Bengal Engineering and Science University

From the BISHOP'S COLLEGE in the British Raj to Bengal Engineering College in Independent INDIA and then to the status of a Deemed University and finally to a State University has been a long journey. In the Year 1996, to celebrate the 140th year of foundation, we launched this Page to emphasize the contribution this college has made to the development of Engineering Studies and Technology in this country and abroad.Every year hundreds of students from this premier Institution form the creme-de-la-creme of administration , management and technocracy , both in the Public & Private sector corporations.

This 149 year old Institution, the second oldest of its kind in INDIA and a paradise of a place, with Deodar & Palm fringed roads,crystal clear Pools and emerald green playgrounds invites a journey into its sanctum sanctorum.

Life goes on like an ever flowing stream,meeting on its way that which occurs.Yet as time advances,we have to adapt ourselves to suit the surroundings.

Established in 24th November 1856 occupying three rooms in Writers' Building to meet the requirement of trained Engg. personel for Public Works Department as Civil Engineering College,was affiliated to the Calcutta University in May 1857.

From 1865 to 1879 the College functioned as Civil Engineering Department of Presidency College. In 1880 the college shifted to it's new and permanent home the lush campus at Bishop's College, Howrah. It got its name, Bengal Engineering College in 1921.

1921 : On recommendation of Mookerjee Committee various Departments of the college were reorganised
1932 : The First Batch of students appeared at the Degree Examinations in Mechanical Engineering
1935 : The Degree Course in Electrical Engineering was introduced in this year.
1939 : The Degree Course in Metallurgical Engineering was introduced in this year.
1949 : Five year Degree Course in Architecture & part-time P.G. Diploma in Town & Regional Planning were introduced.
1976 : The college started its first Computer Center.
1982 : The new degree course in Computer Science & Technology was introduced. The Department introduced Post Graduate Courses (M.E from 1992) as well as Degree in Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A from 1988/1996).
1992 : The college acquired the Deemed University status.
1st October, 2004 : The institution is elevated to its present status of a University.