Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology University, [GIET] Gunupur

Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Gunupur is affiliated to the Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Rourkela. It is approved by AICTE. It has been placed under consideration for the status of the University with Potential for Excellence by the UGC. GIET has been granted autonomy by BPUT.

GIET Admission is based on the past academic merit along with the score secured in its own entrance examination called GIET Entrance Examination [GIETEE]. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma courses in the field of engineering, science, and management. It has an excellent placement record.

Gandhi Institute, Gunupur is the only college in East India and 2nd in India to acquire a 3.20 out of 4 point grade system by NAAC. It is approved by AICTE to admit foreign nationals and PIO's. The institute has a strict anti-ragging policy. International students have enrolled in the university based on the approvals by AICTE, New Delhi.

It offers state-of-the-art amenities such as sports annex, power backup, provision store, etc.

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GIET Highlights:

Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology is one of the prominent colleges in Odisha. The campus sprawls across 43.05 acres of land. Some of the highlights of GIET are as follows.

Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology Courses:

GIET, Gunupur offers good standards of education and has been conferred Autonomous Status by UGC and the Biju Patnaik University of Technology from the academic session 2017-18. It now sets its own exam schedule and designs curriculum based on the university guidelines. It offers the following courses. 

GIET B.Tech:

All the popular streams are offered by the institute along with niche specializations like Robotics and Food Engineering. B. Tech is a 4 years course. There are several specialized laboratories to give hands-on training in the various aspects of engineering such as CAD/ CAM Lab, Fluid Mechanics, and Hydraulic Machines Lab, Microbiology Lab, Molecular Biology Lab, Bio-Instrumentation Lab, etc.

GIET M.Tech:

M.Tech is a 2-year course for which admission occurs through GATE or through GIETEE, the institute's own entrance exam. Various specializations are offered such as Construction Technology, Machine Design, etc.

GIET MBA:

The MBA programs are offered in the Gandhi Institute of Management Studies, a B-school located on the same campus, affiliated to Biju Patnaik University of Technology & approved by AICTE as well as accredited by NAAC. It is soon to start an executive MBA and a Ph.D. program. 

Cohort Programs:

The University offers programs that are essential to enhance the overall skills of the students. The programs and activities are mentioned below.

• Consultations on learning and teaching
• Infosys Campus Connect Program
• Videotaping of the lectures
• Wipro Mission 10x Program
• Observations in the classroom
• Classes for Presentation Skills and Communication Skills
• Feedback Sessions of the students mid-summer

Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology Infrastructure Facilities:

Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology offers very good amenities on its large campus, situated away from the bustle of the city. It promotes an atmosphere befitting a temple of learning by offering these amenities:

• Student’s Activities Center which is a royal inspired building, contains a multi-cuisine restaurant, ultra-modern 16-stage gym station, Music Club & table tennis.
• Dispensary for student health care ensures 24/ 7 doctors and other staff availability.
• ATM and guest houses for accommodating visitors have 16 AC suites with double bed and attached bathroom.
• There is a CBSE school for faculty and staff children.
• Excellent teaching infrastructure is present in the form of 68 Laboratories, 4 state-of-art workshops, and 20 high-end computer labs. 
• The library is very big and air-conditioned and has a large stock of books and journals as well as magazines and NPTEL Repositories.

GIET Placements:

The Placement Cell manages all the placement related activities. It organizes various personality development workshops, industrial visits, etc. and trains students in aptitude tests, interview techniques, group discussions, notifies and guides regarding various competitive examinations for those who wish to pursue higher education.

The training is now extended to important areas like Oracle, Business English Communication, Java, DOT Net, GRE, TOEFL, etc. GIET Placement is supported by infrastructure provided to conduct the recruitment process.

Top Recruiters:

• Infosys
• Wipro
• Vedanta Aluminum
• Grasim
• TCS
• Hexaware

GIET FAQs:

1. Is GIET, Gunupur a private college or university?
   - Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Gunupur is under consideration for being granted university status. At the moment, it is a private, autonomous institute under BPUT, Odisha.

2. What is the admission procedure for engineering courses?
   - GIET conducts its own entrance exam GIETEE and also accepts JEE Main results following which there is counseling. 25% seats are open for all India merit list.

3. Does GIET allow co-curricular activities?
   - Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology encourages students to pursue both academics and other activities with passion. It has an ISOI, ISTE, and CSI Student Chapter and also has an NSS cell.

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