National Institute of Science and Technology: Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements

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Updated on - Sep 22, 2023

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The National Institute of Science and Technology was established in the year 1996. It is one of the top-ranked colleges in India. The campus has a sprawling lush green 60 acres of land with state of art infrastructure facilities. It is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council [NAAC] as 'A' Grade with a rating of 3.22 on a scale of 4 and National Institutional Research Framework [NIRF]. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and certificate courses with a quality education in the field of engineering, management, and computer application. The NIST Odisha Admission is performed well selectively and has a decent number of student intake.

NIST motivates students to carry out hands-on training along with regular classroom coaching. The faculty of this institute are educated and trained in top universities of India and abroad. In eastern India, this institute is considered a benchmark research institution.

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National Institute of Science and Technology Highlights

Some highlights of the college are tabulated below.

Highlights of National Institute of Science and Technology, [NIST] Odisha
Year of Establishment 1996
Approval AICTE, UGC
Accreditation NAAC, NIRF, NBA
Affiliation Biju Pattnaik University of Technology, Berhampur University
Infrastructure Classrooms, Library, Laboratories, Auditorium, Research Centers, Hostel Facility, Sports Facility, Transport, & Medical Facility
No of Students in the School of Management Studies 248
No of Faculties in the School of Management Studies 13
Courses Offered  Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Certificate

National Institute of Science and Technology Rankings and Awards

Since the inception of the National Institute of Science and Technology, the college has received multiple rankings & awards. Some of them are listed below.

  • The institute was ranked by Dataquest at 66th among all engineering colleges in India in 2020.
  • NIST was rated 3.22 out of 4 by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council of India (UGC).
  • National Institute of Science and Technology was ranked at 60th in all India by Outlook in 2019.
  • The college is ranked 58th in all India by Outlook in 2018.
  • The institute was ranked by Dataquest at 69th in All-India and 1st among Engineering colleges in India in 2017.
  • The college was ranked in 69th by NIRF, MHRD (Govt. of India) & 1st among all engineering colleges under BPUT in 2016.
  • BPUT students ranked the institute as No.1 Engineering Institute among 100+ engineering institutes of Odisha through public voting.
  • The college bagged with the prestigious eINDIA 2013 Award under the category of "Best Teaching Learning Institute".
  • NIST has bagged the "Best Technical Institute in R&D Activities" in the State of Odisha on the eve of Engineers' Day in 2013.

National Institute of Science and Technology MoUs

The college has various collaborations which are listed below.

Industrial Partnerships

  • SAP
  • IBM
  • Cisco
  • Wipro
  • Cadence
  • L & T Services
  • National Instruments
  • International R & D Collaboration
  • Center for Nano Science & Technology
  • Tifac Core in 3G/ 4G Communication Technologies

Academic Collaborations

  • Academia Sinica, Taiwan
  • Stanford University, CA, USA
  • Brunel University London, UK
  • National Taiwan University, Taiwan
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
  • Myongji University, Seoul, South Korea
  • University of Electro-Communication, Japan
  • New Jersey Institute of Technology, NJ, USA
  • University of California at Riverside, CA, USA

National Institute of Science and Technology Infrastructure Facilities

The campus of the National Institute of Science and Technology includes the following facilities.

Lecture Hall Complex [LHC]

  • It is a five-floored building that has over 60,000 square feet furnished with all modern amenities.
  • It houses various classrooms and electronics, machines, and computer science laboratories.
  • The LHC also houses the administrative section and the server room.

Galleria

  • This is a four-storied architectural building with over 100,000 square feet. 
  • Galleria is a state-of-the-art building with a 250-seat auditorium and 12 lecture halls.
  • The High-performance computing lab facility and the IBM Centre for Excellence are functioning from this building.
  • The NIST Technology Consultancy Services [NTCS] is the one-stop-shop for all technology-related issues.

Octagon

  • The Octagon is a multi-storeyed and multipurpose building.
  • The building houses a modern Computer Center, a computerized Library, an Internet Room, 2 faculty rooms, 5 classrooms.
  • It also has a cafeteria that has a seating capacity of over 150 people at a time.

