Archive · 1 Aug 2025
IIEST Shibpur Director Addresses Hostel Repair Delays
The director of IIEST Shibpur explained that hostel repairs are behind schedule because students locked their rooms and went home.
They're now working to fix the issues, like leaky ceilings and crumbling walls, and plan to move students while the work is done.
The school also plans to open a new hostel soon.
While the school is working on it, a professor wants them to take more action, and the joint registrar stated a photo showing a dirty corridor was taken while students were moving.
IIEST Shibpur's director stated that hostel repairs were delayed due to students being on vacation and locking their rooms.
The director said that repairs are underway for the hostels, including 15 and 16, with plans to shift students temporarily.
A new hostel accommodating 1,000 students is planned to open by mid-September.
The institute's joint registrar stated that a photo of a dirty corridor was taken on the day students were moving out.
An IIEST professor expressed concern, citing instances of falling concrete.
- Who
- IIEST Shibpur's director, students, and an IIEST professor.
- What
- IIEST Shibpur hostels are undergoing repairs after being delayed by students being on vacation.
- When
- The director spoke on Thursday.
- Where
- IIEST Shibpur, specifically hostels 15 and 16.
- Why
- To address the dilapidated conditions of the hostels.
Students/Professor
IIEST Administration
Infrastructure Quality and Response
Students/Professor
Hostel conditions need immediate action; previous issues with falling concrete.
IIEST Administration
Institute working on repairs and plans to open a new hostel.
Perception of the situation
Students/Professor
The state of the hostels is a big concern
IIEST Administration
The institute's view is that the situation is being misconstrued
- Hostel Location
- IIEST Shibpur
- Repair Status
- Underway
- New Hostel Capacity
- 1,000 students
- Director's name
- V.M.S.R. Murthy
