Dr. Partha Sarathi Paul (BESU, Shibpur/MIN Engg., 1999 )
Assistant Professsor
Deptt. of Mining Engineering
Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad
Subha Ghosh Torrance, CA 2013-08-20 Since the Government of India has already principally approved the upgrade,
there should not be any more delay in implementing the status. As one of the
oldest schools of engineering in India, BESU very much deserves this upgrade.
Anjan Ghosh India 2013-08-20 This is the only way BESU can grow
Dr. Ajit Kumar Mahapatra India 2013-08-20 Improvement of Science and Engineering research work in nation in our future
perspective of India.
Animesh Kumar India 2013-08-20 very important for me atlest....placements, better faculty, advantages will just
count more
Prabir Basu Sector-11 Kharghar, Navi
Mumbai, India
2013-08-20 For long pending up gradation of the institution
Nitesh Oraon India 2013-08-20 For better campus recruitment and for necessary infrastructural improvement of
our university.
Shuvajit Bala Sharjah, United Arab
Emirates
2013-08-20 I believe that BESU Shibpur should immediately be given the IIEST status
without any further delay. With this status, I guess every current student and
alumni/alumnae will be benefited in a long run, be it socially or professionally.
MEHELI SAMANTA India 2013-08-20 this is my alma mater....would go to any extent to see through its upgradation..
Sandipto Sanyal India 2013-08-20 To get good job
SASWATA ROY kolkata 2013-08-20 It is important since it is oldest, one of best engg college with residential
campus facility, having best faculty and good infrastructure and there is need
such institution at eastern part of India.
Anamitro Pathak India 2013-08-20 I am a 4th year student of BESU and as a student i want this institute to get
the recognition of INI which it deserves, as soon as possible
Bibhash Karmakar India 2013-08-20 It is one of the oldest Engineering College in our state.& has all the qualities to
become IIEST,.
Asim Deb India 2013-08-20 An institute giving engineers to the world for last 157 years. Experts around the
world recognize their engineering talents. Unfortunately our own government is
not aware.
D P Chakravorty Bangalore, India 2013-08-20 Our college is a deserving institution. In the tumultuous system of education in
Bengal, BESU! ahi our has provided world class engineers who have made
India proud nationally and internationally.
Jhareswar Maiti Kharagpur, India 2013-08-20 A prestigious institute with more than 150 years of existence and meaningful
service to the nation building must be elevated to a national institute called
IIEST. It is needed from three counts: (i) adequate funding, (ii) pioneering
research, and (iii) augmentation of teaching and laboratory facilities. In
addition, to attract better faculty and students across India, the national tag is
important.
Prantik Jana India 2013-08-20 To see that an age old solid Technical Institution revive its past glory
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Himadri Singha India 2013-08-20 BESU is serving the nation since 1856 with its high quality students. Atleast 3
IITs have directors who are alma mater of BESU. Thus this long pending
transformation to IIEST Shibpore is well-deserved and seeks attention from
GoI.
Pinku Ghosh India 2013-08-20 The contribution of Shibpur B.E.College in the history of Indian Higher
Technical Education is more than remarkable .In the national and global
scenario, not only the alumni and alumnae produced by it brought laurels in
their respective fields, but also the teaching professionals or the so called the
doyens in the engineering educational and their contribution were/are marked
as reputed, recognized, unparallel and sometimes ‘the best’. By giving the
IIEST status to it is not just doing a favour or admit & accept its contribution but
to lift it up to a level of recognized international standard, which is not for the
interest of Bengal solely but for the interest of India in true sense.
Subrata Mahata India 2013-08-20 1) The transformation is long pending.
2) As it is recommended for IIEST by MHED, the college is not getting fund
from even state .
Abhinav Giri Gangtok, India 2013-08-20 I study here.
Pallav Chattopadhyay Sohar, Oman 2013-08-20 it's one of the best institutes in West Bengal
MONIDEEP
CHATTERJEE
India 2013-08-20 I am 1963 alumni of the institute
NABANITA
CHATTERJEE
Kolkata, India 2013-08-20 This is the oldest & best Civil Engineering college in East INDIA .
imkalong jamir shipbur 2013-08-20 I study in BESUS..... nothing to say... people know what this university has and
its ability and the deeds. i think its a high time for the Govt to transform the
university into national institute and I believe there will be whole lot of changes
around the country.
bikram chakma India 2013-08-20 Because we deserve this,and we the people of W.B are the sole responsible for
not having a status like that.Thank you P.M if you support this.
tanoy dewanjee India 2013-08-20 Being a national university our university will get every single facility which will
definitely make this heritage institution more resourceful.The coming batches
will definitely enjoy studying here in a better way.
Rabindranath Basu India 2013-08-20 BE College has been a leader in the academic field and must retain its place in
modern times
Aatreyi Bal India 2013-08-20 Not only because it is my Alma mater, but also because it is one of the oldest
institutes of India and it deserves its due recognition.
NRIPENDRA ACHARYA MODESTO, CA 2013-08-20 A vast number of products of this glorious institution have made substantial
contribution to the Engineering profession all over the world and they will
nevertheless continue their journey with more confidence and vigor in this day
and age of competing environment if the institution is duly upgraded with
modern facilities and competent staff. And that improvement can be realized if
the Central Government appreciates the sterling role played by our institution
and students so far and help our aspiration for further development. We, the ex
students had been enthused by the media report long ago. But there has been
a perilous silence until now.Many of us are quite old and keen to see something
good. So, Mr. Prime Minister, please act now.
Chittabrota Ghar Kolkata, India 2013-08-20 Because I no longer want dis upgradation 2 open pending nd wnt besu 2 get
transformd 2 IIEST
SOMNATH
CHATTERJEE
India 2013-08-20 The Institute has the potential to contribute immensely to India's growth story.
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Ranjan Munshi India 2013-08-20 This trransformation is urgently needed for the benefit of young engineers.
Ananda Ghosh Batanagar, India 2013-08-20 Sooner India can produce more efficient Nation Builders better will be Her
future. No more delay please ....
Subhendu Majumdar
Majumdar
India 2013-08-20 This is required and as such it is long standing pending matter. Moreover BEC
should get this status without any hitch considering the contribution.
Sudip Mukhopadhyay India 2013-08-20 This is long overdue. This institute stands for imparting professional education
and training on Engineering and Technology since British era. It has produced
maximum number of Top class Engineering professionals who are nowadays
catering to the Indistries as well as leading Engineering Institutes in and
abroad.
Tarun Pal India 2013-08-20 Our BESU has all the fundamental ingredients to be upgraded as an
IIEST,which is long pending,even though it was the top choice of
Anandakrishnan comittee.With the transformation it will receive all the
nourishment required for
Sounak Mojumder New Delhi, India 2013-08-20 I think my college served India enough to get this status..so please
Sunil Kumar Das India 2013-08-20 Because I am a proud alumnus of prestigious B.E. College and I cherish the
desire of seeing it regaining its past glory of being one of the pioneering
institutions of its kind in the country.
Achyut Ghosh Kolkata, India 2013-08-20 It will open a vista in engineering education in eastern India
indraneel mitra Calcutta, India 2013-08-20 because i'm a BESU student
AMITAVA BANERJEE Calcutta, India 2013-08-20 I am an alumnus of this Institution & want this to be IIEST
SUBHASISH
MUKHERJEE
India 2013-08-20 This is much awaited and it is utmost require to bring this old and great
institution to match with the growing demand of the time.
Dhiman Chakraborty India 2013-08-20 Ex student
Anupam Mukherjee Kalna, India 2013-08-20 For IIEST status
CHINMOY JANA India 2013-08-20 Our ALMA MATER which is second oldest engg. college in India certainly
desreves it's due recognition which is already overdelayed.
Sagar Khetiya India 2013-08-20 It's been really long.
Pritam Biswas Dhanbad, India 2013-08-20 Its ultimately the Brand and national recognition which makes it large and
create an impact on the world map and
people's mind and it will be a real tribute for the 2nd oldest engineering college
in India.