Atrium

  • The Atrium is a new addition to NIST infrastructure.
  • The building houses the maximum number of classrooms on the campus which counts to 25.
  • It also has 11 laboratories including Engineering drawing, Chemistry, Physics, C-lab, Language lab, and 13 faculty rooms.
  • The Student Activities Center is also located in Atrium.
  • The NIST Business School which has a well-equipped library is also nestled in this building.

Transport Facility

  • The NIST college provides a full-fledged transport service for the students and staff.
  • The college has 18 buses that provide transport facilities from Berhampur, Gopalpur, and hostels with 48 staff members working here.

Sports Facility

  • The NIST college encourages sports and provides modern sports facilities for the students.
  • It provides both indoor and outdoor games facilities.
  • It has a basketball court, a swimming pool, a volleyball court, lawn tennis court, gym, and more.

Other Facilities

  • Workshop
  • Advanced Research Center
  • Entrepreneurship Development Center
  • Gymnasium
  • Yoga Center
  • Stationary center
  • ATM
  • Photocopy center 

National Institute of Science and Technology Hostel Details

  • National Institute of Science and Technology has a 600-seated in-campus boys hostel.
  • It also has an on-campus girls hostel that houses about 500 students.
  • NIST, Odisha also has 800 seater hostels outside the campus.

Read more on NIST Facilities provided at the campus.

National Institute of Science and Technology Courses

NIST offers various courses that are tabulated below.

Course Specialization
 MCA -
B.Tech Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering
M.Sc Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
MBA -
M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, VLSI Embedded System’s Design, Wireless Communication Technology

Read more on NIST Courses and Fees

National Institute of Science and Technology Placements

  • The placement opportunity for students is provided by Training and Placement Cell [T&P Cell] which was started in the year 1998.
  • This Institute has tied up with external training centers to train students in soft skills, business communication, aptitude, group discussions, technical and HR interviews.
  • The placement cell also provides industrial visits in core companies like Tata, Vedanta, DRDO, ISRO, NALCO, ITI, SAIL, HAL, NTPC, and more.
  • It provides internships for the students in companies and research-based projects in IITs, NIT's, ISI, IIIT, etc.
  • The Institute's T&P cell conducts Industry-Campus partnership academic programs like the Campus Connect Programmes of Infosys to bridge the gap between the academics and the Industry.
  • Many IT and Core companies visit the college campus every year for the recruitment process and offer a good salary package to the students.
  • More than 280 companies have visited the campus for placements with 8200+ students placed successfully in various MNCs.
  • 20 Lacs was the highest package which was offered by Dropbox.
  • Some of the top recruiters that visit the college are SAP Labs India, Infosys, Capgemini, L&T Technolgy Services, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, Genpact, Mindtree, TVS Motors, and more. 

Read more about NIST Placement.

National Institute of Science and Technology Scholarships

National Institute of Science and Technology offers scholarships for eligible students through the State Government, Central Government, and the Institute. Candidates who belong to SC/ ST/ OBC/ Physically disabled, Minorities, Socio-economic backward classes are awarded scholarships every year. The college offers various scholarships like

Scholarships Amount [INR] Eligibility
Manas Ranjan Sahu Scholarship 25,000/- per year B.Tech final year students
Economic Hardship Scholarship 18,000/- per year B.Tech, MCA, MBA students
Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme The tuition fee for 4 years Undergraduate with annual income less than Rs. 4.5 Lac
Book Grant Scholarship 2,500/- per semester B.Tech, MCA, MBA students
Shiv Shankar Bisoi Scholarship 15,000/- per year Only one student
Travel Grant Scholarship Expenses for paper presentation Students who publish National/ International papers
Research Assistantship Scholarship 1,250/- per month
Research Assistance program UG and PG programs
M.Tech Scholarship 3,000/- per month M.Tech students
8,000/- per year GATE qualified M.Tech students
Merit Scholarship 1,000/- to 5,000/- per semester
B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, MBA students with a score greater than 9.0 SGPA in UG and greater than 8.5 SGPA in Graduate Program
Teaching Assistantship Scholarship 1,250/- per month Merit students selected as Teaching Assistants

Check for detailed information on NIST Scholarships.

