Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India · Est. 2008 · Public
#54NIRF 2024

A premier Indian Institute of Technology offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs with emphasis on research and innovation.

  • One of India's premier engineering institutes under the IIT system
  • Offers B.Tech, M.Sc, M.Tech, B.Sc-B.Ed (ITEP), MS by Research, and Ph.D programs
  • Seven academic schools: Basic Sciences, Earth/Ocean/Climate Sciences, Electrical & Computer Sciences, Humanities/Social Sciences/Management, Infrastructure, Mec
  • Active research centers including AI & HPC Research Center, Research & Entrepreneurship Park, and Central Research Instrumentation Facility
  • Strong focus on sponsored research, industrial consultancy, and intellectual property development
  • Dedicated Career Development Cell managing placements across multiple years

Academics

IIT Bhubaneswar offers comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate education across seven schools. The undergraduate B.Tech program provides standard engineering education with opportunities for dual degrees. The institute offers M.Sc programs that interface science, technology, and engineering, M.Tech programs including a blended mode option for working professionals, and MS by Research (MSR) programs. Doctoral education through Ph.D programs is available across multiple disciplines. Students can pursue minor programs and micro-specializations to customize their education.

Research & Innovation

The institute maintains a strong research ecosystem with multiple dedicated centers including the AI & HPC Research Center (AHRC), Research & Entrepreneurship Park (REP), and Central Research Instrumentation Facility (CRIF). Research areas span from vaccine technology development to advanced materials, optical systems, and climate science. The institute actively engages in sponsored research, industrial consultancy, and intellectual property development. Notable research has been featured in prestigious publications including CERN Courier Magazine.

Campus & Facilities

The campus includes a Central Library, health center (Sanjeevan Health Centre), guest house facilities, and transportation services. Student support includes NSS programs, women welfare committees, and internal complaint mechanisms. The institute maintains a Startup Center to foster entrepreneurship and has established partnerships with organizations like CSIR-CBRI for research collaboration. A Kendriya Vidyalaya operates on campus.

Admissions & Support

The institute conducts ongoing admissions for various programs including B.Tech, M.Tech, Ph.D, and ITEP (B.Sc-B.Ed). International students are eligible to pursue education at IIT Bhubaneswar. The institute offers multiple fellowship programs including Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF), ASEAN Fellowship Program, and Visvesvaraya Ph.D. Scheme for Electronics and IT. A dedicated Parents' Portal and student resources support the academic journey.

Placements & Career Development

The Career Development Cell manages placements with dedicated coordinators and a structured placement procedure. The institute maintains comprehensive placement records spanning multiple years (2017-2026) and provides facilities for recruiters. A placement brochure and company registration system facilitate industry engagement. Students have access to job portals and career development resources.

Founded
2008
Type
Public
Courses
27
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationAutonomous Institute of National Importance under Ministry of Education, Government of India
Websitehttps://www.iitbbs.ac.in/
HostelNot available
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Rankings at a glance

NIRF 2024
#54
Engineering national ranking

Quick stats

Courses offered
27
Avg placements
₹14L
Total intake
Not yet verified
Hostel
No
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources