KIIT Bhubaneshwar is ranked 12th in Law Category and 29th in the Overall Category by NIRF 2023. KIIT Bhubaneswar was established in 1992 as an Industrial Training Institute and In 2017, the institute was renamed Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology. KIIT is a private academic institution that offers manifold study programs at Undergraduate, Master, and Doctoral levels. KIIT Bhubaneswar offers academic facilities to around 27000 students, the university offers about a hundred programs in a variety of fields, including Technology, Management, and Medicine. The institute has received an ‘A’ ranking by the NAAC. KIIT has been ranked 201+ Globally for Universities by Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. The University is also ranked 5th Best Multi-Speciality Medical Facility in Eastern India 2022.

KIIT University Admission to UG and PG Courses is granted on the basis of a valid score in KIITEE followed by counseling.KIITEE is conducted by KIIT University for MBA, BBA, BCA, and other UG course admission for different schools of the university. For medical courses, students need to have a valid NEET UG or NEET PG score for fulfilling the admission criteria. Apart from KIITEE, KIIT also accepts other examination scores, such as NATA for B.Arch, UGAT for BBA, GATE for M.Tech, and UGC NET for Ph.D.

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KIIT has released its 2023 placement report. A total of 3800 students were placed with 3800+ placement offers. Around 1200 students received multiple offers and the Highest CTC of INR 62 LPA was offered whereas the Average CTC stood at INR 8.5 LPA. Check: KIIT Bhubaneshwar Placement

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KIIT University Bhubaneswar Quick Facts

  • Adjudged with 'Sportstar Aces Award 2022' Best University for Promotion of Sports.
  • KIIT Deemed to be University has become the first Indian university to achieve the “Five Stars Rating” from the prestigious QS Star Ratings System 2021.
  • KIIT Ranked 201-300 Globally In Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021
  • KIIT University has signed MoU with the Embassy of Vietnam for a scholarship program.
  • Over 1100 students have got multiple job offers during KIIT placements 2022-23.
  • First Indian university to get Internationalization Strategies Advisory Service (ISAS) Badge
  • Asia Education Award 2022 for India’s Best University for Placement & Campus.

KIIT Important Dates

Events Exam Dates
KIITEE 2023 Application Form Release Date December 10, 2022
KIITEE 2023 Application Form Deadline April 5, 2023
KIITEE 2023 Slot Booking April 1, 2023 –  April 5, 2023
KIITEE 2023 Mock Test April 2023
KIITEE 2023 Admit card availability April 2023 (after slot booking)
KIITEE 2023 Exam Date April 14, 2023 – April 18, 2023
KIITEE 2023 Result Declaration April 22, 2023
KIITEE 2023 Commencement of Counseling May, 2023

KIIT University Ranking

Ranking Body Ranking Parameter Rank
NIRF 2023 Overall 29
Law 12
Dental 20
Medical 26
University 16
Engineering 39
Research 44
Management 59
NIRF 2022 Law 11
Private MBA 48
Private Engineering 42
Medical 30 
Research 47
Universities 20
Dental 26
Overall 34
Orthopaedics 6
Paediatrics  9
Gastroenterology and Neurology 10
Cardiology 12
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021 World Universities 201-300 band
Times 2021 MBA/PGDM 39
NIRF 2021 Law 10
Private MBA 31 
Private Engineering 39
Medical 36
Universities 21
Dental 17 
Overall 39
Outlook 2020 Private Engineering 10
ARIIA Ranking 2020 India 1
India Today 2020 Private Law Colleges 22
BBA 15
Business Today 2020 MBA/PGDM 52
Accreditation Global IET, UK
Accreditation NAAC A
Accreditation NBA ( Global) Tier I
Times Higher Education (THE) 2020 Asia The Awards Asia
Accreditation AICTE Utkrisht Sansthan Vishwakarma Award 2020
Check: KIIT Bhubaneshwar Ranking

