KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology is a private university, established in 1992 in Odisha, Bhubaneswar. KIIT is accredited with NAAC A++ grade and approved by UGC & AICTE. KIIT is ranked 16th under the “University” category by NIRF 2023. KIIT University Bbsr ranked 601 - 800 in Time Higer Education University Ranking 2024. The campus of KIIT is spread over an area of 36 sq. km. The institute has more than 40,000 students enrolled in various programs.
KIIT Admission to various courses are done based on the KIIT Entrance Examination (KIITEE). KIIT also accepts National Level Examination scores like GATE, NATA, CAT, and UGC NET for admission to programs such as M.Tech, B.Arch, MBA and Ph.D. respectively. KIIT offers admission to medical courses based on merit in NEET UG/ NEET PG.
KIIT University Bhubaneswar Placement 2024 is still ongoing. The highest package of KIIT stood at INR 14 LPA.
KIIT Highlights
Here are some of the important highlights of KIIT:
KIIT Highlights |
University Name |
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) |
Established | Institute Type |
1992 | Private |
Location |
Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
Campus Area |
36 sq. km. |
Recognized By |
MHRD, AICTE & UGC |
Rankings |
NIRF Ranking 2023 (Overall): 29th
NIRF Ranking 2023 (University): 16th |
Top Courses |
B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, MBBS |
Highest Package Offered (2023) |
INR 63 LPA |
Number of Schools |
28 |
Official Website |
https://kiit.ac.in/ |
KIIT Courses & Fees
KIIT Bhubaneswar offers UG, PG, Diploma, Doctoral, and Certificate courses. The most sought-after courses at KIIT are B.Tech, B.Tech-M.Tech Dual Degree, M.Tech, MBA, MBBS, etc. Students are admitted to KIIT courses based on merit in the entrance exam conducted by the institute and other national-level exams like CAT, XAT, NEET, etc.
Here are the complete details on KIIT Courses & Fees:
Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Criteria |
Fees (1st Year) |
B.Tech |
Passed 10+2 examination with a minimum of 60 % marks in aggregate in PCM |
KIITEE + KIIT Counselling |
INR 350,000 - INR 384,000 |
M.Tech |
B.E. or B.Tech. or equivalent Degree (e.g. AMIE, GRADE-IETE etc) in respective branches of Engineering and Technology with a First Class or equivalent CGPA |
KIITEE + KIIT Counselling |
INR 234,000 |
B.Tech + M.Tech (Biotechnolgy) |
Passed 10+2 examination with a minimum of 60 % marks in aggregate in PCM |
KIITEE + KIIT Counselling |
INR 350,000 |
MBA |
Passed Graduation with at least 50% marks in aggregate |
KIITEE Management + KIIT Counselling/ CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT |
INR 295,000 - INR 615,000 |
MBBS |
Passed 10+2 with PCB with at least 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized board |
NEET UG + MCC Counselling |
INR 18,50,000 |
BDS |
Passed 10+2 with PCB with at least 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized board |
NEET UG + MCC Counselling |
INR 6,27,000 |
BCA |
Pass in 10+2 in any stream with at least 50% marks and having Mathematics as one of the subjects in 10+2 level or equivalent |
KIITEE + KIIT Counselling |
INR 192,000 |
MCA |
Any Graduate with a minimum 50% mark in graduation or equivalent having mathematics either in 10+2 or graduation level as one of the subjects. |
KIITEE + KIIT Counselling |
INR 1,92,000 |
B.Des |
Pass in 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized Central/State Board with 50% marks in aggregate |
KIITEE + KIIT Counselling |
INR 1,60,000 |
BA-LLB |
10+2 pass or equivalent in any stream with at least 45% marks. For B.Sc. LL.B candidates should have passed 10+2 or equivalent in the science stream with at least 45% marks |
KIITEE + KIIT Counselling/ CLAT |
INR 340,000 |
BBA LL.B |
B.Sc. LLB |
BA (Hons.) |
Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with at least 50% marks. |
KIITEE + KIIT Counselling |
INR 137,000 |
B.Arch |
A pass10+2 examination with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and also 50% marks in aggregate of the 10+2 examination. |
KIITEE + KIIT Counselling |
INR 350,000 |
MA |
The candidate must have passed in Graduation or equivalent with one subject as English with at least 60% mark. |
KIITEE + KIIT Counselling |
INR 137,000 - INR 139,000 |
M.Sc |
B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. or an equivalent degree with at least 50% marks, |
KIITEE + KIIT Counselling |
INR 139,000 - INR 229,000 |
Ph.D |
Candidate having M.Tech /ME/ MCA/MBA or equivalent Degree with minimum 60% marks or an equivalent CGPA or M.Sc./MA/M.Com/LLM or an equivalent degree with a minimum of 60% marks or an equivalent. |
WAT + Research Proposal + Interview |
INR 2,50,000 |
KIIT Course Specializations
KIIT offers numerous specializations in major courses as tabulated below:
Course |
Specializations |
