GAABESU
Guest House
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur
(Erstwhile Bengal Engineering and Science University, B.E. College, Shibpur)
Howrah, India 711 103
Alumni Scholarship Programme Started by 4 IIEST Alumni in the US in 1998.
Today it is one of the most succesful Global Alumni Programmes Administered by GAABESU
Thanks to Alumni Donars, volunteers, Fundraisers, IIEST Administration, Students and GAABESU for making this programme succesful.
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GAABESU SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS AND RESEARCH AWARDS PROGRAM
GAABESU is one of the largest college social alumni association in India with more than 25,000 active members. Today, our GAABESU is made up of committed alumni and volunteers who support our mission.
GAABESU offers scholarships, fellowships, and research awards to needy and meritorious students at IIEST, Shibpur. The Alumni scholarship program started in the US in 1998. Because of it success it grew from US to other countries and it is one of the most successful programs by GAABESU.
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Scholarship Guideline
ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship Apply Start Date :10.09.2025Scholarship Apply End Date :10.09.2025
GAABESU Scholarship Programme: 2025-26
It is the vision of the alumni of IIEST to project it as a successful and a leading institution of learning and research. One of the main components towards fulfilling that goal would be to recruit the best minds as students. In order to attract the best candidates to IIEST, the educational opportunity at IIEST needs to be based purely upon merit and not on one’s financial background.
These scholarships have been created by contributions from the alumni globally since 1998. The number of scholarships varies yearly depending on the funds available and the number of qualifying applicants. A Scholarship Sub Committee has been formed by GAABESU Executive Committee, where representatives from all participating Alumni Chapters in India and abroad co-ordinate with IIEST faculty & administration. A scholarship management procedure has also been developed by GAABESU to bring about a documented, fair and a transparent selection process, which is published at GAABESU website:
Scholarship Announcement for Academic Year 2025-26
GAABESU is hereby announcing 82 “Need Based” Scholarships. 3 Special Scholarships for 1st Year Students, each valued Rs. 25,000/-. The numbers may vary slightly, based upon Donor confirmations, but that would not affect the application procedures. A list of available Scholarships will be displayed on GAABESU notice board & website and it will be updated from time to time.
Eligibility/Minimum Requirements:
👉The applicant must be a current IIEST undergraduate student.
👉Becoming a Student Member of GAABESU is a pre-requisite for any applicant for Scholarships, AFE Awards & Research Awards. You can join GAABESU through our website (gaabesu.in). Hence, please ensure that and contact GAABESU Office in IIEST Campus Guest House.
👉Applicant’s certified annual family income does NOT exceed Rs. 5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakh).
👉Applicants must score SGPA more than 8.00 in the last semester of the previous year in IIEST. For 4th Year student – 6th semester, 3rd Year student – 4th semester, 2nd Year student – 2nd semester shall be considered. Records of previous semester scores shall also be considered for consistency in academics.
📌SPECIAL CASES:
👉Applicant with annual family income less than Rs. 100,000/- (Rupees One lakh) can apply for Scholarship, even though SGPA is less than 8.00.
👉First year students who do NOT have last semester result, can apply for the scholarships reserved for 1st year students only.
👉Applicant does NOT receive scholarship from any other source in this academic year. However, students having full or partial tuition fee waiver (as per IIEST policy) can apply for GAABESU Scholarship.
👉No disciplinary action had been taken against the applicant in IIEST
👉Applicant understands that the scholarship is given on a yearly basis. The applicant should apply afresh if he/she is looking for scholarship in the present year. Getting the scholarship for a particular year may not influence the decision in subsequent years.
👉Applicant agrees that the scholarship money is to be used towards his/her educational expenses only. He/she shall be fully responsible for maintaining his/her accounts regarding usage of the fund received. Donor of the scholarship has the right to ask details of accounts any time and the recipient has to furnish the same immediately.
👉Only if required, and in some special cases, Scholarship Interview will be arranged through video call date & time and log in procedure will be sent to each applicant by e-mail. Accordingly, the applicant shall attend the interview.‘No show’ by the applicant during Scholarship interview, shall automatically lead to rejection of the scholarship. Should there be any valid reason for absence on specified date & time, it shall be informed to GAABESU Office in advance and by e-mail with justification. In that case the application will not be rejected and alternate date & time may be allocated for the candidate.
👉In case ANY information submitted by the student in the Application found to be NOT correct or Form is altered, it shall automatically lead to rejection of the Scholarship.
Declaration from GAABESU:
GAABESU does not discriminate applicants based on gender, race, religion, caste, political affiliation, medical history, family background, domicile state, nationality, etc. However, scholarship specific criteria (specified by respective Donors) shall apply during the selection process.