KIIT University Courses

Course Program Eligibility Admission Criteria Course Fees
BTech+ MTech 10+2 examination with min. 60 % marks in PCM taken
Duration: 5 Years
Admission Criteria: KITEE Score
INR 17.5 Lacs
B.Tech 10+2 examination with min. 60 % marks in PCM taken together or appearing in the 10+2 examination are eligible to apply
Duration: 4 Years
Admission Criteria: KITEE Score
INR 14.91 Lacs
B.Tech LE Pass three years of diploma courses in Engineering with at least 60% marks in aggregate from the State Council of Technical Education of any state.
Duration: 3 years
INR 12.87 Lacs
B.Arch passed the 10+2 examination with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and also 50% marks in aggregate of the 10+2 examination
Duration: 5 years
Selection Criteria: Valid NATA /JEE Main paper II score
INR 18.45 Lacs
M.Tech. B.E. or B.Tech. or equivalent Degree (e.g. AMIE, GRADE-IETE etc)
Duration : 2 years
Selection Criteria : KIIT score (GATE qualified candidates having Score 400 or above need not sit in the entrance Examination.)
INR 5.51 Lacs
MCA Graduate with minimum 50% marks in graduation having mathematics either in 10+2 or graduation level
Duration : 2 years
Selection Criteria : KIIT score
INR 8.13 Lacs
MSc Nursing B.Sc.Nursing/B.Sc.Hons.Nursing/ Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with Minimum of 55% aggregate marks
Duration : 2 years
Selection Criteria : KIIT score
INR 3 Lacs
LLM B.A.LLB/BBA LLB/B.Sc.LLB/B.L, degree or an equivalent degree and must have secured at least 55% of marks in aggregate
Duration : 1 year
Selection Criteria : KIIT score
INR 2.79 Lacs
MBA ( RD) Graduate with minimum 50% marks in Qualifying exam
Duration : 2 years
Selection Criteria : KIIT score + PI
INR 5.25 Lacs
Integrated M. Sc. & Ph.D B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. or an equivalent degree with at least 60% marks Students who are in the final year of graduation may also apply.
Duration : 5 years
Selection Criteria : KIIT score
INR 3.58 Lacs
Ph.D Candidate having M.Tech /ME/ MCA/MBA with minimum 60% marks or M.Sc./MA/M.Com/LLM or an equivalent degree with minimum of 55% marks
Duration : 5 years
Selection Criteria : WAT score + Research Proposal+Interview
INR 2.33 Lacs
MBBS /BDS 10+2 with PCB with at least 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized board
Duration MBBS : 4.5 years
BDS : 5 years
Selection Criteria : NEET UG score
INR 16.75 Lacs Foreign Nationals: 50000 US$
MD/MS MBBS from a recognized University
Duration: 3 Years
Selection Criteria : NEET PG score
MD 7.5 LPA MS 18.3 LPA
DM/M.Ch MD/MS in the relevant discipline from a recognized university
Duration: 2 Years
Selection Criteria : NEET SS score
18 LPA
MDS BDS from a recognized university
Duration: 3 Years
Selection Criteria : NEET MDS score
12.5 LPA 2300 US$

Check: KIIT Bhubaneshwar Courses & Fees

KIIT University Admission 2023

Admissions to all the programmes offered by KIIT University is administered through KIITEE (KIIT Entrance exam) except MBBS, BDS, PG Medical & PG Dental. Admissions to MBBS, BDS, PG Medical & PG Dental courses will be done through NEET.

Course Program Exam Accepted
B.Arch NATA
BBA UGAT Score & PI
M.Tech GATE
KSRM & KSOM KIITEE Management
PhD UGC NET
MBBS/ BDS NEET UG
MD/MS NEET PG
MDS NEET MDS

KIITEE Admission Details 

  • Exam Mode: KIITEE 2023 examination will be organized via online (Computer-based) mode.
  • Medium: The questions will be asked in English language medium.
  • Questions Type: The Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) will be asked in the question paper.
  • Time: Candidates will get 3 hours to solve the question paper.
  • Marking Scheme: Each correct answer will consist of 4 marks.
  • Negative marking: 1 mark will get deducted for each incorrect answer.

KIITEE 2023 Application Form 

  • The applicants must have complete information about the KIITEE 2023 Registration Form so that they can fill their application form correctly and submit the same on time. Following are the important details about KIIT 2023 entrance exam Application Form:
  • All the applicants can fill the online application form, which will be available on the official website of the University. 
  • While they need to complete the registration process and submit their filled applications.
  • Furthermore, the application process will consist of the following steps – Completing the Registration and filling the online form, uploading the necessary documents, and finally taking out a printout of the application form.
  • Application Form will be accepted only after the application fee payment has been done.
  • While filling the application form, applicants will also have to upload the scanned images of their signature, photograph, and class 10th mark sheet.

