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Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Odisha

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Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), officially KIIT Deemed to be University, is a multidisciplinary university located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

KIIT offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across Engineering & Technology, Computing, Biotechnology, Management, Medicine, Dental Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Law, Fashion, Film & Media, Commerce, Economics, Liberal Studies, Public Health, Applied Sciences, Sports and Hospitality.

For 2026–27, KIIT's official programme catalogue lists 216 programme options across 29 schools and institutes.

1. About KIIT

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) began as an educational institution in Bhubaneswar and subsequently developed into a multidisciplinary deemed-to-be university.

KIIT's academic ecosystem includes:

  • Engineering & Technology

  • Computer Science

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Data Science

  • Biotechnology

  • Medicine

  • Dentistry

  • Nursing

  • Pharmacy

  • Management

  • Rural Management

  • Law

  • Fashion Technology

  • Film & Media

  • Mass Communication

  • Computer Applications

  • Applied Sciences

  • Commerce & Economics

  • Liberal Studies

  • Public Health

  • Sports & Yogic Sciences

  • Hospitality

  • Research and Ph.D. programmes

2. KIIT Established Year

1997

KIIT was established in 1997.

Important Milestones

Year

Development

1997

KIIT established

2004

Declared a deemed-to-be university

2025

NIRF University Rank 17

2026

THE World University Rankings: 501–600 cohort

2026

THE Asia University Rankings: 169

KIIT's official history records its 1997 establishment and 2004 deemed-to-be university status.

3. University Status

University Name

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology

Common Name

KIIT

Legal Status

Deemed-to-be University

Location

Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Campus Structure

KIIT's official institutional information states that KIIT Deemed to be University has one permanent campus in Bhubaneswar and does not operate another permanent KIIT university campus elsewhere.

4. NAAC Accreditation

NAAC Grade

A++

KIIT currently holds NAAC A++ accreditation.

Engineering Accreditation

KIIT also reports Tier-1 NBA accreditation for its engineering programmes.

5. KIIT NIRF Ranking

NIRF 2025

Category

Rank

University

17

Law

14

Medical

24

Dental

26

Engineering

36

Research

43

KIIT's official ranking information identifies these NIRF 2025 positions among the selected categories.

6. Other Major Rankings & Recognition

Times Higher Education – Asia 2026

169th in Asia

6th in India

No. 1 in Eastern India

Times Higher Education – World University Rankings 2026

501–600 global cohort

QS World University Rankings: Asia 2026

294

KIIT's official history and institutional pages report these 2026 ranking positions.

7. KIIT Campus – Bhubaneswar

KIIT Deemed to be University

Location: Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 751024

KIIT's university campus is a large multidisciplinary academic ecosystem comprising numerous schools, colleges, laboratories, research centres, hostels and student facilities.

Major Academic Schools

  • KIIT School of Technology

  • KIIT School of Computer Science & Engineering

  • KIIT School of Biotechnology

  • KIIT School of Management

  • KIIT School of Rural Management

  • KIIT School of Law

  • Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences

  • Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences

  • KIIT School of Nursing Sciences

  • KIIT School of Pharmacy

  • KIIT School of Public Health

  • KIIT School of Fashion Technology

  • KIIT School of Film & Media Sciences

  • KIIT School of Mass Communication

  • KIIT School of Architecture & Planning

  • KIIT School of Commerce & Economics

  • KIIT School of Liberal Studies

  • KIIT School of Applied Sciences

  • KIIT School of Sports & Yogic Sciences

  • KIIT School of Hospitality & Tourism

  • Other specialised schools and institutes

8. KIIT Academic Areas

KIIT's current academic catalogue groups its programmes into nine broad areas:

Academic Area

Programme Options

Engineering & Technology

55

Computing & Data Sciences

26

Life & Applied Sciences

14

Management, Commerce & Leadership

16

Medical & Health Sciences

62

Law, Policy & Governance

8

Design, Fashion, Film & Media

15

Humanities & Languages

15

Sports, Yoga & Hospitality

5

KIIT's 2026–27 programme catalogue lists these academic areas and 216 programme options.