Application Process
Supporting Documents:
The following documents need to be submitted along with the application for Scholarships:
✐Copies of mark sheets of all previous semesters/years in IIEST
✐Copy of Income Certificate, as submitted to IIEST at the time of admission.
Application Submission:
Candidates shall fill the Form online on GAABESU Website, all the details in the given fields of the form. The link is given below:
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📅Last date of submission of the Application is 15th October 2025.
Scholarship Recipients List Publication:
GAABESU will carry out scholarship allotment process. Once approved, FINAL list of GAABESU Scholarship Recipients for Academic Year will be published on GAABESU website:
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⚡FINAL list is expected to be published on GAABESU website by December 2025.
Scholarship Distribution:
This year “GAABESU Scholarships & Awards Distribution Ceremony” will be held in the month of January/February 2026. The date and schedule will be published on GAABESU Website.
Each recipient will be notified with the Scholarship details, Donor’s name & contacts and amount by e-mail. All recipients shall acknowledge the email and attend the Distribution Ceremony. Absence without prior written intimation by email, will be considered as ‘No Show’ and Scholarship may be withdrawn.
After Distribution Ceremony, the Scholarship fund will be deposited at the recipient’s bank account (as mentioned in the Application form) directly. Each recipient needs to acknowledge receipt and send a ‘Thank You’ note to the respective Donor.
Scholarship Guideline
ALUMNI FELLOWSHIPS (AFE) Scholarship Apply Start Date :10.09.2025Scholarship Apply End Date :10.09.2025
“Alumni Fellowship for Excellence” Awards Programme Announcement for 2025-26
GAABESU launched their “Alumni Fellowship for Excellence” program from 2008-09 to award students who demonstrates outstanding performances in academics, sports, leadership qualities, performing arts, etc.
GAABESU is happy to announce, the “Alumni Fellowship for Excellence” (AFE) Awards Programme with at least 28 awards,of a total value of Rs. 7,29,500/- which will be awarded to IIEST Students this year, from the corpus funds donated by alumni worldwide. The numbers may vary slightly, based upon the Donor’s confirmations, but that would not affect the application procedures. The details of each award are furnished below:
🎓AFE-01 Prof. Naresh Chandra Bose Award for Excellence in Civil Engineering
Award Type
Perpetual, commenced from AY 2008-09
Donor
Mr. Shankar Bose (1967 CE), Kolkata, INDIA
Selection Criteria
A recent graduate in CE who secures the highest aggregate marks from 1st year to 4th year (all combined).
Award Amount
INR 4,500 for AY 2025-26
🎓AFE-02 150 Years Commemorative BECAA-Maharashtra Award for Best Sport Person
Award Type
Perpetual, commenced from AY 2008-09
Donor
BECAA-Maharashtra Chapter
Selection Criteria
Most outstanding & talented sports person
Selection Process
Interested students must fill up the online AFE application form from GAABESU website (www.gaabesu.in). Applications must be submitted along with all supporting documents to the GAABESU website, before the due date. Short listed candidates will be interviewed by the Interview Team. Based on the evaluations of the Interview Team, recommendations will be sent to the Donors for final selection / approval.
Award Amount
INR 6,000 for AY 2025-26
🎓AFE-03 150 Years Commemorative BECAA-Maharashtra Awards (2 nos.)
Award Type
Perpetual, commenced from AY 2008-09
Donor
BECAA-Maharashtra Chapter
Selection Criteria
Most needy students with excellent academic record
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected from Scholarship applicants. Separate application for this AFE is not needed. Existing Scholarship application & selection process will be followed. Recommendations will be sent to the Donor for final selection / approval
Award Amount
INR 23,000 each student for AY 2025-26
🎓AFE-04 Class of 1990 Award: “Excellence in Leadership”
Award Type
Perpetual, commenced from AY 2008-09
Donor
Class of 1990 (worldwide)
Selection Criteria
1. Member of college sports team - any sports
2. Exhibited leadership behavior: Part of Rebeca / Reunion organizing committee; organized academic seminars; Represented hostel / class team in sports & other events
3. Exhibited talent: Won competitions like quiz, debate, dramatics, etc. Special talent in music, literature, arts, etc.
Selection Process
Interested students shall fill up and submit their application online using AFE application form from the GAABESU website (www.gaabesu.in). Application must be submitted along with all supporting documents on the GAABESU website before the due date. Short listed candidates will be interviewed by the Interview Team. Based on the evaluations of the Interview Team, recommendations will be sent to the Donors for final selection / approval.