It is clearly inevitable and important to upgrade it to IIEST because of its last
157 years of glory not only in the field of academic excellence but also
in the form of making great engineers to serve this nation.
Abhishek Manna India 2013-08-20 I'm a research scholar of BESU, Shibpur and I believe that the transformation
to IIEST, Shibpur is a very essential. After the conversion the institute should
be a prime research institute in INDIA.
Bholanath Pakhira Dehra Dun, India 2013-08-20 Simply BESU deserve it.
anway sarkar Asansol, India 2013-08-20 this is one of the oldest colleges and has to be complimented with the IITs or at
least with the NITs
Sourav Sarkar India 2013-08-20 Because our college deserves to become IIEST
Soumyajyoti Sinha Ray New Delhi, India 2013-08-20 As an alumnus, it would be a matter of great pride and privilege to see my
Alma mater being recognized as an Institute of National Importance across the
country. This up-gradation would give the university its due prestige, promotion
and visibility among the industry leaders, that would ensure better placements.
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Syamal Kar Japan 2013-08-20 Anandakrishnan Commission has already indicated why this transformation is
vital for existence of this premier institution and I want this to be implemented
without any further delay.
Ananda Sen Calcutta, India 2013-08-20 A pioneering institute in the fields of engineering deserves to be allowed to
function as a fully autonomous university providing excellence in education .
Susobhan Ghosh Bellaire, TX 2013-08-20 IIIEST is a well thought proposal to enhance engineering education in India.
India needs more engineers with higher academic/ research skill. Institutions
with the concept of IIEST will help in filling up the void. India needs to produce
more Ph.D.'s in engineering and Science and this will lead India to be a
developed country. BESU is one of the oldest engineering school, and made
India proud for the quality of graduates passing out of the institutions. It is time
that Govt. of India takes immediate action to convert BESU to the first IIEST in
India.
Arunava Pal India 2013-08-20 I think research Infrastructure is the main thing for a institute. Being a research
scholar I need BESUS to get a tag of Indian Institute. apart from that I think
BESUS satisfies all its criteria to become a Indian Institute.
SUMIT BANERJEE FRIENDSWOOD, TX 2013-08-20 AS AN ALUMNI, I FEEL THAT MY COLLEGE HAS GIVEN ME THE BEST
EDUCATION AND IS EQUIPPED PRESENTLY TO BE RECOGNIZED AS AN
IIT BASED ON EQUIPMENT, TEACHING STAFF AND OTHER
INFRASRUTURE
Abhishek De India 2013-08-20 I am a research scholer of this university.So we need basic requirments for
reseach purpose which is not available in our university presently.We expect
that IIEST can give good facitity in research lab.
DULAL GOLDAR India 2013-08-20 BESU is my university where I got my first degree in B.E.Civil Engineering
HARSH BHANDARI India 2013-08-20 An Institute with idyllic beauty, with such heritage has produced many eminent
personalities who have served the nation imparting high quality education
deserves the status of Institute of National Importance. Even after a hiatus of
10 years, it is still waiting for the recognition which it should have got earlier.
Enhancement of the status of Institute would literally help the Institute to serve
the nation in the field of R&D in enhancing nation's technology. I implore the
Govt. of India to take the immediate step by granting the pertinent recognition
to the Institute of excellence.
Dr. Debabrata Kar Kolkata, India 2013-08-20 I full heartedfull support it.
vivek jha kolkata, India 2013-08-20 sir, please don't let a place of study suffer because of ur "bigger issues"
Ayan Ghatak India 2013-08-20 BESU needs the IIEST upgradation..I have been an ex student of BESU and I
know there are many people with serious talents but they do not get
opportunities to showcase their talents , the students simply dont get enough
opportunities..this is seriously needed
Arka Mandal India 2013-08-20 the institution simply deserves to be of national importance, what else reason
does it need?
Ayan Basu Bangalore, India 2013-08-20 Hi, during my 11-12 years of work-experience I have noticed the general
intelligence of BEC guys are definitely above average, rather I should say they
have the confidence to at least compete with any level of colleges in
India/abroad. But RECOGNITION is definitely important.
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HARSH BHANDARI India 2013-08-20 BESU, one of the oldest institute of the nation has produced some of the
exemplary jewels who have served the nation throughout their life. The time
has come when the institute should be awarded the status of INI so that it can
constaneous serve the nation and could utilize the resources to excel in R&D,
Science and Technology. I implore you to kindly grant the august institute with
such heritage, the worthwhile status which it deserves.
Bijan Kumar Mandal India 2013-08-20 I heard that the planning of first IIT (IIT.Kharagpur) was done here. Many of the
teachers shifted from here to IIT, KGP. Now, it should be immediately upgraded
to IIEST as all the academic and technical issues are now settled.
Dr. Asok Mukherjee Erlangen, Germany 2013-08-20 Because BEC deserves support from all ex-alumnis.
Dr.Rudra Sarkar India 2013-08-20 It is utterly annoying and surprising that this bill has not been passed yet. When
I had joined the institute in 2006 as a M.Sc student I hoped that it would
become another IIT by the end of 2008. But since then 5 yrs have gone by but
very little has happened in this regard. In between this time this institute has
given many M.Sc students who like me have completed or are pursuing Ph.D
from IISc, IIT, IISER, NISER. It beyond doubt that provided this Institute
becomes IIEST it will enjoy good funding which is the primary the requirement
for advancement of an institute. Hopefully our dream will be fulfilled soon.
Martin Pendola Glendale, NY 2013-08-20 Educational institution are the basis for progress
Manoj Kumar Singh India 2013-08-20 No need to explain about BESU, we hurt by unfair delay. Shame....
RUMA CHOUDHURY TORONTO, Canada 2013-08-20 BESU DESERVES TO BE AN INDIAN INSTITUTE / IIEST AND INSTITUTE
OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE. PLEASE EXPEDITE THE PROCESS
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA THREE YEARS BACK.
Balai Saha India 2013-08-20 This transfromation is not only important for me, not only for us, this is
important for the nation. Because it is needed to retaining the meaningful
existence of this institution as well as prepare students in engineering research
and teaching to meet india's growing demand.
Debajit Dutta Biswas Navi Mumbai, India 2013-08-20 I am working in MNC outside India; At least 160yrs old college should get her
recognition and get a chance to be equipped with modern facilities to produce
more effective smart engineer to advance the world.
DIPTO CHOUDHURY ETOBICOKE, Canada 2013-08-20 BESU DESERVES TO BE AN INSTITUTE OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE AND
AN INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
TO SERVE THE NATION BETTER
SUBHAJIT DAS India 2013-08-20 BESU must get its long-deserved status of an IIEST. I feel that justice is denied
to BESU.
Sandeep Choudhary India 2013-08-20 This transformation is required to increase the quality of education it is required
to increase the lab facility ,it is required to increase the more facility for
research and inovation. So that our student can give a great contribution in the
area of science and technology
Dilip Bhattacharya Philadelphia, PA 2013-08-20 It would be a recognition of the excellent and valuable service provided by this
institution for more than a century, an inspiration to the students and faculty
and a pride for the alumni.
Dilip Pal Richmond, TX 2013-08-20 Best and Parallel opportunity for all of the students of India & world
RAJARSHI SAHOO India 2013-08-20 BESU DESERVE THIS STATUS MUCH BEFORE..ITS TOO LATE TO
RECOGNISE
SIRIN DUTTA
CHOWDHURY
India 2013-08-20 BESU is my Alma mater. BESU deserves to get IIEST status from all aspects.
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ARUN BHATTACHARYA India 2013-08-21 BESU do not need any special recognition - it has already proved its worth.
What is left for Govt. is to just wake up & do everything to take this glorious
institute to the next level – transform to IIST. Else they will continue depriving
the nation.
Tapas Das Edmonton, Canada 2013-08-21 This premier institute should ge
Kaushik Bera India 2013-08-21 Because this 150+ years old university deserves to be in INI League
Subham Mukherjee India 2013-08-21 It is a vast opportunity for coming in Indian Educational map for west bengal.