9. B.Tech Programmes at KIIT

KIIT offers a wide range of B.Tech programmes.

Core Engineering

  • B.Tech Civil Engineering

  • B.Tech Construction Technology

  • B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

  • B.Tech Mechanical Engineering – Automobile

  • B.Tech Electrical Engineering

  • B.Tech Electrical & Computer Engineering

  • B.Tech Chemical Engineering

  • B.Tech Aerospace Engineering

  • B.Tech Mechatronics Engineering

Electronics & Electrical

  • B.Tech Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

  • B.Tech Electronics & Computer Science Engineering

  • B.Tech Electronics & Electrical Engineering

  • B.Tech Electronics Engineering

  • B.Tech Electronics Engineering – VLSI Design & Technology

Computer Science

  • B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering

  • B.Tech Information Technology

  • B.Tech Computer Science & System Engineering

  • B.Tech Computer Science & Communication Engineering

Emerging Technology

  • B.Tech CSE – Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

  • B.Tech CSE – Artificial Intelligence

  • B.Tech CSE – Cyber Security

  • B.Tech CSE – Data Science

  • B.Tech CSE – Internet of Things

  • B.Tech CSE – Cyber Security & Blockchain Technology

  • B.Tech CSE – Internet of Things

Biotechnology

  • B.Tech Biotechnology

  • Integrated M.Tech Biotechnology

10. KIIT B.Tech Fees 2026–27

The official KIIT 2026–27 prospectus gives the following tuition fee structure.

B.Tech Group

Fee Per Semester

Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electrical & Computer, Construction Technology, Aerospace, Mechatronics, Automobile, Chemical

₹1,75,000

Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Computer Science, Electronics & Electrical, Electronics/VLSI

₹2,00,000

CSE, Information Technology, CSE & System Engineering, CSE & Communication Engineering

₹2,20,000

CSE specialisations – AI/ML, AI, Cyber Security, Data Science, IoT, Blockchain/Cyber Security

₹2,20,000

B.Tech Biotechnology

₹1,90,000

Integrated M.Tech Biotechnology

₹1,90,000

In addition, the 2026–27 prospectus specifies a ₹75,000 one-time payment towards counselling, registration, admission kit and laptop.

Approximate 4-Year Tuition

Fee/semester

Approx. 8-semester tuition

₹1.75 lakh

₹14.00 lakh

₹1.90 lakh

₹15.20 lakh

₹2.00 lakh

₹16.00 lakh

₹2.20 lakh

₹17.60 lakh

Additional university, hostel, examination and other applicable charges should be considered separately.

11. B.Tech Lateral Entry

KIIT also offers B.Tech Lateral Entry.

Duration

3 years / 6 semesters

Eligibility

Candidates should have completed a relevant 3-year engineering diploma with the required marks.

The official eligibility page specifies a minimum 60% aggregate for B.Tech lateral-entry applicants.

Fee

₹1,92,000 per semester for the listed B.Tech lateral-entry programmes in the 2026–27 prospectus.

12. B.Arch at KIIT

Bachelor of Architecture

Duration: 5 years

Eligibility

Candidates should have:

  • Passed 10+2

  • 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

  • 50% aggregate in 10+2

  • Qualified NATA

Fee

₹1,75,000 per semester

The 2026 KIIT eligibility information specifically requires NATA for B.Arch admission.

13. B.Des Programmes

KIIT offers design education through its design and fashion-related schools.

Major Areas

  • Fashion Design

  • Textile Design

  • Product Design

  • Graphic Design

  • Communication Design

  • Interior Design

Duration

Generally 4 years for undergraduate design programmes.

14. BBA Programmes

KIIT offers undergraduate management programmes through its management and related schools.