National Institute of Science and Technology Clubs

The college comes to life with numerous club events scheduled all year round. Every student would find a club aligning with his or her interests.

  • Astronomy club
  • Robotics club
  • Electronics hobby club
  • Eco walkers
  • Club excel
  • Eureka club
  • Club Innova
  • Art and Dramatic club
  • Multimedia club
  • NIST musical society
  • Sports and adventure club
  • Yoga and fitness club
  • Cloud computing club
  • Photography club
  • Swimming club
  • CAT club
  • Team NSS
  • Quizzards club

National Institute of Science and Technology Admissions

The admission forms are available on the official website of the college. Candidates have to download the application form from the website and fill in all the necessary details and submit it to the college address. The admissions for all the courses are done on a merit basis and qualifying entrance test scores.

Read more on NIST Admission

National Institute of Science and Technology Eligibility Criteria

The applicant should meet the below-tabulated eligibility criteria for admission into NIST.

NIST B.Tech Eligibility 

B.Tech is an undergraduate program offered by the National Institute of Science and Technology. The duration of this course is 4 years. It has specializations in Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering 

Eligibility Criteria 

  • The student must have completed 12th or any equivalent exam in Science Stream from a recognized university.
  • The student must have a valid rank in JEE Main or OJEE.

NIST M.Tech Eligibility 

M.Tech is a postgraduate program offered by the National Institute of Science and Technology. The duration of this course is 2 years. It has specializations in Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, VLSI Embedded System’s Design and Wireless Communication Technology.

Eligibility Criteria 

  • The applicant should have passed B.Tech/ BE in relevant discipline with at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a scale of 10.
  • The student must have a valid rank in GATE.

NIST MBA Eligibility 

MBA is a postgraduate program offered by the National Institute of Science and Technology. The duration of this course is 2 years.

Eligibility Criteria 

  • The student must have completed Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.
  • The student must have appeared OJEE.

NIST MCA Eligibility 

MCA is a postgraduate program offered by the National Institute of Science and Technology. The duration of this course is 2 years. 

Eligibility Criteria 

  • The student must have completed a Bachelor's Degree with Mathematics as one of the subjects from a recognized university.
  • The student must have appeared OJEE.

National Institute of Science and Technology Highlights

Affiliate University Biju Patnaik University of Technology
Institution Type Private
Faculty Student Ratio 18
Total Faculty 217
Total Area (In Acre) 52
Construction Area (Sq. M) 44000
Year of Establishment 1996
Website www.nist.edu
Accredited by NBA, NAAC, NIRF
Recognised by UGC

National Institute of Science and Technology Student Diversity

Category Muslim Minority General ST SC OBC General
Male 22 20 75 421 1271
Female 7 10 25 140 592
Total 29 30 100 561 1863

National Institute of Science and Technology PTR Table

Particulars Count
Student Enrolment(Male) 3023
Student Enrolment(Female) 1013
Student Enrolment Total 4036
Teaching Staff(Male) 125
Teaching Staff(Female) 257
Teaching Staff Total 382

National Institute of Science and Technology Rankings

Publisher Ranking & Year Criteria
#98 in 2021 Engineering
#60 in 2020 Engineering

National Institute of Science and Technology Courses & Fees 2024

Course Average Fees Duration
BTech ₹4,78,500 4 Years
MTech ₹1,08,500 2 Years
MBA ₹2,14,500 2 Years
BSc ₹1,35,000 3 Years
MCA ₹1,63,500 3 Years
MSc ₹1,00,000 2 Years

National Institute of Science and Technology Courses and Fee Structure

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Courses offered by National Institute of Science and Technology

M.Tech [Master of Technology]

Offline On Campus

Exams Accepted: GATE

₹ 1,08,500 (2 Years)

MBA [Master of Business Administration]

Offline On Campus

Exams Accepted: CAT

₹ 2,14,500 (2 Years)

Exams Accepted: CAT

BSc [Bachelor of Science]

Offline On Campus

₹ 1,35,000 (3 Years)