BIKRAM DAS India 2013-08-21 Because i am a student of Bengal Enginnering And Science University,
Shibpur.
Soumyabrata Saha India 2013-08-21 I want that BESU becomes IIEST
Biplab ghosh kolkata, India 2013-08-21 It's my almamater...
Swapan Sinha Frederick, MD 2013-08-21 Wherever one person go in the world, he/she will find at least one person from
this prestigious college. Beside this, this college is suffering from lack of funds
to develop its infrastructures. If there is anything to respect for this college, it is
only the upgrading this college and we should not delay on that.
MRIDUL KUMAR
SARDAR
India 2013-08-21 THIS IS MY MOTHER INSTITUTE
Adwaya sarkar India 2013-08-21 for my better job
Ankur Dutta India 2013-08-21 It is because if the college doesnot get enough funding, its infrastructure will
never be at par with the best of engineering schools and if the central govt.
doesnt step in to change the lazy-sloggy system administration, it will only
drown this "ONCE" reputed college into inexistence.
Chandan Das India 2013-08-21 Upgrade to one of the premier institute in the World
Hillol Ray Garland, TX 2013-08-21 Our Alma Mater deserves this reputation. Thanks, Hillol Ray
Sayak Mishra India 2013-08-21 matter of national pride
Anirban Dutta India 2013-08-21 Because i have come to besu just because it was about to be given INI status
and as a studnt i will benifit a lot
Naren Patra India 2013-08-21 This is one of the India's oldest college and an Institute with idyllic beauty, with
such heritage has produced many eminent personalities who have served the
nation imparting high quality education deserves the status of Institute of
National Importance.
Purnata Ghosal Durgapur, India 2013-08-21 BESUS is my alma mater
Somenath Sengupta Calcutta, India 2013-08-21 Please Transform Long Pending BESU, Shibpur to IIEST, Shibpur Immediately
Shyamal Mondal India 2013-08-21 It needs to be modify immediately to consider it as a better Academic and
Research Institute
amitabha chaudhuri calcutta, India 2013-08-21 As an ex-student,i am proud of my alma-mater,and wish it to prosper further by
becoming a center of excellence by becoming incuded as an IIEST institution
of repute.
Sunil Kumar Das India 2013-08-21 It is important that the long overdue step is taken so that BESU - one of the
pioneering engineering institutes in this country returns to its pristine glory. - R.
B. Chaudhuri
Harahari Mandal Howrah, India 2013-08-21 I'm a research scholar of BESU, Shibpur and I believe that the transformation
to IIEST, Shibpur is a very necessary step that should be taken by the
government.Being the 2nd oldest Engineering College of the country, it
deserves better.
Name Location Date Comment
Sankha Karbhaumik India 2013-08-21 Being one of the oldest Engineering Colleges/ Universities in India, and having
demonstrated several significant accomplishments, BESU deserves this.
Mallika Ghosh India 2013-08-21 To try and stem the tide of steady decline faced by higher education.
Pallab Mukhopadhyay Australia 2013-08-21 BESU upgrade to IIEST is a long pending issue. This is the second oldest
engineering institute in India and deserves better treatment.
Debraj Das India 2013-08-21 As because I wiil have a national recognised IIEST degree for my masters.
Name Location Date Comment
PALLAB NANDI Howrah, India 2013-08-21 To:
Dr. Manmohan Singh
Hon’ble Prime Minister of India
South Block, Raisina Hill
New Delhi
India-110011
August 19, 2013
Sub: Transformation of Bengal Engineering and Science University (BESU), Shibpur to Indian Institute of
Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur – pending since 2007-08, the beginning of the
Eleventh Plan
Dear Sir,
We, the alumni/alumnae, students, faculty, staffs, administrators and well-wishers of Bengal Engineering
& Science University (erstwhile BEC/BECDU), a 157-year old institution of international repute and 2nd
oldest engineering college in India, would like to draw your kind attention to the issue of transformation of
this institute. Please note that this institute, in 2005, was short-listed by the Joshi Committee and then
recommended by the Anandakrishnan Committee (both MHRD-appointed) for transformation to the level
of IIT in the form of an Indian Institutes of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST). While
Anandakrishnan committee put BESU at the top, IT-BHU was the second choice for this transformation.
Your Cabinet, in its meeting held on 12th October, 2010, approved the proposal of the Ministry of Human
Resources Development to take over Bengal Engineering and Science University (BESU), Shibpur after
its transformation to Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur with an
announcement of five years’ expenditure plan for non–recurring and recurring expenses.
After a long delay, on March 4, 2013, The National Institutes of Technology, Science Education and
Research (NITSER) Amendment Bill, 2013 (No. 30 of 2013), through which the transformation of BESU,
Shibpur into IIEST, Shibpur has been proposed, was introduced in the Lok Sabha. In spite of being listed
for consideration on several occasions during the budget session, the bill, unfortunately, was not taken up
for discussion and approval, while BHU has already been transformed to an IIT in 2012.
We found out from the official website of Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha that Hon’ble Speaker has referred the
Bill to the HRD Standing Committee on 17th May 2013 despite unanimous support for the Bill. The
aforesaid Standing Committee has been asked to examine the Bill and make report therein within a period
of three months i.e. by 16th August, 2013. We are surprised to note that since Hon’ble Oscar Fernandes
left the position of the Chairperson of the Standing Committee, there is no one to hold any meetings in the
last three months.
We believe it is quite unfair in unnecessarily dragging the transformation of BESU (the top choice of
Anandakrishnan Committee) to IIEST from the beginning of the Eleventh Plan i.e. 2007-08 while
transforming BHU, the second choice, to an IIT. In order to bring attention to this injustice to the second
oldest technical institute in India, faculty and students are forced to organize protests like “Sit-in-
Demonstration” without disrupting any academic activities. We can’t predict the extent of protests to be
followed by all the stake holders of this institute in particular and people of West Bengal in general to
remedy this continued injustice by Govt. of India to this institute, that has contributed most for the
advancement of engineering education in India and towards the development of India for the last 157
years.
Under these circumstances, we request your kind attention and active support in getting the NITSER
Amendment bill passed in the on-going Monsoon Session of the Parliament so that BESU gets its long-
deserved status of an IIEST. This transformation is urgently needed not only for retaining the meaningful
existence of this institution but also to prepare students in engineering research and teaching to meet
India’s growing demand in the 21st century as envisaged by the Anandakrishnan Commission. We
request you to take necessary steps to get (NITSER) Amendment Bill, 2013 (No. 30 of 2013) passed in
this session and remedy the injustice done to our institute. We are depending on you.
Thanks and with best regards,
Undersigned
Sincerely,
[Your name]
Pallab Nandi
Name Location Date Comment
Sayan Kanti Mukherjee India 2013-08-21 I m a student of this institute & i think this is important for the betterment of this
institute, this state & for the country also..
Nirman Dutta Calcutta, India 2013-08-21 Being the country's 2nd oldest Institute, and of such a high and prestigious
position, having given quality education for 157 years and being the second
home for hundreds of the eminent personalities in past as well as in todays
Industry as well as society, BESU certainly deserves to be an Institute of
National Importance.
arpan hazra Calcutta, India 2013-08-21 It is necessary for our better future
Syama Prasad Datta India 2013-08-21 Decision of coversion of BESU to IIEST was initiated by the Government. The
proposal was studied indepth by a committee of eminent experts. Final
decision was taken by the Government in 2010. While taking proper decision is
important, timely implementation of the decisions is also important, if not more,
for our country and the system to go ahead. We shall be eagerly waiting for a
positive outcome without any further loss of time.
Bedanta Bose India 2013-08-21 I am an es- student.
aditya yadav India 2013-08-21 Student of besu
TULSIDAS DUBEY Calcutta, India 2013-08-21 it was within top 10 engineering college few years ago. If we do not take care
on this college we will loose its glory. as being second oldest college after IIT-
Rourkee it should direct at least this status to make it at per national level.
Soovoojeet Jana India 2013-08-21 BESU is one of the oldest engineering college not only in India but also in Asia.
BESU should be made IIEST as early as possible.
Brindaban Ghosh India 2013-08-21 It will go a long way to improve the quality of engineering and science
education in India.
Subir Hazra India 2013-08-21 BESU is an institute of repute and making significant contribution in the field of
technological education for the last 160+ years. The transformation of the
institute will help the country at large for nation bulding, the current and the
future students will stand to gain.
BUDDHESWAR ROY Abu Dhabi, United Arab
Emirates
2013-08-21 AS BEING A EX STUDENT, I KNOW THE HIGH STANDARD OF BESU AND
IT IS AS COMPARABLE TO IITS. SO, WHY THE UPGRADATION IS TAKING
LONG TIME WHERE AS EVERYTHING IS FINALISED
Madhumanti Samaddar Ghaziabad, India 2013-08-21 this is second oldest university of India and the quality is also far higher than
many other recognized universities in India.
NITAI BASAK India 2013-08-21 It should be IIT BESU, Shibpur; if IT BHU can be IIT BHU
BIJIT KUMAR DEY India 2013-08-21 Yes, I definitely have some sentiment about this prudent age-old University as
my father passed out from here to serve the nation later with his vision,
perception and engineering aptitude. I also did my post graduation from here.
Better to say, this country and moreover the global engineering science gets
enriched day by day sharing the knowledge of the budding engineers emerged
from this University from its inception – I should image no one can deny that. I
sincerely hope that the recipient of this letter, H’ble Prime Minister of India, may
please feel the sentiment from the bottom of his heart, produced from the urge
of people of this part of India as well as from other parts of the globe. The
transformation not only lifts up the status but also it will be a mark of salutation
to its age-old pride that was built up not in a day but with whole-hearted
dedication of so many engineers who saw it as their paradise of engineering
research. Awaiting the conversion without much delay really!Why is this
important to you?
Name Location Date Comment
BIJIT KUMAR DEY India 2013-08-21 BIJIT KUMAR DEY, Howrah, India.
Yes, I definitely have some sentiment about this prudent age-old University as
my father passed out from here to serve the nation later with his vision,
perception and engineering aptitude. I also did my post graduation from here.
Better to say, this country and moreover the global engineering science gets
enriched day by day sharing the knowledge of the budding engineers emerged
from this University from its inception – I should image no one can deny that. I
sincerely hope that the recipient of this letter, H’ble Prime Minister of India, may
please feel the sentiment from the bottom of his heart, produced from the urge
of people of this part of India as well as from other parts of the globe. The
transformation not only lifts up the status but also it will be a mark of salutation
to its age-old pride that was built up not in a day but with whole-hearted
dedication of so many engineers who saw it as their paradise of engineering
research. Awaiting the conversion without much delay really!
AMITABHA DATTA India 2013-08-21 Because I am proud of my college
SATYAJIT BOSE India 2013-08-21 This will contribute more in engineering studies in India.
Ahmar Hashmi Calcutta, India 2013-08-21 Because as a student of this imperial university, I would desperately want it to
get the due respect which it deserves!
SISIR KUMAR BISWAS India 2013-08-21 BESU(Former, Bengal Engineering College) being one of the oldest and
premier technical institution in India rightfully deserved to elevated as IIEST.
SHANTANU
CHAKRAVARTY
India 2013-08-21 BESU is my Alma Mater and has been and continues to be one of the finest
technological institutions of our country.
MADAN MOHAN BERA CORNADO, CA 2013-08-21 I would like to see this century old (one of the three oldest) Institution as a
National Institute of Excellence and be given the resources and recognition so
that it can continue to develop man-power of excellence and maintain its
National Heritage Status in doing so.
BIDHAN HAZRA India 2013-08-21 IT IS THE PROUD OF INDIA NOT JUST AS A REGIONAL ONE.
PRADOSH PRASUN
GHOSH
India 2013-08-22 I AM A PROUD ALUMNUS
Payel Ghosh India 2013-08-22 BESU is needed to upgrade its glory in to indian institute because of its
standard of education, facilities of higher study and collaboration with abroad
universities.
souren ghosh Bankura, India 2013-08-22 i am student of this college.if it is transformed to iiest,will be helpful to me
Asish Kumar Pal India 2013-08-22 As I am an alumni of BESU, Shibpur.
Sumitro Kayal India 2013-08-22 I think, this is our top most responsibility to help our own university for its up-
gradation.
anjan mukhopadhyay India 2013-08-22 BE College is my alma mater
Anubhab Majumdar India 2013-08-22 Its important for the growth and prosperity of Indian Education
Shyamal Banerjee India 2013-08-22 Quality & Standard of our Alma Mater deserve this recognition
Shantanu Dey Calcutta, India 2013-08-22 As an alumni this will be my Pride if the University transform to IIEST.
Sourendra Sikdar Kolkata, India 2013-08-22 Tis is one of the olest Engineering College produced a high graded engineers.
This university is also sustaining very good standard. It is therefore, important
to transform BESU, Shibpur to IIEST, Shibpur.
ARNAB MONDAL Shibpur, India 2013-08-22 I m a student of BESU at present
Amit Dey India 2013-08-23 for development of our college
Name Location Date Comment
Soham Sinha Howrah, India 2013-08-23 How long does the government want to ignore this important up-gradation?
How much patience do they expect?
In spite of no-objection from all the sides that can exist on earth, Government is
delaying the approval of proposal for such a long time. Please take this step
forward and make this happen as early as possible. Students are being
deprived of their due facilities and recognition.
Santosh Saha Baldwinsville, NY 2013-08-23 Important not for me, it is important for the entire nation.
Saikat Sikdar India 2013-08-23 This institute, with its rich history of producing excellent Engineers since more
than last 150 years, deserves to get the recognition of one of the prime
Institutes of National Fame & Importance and transformation to IIEST can
serve the cause. This will help immensely in producing the future students
ready for meeting the need and demand of the nation.
ajay rathore Indore, India 2013-08-23 This transformation is needed to serve the society as providing quality
Education. This is due from the long back.
Pradip Kumar Sarkar India 2013-08-23 It is the second oldest engineering college in India and played an important role
in building our nation with the contributions of producing a great number of
brilliant and outstanding engineers in various fields in the country as well as in
the world. It has kept its tradition by retaining the glory of the best engineerring
college and universitryin the countryy. we are extremely proud of our alma
mater.
ANIRUDDHA
DASGUPTA
India 2013-08-23 Giving the recognition is giving what is due for long to it
saptarshi mukherjee India 2013-08-23 An upgraded, well recognised academic institution is every student's dream,
that's why!
Som Sunder Roy India 2013-08-23 a better status for our university
Apurba Dutta India 2013-08-23 BESU can not survive as State-aided University.
Alono Thorie India 2013-08-23 For the upliftment of educational standard in India
Subhash Chandra Basu India 2013-08-23 Being the second oldest Engineering College of the country and enough scope
for suitable upgradation befitting to a National Institute of importance, it
deserves IIEST status.
AMITABHA DATTA India 2013-08-23 BESU should be upgraded to IIEST immediately as this is pending since long
time.
Prabhat Kumar Mandal India 2013-08-23 This institution is the second oldest engineering institution in India. The Govt.
should give proper recognition to this institute. The IIEST recognition would
help the institute to grow further with improved R&D and teaching..
GOUR SEAL Orleans, Ontario,
Canada
2013-08-23 As a proud alumnus of B, E. College, I would like to see that BESU receives
the IIT designation, which it fully deserves.
Krishnendu Aich Howrah, India 2013-08-23 To pursuing the best research from my side.
manoj basu India 2013-08-23 pride for institution
Shyamal Ghosh Calcutta, India 2013-08-23 to improve the education
Achintya Das Navi Mumbai, India 2013-08-23 This is long overdue. This will help to bring back the glory of this old and
premier institution.
Subham Shit India 2013-08-23 We deserve it(IIEST).