Award Amount
INR 11,000 for AY 2025-26
🎓AFE-05 Professor Sankar Sebak Baral - Founder of ETC Dept.& Dr. Debasis Baral Memorial Fellowship
Award Type
Perpetual, to commence from AY 2008-09
Donor
Late Dr. Debasis Baral, San Jose, CA, USA
Selection Criteria
1. IIEST 4th year Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering department topper (based on last Semester 6 score)
2. Consistent good academic record (all semester score above CGPA 8.0)
3. Good conduct in campus, no adverse report and no disciplinary action had been taken / pending
Selection Process
1. SSC selects the student with highest marks in 4th year ETC from Merit List received from IIEST and recommend to Donor for approval.
2. Once approved, GAABESU Office will contact the student for the award.
3. The award will be handed over to the student by Donor’s family / representative, at an award distribution ceremony.
Award Amount
INR 25,000 for AY 2025-26
🎓AFE-06 Sougata Mukherjee Memorial Awards for Excellence (2 nos.)
Award Type
Perpetual, to commence from AY 2013-14 for 2 students
Donor
BESU alumni and friends of Late Sougata Mukherjee (97 ETC)
Pre-qualification Criteria
1. Undergraduate student from 3rd or 4th Year in any discipline
2. Consistent good academic record (all semester score above CGPA 8.0)
3. Regular attendance – any non-collegiate student will be automatically disqualified
Selection Criteria
1. Member of the college sports team – representing IIEST in any sports. This criteria will be relaxed for girls students who satisfy below criteria
2. Exhibited leadership behavior: Part of Rebeca / Reunion organizing committee; organized academic seminars; Convocation; Represented hostel / class team in sports & other events
3. Exhibited talent: Won competitions like quiz, debate, dramatics etc.
4. Any other special talent in music, literature, fine arts, etc.
5. Participants in various cultural activities like Rebeca / reunion, quiz, organized academic seminars, organized winter meet, other hostel fests
6. Students in need of financial assistance for continuation of their education, will be given preference but pre-qualification criteria won’t be relaxed
Selection Process
Interested students shall fill up the online AFE application form from GAABESU website (www.gaabesu.in). Application must be submitted along with all the supporting documents and to be submitted to the GAABESU website before the due date. Short listed candidates will be interviewed by the Interview Team. Based on the evaluations of the Interview Team, recommendations will be sent to the Donors for final selection / approval.
Award Amount
INR 14,000 each student for AY 2025-26
AFE-07 1988 Batch Silver Jubilee Award for Excellence
Award Type
Perpetual, commenced from academic year 2013-14
Donor
Alumni of 1988 Batch Worldwide
Pre-qualification Criteria
Student of any year and discipline
Good academic record
Good conduct in campus, no adverse report and no disciplinary action had been taken / pending
Selection Criteria
Demonstrated outstanding talent and winner of national level competition (organized by a reputed & recognized body) in one (or more) of the following category:
Visual Arts: Drawing, Painting, sculpture, photography, video, film making, etc.
Interested students shall fill up the online AFE application form from GAABESU website (www.gaabesu.in). Application must be submitted along with all the supporting documents to GAABESU website before the due date. Short listed candidates will be interviewed by the Interview Team. Based on the evaluations of the Interview Team, recommendations will be sent to the Donors for final selection / approval.
Award Amount
INR 25,000 for AY 2025-26
AFE-08 Arijit Guha Memorial Award for Excellence in Community Engagement & Social Welfare
Award Type
Perpetual, commenced from AY 2014-15
Donor
The Guha family in memory of untimely demise of Dr. Arijit Guha (son of Manoj K. Guha, 1963 Metallurgy)
Selection Criteria
Proven record of accomplishment in social work outside the college while a student at IIEST Shibpur
Demonstrated record of broad intramural involvement within the IIEST Shibpur community
Awareness of, and ability to communicate, the social responsibility of individuals pursuing careers in the engineering sciences and technologies, as evidenced in responses to two short essays (300 words or less in Bengali/English/Hindi) addressing:
(1) How and why has the candidate been involved in community engagement and social efforts during his/her time as a student at IIEST Shibpur Describe the extent and motivation(s) of any and all such participation, and how such engagement and efforts relate to and enrich the candidate's technical education.
(2) What does the candidate understand to be the social responsibility of an engineer? The candidate's essay should incorporate responses to (a) how s/he plans to use the education and opportunities gained at IIEST to better society at large, and (b) the role of community involvement and participation in technical projects.
