Where Diversity Meets Distinction

Nestled in the heart of Bhubaneswar, India, the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed-to-be-University has transcended its role as a mere institution of higher learning. It stands as a beacon of multiculturalism and ethnic diversity, fostering a vibrant community of students hailing from 65 different nations.

Despite being a youthful institution at a mere 26 years old, KIIT's impact resonates as strongly as that of other legacy institutions. Its academic and research achievements have propelled it to the 13th position among Indian universities in the Times Higher Education's Asia University Rankings 2023.

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Moreover, on a global scale, KIIT is proudly placed in the rank band of 151 – 200 in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2023. Recognising its prowess, the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), under the Education Ministry's aegis, lauds KIIT as the 16th best in the nation. A comprehensive array of over 200 programmes spanning diverse disciplines beckons eager minds, with more than 40,000 students embracing the KIIT journey. Behind this edifice of knowledge stand over 3,000 dedicated faculty members and researchers. This symphony of diversity harmonises on a campus that stands unparalleled in India. KIIT owes its success to the visionary founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta. His unwavering dedication to education's cause and resolute drive to transform KIIT into a 21st-century centre of learning has catalysed international recognition within a mere two decades.

KIIT boasts an enviable distinction as Eastern India's foremost host to foreign students. Its sprawling campus serves as a melting pot of cultures and nationalities, forming a crucible of cross-cultural exchange. Each architectural facet of the campus, resonating within the 23 distinct departments, is a testament to this dynamic fusion. KIIT's legacy extends to the global stage, producing trailblazers across corporate, academic, and administrative echelons. These torchbearers of success often trace their roots back to this institution. International students, in particular, gravitate toward KIIT, making it their premiere choice for shaping their careers.

International partnerships serve as the cornerstone of KIIT's global academic vision, with ties to 70 international universities. Its membership in esteemed international bodies like IET, ACU, EAIE, IAU, IAUP, UNAI, APACPH, AUAP, ESRUC, and UMAP attests to its collaborative ethos.

Guiding students from their very arrival is the 'KIIT Global' center, which serves as a compass for cultural, legal, academic, and other relevant matters. Remarkably, 10 researchers and faculty members from KIIT, including some distinguished Padma Awardees, find themselves among Stanford University's 'World's Top 2 Percent Scientists.'

The engineering programmes at KIIT offer hands-on exposure to real-world issues across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. Spanning a sprawling campus, one of the nation's largest, the premier engineering institute encompasses a wide spectrum of engineering disciplines and emerging domains.

KIIT's influence extends to hosting major national and international events, from the Indian Science Congress and Indian Social Science Congress to the World Congress of Poets. Most recently, the university successfully orchestrated the South Asia Women's Conference, underscoring its global stature.