Agnidhra Ghosh India 2013-08-23 Student of BESU
zishaan khan asansol 2013-08-23 for the sake of respect to the 150 year old college which is serving the nation
ince 1856
Debanjan Kayal India 2013-08-23 We want Besu To progress to a new Stage , a new era :)
Name Location Date Comment
ANIRBAN BANERJEE India 2013-08-23 Our natioanal pride...giving so much talents since 1856
Akash Mondal India 2013-08-23 First of all, it is important for the country as it will benefit the education system
and help to impart better education. Secondly,even I want to join there,si I
wolud want the institution to get a high stature..
Beauty Raj India 2013-08-23 we want our college to be iiest.
Suhail Dutta India 2013-08-23 Being a student of this university, the upgrade would be of tremendous
advantage to my career and is totally deserved by this esteemed university
Nirupam Dey India 2013-08-23 well wisher
Amitava Jana Baton Rouge, LA 2013-08-23 This name change is a must for international as well as national recognition for
all the technical contributions has been made by the students,faculty and staffs
of the Shibpur Engineering College for more than 150 years. You can create
IITs but not history. Moreover caste-ism like gang-ism should be removed from
the Indian Institutes of Higher Leanings. Lets start with IIEST, and the institute
should stand alone may be like MIT (only one)..
Biprarshi Chakraborty India 2013-08-23 becase being a student of BESU it comes to me as more of an appanage that
we have long been kept waiting for, or maybe the gvernment is way too
reluctant to contemplate some serious measures to treasure merit and not
simply money.
Kaustuv Bhattacharyya India 2013-08-23 Being one of d prestigious institute of d country it really deserves such a status
subrata das India 2013-08-23 ?
risha ray India 2013-08-24 I am an ex student of BESU
Kinshuk Hazra India 2013-08-24 No money from either state govt. or from central govt. So as soon as possible
the central govt. should take the responsiblity of this university. Education bill is
not a matter of joke.
RISHI BHATTACHARYA India 2013-08-24 This will greatly improve our campus placement, quality of education, funding
which will help our University to construct the necessary labs, workshops for
our education. Please deliver us this bill.
MOUNITA DAS India 2013-08-24 It's our national pride
Biswadip Mandal Kharagpur, India 2013-08-24 it has been waiting for a long time. and they deserve it more than anyone else.
Tarun Sengupta India 2013-08-24 Upgradation to IIEST would further encourage professional engineers as well
as faculty members of other colleges to pursue their PhD courses in BESU.
Prahlad Halder India 2013-08-24 BEC is college of heritage. Being 2nd oldest engineering college & it has
produces many professionals who have contributed to their field excellent way
& being 2nd oldest engineering college, it has shown new direction to the
nation from beginning. Also the college has excellent infrastructure. This is an
landmark institution in the country & it deserves more.
gourav sarvar India 2013-08-24 status
piyush kumar gopalganj, India 2013-08-24 It will help the student of other state in besu and all enginering student of besu
Monosij Maitra India 2013-08-24 The institute deserves this status without any ambiguity.
Rohini Rousan Haque Andal, India 2013-08-24 because I'm an alumni of this historical institute..
ANUP MAITY India 2013-08-24 I have completed my masters in Applied Chemistry from this Institute in 2005
and I wish to get it highest status.
AVISHEK DASGUPTA India 2013-08-24 Whatever engineering I know I was taught by BESU...
ishita mondal India 2013-08-24 Being the second oldest university of india it deserves the IIEST status.
Name Location Date Comment
Tarun Debnath India 2013-08-24 BESU deserves this upgraded status for its contribution.Instead of delaying the
process, Government may also think the route of ordinance as they had done
for IIT Roorkee.
ankita gupta Kolkata, India 2013-08-24 Acknowledgement should be given where it is due, and after devoting a lifetime
of 57 illustrious years to the service of education, that is what BESU deserves.
The institute is already at par with the other premium colleges in India and has
proved its worth on all counts. Consequently, it should be knighted as IIEST
without further ado. We do not beg , we only ask for that which we have
rightfully earned.
ankita gupta Kolkata, India 2013-08-24 Acknowledgement should be given where it is due, and after devoting a lifetime
of 157 illustrious years to the service of education, that is what BESU deserves.
The institute is already at par with the other premium colleges in India and has
proved its worth on all counts. Consequently, it should be knighted as IIEST
without further ado. We do not beg , we only ask for that which we have
rightfully earned.
Arpita Poddar India 2013-08-24 BESU being the top choice of Anandkrishnan Committee, but not having been
granted the undoubtedly deserved IIEST status, whereas the secondary choice
of above mentioned committee, namely BHU, being transformed to an IIT
before the decision regarding the primary choice being finalised in any form is
distinctly unfair. It is only right to rectify this unfairness by giving BESU what it
deserves best, and to paraphrase a fellow petitioner, by giving it a brand new
shining armour.
Manju Gupta India 2013-08-24 Besu deserves the tag
Jayanta Sarkar India 2013-08-24 Because this is my Alma Mater and is fittest to get the status
Anirban Sen India 2013-08-24 BESU is a nationally reputed institute that has the callibre to nurture innovative
technical minds. Given an IIEST status, it would be able to improvise its
infrastructure, attract even more brilliant minds and get a nation wide exposure.
Being a student of this institute, I feel that after much dilly-dallying, now it's time
to act on this issue.
Dr. Tarun Kumar Singha India 2013-08-24 It will raise our image and benefit its students from rich knowledge and
experience of its faculties and ultimately benefit India and the whole world.
sushant suman India 2013-08-24 this 2nd oldest engineering college deserves to be iiest
Saptarshi Pal India 2013-08-24 Because i am a student of BESU
Prasanta Saha India 2013-08-24 to make our future bright.........
Arinendro Nath Chanchal India 2013-08-24 ?
shresthankar das sa India 2013-08-24 change is needed....
Saikat Guha India 2013-08-24 I am an alumnus of this prestigious institute and I feel that it should be
converted to IIEST without much delay.. a long time have already
passed.please dont delay this process
Abhigyan Ganguli India 2013-08-24 Because friends are involved.
AMITAVA
CHAKRABORTI
Calcutta, India 2013-08-24 Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur is second oldest
engineering institution.....so this university deserves the IIEST level status..
BIKRAM DAS India 2013-08-24 i am astudent... i want to bright future....
Abhishek Chatterjee India 2013-08-24 This is my alma mater.
Ashwini Burnwal Howrah, India 2013-08-24 As I am studuing here and BESU deserves this upgraded status for its
contribution.Instead of delaying the process.
Name Location Date Comment
SUBIR SARKAR India 2013-08-24 I firmly believe that B E College of our time (1956-60) used to be regarded as
an excellent engineering college. It is now a better institution and should be
regarded a top most institution imparting engineering education.
Yajnabalkya Sinha India 2013-08-24 coz BESU, Shibpur; i.e; our college deserves to be at least an IIESt, if not an
IIT --- it is the 2nd oldest engg. college of the nation & ranked among the top
15-20 in the nation & most importantly, this will serve a huge purpose for the
budding & wannabe engineers & technologists of the eastern region, we've
gotta keep in mind that da population in eastern India has gone through the
roof & colleges lyk IIT-Kgp, ISM-Dhanbad, NIT-Durgapur, NIT-Jamshedpur, IIT-
Patna, IIT-Bhuvaneshwar, NIT-Rourkela etc. these colleges 've limited no. of
seats & they r unable to cope-up with the skyrocketing population in this part of
India, especially with so many intelligent, studious & talented lads preferring
engineering, especially in National/Central Engineering Colleges!!!
Abhirup Mitra India 2013-08-24 I am one of those many students who have been patiently waiting for the
university's status to be upgraded. It is high time when our demands and
requests should be considered
Adarsh kumar Angarpathar, India 2013-08-25 Currently in 2nd year... This college is certain to be doomed considering the
present conditions... Why not try a change??? Would have supported the
movement even if i was an alumni....
Basanta Bera India 2013-08-25 We can be highly benificant by this. Some of our ALL INDIA COMPANIES do
not come to our college as it is not an IIEST college. So it is earnestly to me to
convert it to IIEST. Thanking you.
