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From Writers’ Building to national importance: Here is the story of West Bengal's first engineering college

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Established in 1856 within Kolkata’s Writers’ Building, IIEST Shibpur began as a colonial training ground for engineers. Over nearly 170 years, it evolved into India’s first engineering college of national importance. From shaping infrastructure to pioneering research, the institution stands as a testament to how colonial origins can be transformed into a legacy of modern nation-building.

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