Selection Process
Interested students shall fill up the online AFE application form from GAABESU website (www.gaabesu.in). Application must be submitted along with all the supporting documents to the GAABESU website before the due date. Short listed candidates will be interviewed by the Interview Team. Based on the evaluations of the Interview Team, recommendations will be sent to the Donors for final selection / approval.
Award Amount
INR 25,000 for AY 2025-26
AFE-09 Arijit Guha Memorial Award for Excellence in Metallurgy & Materials Engineering
Award Type
Perpetual, commenced from AY 2014-15
Donor
The Guha family in memory of untimely demise of Dr. Arijit Guha (son of Manoj K. Guha, 1963 Metallurgy)
Selection Criteria
IIEST 4th year Metallurgical Engineering department topper (based on last Semester 6 score)
Consistent good academic record (all semester score above CGPA 8.0)
Good conduct in campus, no adverse report and no disciplinary action had been taken / pending
Selection Process
SSC selects the student with highest marks in 4th year MET from Merit List received from IIEST and recommend to Donor for approval.
Once approved GAABESU Office will contact the student for the award.
The award will be handed over to the student by Donor/ representative, at an award distribution ceremony.
Award Amount
INR 25,000 for AY 2025-26
AFE-10 Soumya Bhattacharyya Memorial Award for Excellence in Electrical Engineering
Award Type
Perpetual, commenced from academic year 2014-15
Donor
Late Sri Syamal Krishna Bhattacharyya in memory of untimely demise of his son Soumya Bhattacharyya (ex-student of BESU, 2001)
Selection Criteria
IIEST 4th year Electrical Engineering Department topper (based on last Semester 6 score)
Consistent good academic record (all semester score above CGPA 8.0)
Good conduct in campus, no adverse report and no disciplinary action had been taken / pending
Selection Process
SSC selects the student with highest marks in 4th year EE from Merit List received from IIEST and recommend to Donor for approval.
Once approved, the GAABESU Office will contact the recipient for the award.
The award will be handed over to the student by Donor/ representative, at an award distribution ceremony.
Award Amount
INR 12,000 for AY 2025-26
AFE-11 Soumya Bhattacharyya Memorial Award for Excellence in Music
Award Type
Perpetual, commenced from academic year 2014-15
Donor
Late Sri Syamal Krishna Bhattacharyya in memory of untimely demise of his son Soumya Bhattacharyya (ex-student of BESU, 2001)
Selection Criteria
A current undergraduate student of IIEST, Shibpur with good academic record
Good conduct in campus, no adverse report and no disciplinary action had been taken / pending
Demonstrated outstanding talent and established track record in Singing / Musical instrument playing
Selection Process
Interested students shall fill up the online AFE application form from GAABESU website (www.gaabesu.in). Application must be submitted along with all the supporting documents and to be submitted to GAABESU website before the due date. Short listed candidates will be interviewed by the Interview Team. Based on the evaluations of the Interview Team, recommendations will be sent to the Donors for final selection / approval.
Award Amount
INR 6,000 for AY 2025-26
AFE-12 Surita Ghosh Memorial Fellowship in Extra-curricular Activities
Award Type
Perpetual from AY 2014-15, in memory of untimely demise of Mrs. Surita Ghosh (wife of Biman Ghosh, 1981 Metallurgy)
Donor
Mr. Manoj K. Guha, 1963 Metallurgy, Ohio, USA
Selection criterion
1. The applicant achieves verifiable accomplishments in sports and games such as representing the Institute Team, winning positions in Annual Athletic Meets at the College level, Inter-college competitions and State level championships while being a student at IIEST, Shibpur.
2. Accomplished exceptional achievements in one or more of the following areas:
a. Performing arts
b. Visual arts
c. Literary work
d. Debate, Quiz, Extempore etc.
Selection Process
Interested students shall fill up the online AFE application form from GAABESU website (www.gaabesu.in). Application must be submitted along with all the supporting documents to GAABESU website before the due date. Short listed candidates will be interviewed by the Interview Team. Based on the evaluations of the Interview Team, recommendations will be sent to the Donors for final selection / approval.
Award Amount
INR 25,000 for AY 2025-26
AFE-13 Somenath Ghosh Memorial Award for All-Round Excellence
Award Type
Perpetual from AY 2015-16, in memory of Architect Somenath Ghosh (Arch-1991). Award plus an Award Scroll/Citationarchitect Somenath Ghosh (Architecture-1991) architect Somenath Ghosh (Architecture-1991)
Donor
‘Friends of Somenath Ghosh’ from erstwhile BE College, Shibpur
Motto of the Award
To reach for the sky no matter how humble the starting might be…
Selection criterion
A student of Architecture for academic, co-curricular The selection criteria shall be based on the cumulative weight age of academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular performance.
