It is an institution recognized by Directorate of Technical Education, West Bengal.

[2] The institute is also recognised by Government of West Bengal and all its courses are duly approved by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE).

[3] Located 18 km away from the Prayag Film City, IST is situated beside the State Highway 4, in the outskirts of Chandrakona Town of West Midnapore district.

Admission to other courses are based on criteria decided by the Academic Council of the University.

There is a provision for direct admission for a limited number of Non-resident Indian/Foreign National students.