Major Areas

  • Business Administration

  • Finance

  • Marketing

  • Human Resources

  • Business Analytics

  • Entrepreneurship

  • International Business

  • Management

Eligibility

For BBA, KIIT's 2026 eligibility criteria specify:

  • 10+2 in any stream

  • Minimum 50% marks

  • Mathematics / Business Mathematics / Economics / Statistics as one of the subjects

The 4-year structure leads to an Honours/Research qualification under the applicable programme structure.

15. BCA Programmes

Bachelor of Computer Applications

KIIT offers BCA programmes in the computing domain.

Major Areas

  • Computer Applications

  • Programming

  • Software Development

  • Database Systems

  • Cloud Computing

  • Data Analytics

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Computer Networks

Eligibility

  • 10+2 in any stream

  • Minimum 50%

  • Mathematics as one of the subjects

The 4-year BCA structure leads to Honours/Research under the applicable programme framework.

16. KIIT School of Biotechnology

Undergraduate

  • B.Tech Biotechnology

  • Integrated M.Tech Biotechnology

  • B.Sc Biotechnology

  • Related life-science programmes

Postgraduate

  • M.Tech Biotechnology

  • M.Sc Biotechnology

  • M.Sc Applied Microbiology

  • Related life-science programmes

Research

  • Ph.D.

  • Biotechnology research

  • Molecular biology

  • Bioinformatics

  • Genetic engineering

  • Microbiology

17. KIIT Medical Programmes

KIIT's medical education is centred around Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS).

Major Programmes

  • MBBS

  • MD

  • MS

  • DM

  • M.Ch

  • Other medical and healthcare programmes

  • Medical research

MBBS Admission

NEET-UG

KIIT's 2026 admission policy states that admission to MBBS and BDS is through NEET 2026.

18. KIIT Dental Programmes

Undergraduate

BDS

Postgraduate

MDS

Admission

NEET-UG for BDS

NEET-MDS for MDS

19. BDS Fees 2026

The 2026–27 KIIT prospectus lists:

BDS

₹6,50,000 per annum

The prospectus separately states that the MBBS annual fee is not published as a numerical figure in that fee table.

20. Nursing Programmes

Undergraduate

B.Sc Nursing

Postgraduate

M.Sc Nursing

Fees 2026

Programme

Fee

B.Sc Nursing

₹1,20,000/year

M.Sc Nursing

₹1,80,000/year

B.Sc Nursing Eligibility

  • Science stream

  • Physics

  • Chemistry

  • Biology

  • Minimum 45% in PCB

  • English passed individually

  • Applicable age criteria

The official 2026 eligibility page gives these requirements.

21. Pharmacy Programmes

Undergraduate

  • B.Pharm

  • D.Pharm

Fees

Programme

Fee

B.Pharm

₹96,000/semester

D.Pharm

₹75,000/year

KIIT's 2026 prospectus lists these fees.

22. KIIT School of Law

Integrated Law Programmes

  • B.A. LL.B.

  • B.B.A. LL.B.

  • B.Sc. LL.B.

Duration

5 years

Eligibility

  • 10+2

  • Minimum 45%

For B.Sc. LL.B., candidates should have completed 10+2 in the science stream.

These requirements are specified in KIIT's 2026 eligibility criteria.

Postgraduate

  • LL.M.

  • Ph.D. in Law

23. KIIT School of Management

Undergraduate

  • BBA

  • Related business programmes

Postgraduate

  • MBA

  • Business Analytics

  • Finance

  • Marketing

  • HR

  • Operations

  • International Business

MBA Career Areas

  • Consulting

  • Finance

  • Banking

  • Marketing

  • Sales

  • Business Analytics

  • Human Resources

  • Operations

  • Product Management

24. KIIT School of Rural Management

Programmes include:

  • Rural Management

  • Rural Development

  • Agribusiness

  • Development management

  • Social entrepreneurship

The school has a strong focus on rural development, agricultural value chains, social impact and management.

25. Commerce & Economics

KIIT offers programmes including:

  • B.Com (Hons)

  • B.A. Economics (Hons)

  • B.Sc Economics & Data Analytics

  • B.Sc FinTech & Business Analytics

  • B.Sc Statistics & Data Analytics

  • M.Com

  • M.A. Economics

2026 Fee

Many of these listed programmes have a fee of:

₹96,000 per semester

according to the 2026–27 prospectus.