B.Tech |
Computer Science & Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics & Tele-Communication Engineering, Electronics & Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science Engineering, VLSI Design and Technology, Electronics and Instrumentation, CSE Artificial Intelligence, CSE Cyber Security, CSE Data Science, CSE Internet of Things and Cyber Security Including Block Chain Technology, Computer Science & Systems Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Information Technology, Chemical Engineering
|
B.Tech-M.Tech |
Biotechnology |
M.Tech |
Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Tele-Communication Engineering, VLSI Design and Embedded Systems, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Automotive Electronics and Software, Transportation Engineering |
MBA |
General, Rural Management, Agribusiness Management |
BBA |
Hospitality and Tourism |
B.Des |
Fashion and Textile |
BA (Hons.) |
Economics, Sociology, Psychology, English
|
M.Sc. |
Biotechnology, Applied Microbiology, Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Data Science |
M.Des |
Interior Design |
MA |
Economics, Sociology, Psychology (Hons) |
M.Arch |
Urban Design |
KIIT Admission 2024
Admission to KIIT is administered through KIITEE scores except for MBBS, BDS, PG Medical & PG Dental courses. KIIT University offers admission to these courses through the NEET exams conducted at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels respectively. The KIIT Application Process is held in online mode. Candidates must apply for KIITEE 2024 on the official website @https://kiitee.kiit.ac.in/ or they can also download the application form and send it to the admission committee of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Bhubaneswar.
KIITEE 2024
KIIT selects candidates based on valid scores in the KIITEE entrance examination. The university conducts KIITEE in multiple phases. The application form and prospectus of KIITEE 2024 are available online only. The KIITEE examination is organized as an online (Computer-based) test for 2 hours and 30 minutes. The exam will consist of MCQ-based questions. Each correct answer will fetch 4 marks to the candidate. There is a negative marking and 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. There is no application or examination fees for KIITEE 2024.
Following are the important details about the KIITEE Application Form:
- Interested applicants can fill out the KIITEE online application form available on the official website.
- The candidates must complete the registration process and then submit their duly filled application form.
- Applicants will also have to upload the scanned images of their signature, photograph, and class 10th mark sheet.
KIITEE Counselling 2024
The counselling schedule of KIITEE will be published on the KIIT official website after the declaration of the KIITEE 2024 results. Candidates have to attend the counselling as per the schedule. The counselling procedure will be stopped as soon as all the seats reserved for the KIITEE 2024 are filled up. The institute has a reservation policy and 15% of total seats are reserved for SC students whereas 7.5% of seats are reserved for ST (by birth) students. The table below shows the seat reservation policy of KIITEE 2024:
Category |
% of seats |
Scheduled Caste (SC) |
15% |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
7.5% |
Physically Challenged (PC) |
3% |
Important Note: 30% of seats in each category will be reserved for women candidates (only applicable for B.Tech/ B.Tech & M.Tech. Biotechnology courses). All the unfilled reserved seats will be converted to General Category.
Candidates called for counselling must bring original documents (listed below) and token fees to the counselling centre.
- KIITEE Admit Card & Rank card
- 10th Pass Certificate
- 12th Marksheet and Pass Certificate
- Graduation Mark sheet and Pass Certificate, only for MCA, MCA Lateral, M.Sc.(Biotechnology/ Applied Microbiology).
- Diploma Pass Certificate and 3 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)
The shortlisted candidates participating in the counselling process must send a demand draft of INR 75,000 including the counselling registration fee of INR 10,000 (non-refundable) in favour of KIIT Bhubaneswar. Students must pay the balance fee on the day of reporting according to the fee structure.
KIIT Cutoff 2024
KIIT Cutoff 2024 based on the KIITEE examination will be updated here once available. The KIITEE cutoff list is published online on the institute’s portal. The result page of KIITEE 2024 also consists of the date and timing of the counselling, the category with the rank and the place where the counselling session will be conducted. Students must try to secure more than 60% marks in KIITEE 2024 to be eligible for the next phases.