SOUVIK MAITY India 2013-08-25 For a University which has been the second longest serving institution, which
has produced eminent and talented engineers in various fields, not being given
a National Status is not only an insult to the University, but also to the
Education system, to the teaching fraternity and most importantly to the
students who have slogged hard to make it their second home for years. IIEST
has to come and must come.
Oliva Biswas Calcutta, India 2013-08-25 The IIEST tag is very important for us as we are the 2014 passing batch.. and
have been assured of being a part of IIEST from the day we joined our
university..
Vivek Sah India 2013-08-25 The institute deserves this status without any ambiguity.
DR. AMITABHA DAS
GUPTA
PO MULUK (BOLPUR),
India
2013-08-25 Being graduate in C.E. and as Faculty Member & HOD I love the Institution for
its quality.
ARITRA DUTTA India 2013-08-25 We deserve this, our efficiency is better than IITs.
SHYAMAL BANERJEE Barasat, India 2013-08-25 BESU is the 2nd oldest engineering institute of our country..it is serving our
nation since 1856.It's our national pride
PAPIA BANERJEE India 2013-08-25 our national pride..it must be done anyhow
SUBHAM
BHATTACHARJEE
India 2013-08-25 national pride.old institute more than 150 years
amit saha India 2013-08-25 national heritage
Abdur Rahaman
Chowdhury
Hyderabad, India 2013-08-25 BESU deserves this up-gradation for its contribution to the engineering
education for 157 years.
gaurav chattopadhyay India 2013-08-25 I am an alumni of this institution and BESU deserves it
Nikhilesh Mandal Durgapur, India 2013-08-25 To be proud to be an alumnus.
Bibaswan Chatterjee India 2013-08-25 its unfair how this has been neglected all these years.
BEing Tg India 2013-08-25 for the betterment of college
Name Location Date Comment
Swarga Mandal Kolkata, India 2013-08-25 This university is the second oldest engineering college in India after IIT
Rookee . Previously in 1847 IIT Rookee was Thomason College of Civil
Engineering and it was transformed into IIT in 2001. BESU is the second
oldest engineering college in India established in 1856. It deserved to be
transformed without any ambiguity .
Shikha Singh India 2013-08-25 It should have been done long ago. The institute deserves this status
undoubtedly.
Parnava Majumdar India 2013-08-25 I study in this Institute and consider it one of the best in the country.
Anandaroop Lahiri India 2013-08-25 BESU is my alma mater
Madhurima Guha Calcutta, India 2013-08-25 I am a PG student at BESU. The IIEST status would mean national recognition
of my institute and hence inflow of central government funds for research and
development projects I participate in and hence better facilities. Thus I am one
of those thousands of people who would benefit from this transformation.
santanu mukherjee India 2013-08-25 we need this transformation.
Tarik Aziz India 2013-08-25 we deserve it..
Nirmalya Ghosh milpitas, CA 2013-08-25 It is my Alma-Mater
vishal gupta India 2013-08-25 i think this will definately increase oppertunities for the students of besu..
suman pal Shibpur, India 2013-08-25 This 157 old university deserves this upgrade to IIEST
Avinash Kumar India 2013-08-25 With IIEST degree in my hand, iit would help boost up my career and also in
giving a kickstart.
gaurav kumar India 2013-08-25 just we need this...as soon as possible....
manami talukder India 2013-08-25 cause this will help students get an opening to more companies at the national
level
sarbajit das India 2013-08-25 I am a student of this university and so it is important for me
SUMAN RAY PRAMANIK India 2013-08-25 besu deserves this upgradation.
its been long pending , so its been a long wait.it also gives us a students a far
better degree to pass out with
manish kumar India 2013-08-25 yap it is important
Pradipta Shome Vienna, VA 2013-08-26 The elevation of IIEST will enable the conduct of research and prepare
students in engineering research, to meet India's growing demand in science
and technology.
ANANYABRATA GHOSH Kolkata, India 2013-08-26 justice to academics
BHUTAN GHOSH Kolkata, India 2013-08-26 justice
Asim Roy Phoenix, AZ 2013-08-26 At one point in time, prior to independence, BE College was on the verge of
being shut down by the British in favor of Dacca Engineering College. At that
time, my great granduncle, Surendra Nath Roy, who was then the Deputy
Speaker of the Bengal Legislative Assembly, fought back single-handedly to
prevent that move. His speech to the Legislative Assembly can be found in the
Assembly records. And BE College was not closed down and it became one of
the finest engineering institutions of India.
It’s time for this great institution to make greater contributions to the growth of
India. And with pressure on India to produce world class institutions that can
compete globally in research, BESU would be an ideal investment for the
Central government.
Tapa Talukdar India 2013-08-26 As a guardian I think our wards are suffering the most.It needs a quick solution.
Kisalay Basak India 2013-08-26 Because I am Alumni of this coveted Institution.
Name Location Date Comment
ritobrata chakraborty India 2013-08-26 Up-gradation of ALMA-MATER is like adding a feature to your crown.
SANKAR DAS India 2013-08-26 BESU is a pioneer Technical Institution in India strengthened with the heritage
of 157 years and recognised across the globe. BESU's upgradation to IIEST is
a fitting tribute towards promotion of Excellence in Education.
Santu Dhara Kolkata, India 2013-08-26 This will be one of the great achievement to BESU as well as all its students in
many ways from National fund to student's all India competitive advantage
Pranabkumar Das Calcutta, India 2013-08-26 An Institute of Nations Pride
Ananda Sankar
Chakraborty
India 2013-08-26 In BESU we have facilities comparable to any IIT, a bunch of very energetic
people dedicated to research and most importantly a very liberal environment
of education and encouragement -- in other words, a perfect platform for setting
up a national center of excellence. I strongly ask for the upgradation to IIEST
without further delay.
satish shaw India 2013-08-26 because i m a student of this institute...
Jaydeb Dutta India 2013-08-26 we to BESU,a national recognisation clg..
Budhaditya Majumdar Australia 2013-08-27 I passed out from here and I would like to see it transformed into an Institute of
National Importance.
-Budhaditya Majumdar
Dept of Engg
Macquarie University
Rajat Shubhra Sen India 2013-08-27 Being an Alumni of BESU, one of or oldest Engg Colleges, I feel proud of it
being considered as a Centre of Excellence.
Purnendu Karmakar India 2013-08-27 This is India's second Engineering College and IIEST status will help get back
the glory it deserves.
Arghyadip Ghosh Kolkata,, India 2013-08-27 BESU truly deserves this status.
Ashoke Datta India 2013-08-27 love my college and it is genuine case.
SOUMYA KANTA RAY India 2013-08-27 For future of the institute as well as PHD scholar is the important issue for the
mine purpose.
ABHRAJYOTI SARKAR India 2013-08-27 i want india's first IIEST in WEST BENGAL.
Ashis Sanpui India 2013-08-27 It's deserved much more than others in excellence and importance .
PULAK MAJUMDER India 2013-08-27 I feel very proud
Buddhadeb Pal India 2013-08-27 I'm an Alumnus of this great Institution.
tongpangmeren
changkija
howrah 2013-08-27 moving up a step forward in any field is very important for everyone....coz for
every good deed there should be a begining....and dis is the beginig
Gopendra Nath Dash North Potomac, MD 2013-08-27 Standard will be higher and in turn will be recognized outside of India
Saktinath Mukherjee India 2013-08-28 Because I am an alumnus
SANKHADEEP
MUKHERJEE
HOWRAH, India 2013-08-28 Being a post-graduate student in this University,I feel the utmost importance of
availability of top class research facilities.This transformation will surely help
the Institute to develop better research facilities and more contribution to the
field of science & technology.
PRANAB KUMAR DAS India 2013-08-28 The Institute can contribute much more in the field of science & technology.
asok chandra RAY India 2013-08-28 The status of IIEST is overdue and should be conferred immediately to do
justice to the long-standing contribution of BESU and to bring about greater
educational & professional excellence in future
Name Location Date Comment
sribash biswas India 2013-08-28 BESU deserve this status for it's constant contribution of producing great and
creative mind to this country as well as to the world. Govt. should must take
an immediate step to make its status as IIEST, it deserved. Otherwise ,lack of
infrastructure and other monetary problem it will cover it's face with veil of
shame which will deem it's heritage day by day.
