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NIST UNIVERSITY

NIST UNIVERSITY : Admission 2026, Cutoff, Courses, Fees, Placements, Ranking...

Approved by Autonomous Status by UGC (2018)

Accredited by NAAC A, NIRF (MHRD) 2016, NBA Accredited Institution

NIST UNIVERSITY

NIST University, Institute Park, Berhampur, Odisha was established in 1996 as the first NRI higher educational venture in the state of Odisha promoted by SM Charitable Educational Trust. The Trust was established in 1995 by Dr Sukant K Mohapatra and Ms Sanjeeta Mohapatra as Founder-Donor Trustees. Dr Sukant Mohapatra is the founder chairman of the Trust and NIST supporting and providing visionary guidance for NIST to become a world class institute. NIST University is a premier research institute in the country today, nestled in the green hills of Pallur, spread over 65 acres of lush green campus with world class academic infrastructure, center of research excellence and global innovation centers (GIC), halls of residence, sport complex and other facilities. It is the dream and vision of the founding members to build NIST as a center of academics and research excellence at par with international research universities in their home state of Odisha. NIST currently offers various undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. programs in Engineering, Science, and Management. NIST has set benchmark through its outstanding academic programs, quality education, and cutting-edge multidisciplinary research. NIST has research collaboration with universities around the globe and strong industry academia partnership with multiple industries in different sectors. NIST has produced over 18000 alumni who contribute globally in the areas of technology, leadership, entrepreneurship, social and public services. NIST has been ranked highly in the country by various ranking organizations like NIRF, ARIIA, and Times etc including Govt. of India

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Courses offered by NIST UNIVERSITY -

80000
(Annual Fees) appx.

Duration:
2 Years

Executive MBA

Specialization:

80000
(Annual Fees) appx.

Duration:
2 Years

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Specialization:

80000
(Annual Fees) appx.

Duration:
2 Years

Bachelor of Technology

Specialization:

101000
(Annual Fees) appx.

Duration:
4 Years

Master of Technology

Specialization:

170000
(Annual Fees) appx.

Duration:
2 Years

150000
(Annual Fees) appx.

Duration:
2 Years

Streams -

#
Streams
Courses Offered by NIST UNIVERSITY
1 Engineering Bachelor of Technology
Master of Technology
2 Business Management Master of Computer Management
Executive MBA
3 Pharmacy Bachelor of Pharmacy
4 Architecture Bachelor of Architecture

University Gallery

NIST UNIVERSITY Highlights 2025

Particulars Details
Name NIST Brahampura
Established | Institute Type Establishment Year 1996 | Private
Approved by Autonomous Status by UGC (2018)
Accredited by NAAC A, NIRF (MHRD) 2016, NBA Accredited Institution
Entrance Exam University-level entrance test / Merit-based (course-wise), national exams accepted where applicable
Popular Courses BTech, BCA, BBA, MBA, MCA, Mtech
Application Mode Online & Offline
Admission Criteria Merit-based admission with eligibility as per program; entrance test or interview for selected courses
Official Website https://www.nist.edu/
Helpdesk https://www.nist.edu/ Available via official website (Admissions & Support)
Address Institute Park, Berhampur, Odisha-761008, India
International Collaborations
Entity Date Purpose
MoU New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA 26-06-2019 Study and research abroad: NIST students to pursue doctorate programs at NJIT
MoU New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA 17-06-2019 Study and research abroad: NIST students to pursue summer research programs at NJIT
MoU IIT-Kanpur 7/1/2019 Promote startups and entrepreneurship
Agreement Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) 25-01-2018 Access TSMC technology
MoU School of Software Convergence, Meongji University (MJU), Seoul, South Korea 5/9/2019 Promote international education and research
MoU National Institute of Agricultural Extension and Management 15-06-2017 Agri-Clinic and Agri-Business Centre (AC&ABC)
MoU Electronic Sector Skill Council of India (ESSCI) 23-04-2017 Centre of Excellence - VLSI and IoT
MoU Electronic Sector Skill Council of India (ESSCI) 22-12-2016 Affiliated Training Centre for skill development
Recognition Skill Council for Green Jobs (SCGJ) 4/7/2016 Affiliated Training Centre for skill development
MoU School of Software Convergence, Meongji University (MJU), Seoul, South Korea 22-02-2016 Promote international education and research
Recognition National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) 20-08-2015 Affiliated Training Centre for skill development
Agreement Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Department of Space, GoI 25-07-2015 Design CMOS circuits for fabrication in SCL Wafer Lab
Centres Of Excellence
  • 4 BOYSCAST Scholars
  • 3 Fulbright Scholars
  • 3 Young Scientist Awardees
  • 2 AICTE Emeritus Professors
  • 3 URSI Awards
  • 25+ Post-Doctorates
  • 250+ Journal Papers
  • 24+ Books Published
Patents
Awards
  • 3 Young Scientist Awardees
  • 3 URSI Awards
Placement Details

As of March 5, 2025, the placement statistics for the current batch show strong performance:

  • Job Offers: 270+ (2025) compared to 407 (2023) and 451 (2024).
  • Recruiters: 70+ (2025) compared to 127 (2023) and 102 (2024).
  • Highest Package: INR 23 LPA (2025), slightly below INR 23.85 LPA recorded in 2023 and 2024.
Ranking Details

38 : All India Rank Among All Institutes by Times Engineering Survey 2024

46 : Times 2023 under the Engineering (Private) category

49 : Times 2023 under the Engineering category

140 : Outlook 2023 under the Engineering (Private) category

NIST UNIVERSITY Infrastructure

Particulars Details
Area 65+ Acer
Hostel

The campus hostels accommodate 2,000 students across well-planned blocks for boys and girls.

  • Albert Einstein Hall boys hostel designed to combine comfort, learning, and community living. Spread across 100,000 sq. ft., the four-storied, six-wing building houses up to 500 residents.
  • The Rabindranath Tagore Hall of Residence is more than just a hostel-it is a nurturing space where students are encouraged to grow academically, culturally, and personally. With its 8-storied structure and a capacity to house 500 residents, the hall offers a perfect blend of modern living and an inspiring environment rooted in creativity and learning.
  • The Marie Curie Hall of Residence, dedicated exclusively to girl students, is designed to provide a safe, comfortable, and empowering living environment. Spanning 48,000 sq. ft. across six stories, the residence accommodates up to 500 residents, making it a vibrant home for young women scholars.

Admission

Course Eligibility Selection Process
Bachelor of Technology 10+2 with PCM (45%+) Merit / Entrance (as per university norms)
Master of Technology BTech (45%+) GATE / University Entrance
Master of Computer Management Bachelors (50%+) CAT/MAT/CMAT / University Entrance
Executive MBA Bachelors (50%+) CAT/MAT/CMAT / University Entrance
Bachelor of Pharmacy 10+2 Science (40%+) Merit / Entrance
Bachelor of Architecture 10+2 with PCM (45%+) Merit / Entrance (as per university norms)

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