Selection Process
The three member committee constituted by the donors will approve the Award and shall be present during the award ceremony
Award Amount
INR 30,000 for AY 2025-26
AFE-14 Smt. Uma Rani Neogi Award for Academic Excellence
Award Type
Perpetual, to commence from the year 2017-18, in memory of Late Smt. Uma Rani Neogi, Mother of Prabir Kumar Neogi
Donor
Mr. Prabir Kumar Neogi (1962, CE) CANADA
Selection criterion
Girl student having the highest CGPA after the first 6 semesters
Selection Process
GAABESU office will collect marks of woman students from the Heads of the 10 Departments to determine who has the highest CGPA after the 3rd year (1st. 6 semesters). SSC will compile all marks and recommend the student with highest aggregate marks to Donor for approval.
Award Amount
INR 24,000 for AY 2025-26
AFE-15 Tapan Kumar Basu Excellence Award
Award Type
Perpetual, commenced from academic year 2018-19.
Donor
Mrs. Bandana Basu in loving memory of her husband Mr. Tapan Kumar Basu (1958, CE)
Selection Criteria
IIEST 4th year Civil Engineering department topper (based on last Semester 6 score)
Consistent good academic record (all semester score above CGPA 8.0)
Good conduct in campus, no adverse report and no disciplinary action had been taken / pending
Selection Process
SSC selects the student with highest marks in 4th year CE.
On selection it will be referred to Donors’ approval.
Once approved GAABESU Office will contact student for award.
The award will be handed over to the students by Donors representative, at an award distribution ceremony.
During award distribution ceremony Biography of Late Mr. Tapan Kumar Basu (1958, CE) shall be read to the audience.
Award Amount
INR 86,000 for AY 2025-26
AFE-16 Kalyani Ganguly Memorial Fellowship for Social Service
Award Type
Perpetual, to commence from AY 2019-20
Donor
Ruchira and Aloke Ganguly ('84ME), Singapore
Selection Criteria
Current students at IIESTs who have met at least one of the following criteria:
Volunteered in schools, hospitals, mental health clinics, NGOs, senior citizen centers, and other recognized welfare centers.
Helped others with a disability or a life-threatening disease.
Resolved a social problem such as inadequate housing, unemployment, or substance abuse.
Participated in social activities, not mentioned above, but made significant impact to someone’s life.
Candidates must submit documentary evidence of their mentioned works in social service in line with the criterion
Selection Process
Interested students shall fill up the online AFE application form from GAABESU website (www.gaabesu.in). Application must be submitted along with all the supporting documents to GAABESU website before the due date. Short listed candidates will be interviewed by the Interview Team. Based on the evaluations of the Interview Team, recommendations will be sent to the Donors for final selection / approval.
Award Amount
INR 25,000 for AY 2025-26
AFE-17 Smt. Leela Banerjee Memorial Fellowship for Social Service
Award Type
Perpetual, to commence from AY 2021-22
Donor
Sagarika and Debal Banerjee ('84EE)
Selection Criteria
Applicant shall be a current 3rd or 4th year student at IIEST, who have participated in voluntary work at least 160 hours in last 3 years in one or more of the following areas:
Volunteered in schools, hospitals, mental health clinics, NGOs, senior citizen canters, and other recognized welfare canters.
Helped others with a disability or a life-threatening disease.
Resolved a social problem such as inadequate housing, unemployment, or substance abuse.
Participated in social activities, not mentioned above, but made significant impact to someone’s life.
Candidates must submit documentary evidence of their mentioned works in social service in line with the criterion
Selection Process
Interested students shall fill up the online AFE application form from GAABESU website (www.gaabesu.in). Application must be submitted along with all the supporting documents to GAABESU website before the due date. Short listed candidates will be interviewed by the Interview Team. Based on the evaluations of the Interview Team, recommendations will be sent to the Donors for final selection / approval.
Award Amount
INR 25,000 for AY 2025-26
AFE-18 BEC84 Endowment Fellowship Award
Award Type
Perpetual, commenced from AY 2023-24
Donor
BEC84 - Alumni organization of BEC 1984 batch (worldwide)
Selection Criteria
An Undergraduate Engineering student with highest aggregated CGPA amongst those from weak economic background, and has completed 4 (four) semesters of continuous education. The criteria for basic selection of recipient will be at par with other such scholarships awarded by GAABESU.