KIIT MBA Cutoff 2024
KIIT accepts merit in the national level management exams like CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT and GMAT to offer admission in MBA, MBA in Rural Management and MBA in Agribusiness Management. Students can check the previous year’s cutoff below for KIIT MBA admission 2024 for general category students (Round 1):
Entrance Exam |
2023 |
2022 |
CAT |
25 Percentile |
25 Percentile |
MAT |
73 Percentile |
73 Percentile |
CMAT |
80 Percentile |
80 Percentile |
KIIT NEET Cutoff 2024
KIIT MBBS Admission 2024 is based on merit in the NEET examination. The table below shows the KIIT NEET cutoff for the previous year for Round 1 general category applicants:
Course |
Cutoff 2023 |
MBBS |
273827 |
KIIT Placement 2024
KIIT Placement 2024 has not been concluded yet. According to the latest report, KIIT’s highest package is INR 14 LPA. The average package stood at INR 9.5 LPA. Some of the top recruiters who participate in placements are Amazon, DBS, ZS, SAP, Adobe, Hyundai, etc.
Here are some highlights on KIIT Bhubaneswar Placement:
Particulars |
KIIT Placement Statistics 2024 |
Highest Package |
INR 14 LPA |
Average Package |
INR 9.5 LPA |
KIIT Ranking 2024
KIIT is ranked 16th among Indian Universities, 39th in Engineering, 59th in Management, 26th in Medical, 20th in Dental, 12th in Law, and 29th in the overall category under NIRF Rankings 2023. Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology has also achieved a rank band of 601-800 and got the 6th position among Indian Universities under The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024. The table below shows the important rankings of KIIT Bhubaneswar:
Ranking Body |
Category |
Rank |
NIRF 2023 |
Overall |
29 |
University |
16 |
Engineering |
39 |
Management |
59 |
Medical |
26 |
Dental |
20 |
Law |
12 |
THE World University Rankings 2024 |
Global Universities |
601-800 |
Indian Universities |
6 |
KIIT Scholarships 2024
KIIT believes in offering monetary help to deserving students through various scholarship schemes. The grant and span of scholarships at KIIT are altered periodically. Besides scholarships, KIIT also provides Stipends and Fee Relaxation to scholars. Some major scholarships are tabulated below:
KIIT Bhubaneswar Scholarships 2024 |
PradyumnaBal Memorial Scholarship |
KIIT Poverty-Cum-Merit Scholarship |
Teaching Assistantship |
KIIT Merit Scholarship |
KIIT International Scholarship |
Ph.D. Scholarship |
Contingency Fund |
KIITEE Merit Scholarship |
The important details on KIITEE 2024 scholarships are as follows:
- KIIT provides free education to the topper of KIITEE 2024 (Only for B.Tech.).
- In addition to this, KIIT provides a scholarship worth INR 1,20,000 per annum, to the top 1000 rank holders of KIITEE 2024 (B.Tech.) during his/her study period at KIIT subject to fulfilment of criteria.
- For all other courses, the KIITEE Rank 1 holder, will get a scholarship of INR 60,000 annually.
KIIT Facilities
KIIT Campus is spread over 36 sq. km. of land accommodating 30 sprawling wi-fi campuses. KIIT offers numerous facilities like a library, hostel, cafeteria, gym, ATM, sports facilities, etc. The facilities offered by KIIT University have been briefly mentioned below:
- Library: KIIT has a central library that is spread across 8 floors offering material on different subjetcs. The library has 13,63,885 Books, 571 Print Journals, 16,806 Bound Volumes, 2982 Rare Books, and other resources. KIIT also has a digital library having 1,69,470 E-Books and 43,193 E-Journals.
KIIT Central Library
- Sports Facilities: KIIT supports students in the sports field. The institute conducts various sports events. KIIT is the only educational institute with All India Chess Federation (AICF) membership. KIIT has won the Sportstar Award, Biju Patnaik Award, Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar, and FICCI India Sports. The institute has 18 sports complexes with swimming pools.
- Cafeteria: KIIT has 30 food courts in addition to 20 canteens attached to hostels. The cafeterias serve Odia, South Indian, Chinese, and Continental dishes. The students can also purchase snacks, ice cream, and beverages.
- Other Facilities: The KIIT campus has an ATM, three guest houses, a post office, and a railway reservation centre, for the convenience of students.