Aniruddha Mukherji India 2013-08-28 I am an Alumnus of BESUS
Sumanta Chaudhuri Delhi, India 2013-08-28 I am an alumni .
Pratim Paramanik India 2013-08-28 I am a student of this University.
sanjeeb bhanja India 2013-08-29 besu,the second oldest eng.college deserves to be upgraded by dint of the
services it provided to the nation over a century & not by counting the no.of
sms (or e-mail or whatsoever) sent in its favour.
Minangshu Baidya India 2013-08-29 To upgrade our University
MRIGANKA DAS Bardhaman, India 2013-08-30 As its need for the devolopment of infrastructure.
somen das India 2013-08-30 i am a student of this istitution
vishwajeet kashyap India 2013-08-30 besu deserves national status
Anindya Bagchi Parker, CO 2013-08-30 This is the second oldest engineering college in India and the quality of
academics is high. This needs your support and encouragement so that it can
fulfill its destiny.
Koushik Mondal India 2013-08-30 Get up, Stand up, Don't give up fight IIEST is our right.
Sukalyan Tikadar India 2013-08-31 Because I am an Ex-BESU. This institution has created so many perfect
engineers for the last 100 years. It has a great impression on Indian
Technological sector. It needs this IIEST status to improve more on the
infrastructure and for greater service of the Indian Society .
amit chandra das India 2013-08-31
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Name Location Date Comment
Souvik Baksi India 2013-09-01 As a student of he present BESU, I understand the need this year old institute
by transforming it to an Institute of National Importance to make its glory reach
far and wide.
Arup Kumar paul Bangalore, India 2013-09-01 Shibpur is one of the oldest engineering college. It need to be IIEST standard
for further development and reserarch in science field which will led to a
stronghold for India in world by talent and by echonomy.
Gopinath Samanta India 2013-09-02 There will be a great opportunity to do research work in the Institute.
SAMIT BHUNIA Calcutta, India 2013-09-02 I believe that we have that quality to achieve the dignity aspect of all criterion.
BIPIN TIWARY India 2013-09-03 1 st year student etc
PANKAJ KUMAR India 2013-09-03 aerospace branch, BESU
Partha Pratim Nath India 2013-09-03 I strongly believe that the infrastructure and quality of teaching / students in
BESU (presently) clearly call for upgradation of the institute to IIEST.
BISWAJIT MALICK India 2013-09-03 Everybody knows that BESU is one of the oldest Technology and engineering
hub in India, it also has the facilities for science students to explore so many
areas in scientific field, the teaching faculties are of world renowned and
teaching and syllabus are up-to-dated as much as they can, even it can
compete with IITs also, for at least ten years we are hearing that BESU will be
given national importance by promoting it to IIEST, now the time has come, we
can not wait more. Please sir do it now........
Sourindra M. Bose Wettingen, Switzerland,
Switzerland
2013-09-03 Name-changing is done easily,
but it is important to see to it
that the standard of excellence
is uplifted and the funding to
achieve it does not suffer.
- Retired Consult on EMW
problems, ABB, Corpn.,
Switzerland.
Rajesh sah India 2013-09-04 It is unfair the unnecessarily dragging the transformation of BESU to IIEST
ENTEKHAB AHMAD Howrah, India 2013-09-07 for better education
Manas Kundu Mumbai, India 2013-09-07 My Alma Matter neglected for long being the victim of politics; let the
knowledge centre grow and cater. for this autonomy is first requirement
Anindya Chattopadhyay Australia 2013-09-08 This should be done as soon as possible. An esteemed institute like BESU
deserves this for a long time
Kundan Goswami Amherst, NY 2013-09-08 About my alma-mater
Prof P K Basu Nashville, TN 2013-09-09 It is high time to accord BESU the IIEST status, so that one of the two oldest
STEM institutions of India with a rich past can play bigger role in India's
advancement in the 21st century.
Mobashir Mohammad Kolkata, India 2013-09-09 For the improvement in the quality of teaching and jobs.
ASIT KUMAR PALIT India 2013-09-09 BESU more then 157 year old Institute can only progress further once it is an
IIEST and funded by Central Government.
Kalyan Sircar St Petersburg, FL 2013-09-09 I want to see my alma mater to get the IIEST status.
Provatkusum Ghosh India 2013-09-09 A 156 year old Institution of such repute truly deserves such a recognition.
SURAJIT KAR India 2013-09-09 we are waiting from long time when I join in this university since 2007.
Manoj Guha Dublin, OH 2013-09-09 Bengal Engineering College, one of the oldest and premium Engineering
Institute in India should be properly recognized by given it a National Institute
status from the immediate effect. We request you to take proper action to do so
ASAP.
Name Location Date Comment
Anindya Saha India 2013-09-09 An institute which has been an hallmark of engineering education in Bengal
and has been serving the nation for over 1 and half a century and churning out
one of the best minds of India, at least desrves a national status if not more. BE
Electrical 2002
saurav patra kolkata, PR 2013-09-09 Being an alumnus of one of the prestigious universities in India, it is my
responsibility to raise a voice for this campaign!
Pratik Basu India 2013-09-09 IIEST status is prime importance for BESU & this institute with great history
truly deserves it.
NIRMAL CHATURVEDI India 2013-09-09 I will feel proud that BEC (when I got graduated in 1979 EE) first transformed to
BESU and then to IIEST, Shibpur.
Moitreya Adhikary India 2013-09-09 The conversion process is well deserved for an institute with such historical as
well as technological importance.
Nirmal Mandal India 2013-09-09 To improve the research, development of country, more collaboration with
international institute in the field of science and technology.
Tanmoy Pal Calcutta, India 2013-09-09 Being an ex student of this prestigious institution, it is a matter of extreme
importance and utmost pride for me to see my alma matter receive this
thoroughly deserved status.
YATINDRA KUMAR India 2013-09-09 BESU deserves to be upgraded to IIEST for its academic excellence
Subhojit Roy pune, India 2013-09-09 This institute has been a doyen of Engineering education for Bengal & India
since 1857. With such a rich heritage and quality education it has already
carved a niche for itself in the minds of engineering community for more that
150 years. Conversion to IIT/IIEST status would surely skyrocket the quality of
education & the reputation of Bengal Engineering & Science University
manifold and will benefit the Engineering student community of India
tremendously. Therefore I would urge you to consider this conversion at the
earliest.
Jhulan Basu India 2013-09-09 We should get back the GLORY of oldest Engineering Institute of the Country.
SOMNATH GHOSH India 2013-09-09 BESU deserves the status of an institute of national importance urgently.
Gautam Ray Calgary, Canada 2013-09-09 As an ex-student of this second oldest engineering college of India, I strongly
feel
it must have been acknowledged as IIEST long ago
Amitabha Ghoshal India 2013-09-09 One of the oldest Engineering college delivering excellent professionals for
development projects in the country and abroad, has been left out of
recognition. University deserves up-gradation at the earliest.
SARBARI DUTTA India 2013-09-09 Being a part of BESU, I always want to see it in the best position that it can
achive.
tanmay biswas India 2013-09-09 as our institute deserve this.
Kumar Rahul Gurgaon, India 2013-09-09 To see my university occupy a place that it deserves nationally
Amit Chattopadhyay India 2013-09-09 Long Due
utpal Mandal India 2013-09-09 Alumni......
JIBESH PAUL India 2013-09-09 IT IS ONE OF THE PIONEER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE IN INDIA BOTH IN
ENGINEERING & OTHER DISCIPLINES.
norman perris Mississauga, Canada 2013-09-09 This is a game changer for BESU the sooner we getfull conversion we can
promptly get on with the job and the task. Thank youT
Arun Chatterjee Knoxvile, TN 2013-09-09 BESU truly deserves the status of being IIEST
amitava burman India 2013-09-09 It will help my alma mater to contribute to the research in the engineering
industry
Name Location Date Comment
DIPANKAR ROY India 2013-09-09 The campass and its longibity, system of study , quality of faculty deserve it.