26. Humanities & Liberal Studies

Programmes include:

  • B.A. English (Hons)

  • B.A. Sociology (Hons)

  • B.A. Psychology (Hons)

  • B.A. Economics (Hons)

  • M.A. English

  • M.A. Sociology

  • M.A. Psychology

  • M.A. Economics

  • Liberal Studies

27. Psychology

Undergraduate

B.A. Psychology (Hons)

Postgraduate

M.A. Psychology

Career Opportunities

  • Clinical psychology pathway

  • Counselling

  • HR

  • Organisational psychology

  • Research

  • Education

  • Social services

  • Behavioural research

Professional clinical practice requires the applicable statutory qualifications and registration.

28. Public Health

KIIT offers programmes in:

  • Master of Public Health

  • Hospital Administration

  • Public Health

  • Healthcare management

  • Health policy

2026 Fees

Programme

Fee/semester

Master of Public Health

₹96,000

Master of Hospital Administration

₹96,000

The 2026 prospectus lists both programmes at ₹96,000 per semester.

29. Fashion & Design

Undergraduate Areas

  • Fashion Design

  • Textile Design

  • Product Design

  • Graphic Design

Postgraduate

  • M.Design

  • Fashion Management

  • Interior Design

2026 Fees

Programme

Fee

M.A. Fashion Management

₹96,000/semester

M.Design

₹1,20,000/semester

30. Film & Media Sciences

KIIT provides programmes covering:

  • Film & Television

  • Film production

  • Media production

  • Communication

  • Journalism

  • Digital media

  • Mass communication

These programmes provide exposure to:

  • Film production

  • Television

  • Digital content

  • Journalism

  • Photography

  • Media management

  • Communication

31. Sports & Yogic Sciences

Programmes include:

  • Bachelor in Physical Education & Sports

  • Master of Physical Education & Sports

  • Master in Yoga & Naturopathy

  • Ph.D. in Physical Education, Sports and Yoga

KIIT's current programme catalogue lists these under Sports, Yoga & Hospitality.

32. Hospitality & Tourism

Students can explore programmes in:

  • Hospitality Management

  • Hotel Management

  • Tourism

  • Food production

  • Food & beverage

  • Accommodation management

  • Hospitality operations

33. KIIT PG Programmes

Major postgraduate programmes include:

Engineering

  • M.Tech

  • M.Tech specialisations

  • Integrated M.Tech

Computing

  • MCA

  • M.Sc Computer Science

  • M.Sc Data-related programmes

Biotechnology

  • M.Tech Biotechnology

  • M.Sc Biotechnology

  • M.Sc Applied Microbiology

Management

  • MBA

  • Rural Management

Law

  • LL.M.

Sciences

  • M.Sc Physics

  • M.Sc Chemistry

  • M.Sc Mathematics with Data Science

Humanities

  • M.A. Economics

  • M.A. English

  • M.A. Psychology

  • M.A. Sociology

Healthcare

  • MPH

  • MHA

  • M.Sc Nursing

34. M.Sc Programmes

Major programmes include:

  • M.Sc Computer Science

  • M.Sc Physics

  • M.Sc Chemistry

  • M.Sc Mathematics with Data Science

  • M.Sc Biotechnology

  • M.Sc Applied Microbiology

Eligibility

Requirements depend on the programme.

For the listed M.Sc Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics & Data Sciences route, KIIT specifies a relevant B.Sc/B.E./B.Tech or equivalent qualification with at least 60% marks, with the required subject background.

35. Ph.D. Programmes

KIIT offers doctoral research across:

  • Engineering

  • Computer Science

  • Biotechnology

  • Medicine

  • Dental

  • Management

  • Law

  • Sciences

  • Humanities

  • Social Sciences

  • Public Health

  • Sports

  • Other disciplines

2026 Fee Structure

The prospectus lists:

  • ₹75,000 at admission

  • ₹25,000 per semester

  • ₹50,000 thesis submission fee

subject to the applicable Ph.D. regulations.