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected from Scholarship applicants. Separate application for this AFE is not needed. Existing Scholarship application & selection process will be followed. Recommendations will be sent to the Donor for final selection / approval
Award Amount
INR 84,000 for AY 2025-26
AFE-19 Bandana Mukherjee Memorial Award for Women's Leadership
Current students who have met the following criteria:
Woman student, rising 3rd year i.e., graduated 2nd year
Amongst top 25% of the 2nd year class, by CGPA
Demonstrated leadership in IIEST by actively engaging in or leading student clubs / organizations, other voluntary organizations inside or outside of IIEST, entrepreneurship success (if any), etc.
Along with the application attach a page to give short answers (250-300 words) to following two questions:
What is your definition of “Women in Leadership”
What can you tell us about your past experiences that prove your leadership
Selection Process
Interested students shall fill up the online AFE application form from GAABESU website (www.gaabesu.in). Application must be submitted along with all the supporting documents to GAABESU website before the due date. Short listed candidates will be interviewed by the Interview Team. Based on the evaluations of the Interview Team, recommendations will be sent to the Donors for final selection / approval.
Award Amount
INR 25,000 for AY 2025-26
AFE-20 Suhas Choudry Memorial Award for Excellence in Swimming/Sports (2 nos)
Award Type
Perpetual, to commence from AY 2015-16 in memory of Suhas Choudry (1957 CE)
Donor
Mrs. Dolly Choudry (wife of Suhas Choudry) USA
Selection criterion
Male & Female Swimming Champions in IIEST. In case no swimming competition is held in IIEST in that year, students with established achievement in other sports will be considered.
Selection Process
Champions of Swimming competition organized by Aquatic Society in Swimming Pool at IIEST.
Award Amount
INR 6,000 per student for AY 2025-26
AFE-21 Award of Excellence in Social Leadership by BEC Batch-1990
Award Type
Perpetual, commenced from AY 2014-15
Award Amount
It will be awarded in onceevery two years.
Donor
BEC Batch - 1990 (worldwide)
Selection Criteria
Field of Social work includes but not limited to running night/weekend school for street children/adult/women education program, volunteering to orphanage, volunteering to eradicate illiteracy in youth and adults, significant contribution to the society as a leading member of NGO who works for underprivileged, any invention of simple/low cost instrument /machine/ proven idea by which the village/underprivileged mass can be benefitted socially/ economically, significant effort/contribution towards eradication of superstition, creating innovative and cost effective engineering solution to improve the wellbeing of unfortunate and under privileged section of the society.
Supporting documentation required by the applicants: Award Certificates in public ceremony, Video/Audio/Pictures of social works in which the applicants are visible in active participations in works and activities, Newspaper clippings, membership cards of any social work group. Applicant should provide Phones, emails, websites of the social groups or projects where applicant’s social leadership and activities can be verified to establish applicant’s eligibility for the award. Applicants can submit any additional proof of social work/Leadership roles to increase the chance of winning the award. Members of the Award committee will physically/remotely verify the actual social works and roles of individual applicants based on provided information and documents. Based on physical verifications of the claim, Award committee will submit the reports to the selection committee for final selection. This will strictly be administered to select the genuine candidates for the award. Applicant’s active role and participation are the main criteria for selection if individual applicant is a member of national/international social work organization
Selection Process
Interested students shall fill up the online AFE application form from GAABESU website (www.gaabesu.in). Application must be submitted along with all the supporting documents to to GAABESU website before the due date. Short listed candidates will be interviewed by the Interview Team. Based on the evaluations of the Interview Team, recommendations will be sent to the Donors for final selection / approval.
Award Amount
INR 15,000 for AY 2025-26
AFE-22 Pradip Genius Award
Award Type
Annual, commenced from AY 2023-24
Donor
Anibrata Routh 2003 Civil, Pune
Selection Criteria
The name of the scholarship is “Pradip Genius Scholarship". Donor’s father’s name - Late Shri Pradip Kumar Routh, Scientist.
This award is for a Genius student from 3rd or 4th year, any stream who has done any invention or published a research article in any reputed national or international science magazine.
Supporting documentation required by the applicants: A copy of Research Article.
Selection Process
Interested students shall fill up the online AFE application form from GAABESU website (www.gaabesu.in). Application must be submitted along with all the supporting documents to GAABESU website before the due date. Short listed candidates will be interviewed by the Interview Team. Based on the evaluations of the Interview Team, recommendations will be sent to the Donors for final selection / approval.
Award Amount
INR 15,000 for AY 2025-26
AFE-23 Late Chitta Ranjan Dey Memorial Award 1 & 2
Award Type
Annual, commenced from AY 2024-25
Award Amount
INR 50,000 for AY 2024-25 (2 N0s.)
