With students from 65+ countries, KIIT is a celebration of culture, unity, and global learning.
Smart sensors, LED integration, and energy audits ensure KIIT saves 100,000+ units monthly.
Dr. Achyuta Samanta
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
Welcome to K I I T
Bringing together learning, innovation, culture, sports and campus life…
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A university built on knowledge, opportunity and human values.
KIIT brings together multidisciplinary education, research, innovation, global exposure, sport and social responsibility within one integrated university ecosystem in Bhubaneswar.
From India and across the world
Teaching, mentoring and discovery
Across diverse disciplines
UG, PG and doctoral pathways
Contributing across professions
A growing global footprint
India-rooted.
Globally recognised.
Independent rankings, national honours and international accreditations reflect KIIT’s academic quality, research, innovation, sustainability and student outcomes.
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Where KIIT
stands out.
among Indian universities
NIRF University Category · 2025
No. 1 in ARIIA
Top private higher education institution for innovation for two consecutive editions, 2020 and 2021.
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2022
National honour recognising KIIT’s sustained contribution to sports promotion and athlete development.
Five NIRF positions in India’s Top 50
Law, Medical, Dental, Engineering and Research feature among the selected Top-50 categories in NIRF 2025.
in Eastern India
5th best university in India
KIIT is placed in the 501–600 global cohort of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.
6th in India · No. 1 in Eastern India
Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2026, across government and private universities.
169th in Asia
KIIT’s current position in the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2026.
168th globally
Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024.
World, Asia and Young University rankings are separate THE ranking categories and are therefore presented independently.
View THE recordin Odisha
Ranked best among government and private universities in Odisha in QS Asia 2026.
QS 5 Stars
India’s first QS 5 Stars Rated University.
294th in Asia
QS World University Rankings: Asia 2026.
67th in Southern Asia
QS Asian University Rankings, Southern Asia 2026.
81st in Environmental Sustainability
QS World University Rankings: Environmental Sustainability 2024.
KIIT’s QS recognition spans institutional rating, Asia-wide ranking, Southern Asia and environmental sustainability.
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Among government and private institutions
in India
Reduced Inequalities
16th globallyin India
Life Below Water
45th globallyin India
Peace, Justice &
Strong Institutions
National and international accreditation
Recognition that extends beyond rankings.
KIIT’s engagement with the United Nations ecosystem connects institutional recognition, youth volunteerism, leadership and sustainable social transformation.
Special Consultative Status
KIIT was granted Special Consultative Status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council, recognising its contribution to sustainable development and the SDGs.
Explore recognitionUnited Nations Volunteers
KIIT’s partnership with UNV creates opportunities for students to engage in volunteering, development initiatives and global citizenship through the United Nations ecosystem.
United Nations System Staff College
KIIT is an academic partner in the Nelson Mandela Project for Social Change, advancing leadership, dialogue and sustainable social transformation.
Memberships and international engagement
KIIT participates in established academic, professional and international education networks supporting quality, mobility, internationalisation and global cooperation.
Networks
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KIIT International School Hosts 13th Model United Nations 2026; Eminent Diplomat Sujan Chinoy Inaugurates Event
The 13th edition of the Model United Nations (MUN) at KIIT International School (KiiTIS) was inaugurated on Saturday, bringing together young minds from across the country for deliberations on…
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From discovery
to real-world impact.
KIIT brings together interdisciplinary research, advanced facilities, intellectual property and entrepreneurship to address important scientific, technological and societal challenges.
An interdisciplinary environment for discovery.
KIIT supports high-impact research across biotechnology, medicine, engineering, rural management, education, public health and social wellbeing.
KIIT-TBI
Fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs.
KIIT-TBI supports deep-tech, biotechnology, med-tech, digital health, agritech, renewable energy and social enterprises through incubation, mentorship, funding and advanced infrastructure.
Central Research Facility
Advanced instrumentation and multidisciplinary laboratory facilities supporting researchers across KIIT.
Explore CRFCentres of Excellence
Interdisciplinary centres connecting faculty, researchers, students, industry and national research priorities.
View the centresIntellectual Property & Technology Transfer
Institutional support for invention disclosure, patent filing, licensing, commercialisation and research-led ventures.
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From campus learning
to career success.
KIIT combines industry-focused training, professional development, mentoring and sustained recruiter engagement to prepare students for meaningful careers.
Explore Training & PlacementHelping KIITians launch their careers.
Industry-aligned learning, professional skills, recruiter interaction and personal guidance prepare students for opportunities across sectors.
View placement highlightsStrong industry engagement and career outcomes
Selected recruiters
A campus connected
to the world.
KIIT welcomes students and scholars from across the world while creating international learning, research and mobility opportunities for Indian students and faculty.
Learning without borders.
A multicultural academic community where students exchange ideas, celebrate cultures and prepare for opportunities across the world.
Bringing international perspectives into everyday learning.
International students, visiting faculty, academic partnerships and mobility programmes connect KIIT’s classrooms and research ecosystem with institutions across the world.
Take your learning beyond India.
Explore student exchange, global immersion, international internships, short-term programmes and academic opportunities at partner institutions.
- Student and faculty exchange
- Global immersion programmes
- International internships
- Joint research and academic mobility
Make KIIT your home in India.
Join an inclusive residential university offering multidisciplinary programmes, comprehensive student support and a culturally rich learning experience.
- Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes
- International student orientation and support
- Scholarships and fee assistance
- Residential and multicultural campus experience
Connecting classrooms, cultures and ideas
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Global Faculty Programme
Distinguished academics, policymakers, practitioners and scholars engage with the KIIT and KISS community through teaching, research and academic dialogue.
Explore the programmeIndia Trek
International students and university delegations experience Indian culture, heritage, education and community engagement through an immersive KIIT–KISS programme.
Discover India TrekJoint Learning and Research
KIIT’s international collaborations support exchange programmes, internships, joint research, short-term courses, conferences and academic knowledge-sharing.
View collaborationsProf. Dr. Achyuta Samanta
Founder, KIIT, KISS, KIMS & Art of Giving, Former Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha)
Dr Achyuta Samanta is an educationalist, philanthropist, humanitarian, social worker and writer. He is the Founder of KIIT and KISS, both educational institutions of global repute and recognition.
Besides education, Dr Samanta has made contributions in the fields of women’s empowerment, healthcare, rural development, tribal upliftment, art, culture, literature, media and television, social work and spiritualism.
He has also received the highest civilian awards from Mongolia and Bahrain and holds the most Honorary Doctorates among Indians.
Transforming lives through education, healthcare and compassion.
The Founder’s vision extends beyond the university through institutions and movements dedicated to dignity, inclusion and service to society.
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Educating the Marginalised
KISS is the world’s largest fully residential institution for tribal children. Founded with love and compassion, it empowers 80,000 lives with free education, food and care.
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Compassionate Healthcare
KIMS is more than a hospital—it is a temple of healing. With cutting-edge technology and a human touch, KIMS serves thousands every day, rooted in service to all.
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Art of Giving (AOG)
AOG is a global movement that promotes selfless service and spreading smiles. It encourages individuals to give—not only wealth, but also time, empathy and love.
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Global voices.
Enduring trust.
Nobel Laureates, international leaders, jurists, cultural icons and humanitarian figures reflect on the educational and social impact of KIIT and KISS.
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