KIIT Hostel
KIIT offers accommodation facilities for boys and girls separately. There are 30% AC rooms available in KIIT Hostels. Each hostel has a reading room, dining hall, indoor sports facility, internet connectivity, and other facilities. The table below shows the KIIT Hostel fees:
Type of Room |
Hostel Fee Per Semester |
2 Seater (Non AC) |
INR 40,000 |
3 Seater (Non AC) |
INR 28,000 |
2 Seater (Non AC – Law Hostel) |
INR 32,000 |
2 Seater (AC) |
INR 60,000 |
Other Charges |
Hostel Admission & Other Fees |
INR 15,000 (one-time) |
Attached Washroom |
INR 10,000 |
KIIT Hostel Building
KIIT Notable Alumni
The table below shows the notable alumni of KIIT Bhubaneswar:
Alumni Name |
Details |
Alumni Photograph |
Dutee Chand |
Professional Sprinter; Summer Olympic Games |
|
C.A. Bhavani Devi |
First Indian Fencer to qualify for Olympics |
|
Yuvraj Mehta |
VP & Group Head at Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. |
|
Ayaskant Mohanty |
Managing Director and CEO at Tatwa Technologies Ltd. |
|
Pradipta Panigrahi |
Director at Gayatri Solar Pvt. Ltd. |
|
How to Reach KIIT?
KIIT University is located on KIIT Road, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Students can reach the KIIT campus via different modes of transportation as given below:
Mode of Transportation |
Halt Point |
Distance |
By Railway |
Bhubaneswar Railway Station |
12 Km |
By Bus |
Baramunda Bus stand |
15 Km |
Jaydev Vihar Bus stand |
8 Km |
By Air |
Biju Patnaik International Airport |
6 Km (From City Centre) |
KIIT Student Reviews
KIIT's overall rating at Collegedunia is 4.2 out of 5 based on the rating given by 1800+ students. The university is rated based on its academic curriculum, placement, infrastructure, hostel, faculty, and social life. The positive Likes and dislikes of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology are as follows:
Likes about KIIT Bhubaneswar
- Curriculum
- Laboratories
- Infrastructure
- Faculty
Dislikes about KIIT Bhubaneswar
- Hectic Schedule
- High Fees
Here are the KIIT Reviews for the various spheres:
Particulars |
Ratings (Out of 5) |
Academic |
4.3 |
Placement |
4.2 |
Infrastructure |
4.5 |
Faculty |
4.1 |
Accommodation |
4.0 |
Social Life |
4.4 |
KIIT Faculty
KIIT has more than 3,000 faculty & researchers and 15,000 staff members. The institute has a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Faculty of KIIT holds various patents to their names. KIIT faculty offers guidance and motivation to students for their career paths. The faculty of KIIT have completed their education from institutions of repute such as IITs, IIMs, XLRI, IISc, JNU, etc. The faculty includes assistant professors, associate professors, lecturers, and other faculty members.
KIIT Affiliated Colleges
KIIT Bhubaneswar has 28 schools of study or affiliated colleges in total. The table given below shows the different colleges/schools under KIIT University:
KIIT Schools of Study |
School of Computer Application |
School of Language & Literature |
School of Biotechnology |
School of Management |
School of Civil Engineering |
School of Computer Engineering |
School of Electrical Engineering |
School of Rural Management |
School of Electronics Engineering |
School of Mechanical Engineering |
School of Humanities |
School of Applied Sciences |
School of Law |
School of Medical Science |
School of Fashion Technology |
School of Film & Media Sciences |
School of Mass Communication |
School of Sports and Yoga Sciences |
School of Social, Financial & Human Science |
School of Architecture & Planning |
School of Design |
School of Chemical Technology |
School of Dental Science |
School of Nursing Science |
School of Pharmacy |
School of Hospitality & Tourism |
School of Library and Information Science |
School of Public Health |
KIIT FAQs
Ques. Is KIIT a recognized university?
Ans. KIIT is recognized by UGC and accredited by NAAC with an A++ Grade. The university has more than 40,000 students enrolled in various undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, and certificate courses in the fields of Science, Engineering, Law, Management, Public Health, Media, Film, Medicine, Humanities, Yoga, etc. KIIT has 28 schools for the respective fields.
Ques. How many schools are there under KIIT?
Ans. There are 28 schools affiliated with KIIT such as the School of Civil Engineering, School of Law, School of Film & Media Sciences, School of Mass Communication, School of Applied Sciences, School of Rural Management, School of Management, School of Yoga and others. These schools offer higher education to students of KIIT in their respective fields.
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for a B.Tech course at KIIT University?
Ans. Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination with PCM or PCB subjects with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks. It is necessary to have a valid score in JEE Mains or KIITEE to get admission to the KIIT B.Tech course. The students appearing in the Class XII examination are also eligible to apply. KIIT B.Tech fees range from INR 1,75,000 – INR 2,00,000 per semester.