Donor
Late Subir Dey (1976 CE)
Selection Criteria
One 3rd Year & one 4th Year CE meritorious student from needy family
Supporting documentation required by the applicants: Marksheet and other relevant documents
Selection Process
Interested students shall fill up the online AFE application form from GAABESU website (www.gaabesu.in). Application must be submitted along with all the supporting documents to GAABESU website before the due date. Short listed candidates will be interviewed by the Interview Team. Based on the evaluations of the Interview Team, recommendations will be sent to the Donors for final selection / approval.
Award Amount
INR 50,000 for AY 2025-26
AFE-24 BEC80 Mechanical Engineering Award – I & II
Award Type
Annual, commenced from AY 2024-25
Award Amount
INR 25,000 for AY 2024-25 (2 N0s.)
Donor
Debnath Paul (1980 ME),
Selection Criteria
One 3rd year and one 4th Year ME meritorious student from needy family
Supporting documentation required by the applicants: Marksheet and other relevant documents.
Selection Process
Interested students shall fill up the online AFE application form from GAABESU website (www.gaabesu.in). Application must be submitted along with all the supporting documents to GAABESU website before the due date. Short listed candidates will be interviewed by the Interview Team. Based on the evaluations of the Interview Team, recommendations will be sent to the Donors for final selection / approval.
Award Amount
INR 25,000 for AY 2025-26
Eligibility/Minimum Requirements:
The applicant must be a current IIEST undergraduate student with good academic record. Each AFE applicant should have scored CGPA 8.0 and above in IIEST. However, this criterion may be relaxed in exceptional cases (e.g., excellent sports performance, outstanding extracurricular activities, etc.).
Becoming a Student Member of GAABESU is a pre-requisite for any applicant for Scholarships,AFE Awards & Research Awards. You can join GAABESU through our website (gaabesu.in). Hence, please ensure that and contact GAABESU Office in IIEST Campus Guest House.
No disciplinary action had been taken against the applicant in IIEST.
AFE is awarded on a yearly basis. Should any applicant already received AFE in the previous year, GAABESU will consider his/her achievement is already recognized. Therefore other applicants will get preference. However this is not applicable if any recipient is applying for another category of AFE.
Declaration from GAABESU:
GAABESU does not discriminate applicants based on gender, race, religion, caste, political affiliation, medical history, family background, domicile state, nationality, etc. However specific selection criteria, as indicated above against each AFE, shall apply during the selection process.
Application Process
Application Form:
Based on the final marks list from concerned IIEST Dept. the candidate will be selected by SSC and contacted for the awards.
AFE-01: Prof. Naresh Chandra Bose Award for Excellence in Civil Engineering
AFE-05: Professor Sankar Sebak Baral – Founder of ETC Dept. & Dr. Debasis Baral Memorial Fellowship
AFE-09: Arijit Guha Memorial Award for Excellence in Metallurgy Eng.
AFE-10: Soumya Bhattacharyya Memorial Award for Excellence in Electrical Eng.
AFE-14: Smt. Uma Rani Neogi Award for Academic Excellence
AFE-15: Tapan Kumar Basu Excellence Award
Candidates will be selected from GAABESU Scholarship applications.
AFE-2: 150 Years Commemorative BECAA-Maharashtra Awards
AFE-18: BEC84 Endowment Fellowship Award
Supporting Documents:
The following documents need to be submitted along with the application for AFE Award:
Candidates must submit documentary evidence of their achievements / works / recognitions, in line with the specific ‘Selection Criteria’ mentioned under each AFE
Copies of mark sheets of all previous semesters/years in IIEST
Candidates must identify the AFE category/ies, he/she is applying for.
Copy of Income Certificate, as submitted to IIEST at the time of admission.
Application Submission:
Candidates shall fill the Form online at GAABESU Website fill all the details in the given fields of the form. The link for the form is given below:
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Last date of submission of the Application is 15th October 2025.
AFE Awards Interview:
AFE Interview (in person) will be scheduled at GAABESU Office on: (to be informed later)
The shortlisted applicants will be communicated individually by e-mail that they have been selected for AFE Interview and reporting time at GAABESU Office. It will be sent to the same e-mail from which the application is received. The applicant shall confirm by reply mail their availability for the interview in person.
In case that date and/or time is not suitable due to any reason, the applicant shall send a formal request by email (GAABESU.Scholarship@gmail.com) to change the interview date with justifications in advance. Accordingly a new interview date will be allocated.
NOTE: ‘No show’ by the applicant during AFE Awards interview, shall automatically lead to rejection of the award.