36. KIIT Entrance Exams 2026

Programme

Entrance / Admission Route

B.Tech

KIITEE

B.Tech Lateral Entry

KIITEE

B.Arch

KIITEE + NATA requirement

BBA

KIITEE

BCA

KIITEE

B.Des

KIITEE

Law

KIITEE

B.Sc Nursing

KIITEE

Biotechnology

KIITEE

B.Pharm

KIITEE

D.Pharm

KIITEE

BDS

NEET-UG

MBBS

NEET-UG

M.Tech

KIITEE / applicable qualification route

MBA

KIITEE / applicable management admission route

MCA

KIITEE

M.Sc

KIITEE

LL.M.

KIITEE

Ph.D.

University Ph.D. selection process

KIIT's 2026 admission policy states that admissions to its listed KIITEE programmes are through KIITEE, while MBBS and BDS are through NEET.

37. KIITEE 2026

KIIT Entrance Examination

KIITEE 2026

KIITEE is the university's entrance examination for numerous undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Application

The 2026 KIITEE application was available online.

Application Fee

KIIT's KIITEE 2026 portal states that there was no application/examination fee for KIITEE 2026.

38. KIIT B.Tech Eligibility 2026

For B.Tech:

  • Passed 10+2

  • Regular full-time formal education

  • Minimum 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

  • For B.Tech Biotechnology / Integrated M.Tech Biotechnology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology are considered

  • Applicable date-of-birth condition

The official 2026 eligibility page specifies these requirements.

39. KIIT B.Tech Admission Process

Step 1

Complete the KIITEE application form.

Step 2

Upload:

  • Photograph

  • Signature

  • Required marksheet/certificate

Step 3

Appear for KIITEE.

Step 4

Receive the entrance rank/result.

Step 5

Participate in counselling.

Step 6

Attend seat allocation.

Step 7

Complete document verification.

Step 8

Pay the applicable admission/token fee.

Step 9

Complete university admission and reporting.

KIIT states that counselling and seat allocation are conducted on a merit basis according to entrance-examination performance.

40. KIIT Counselling

Counselling includes:

  • Rank verification

  • Seat allocation

  • Course selection

  • Document verification

  • Admission fee payment

  • Reporting instructions

Documents

Candidates may need:

  • KIITEE admit card

  • KIITEE rank card

  • 10th certificate

  • 12th marksheet

  • 12th pass certificate

  • Graduation documents where applicable

  • Diploma documents for lateral entry

  • Category certificate

  • GATE scorecard where applicable

KIIT publishes the required document list for counselling and admission.

41. KIIT Placements

KIIT has a centralized training and placement ecosystem covering multiple schools.

2025 Graduating Batch

KIIT reported:

  • 757+ companies

  • 4,621+ job offers

  • ₹51 lakh highest CTC

The KIIT School of Technology reported:

  • 3,800+ offers

  • 451 companies

  • ₹8.50 LPA average CTC

  • 1,500+ Dream Offers

  • 1,209 paid internship opportunities

KIIT also reported placements across management, rural management, biotechnology and law.

42. KIIT School of Technology Placements

For the 2025 graduating batch:

Placement Indicator

Result

Companies

451+

Job Offers

3,800+

Dream Offers

1,500+

Average CTC

₹8.50 LPA

Highest CTC

₹51 LPA

Paid Internships

1,209

The placement figures are school-specific and should not be treated as the salary outcome for every KIIT programme.

43. KIIT 2026 Computer Science Placements

KIIT's School of Computer Science & Engineering currently publishes 2026 graduating-batch figures including:

  • 3,500+ job offers

  • 200+ recruiting companies

  • 1,200+ Dream Offers

  • ₹8.50 LPA average CTC

  • ₹44.52 LPA highest CTC

  • 800+ paid internship opportunities

The school also reports multiple-offer outcomes for hundreds of students.