Ques. Where is KIIT University located?
Ans. KIIT has only one permanent campus located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It is a private university established in 1992 as a training institute and got university status in the year 1997. The students can reach out to the admission cell located on the Koel campus for their queries or can connect to the admission branch at 8080 735 735.
Ques. Is KIIT a tier 1 college?
Ans. KIIT is a Tier-1 deemed to be university offering a wide range of courses in the fields of Science, Engineering, Law, Management, Public Health, Media, Film, Medicine, Humanities, Yoga, etc at the UG, PG, Doctoral, Diploma and Certificate levels. Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology has also achieved a rank band of 601-800 and got the 6th position among Indian Universities under The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024. The institute has a 95% student placement percentage rate. The highest package of KIIT is INR 63 LPA. Amazon, Accenture, Cognizant, Capgemini, Wipro, Infosys, Escorts, and Bosch are among the top recruiters of KIIT. It offers various scholarships and fee relaxation to students.
Ques. Is KIIT University good in terms of the CSE branch?
Ans. Yes, the CSE Branch of KIIT is good and it offers various opportunities to students with good academic exposure during a four-year course period. The batch of KIIT B.Tech CSE secures almost 95% of placement records every year. The course fee is INR 1,92,000 per semester. The candidate must have passed the 10+2 examination with at least 60% marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics taken together and should not be older than 21 years.
Ques. Which institute is better KIIT or VIT?
Ans. VIT is a better institute as compared to KIIT. Both institutes have good placement and infrastructure for the students. It depends on other factors such as interest, cut-off, and location in order to apply for the course. VIT Vellore’s highest package is INR 1.02 CPA whereas KIIT’s highest package stood at INR 63 LPA. As per the NIRF Ranking 2023, VIT and KIIT are ranked at 8th and 16th positions respectively among the top Indian Universities. Both institutes have been accredited with NACC A++ grades and have their entrance examinations which are KIITEE and VITEEE.
Ques. Can I get admission to the KIIT University B.Tech course with a JEE Mains score?
Ans. Yes, students with valid JEE Mains scores can apply for the B.Tech course offered by KIIT. Apart from merit in JEE Mains, students can also appear for KIITEE 2024 to apply for the B.Tech program. KIIT offers scholarships to top-rank holders of KIITEE.
Ques. What is the campus area of KIIT University?
Ans. KIIT is spread over an area of 36 sq. km and has multiple in-built facilities like 30 food courts in addition to 20 canteens attached to hostels. The cafeterias serve Odia, South Indian, Chinese, and Continental dishes. The students can also purchase snacks, ice cream, and beverages. The KIIT campus has an ATM, three guest houses, a post office, and a railway reservation centre, for the convenience of students.
Ques. Does KIIT offer hostel facilities?
Ans. KIIT offers accommodation facilities for boys and girls separately. There are 30% AC rooms available in KIIT Hostels. Each hostel has a reading room, dining hall, indoor sports facility, internet connectivity, and other facilities. The hostels have hygienic kitchens and dining halls, and good-quality food is served at the hostels.
Ques. Who are the top recruiters at KIIT?
Ans. KIIT’s top recruiters include Capgemini which hired 346 students followed by Bosch Global Software Technologies with 242 job offers made during KIIT Placement Drive 2023. A total of 1200 students received multiple job offers. Amazon, Accenture, Cognizant, Wipro, Infosys, and Escorts are among the top recruiters of KIIT Bhubaneswar.
Ques. What is the highest package of KIIT University?
Ans. KIIT's highest package stood at INR 63 LPA offered by YugaByte Software (P) Ltd to a B.Tech student. Around 350 companies participated in the recruitment drive and made a total of 5200 job offers for KIIT School of Technology (KSOT). 2100 students were offered summer internships via the “Capstone Project”.
Ques. What is the required cutoff for getting into KIIT?
Ans. The table given below shows the KIIT MBA cutoffs for the general category based on the CMAT exam.
Course |
2023 |
2022 |
MBA Agribusiness Management |
80 |
80 |
MBA Rural Management |
80 |
80 |
Ques. What is the NIRF Ranking of KIIT University?
Ans. KIIT NIRF Rankings 2023 is as follows:
Particulars |
Rank |
Overall |
29th |
University |
16th |
Engineering |
39th |
Management |
59th |
Medical |
26th |
Dental |
20th |
Law |
12th |
Research |
44th |