AFE Awards Recipients List Publication:
After Interview based on results. GAABESU Scholarship Sub Committee (SSC) will carry out AFE awards allotment process and obtain Donors approval. Once approved FINAL list of GAABESU AFE Awards Recipients for Academic Year 2025-26 will be published at GAABESU website: https://www.gaabesu.in/scholarships/
AFE Awards Distribution:
This year “GAABESU Scholarships & Awards Distribution Ceremony” will be held in the month of January/February 2026. The date and schedule will be published at GAABESU Website.
Each recipient will be notified the AFE Awards details, Donor name & contacts, amount, date of award ceremony by e-mail. All recipients shall acknowledge the email and attend the Distribution Ceremony. Absence without prior written intimation by email, will be considered as ‘No Show’ and AFE Award may be withdrawn.
After Distribution Ceremony, the AFE Award fund will be deposited at the recipient’s bank account (as mentioned in the Application / Declaration Form) directly. Each recipient need to acknowledge receipt and send a ‘Thank You’ note to the respective Donor.
Scholarship Guideline
RESEARCH AWARDS Scholarship Apply Start Date :10.09.2025Scholarship Apply End Date :10.09.2025
GAABESU Research Award Programme: 2025-26
GAABESU is happy to announce the “GAABESU Research Excellence Award” for this academic year 2025-26 under its Scholarship Programme to promote research work among the UG & PG Students.
This award will be given for there search work which can be presented/published to the national and international professional events and/or publications.
Research Award Announcement for Academic Year 2025-26
This programme is for awarding the “Fellowship Awards”(numbers may increase subject to new donations received)in the names of:
Sailendra Kumar Sen and Indira Sen Memorial ResearchAwarddonatedbyMr.Subir Sen,1964CE,USA
1965ME ResearchAwarddonatedby1965ME Batch
Late Madhusudan Bhattacharya Memorial Research Award donated by Dr.DilipK.Bhattacharya,1961EE,Philadelphia,PA.
Nripendra Prasanna Acharya Research Award donated by Shri Nripendra Prasanna Acharya 1960CE,Modesto,CA95356,USA
1988 Batch Research Award I by 1988 Batch
1988 Batch Research Award II by 1988 Batch
Prof. Dr. A. K. Seal Memorial Research Award by Shri Tridibesh Mukherjee 1964 ME
Eligibility/Minimum Requirements:
The applicant must be a current IIEST undergraduate student.
Becoming a Student Member of GAABESU is a pre-requisite for any applicant for Scholarships, AFE Awards & Research Awards. You can join GAABESU through our website (gaabesu.in). Hence, please ensure about your joining as a Student Member and for any support and help please contact the GAABESU Office located at the IIEST Guest House.
No record of disciplinary action taken against the applicant in IIEST
In case ANY information submitted by the student in the Application found to be NOT correct or Form is altered, it shall automatically lead to rejection of the Scholarship.
The selection of the research work for nomination to the awardswillbedonebythefollowingcommitteespeciallyconstitutedforthispurpose,byGAABESUrepresentingactivealumniengagedinteachingandresearch.
Prof.NiharenduBiswas-1970CE
Prof.GautamChattopadhyay1987ETC
Prof.ParthaPratimChattopadhyay1984MET
Prof. Tarun Podder 88ME
Prof.SudiptaDe89ME
Prof. Ashirbani Saha 2006ETC
All under graduate and post graduate students of this Institute are requested to fill up the application form online on GAABESU Website.
Last date of submission of the Application is 15th October 2025.
For Research Award Form and other details please check GAABESU website:
GAABESU Research Awards–Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
Declaration from GAABESU:
GAABESU does not discriminate applicants based on gender, race, religion, caste, political affiliation, medical history, family background, domicile state, nationality, etc. However, scholarship specific criteria (specified by respective Donors) shall apply during the selection process.
Research Award Recipients List Publication:
After online presentation the FINAL list of GAABESU Research Award Recipients for Academic Year will be published at GAABESU website:
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FINAL list is expected to be published at GAABESU website by December 2025.
Research Award Distribution:
This year “GAABESU Scholarships & Awards Distribution Ceremony” will be held in the month of January/February 2026. The date and schedule will be published at GAABESU Website.
Each recipient will be notified the Scholarship details, Donor name & contacts and amount by e-mail. All recipients shall acknowledge the email and attend the Distribution Ceremony. Absence without prior written intimation by email, will be considered as ‘No Show’ and Scholarship may be withdrawn.
After Distribution Ceremony, the Award fund will be deposited at the recipient’s bank account (as mentioned in the Application form) directly. Each recipient needs to acknowledge receipt and send a ‘Thank You’ note to the respective Donor.
