Question 1

Is KIIT a recognized university?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How many schools are there under KIIT?

Accepted Answer

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. ​

Question 3

What are the eligibility criteria for a B.Tech course at KIIT University?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Is KIIT a tier 1 college?

Accepted Answer

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 6thposition 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.

Question 5

Is KIIT University good in terms of the CSE branch?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Which institute is better KIIT or VIT?

Accepted Answer

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 8thand 16thpositions 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.

Question 7

Can I get admission to the KIIT University B.Tech course with a JEE Mains score?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What is the campus area of KIIT University?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

Does KIIT offer hostel facilities?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

What is the required CMAT cutoff for getting into the MBA at KIIT?

Accepted Answer

The table given below shows the KIIT MBA cutoffs for the general category based on the CMAT exam.Course20242023MBA8080

Question 11

Explain the eligibility criteria and benefits of the KIITEE Merit Scholarship.

Accepted Answer

KIIT Teaching Assistantship Scholarship is designed for M.Tech students to earn decent income while studying and gain experience in teaching or research. This scholarship is beneficial for MTech students who want a supplementary source of income. The number of scholarships awarded is flexible and determined by the university management.

Question 12

What are the key features of the KIIT International Scholarship, and how are recipients selected?

Accepted Answer

KIITEE Merit Scholarship is available to the topper of the KIITEE (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Examination). Additionally, scholarships are also provided to the top 1000 rank holders of KIITEE during their study period at KIITEE. However, this scholarship is subject to meeting specific eligibility criteria.

Question 13

What are the benefits and eligibility criteria for the KIIT PhD Scholarship?

Accepted Answer

The KIIT International Scholarship offers full scholarships to two students from each country and half scholarships to ten students from each country. Its primary aim is to provide financial support to international students willing to study at KIIT University. Recipients are selected based on certain criteria and are awarded USD 1000 as a scholarship amount.

Question 14

What is the purpose of the KIIT Contingency Fund, and who can avail it?

Accepted Answer

KIIT PhD Scholarship offers INR 20,000 per month for full-time PhD scholars. Eligible candidates are those enrolled in full-time PhD programs at KIIT University.

Question 15

Does KIIT offer a Merit scholarship?

Accepted Answer

The KIIT Contingency Fund, amounting to INR 50,000, is available for both full-time PhD and M.Tech students. Its purpose is to provide financial assistance to students for unforeseen expenses or contingencies during their academic pursuit.

Question 16

Can I study at KIIT for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, KIIT offers merit scholarships. The scholarship amount for KIIT on the basis of merit ranges from INR 5000 to INR 10,000 Per Month for the first position holder in semester examinations (for different schools under the deemed University) for a period of 6 months.

Question 17

Does KIIT provide a stipend only to medical students?

Accepted Answer

Yes, one can study at KIIT for free provided they meet certain conditions. Every year KIIT offers free education to two poor and meritorious students, and also to the topper of KIITEE. The decision on the selection of the candidate is made by the selection committee.

Category	Details
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	Outlook 2025: 5 (Overall)IIRF 2025: 36 (Architecture)
Top Courses	B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, MBBS
Admission Criteria	Entrance-Based
Entrance Exam	KIITEE, CAT, GATE. NEET
Highest Package Offered (2024)	INR 53 LPA
Number of Schools	28
Official Website	www.kiit.ac.in

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology - [KIIT], Bhubaneswar

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