KIITEE 2023 Exam Pattern

Courses Subject Question Numbers
B.Tech. (4 years)/ B.Arch (Science Group)
B.Sc.Nursing/Biotechnology Dual Degree (5 years)
Physics (10+2 Standard)
Chemistry (10+2 Standard)
40 40
Mathematics (10+2 Standard) 40
B.Tech (4 years)/ B.Arch Science Group) Biotechnology
Dual Degree (5 years)
Physics (10+2 Standard)
Chemistry (10+2 Standard)
40 40
Mathematics (10+2 Standard) 40
B.Sc Nursing/Biotechnology
Dual Degree (5 years)
Physics (10+2 Standard)
Chemistry (10+2 Standard)
40 40
Biology (10+2 Standard) 40
B.Tech.(Lateral Entry) (3 years) Mathematics 40
Basic Electrical Engineering 40
Engineering Mechanics 40
BBA/BCA/
Bachelor of Design (Fashion/Textile)/
Bachelor of Film & Television Production/
BA.LLB/ BBA.LLB/BSc.LLB/
Master of Mass Communication (Integrated) /B.Arch.(Other Group)
Mathematical Ability 30
Analytical & Logical Ability 30
Verbal Ability 40
General Knowledge 20
MCA/MCA (Lateral Entry) Mathematics (10+2 Standard) 60
Analytical & Logical Ability 30
Computer Awareness 30
M.Tech (2 years) Questions based on Branch Specific 120
LLM (1 year) Multiple Choice questions pertaining to LLB Syllabus 120
M.Sc.(Biotechnology) & M.Sc.(Applied Microbiology) (2 years) Biology (10+2+3 Standard) 50
Chemistry (10+2 Standard) 30
Mathematics (10+2 Standard) 20
Physics (10+2 Standard) 20
Master of Public Health (2 years)/
Master of Hospital Administration (2 years)
Quantitative Aptitude 30
Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation 30
English 40
General Awareness 20
M.Sc Nursing (2 years) Questions based on B.Sc Nursing 120
Integrated M.Sc-Ph.D Programme (Masters 2 years + PhD)
Applied Physics/ Applied Chemistry/ Mathematics and Data Sciences
Questions based on B.Sc 120
PhD Teaching and Research Aptitude 60
Questions based on Specific Subject 60

Candidates called for Counseling must bring Original Documents (listed below) and token Fees to the Counseling Centre.

  • KIITEE Admit Card & Rank card
  • 10th Pass Certificate
  • 12th Marksheet and Pass Certificate
  • The graduation Mark sheet and Pass Certificate only for MCA, M.Sc.(Biotechnology/ Applied Microbiology).
  • Diploma Pass Certificate and three years Mark Sheet (for Lateral Entry Candidates)
  • B.Tech./B.E./ MCA/ M.Sc. or Equivalent Degree Certificate (For M.Tech./LLM/Ph.D Candidates)
  • Relevant Certificate issued by the Competent Authority, clearly indicating the Reservation Criteria claimed by the candidate.
  • GATE Score Card (for M.Tech. GATE Qualified only)
  • School/College Leaving Certificate
  • Conduct Certificate
  • Demand Draft of INR 75,000/- which includes the counselling registration fees of Rs.10,000/- in favour of KIIT, payable at Bhubaneswar. Cash payment will not be accepted.

KIIT University Placements

KIIT University Placements 2023 has been concluded with 100% placements. KIIT highest package stood at INR 62 LPA & KIIT average package stood at INR 8.5 LPA. More than 300 recruiters including 62 new recruiters participated in the placement drive. Some of the top recruiters are Amazon, Accenture, Cognizant, Capgemini, Wipro, Infosys, Escorts etc. The below table represents the highlights of KIIT University Placements 2023:

Particulars Statistics Placement Statistics (2022-23)
Total No. of Recruiters 300+
Total No. of Offers 3800+
No. of Students Placed 3800
Students with Multiple Job Offers 1200
Highest CTC INR 62 LPA
Average CTC INR 8.5 LPA
Top Recruiters Amazon, Accenture, Cognizant, Capgemini, Wipro, Infosys, Escorts

KIIT University Scholarship

Various types of Scholarships have been instituted by the KIIT for encouraging meritorious students.Different scholarships, stipends and free relaxations available in KIIT, Deemed University can be mentioned below.