44. Major KIIT Recruiters

Recruiters appearing in KIIT's published placement information include:

  • Microsoft

  • TCS

  • Wipro

  • Accenture

  • Infosys

  • Deloitte

  • Capgemini

  • LTIMindtree

  • HighRadius

  • PayPal

  • NVIDIA

  • Cisco

  • JPMorgan Chase

  • BNY Mellon

  • Flipkart

  • Optum

  • Booking Holdings

  • Bain & Company

  • Whatfix

  • Juspay

Recruiter participation and hiring numbers vary by year and school.

45. Internship Opportunities

KIIT provides industry and research exposure through:

  • Paid internships

  • Industry projects

  • Research internships

  • Summer internships

  • Capstone projects

  • Corporate interaction

  • Pre-placement programmes

  • Faculty research

The university reported more than 1,500 paid internship opportunities in its 2025 placement reporting.

46. Research & Innovation

KIIT has a substantial research and innovation ecosystem.

Major Areas

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Robotics

  • Cyber Security

  • Biotechnology

  • Biomedical sciences

  • Healthcare

  • Engineering

  • Materials science

  • Renewable energy

  • Data Science

  • Agriculture

  • Social sciences

  • Sustainability

KIIT's innovation ecosystem also includes its technology business incubator and research facilities.

47. KIIT Campus Facilities

Major facilities include:

  • Academic blocks

  • Engineering laboratories

  • Computer laboratories

  • Central research facilities

  • Libraries

  • Auditoriums

  • Sports facilities

  • Hostels

  • Food courts

  • Healthcare facilities

  • Student activity centres

  • Innovation centres

  • Research laboratories

  • Transportation

  • Security facilities

48. Hostel Facilities

KIIT provides residential facilities for students.

Common Hostel Facilities

  • Furnished rooms

  • Wi-Fi

  • Mess facilities

  • Security

  • Common rooms

  • Recreational areas

  • Sports facilities

  • Medical support

  • Laundry

  • Student activity spaces

Hostel charges depend on:

  • Room type

  • Occupancy

  • AC/non-AC category

  • Food/mess arrangement

  • Academic year

49. Scholarships

KIIT provides various scholarship and financial-support opportunities.

Potential categories include:

  • KIITEE performance-based scholarships

  • Merit scholarships

  • Academic scholarships

  • Sports scholarships

  • Special-category scholarships

  • Financial assistance

  • Government scholarships

Eligibility and award amounts vary by programme and admission year.

50. Direct Admission & Management Quota

For programmes covered by KIITEE 2026, the official admission framework uses the prescribed entrance examination and counselling process.

For MBBS and BDS, the official policy specifies NEET as the admission route.

Students should therefore avoid relying on claims of a guaranteed seat through an unofficial management quota/direct admission agent.

The university's official admission portal should be used for current admission routes.

51. KIIT Campus Life

KIIT offers a large residential student environment.

Student Activities

  • Technical clubs

  • Coding clubs

  • Robotics

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Cultural events

  • Sports

  • Literary activities

  • Debates

  • Music

  • Dance

  • Theatre

  • Student organisations

  • Research clubs

  • Innovation activities

52. Career Opportunities After KIIT

Computer Science

Software Engineer | AI Engineer | Data Scientist | Machine Learning Engineer | Cloud Engineer | Cybersecurity Analyst | DevOps Engineer | Product Engineer

Electronics

VLSI Engineer | Embedded Engineer | Semiconductor Engineer | Electronics Engineer | Hardware Engineer

Mechanical

Mechanical Engineer | Automobile Engineer | Robotics Engineer | Manufacturing Engineer | Design Engineer

Biotechnology

Biotechnologist | Research Scientist | Bioinformatics Professional | Clinical Researcher | Pharmaceutical Professional

Management

Business Analyst | Consultant | Marketing Manager | Financial Analyst | HR Professional | Operations Manager

Law

Corporate Lawyer | Legal Consultant | Compliance Professional | Legal Researcher | Litigator