M.Sc [Master of Science]

Offline On Campus

₹ 1,00,000 (2 Years)

MCA [Master of Computer Application]

Offline On Campus

Exams Accepted: OJEE

₹ 1,63,500 (3 Years)

Exams Accepted: OJEE

Exams Accepted by National Institute of Science and Technology

JEE Main

Exam Date: Apr 04, 2024

Result Date: Apr 25, 2024

CAT

OJEE

Exam Date: May 06, 2024

GATE

Exam Date: Feb 03, 2024

Result Date: Mar 16, 2024

National Institute of Science and Technology FAQs

Where is National Institute of Science and Technology Located?

National Institute of Science and Technology is located in Institute Park, Pallur Hills, Berhampur, Odisha, India -761008.

How to contact National Institute of Science and Technology for any inquiries?

For any inquiries relating to the National Institute of Science and Technology the people students can contact via phone - 0680 3925403/ 0680 3925404/ +91 7205326478/ +91 7205336478 Or fax - +91 680 2492627 Or through email - hello@nist.edu.

What are National Institute of Science and Technology advantages for an applicant?

National Institute of Science and Technology advantages to an applicant are: Discipline Hostel on Campus Sports Infrastructure Best Faculty Fraternity Record University Results Eco-Friendly Environment Transparent Exam System Advanced Laboratory Facilities Confusion Clarification Classes Industry-Academia Interaction Research-led Quality Education Industry Related Summer Courses Hostel Coaching for Average Students Focus on Developing Wholesome Personality

National Institute of Science and Technology Reviews

Overall Rating

3.5

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Distribution of Rating

>4-5 star

12

>3-4 star

17

>2-3 star

9

1-2 star

3

Academics & Faculty

3.5

Fees & Scholarships

3.4

Placements & Internships

3.6

College Infrastructure & Hostel Facilities

3.6

Clubs & Associations

3.8

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Manaswinisahu24 Batch 2022 MCA [Master of Computer Application]
4.8
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2022
4.5 Placements
5 Fees
5 Academics
5 Infrastructure
4.5 Campus

Placements & Internships : I get a state scholarship per year 23000. I have done many courses in more academies like Cisco, pantech solutions etc.

Entrance Exams & Admissions : The eligibility criteria is that the student must have graduated with a mathematics background

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Papun Rout Batch 2019 B.Tech [Bachelor of Technology]
5
Reviewed on May 17, 2020
5 Placements
5 Fees
5 Academics
5 Infrastructure
5 Campus

Placements & Internships : For batch 2020, the highest CTC is 18 LPA given by core company and apart from that huge number of offer letters from IT mass recruiters such as Infosys, Wipro, L&T, etc. The college has a record of getting the highest offer letter

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Badal Bahinipati Batch 2022 B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering
3.1
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2019
3 Placements
3 Fees
2.5 Academics
3 Infrastructure
4 Campus

Placements & Internships : I haven't done any extra course here as yet. Key companies coming for placement drive are Infosys, TCS, Mind Tree, Capgemini, Tech Mahindra etc Average salary figure is around 4 LPA and highest has been 12 LPA. I have little idea about the

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Aditya Singh Batch 2018 B.Tech [Bachelor of Technology]
4.2
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2019
4 Placements
4 Fees
4.5 Academics
4.5 Infrastructure
4 Campus

Placements & Internships : Average Salary Is 3.5 Lacks per year and Highest is 10 lacks and above. The Official Alumni Network of National Institute of Science & Technology,Connect with classmates, post jobs, share memories and a lot.

Entrance Exams & Admissions :

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Shivam Kumar Batch 2017 B.Tech [Bachelor of Technology]
4.7
Reviewed on May 14, 2019
5 Placements
5 Fees
4 Infrastructure
5 Campus

Placements & Internships : I have not done any internship, but have done 2 summer course, (1) AutoCAD, (2) creo 2.0 Infosys limited, wipro limited, tech mahindra, wipro infra, sankalp semiconductor, NTCS india, HCL, mantra, etc. Avg salary 3.0 lac (per year), Highest

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