PradyumnaBal Memorial Scholarships KIIT Poverty-Cum-Merit Scholarships Teaching Assistantships
KIIT Merit Scholarship KIITEE Merit Scholarship KIIT International Scholarship
P.hD. Scholarship M. Tech Student Scholarship Contingency Fund

KIIT University Alumni

KIIT University has an Alumni Association which is responsible for nurturing and maintaining connections with the eminent and illustrious alumni of the university. Some of the notable alumni members of the KIIT University are mentioned below.

  • Yuvraj Mehta: VP & Group Head at Reliance Infrastructure Ltd.
  • Ayaskant Mohanty: Managing Director at Tatwa Technologies Ltd.
  • Pradipta Panigrahi: Director at Gayatri Solar Pvt. Ltd.
  • Amit Sharma: VP (Marketing) at SREI Infrastructure Finance Ltd.
  • Abhijit Sen: Joint Director at Sharpmind Education
  • Akashdeep Giri: VP at Secure Finmart
  • Manoranjan Padhy: Assistant General Manager at RBI
  • AY Thomas Louise: Managing Director at LEO
  • Loknath Agarwal: AVP, HDFC Asset Management Co. Ltd.
  • Shrawanti Saha: AVP, IDFC Asset Management Co.
  • Vishal Pathak: Director at Ecolux Lighting Private Ltd.
  • Sovan Nanda: Managing Director at Anupama Industries
  • Debjani Nandi: AVP – Institutional Sales at Reliance Life Insurance
  • Sanjeev Singh: Associate Vice President at IMRB International

KIIT University FAQs

Ques. How many schools are there under KIIT University?

Ans. There are 17 schools under KIIT University such as:

  1. School of Civil Engineering
  2. School of Yoga
  3. School of Electrical Engineering
  4. School of Computer Applications
  5. School of Chemical Technology
  6. School of Mechanical Engineering
  7. School of Computer Engineering
  8. School of Architecture & Planning
  9. School of Biotechnology
  10. School of Public Health
  11. School of Fashion Technology
  12. School of Law
  13. School of Film & Media Sciences
  14. School of Mass Communication
  15. School of Applied Sciences
  16. School of Rural Management
  17. School of Management

Ques. Is KIIT recognized University?

Ans. Yes, KIIT University is recognised by UGC and accredited by NAAC with Grade “A”. It holds QS BRICS University world ranking 2018 of 251-300.

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for B.tech course at KIIT University?

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 exam with PCM or PCB subjects with minimum 60% aggregate marks. It is necessary to have valid JEE Mains or KIITEE marks for the admission process.

Ques. Does KIIT University accept application form after last date of application?

Ans. No, KIIT does not accept any application form after the declared last date of applications. It can only be considered if the institute announces to extend the last date for any course admission.

Ques. Am I eligible for M.tech course without KIITEE test score at KIIT?

Ans. No, aspirants must have either KIITEE marks for M.tech admission at KIIT University or must have GATE valid score for the selection form. The selection process considers either of the two entrance marks that is followed by GD and PI round.

Ques. Is KIIT University good in terms of CSE branch?

Ans. Yes, CSE Branch of KIIT is good asd it offers various opportunities to teach students with good academic exposure during a four year course period. The batch of CSE every year secured almost 95% placement record.

Ques. Which institute is a good KIIT University or VIT?

Ans. Both Institute has good placement and infrastructure for the students. It depends on the other factors such as interest, cut off and location for the students in order to apply for the course.

Ques. Can I get admission to KIIT University B.tech course with JEE Mains score?

Ans. Yes, students with valid JEE Mains score can apply for the B.tech course offered by KIIT University. In this case, aspirants can opt for not attempting KIITEE Entrance test.

Ques. Which branch for B.tech course at KIIT University is good?

Ans. KIIT University B.tech course offers 19 specializations to the aspirants. Among which CSE, ME, EEE and ECE are the most popular branches.

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for B.Sc Nursing course at KIIT University?

Ans. For B.Sc Nursing course, candidates must have minimum 45%marks in 10+2 exam along with PCB subjects. The selection criteria is based on KIITEE entrance test merit.