53. KIIT – Course & Career Comparison

Course

Major Career Areas

B.Tech CSE

Software, IT, Product, Cloud

B.Tech AI/ML

AI, ML, Data Science

B.Tech Cyber Security

Cybersecurity, Security Engineering

B.Tech Data Science

Data Science, Analytics

B.Tech ECE

Electronics, VLSI, Embedded

B.Tech Mechanical

Manufacturing, Automotive, Design

B.Tech Biotechnology

Biotech, Pharma, Research

BBA

Management, Sales, Marketing

BCA

Software, Applications, IT

B.Arch

Architecture, Planning, Design

B.Pharm

Pharmacy, Pharma Industry

B.Sc Nursing

Nursing, Healthcare

BDS

Dentistry

MBBS

Medicine

BA LL.B

Law, Legal Practice

MBA

Management, Consulting, Finance

54. Documents Required

Students may need:

  • 10th marksheet

  • 10th certificate

  • 12th marksheet

  • 12th pass certificate

  • Entrance examination rank card

  • Entrance examination admit card

  • Graduation documents for PG programmes

  • Diploma documents for lateral entry

  • Category certificate

  • Passport-size photographs

  • Identity proof

  • Medical documents

  • Migration certificate where applicable

55. KIIT Admission Checklist 2026

  • Select course

  • Check eligibility

  • Check entrance examination

  • Apply online

  • Upload documents

  • Appear for KIITEE where applicable

  • Check rank

  • Attend counselling

  • Complete seat allocation

  • Verify documents

  • Pay admission fee

  • Pay tuition fee

  • Apply for hostel

  • Complete reporting

56. KIIT – Important Admission Points

University

KIIT Deemed to be University

Location

Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Established

1997

Deemed University

2004

NAAC

A++

NIRF 2025 University Rank

17

B.Tech Entrance

KIITEE

MBBS/BDS Entrance

NEET

B.Tech Eligibility

60% aggregate in PCM

B.Tech Fee

Approximately ₹1.75 lakh–₹2.20 lakh per semester, depending on programme.

B.Tech One-Time Admission Payment

₹75,000

B.Arch Entrance

NATA + KIIT admission requirements

BBA/BCA

KIITEE

57. KIIT Campus at a Glance

Feature

KIIT

University

KIIT Deemed to be University

Common Name

KIIT

City

Bhubaneswar

State

Odisha

Established

1997

Deemed University

2004

NAAC

A++

NIRF University 2025

17

NIRF Engineering 2025

36

NIRF Medical 2025

24

NIRF Law 2025

14

NIRF Dental 2025

26

Academic Programmes

216

Schools/Institutes

29

B.Tech Entrance

KIITEE

MBBS Entrance

NEET-UG

BDS Entrance

NEET-UG

B.Tech Duration

4 years

B.Tech Lateral Entry

3 years

B.Arch

5 years

BBA

3/4 years

BCA

3/4 years

Law

5 years

B.Pharm

4 years

B.Sc Nursing

4 years

MBA

2 years

Ph.D.

Programme-specific

Frequently Asked Questions – KIIT 2026

1. What is KIIT?

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University is a multidisciplinary university located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across Engineering, Management, Law, Medicine, Biotechnology, Computer Applications, Design, Sciences, Commerce, Humanities and other fields.

2. Where is KIIT located?

KIIT operates from its permanent campus in Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 751024. KIIT's official website states that it operates exclusively from its Bhubaneswar campus and does not have other campuses elsewhere.

3. What courses does KIIT offer in 2026?

KIIT offers 200+ academic programmes across areas such as:

  • Engineering & Technology

  • Computer Applications

  • Management & Commerce

  • Biotechnology & Life Sciences

  • Law

  • Medicine & Health Sciences

  • Design & Fashion

  • Film & Media

  • Humanities & Languages

  • Public Health

  • Sports & Hospitality

The 2026–27 programme catalogue lists 216 programme options across 29 schools and institutes.