BONI BISWAS PAUL India 2013-09-09 It is one of the oldest Institute in India. My Grandfather, elder brother of my
Father, My Father and me passed out from this Institute.
Deepanjan Bhattacharjee India 2013-09-09 Transforming BESU in IIEST is not only important to me but to the entire
student community as a whole.Personally for me I think its will be prestigious
for me to get an IIEST degree.I will also be getting better equipments at BESU
which at present are available only at IITS/equivalent institutes.
Kamal Mukherjee India 2013-09-09 My Alma Mater needs to be upgraded and equated with the best institutes
Aniruddha Singharoy Uttarpara, India 2013-09-09 As an ex student of college i want to better improvement of my beloved
institute.
Suyash Gupta India 2013-09-09 The institute deserves this status, and should be granted as soon as possible
without further delay.
Ankita Mandal Salt Lake City, India 2013-09-09 because i m a student of this university.
Soumya Banerjee Houston, TX 2013-09-09 Transformation to meet global demand
Subodh Nandy Kolkata, India 2013-09-09 Transforming BESU, Shibpur to IIEST will fetch more Grants from Central for
research facilities, faculties which in turn will produce more accomplished
graduate and post graduate students for the country.
Kalyan Kumar Sanyal Kolkata, India 2013-09-10 I suppprt the move for transformation of our Alma Mater to IIEST
Ritushree Banerjee London, United Kingdom 2013-09-10 I support the on-line petition to expedite the process of transformation of our
Alma Mater to an IIEST
NIRBHIK SENGUPTA Singapore, Singapore 2013-09-10 This is my Institute and from where I have gained invaluable knowledge.
Biplab Mahata India 2013-09-10 I am an alumni of this prestigious institute and knowing that the possibilities are
endless if this is transformed to IIEST, I think it is very much important not only
to me but also to all of us to raise our voice on behalf of this issue.
ARNAB KUMAR
BHATTACHARYA
India 2013-09-10 The move will enable further flow of funds for a better infrastructure to further
augment the existing academic excellence
Samir Basu Toronto, Canada 2013-09-10 Dear Prime Minister, I am alumni of BESU and I urge the Government of India
to enact the IIEST bill without delay or pass executive order so that BESU is
upgraded to IIEST. We the alumni in North America have been watching this
issue for the last several years and are now extremely concenred with the
delay. It need to be done immediately to establish another center of excellence
and place of higher learning. Thanks
Subrata Gangopadhyay Kolkata, India 2013-09-10 I shall be eagerly waiting for this conversion of our B E College to IIEST
Nirmalya Kumar Dutta Agartala, India 2013-09-10 The 150+ years old institution played a major role in quality engineering
education of the country. IIEST status will further upgrade standard of
education & research in related field
Anirban Dhara Delhi, India 2013-09-10 This is my college. I am 2007 passout from Mining Department, Reg No.
110312002. This is one of the oldest & prestigious Institution with a vast
infrastructure & talented teaching staff.
Soumya Bose India 2013-09-10 My Almamater
JAYANTA BISWAS India 2013-09-10 BESU, a heritage institute, deserves this upgraded status immediately.
Subrata Chaudhuri (class
of 1968)
India 2013-09-10 The Institute is pioneering engineering education in India since 1856 and it
eminently deserves the status of IIEST.
Name Location Date Comment
Prof N.K.
MUKHOPADHYAY
India 2013-09-10 I am alumnus of BESU (B.E. College) 1983 Metallurgy B.E. I feel if this institute
is not upgraded to IIEST level, then we wall be witnees to great downfall of this
Institute which had a tremendous potential for serving the country by way of
generating a quality man-power and wealth of knowledge in technological
areas.
SAUVIK
CHAKRABORTY
Bangalore, India 2013-09-10 Being an ex-alumni, I understand and appreciate the power of the university,
and how much more it can evolve giving the scope and added opportunities.
The current petition, if approved, would really encourage the environment and
tradition of this prestigious institution to boost up more, leave aside the scope
of future talents to be nurtured in a more structured way. The rich accumulation
of existing and future faculty(and some more in our time, and some would-be in
future) would also be benefited to carry out the education process in this
institution in a better desired way. After all these years, this is indeed
something that this institution strongly deserves.
Amitrajit Bhattacharya India 2013-09-10 Because BESU deserves immediate upgradation to IIEST matching its strength
, infrastructure and quality of education.
SOUGATA CHAUDHURI Calcutta, India 2013-09-10 The Institution deserves its Rightful Image in the Country
Tanmoy Mondal India 2013-09-10 I want to see my college in this glorious status.
DEBASISH SAMANTA Toronto, Canada 2013-09-10 Shibpur is a Heritage Institution of India... my Father, Uncle, Brother and I are
graduates of Shibpur. Like India, Shibpur is also my root.
Mukut Paul Kolkata, India 2013-09-10 Transforming BESU to IIEST will fulfill the dream and
aspirations of many alumnus like us and would also elevate the
atmosphere of studying for present students and faculty members as
well.
Suman Deb Ray Doha, Qatar, Qatar 2013-09-11 This will be instrumental to groom future industry leaders and entrepreneurs.
Nilanjana Basu India 2013-09-11 Because I am a student of BESU and because I think BESU deserves to be
given the status of IIEST.
Parijat Pallab Jana India 2013-09-11 Does it take so much of time to transform the BESU to IIEST? We are waiting
since last 6-7 years. Stop making fun of everything. kindly do the process as
fast as possible considering it as a national importance.
TARUN BASU India 2013-09-11 BESU (erstwhile Bengal Engineering College) deseves being recognised as an
institution of great national importance. Pl accord the IIEST status to it.
Poulami Banerjee Das India 2013-09-11 As an alumnus, I feel our institute have our required infrastructure and quality
to be called an IIEST
Pratik Dutta India 2013-09-11 Simply because BESU deserves this after serving the nation credibly over the
last 150 years
Basab Roy Kuwait, Kuwait 2013-09-11 BESU deserve this transformation to IIEST being a second oldest engineering
institution and produced many many engineering talent in India
Anindya Bhar India 2013-09-11 As an Alumni of this Prestigious Institute.
Nirendranath Banerjee Italy 2013-09-11 2nd oldest engineering institution in India
Souvik Guha Toronto, Canada 2013-09-11 Transforming BESU, Shibput to IIEST, Shibpur will ensure that the research
potential and existing infrastructure of BESU Shibpur will be utilized to the
fullest by the brightest students from all over India to meet the growing demand
of engineering globally and in turn showcase India's engineering talent and
potential worldwide.
Kallol Ray India 2013-09-11 Change is an essential part of life. This is also true for BESU. So our sincere
support shall always be there for this very essential transformation of BESU
into IIEST. All the best.
Name Location Date Comment
Gourab Saha Geelong West, Australia 2013-09-12 Transformation from Uni to IIEST will open a new era for our future students
and they can avail better research opportunities for career research.
SANIUL ALAM India 2013-09-12 bcoz BESU need immediate IIEST
Partha Chakrabarti Katy, TX 2013-09-12 BESU is an old institution of national heritage. The only way to secure its
excellence is to give it national status. It has been delayed too much.
Pranab K Basu Mumbai, India 2013-09-13 My urge to Hon’ble Prime Minister is to plead and support us in this noble
venture. As a renowned educationalist and economist of the world your plead f
and special recommendation to the standing committee members, will surely
fetch the desired result. Its long due and at least now we want to be a part of
National institutes of our country
Arun Deb Downingtown, PA 2013-09-13 This institute, the second old engineering institute in India provided tremendous
support in the technological growth of India after the independence. BESU
produced first engineering post graduates and Ph. D s in India.
This institute has been neglected by both State Government as well as by the
Central Govenment. It's upgradation is long overdue.
Achyut Ghosh Kolkata, India 2013-09-13 'I am an alumni of BESUS from 1961. The coversion to IIEST should be done
urgently, since BESUS deserves it for a long time