Ranked 1st (among Self-financing Institutions of India) in the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA), 2020 of the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology(Deemed to be University), has been providing quality education since 1992 in Odisha. Founded by Professor Achyuta Samanta, KIIT started small but quickly accelerated into being one of the most dynamic Institution benefitting the society. Encompassing an area of 700 acres, the University tends to roughly 27000 students.
As per the critical statistics provided by the World University Rankings in 2021, each member of the faculty attends to 12.7 students per academic year. The gender ratio of the University's student strength stands at 48:52 for females to males. In addition to knowledge and education, KIIT imbibes students with problem-solving skills in real life.
For the academic year 2021, KIIT has introduced an online application procedure for their Entrance Examination. Without paying any fees for the application forms, the University is inviting young minds to undergo hassle-free Admission procedure for different schools. By following a few steps, students can enrol themselves for the KIITEE by filling up the application form for free before the last date. To avoid any confusion in the last minute, the admission panel has been made available. The Institution plans to offer both undergraduate and postgraduation degrees in engineering programmes which are mostly Technology-based and focusses on Skill Development. The duration of the engineering programme is four years and two years for postgraduation.
For international applicants, the application process is the same whereby they do not have to pay any fees for the application. After undergoing the flexible procedure by uploading necessary documents, cracking the entrance, and successful Counselling by experts, students officially become a KIITian. They are given theoretical and practical training on their respective subject matter. The KIIT Dean, Dr Pradeep Kumar Patnaik, has previously mentioned that industrial visits and internships are a compulsory component of B.Tech programs.
The diverse field of study in the University gives the student an exposure to a blooming future. On completion of the standard B.Tech programme, they can upgrade themselves by pursuing degrees like M.Tech or MBA. While the opportunity to concentrate on further studies is always encouraged by the Dean, he also makes sure the students get top-notch career options. Starting from campus placements, PSU jobs and private sector employment, KIIT ensures continual learning with a futuristic vision.