4. What B.Tech programmes are offered at KIIT?

KIIT offers B.Tech programmes in areas including Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics & Computer Science Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science & System Engineering, Computer Science & Communication Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering and Construction Technology.

Specialisations are also available in areas such as Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Science and IoT & Cyber Security.

5. What is the eligibility for B.Tech admission at KIIT?

For the 2026 B.Tech programme, candidates must have passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, or be appearing in 2026, and must have studied through regular full-time formal education. They need at least 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The applicable age requirement also needs to be satisfied.

6. Is KIITEE mandatory for admission to KIIT?

For the 2026 admission cycle, KIIT states that admission to courses other than MBBS, BDS, PG Medical and PG Dental is through KIITEE 2026, subject to the programme-specific admission policy. MBBS and BDS admissions are through NEET 2026.

7. What is KIITEE?

KIITEE (KIIT Entrance Examination) is KIIT's entrance examination for admission to applicable undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. For 2026, KIIT states that there is no application or examination fee for KIITEE 2026.

8. Is there negative marking in KIITEE?

KIIT states that there is no negative marking in its online entrance test, except for M.Tech and M.E. courses where the applicable examination rules differ. Students should check the examination instructions for their specific programme.

9. What is the eligibility for BBA at KIIT?

For BBA, candidates must have passed 10+2 in any stream with at least 50% marks and must have studied Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Economics or Statistics as one of the subjects at the 10+2 level. KIIT offers both 3-year and 4-year BBA pathways, with the four-year route leading to Honours/Honours with Research.

10. What is the eligibility for BCA at KIIT?

Candidates applying for BCA must have passed 10+2 in any stream with at least 50% marks and must have studied Mathematics at the 10+2 level. The programme is available as a three-year or four-year pathway, with the four-year route leading to Honours/Honours with Research.

11. Does KIIT offer Law programmes?

Yes. KIIT offers five-year integrated law programmes including B.A. LL.B., B.B.A. LL.B. and B.Sc. LL.B. Candidates generally need to have passed 10+2 with at least 45% marks; B.Sc. LL.B. applicants need a Science background.

12. Does KIIT offer MBBS and BDS?

Yes. KIIT offers MBBS and BDS programmes. For the 2026 admission cycle, admission to these programmes is through NEET 2026, rather than KIITEE.

13. What are the B.Tech fees at KIIT for 2026–27?

According to the 2026–27 KIIT prospectus, the tuition fee varies by programme. For example:

Programme Category

Fee per Semester

Selected core B.Tech branches

₹1.75 lakh

Electronics & related B.Tech branches

₹2.00 lakh

CSE / IT / related programmes

₹2.20 lakh

CSE specialisations such as AI/ML, AI, Cyber Security & Data Science

₹2.20 lakh

B.Tech Biotechnology

₹1.90 lakh

B.Arch

₹1.75 lakh

B.Tech Lateral Entry

₹1.92 lakh

An additional ₹75,000 one-time payment is listed towards counselling, registration and admission-related charges; the prospectus should be checked for the complete fee structure and applicable charges.

14. Does KIIT provide hostel facilities?

Yes. KIIT provides hostel accommodation, and hostel charges are separate from tuition fees. KIIT's FAQ also states that first-year students are required to stay in student hostels.

15. How can students apply for KIIT admissions 2026?

Students should first select their desired programme and check its eligibility. For programmes covered by KIITEE, the general process is:

Online application → Document upload → KIITEE examination → Result → Counselling/Seat Allotment → Admission and fee payment.

Why Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar

Why choose KIIT?

KIIT Deemed to be University in Bhubaneswar is NAAC A++ accredited, NIRF 2025 University rank 17, and offers 216 programme options across 29 schools and institutes.

  • Established 1997; deemed-to-be university since 2004
  • NAAC A++ accreditation
  • NIRF 2025 University Rank 17
  • THE World University Rankings 2026: 501–600
  • 216 programme options across 29 schools for 2026–27
  • Engineering, medicine, law, management, film, fashion and more
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