Entrance Exams in KIIT
The admission process for the new academic session at KIIT generally starts at the end of December.
KIIT University or Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology has been ranked 21st among all Indian Universities by NIRF, Ministry of Human Resource Development and is one of the best institutes in the country. The admission process for the new academic session at KIIT generally starts at the end of December.
Mode of Entrance examination, registration & Timeline
Particularly for this year and last year, all the phases of the KIITEE or KIIT Entrance Examination were remote proctored and the candidates appeared for the exam from any location of their choice. To apply, one can visit the official website of KIITEE and go through the instructions to fill the form correctly, else the application gets rejected automatically. All the documents asked must be uploaded in the required format only. Please note that this test is completely free of cost. The students receive their admit cards on e-mail. Admission to almost all the courses is through KIITEE except MBBS & BDS courses, for these two courses admission is only through NEET.
This year, the first phase of the online entrance exam was conducted in the month of February (from 4th to 6th), phase 2 in the month of April (from 14th to 17th), phase 3 in the month of May (from 14th to 17th) & phase 4in June (from 16th to 19th). The last date for applying online is generally 3-4 days before the entrance test. All the eligible candidates need to book their slot as per their choice & availability in the given time frame. The management also schedules a mock test to get an idea about the interface & pattern, two days before the start of the respective entrance test. The candidates must check their e-mail on a regular basis so that they are aware of all the events & dates in respect of admission. Answers to correct questions carry 4 marks, incorrect answers -1 mark, and skipped or no-answer questions get zero marks. The results for the entrance test are declared phase wise and you can check the results using your roll number & date of birth. The results are declared within 4-5 days after the respective phase ends. The results are purely based on the scores in the entrance test.
Q: Which CAT exam slot is the toughest?
Q: How to prepare for the KIITEE exam?
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology conducts KIITEE exam every year for admissions to various courses. Applicants looking for admissions are advised to first go through the KIITEE syllabus thoroughly. It helps candidates to prepare an effective strategy to ace the exam with a good score. Along with the syllabus, applicants must also go through KIITEE exam pattern to understand the scheme of the exam. Applicants are advised to study regularly with short breaks. Do not take much stress. It is important to understand the basic concept. Regular practice helps to boost confidence of students.
Q: How to prepare for CAT?
Preparing for the Common Admission Test CAT can be a challenging task, but with the right approach and study plan, it is possible to succeed.
Here are some tips on how to prepare for CAT:
- Understand the Exam Pattern and Syllabus: Start by understanding the exam pattern and syllabus of CAT thoroughly. The exam consists of three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Ability.
- Make a Study Plan: Once you understand the exam pattern and syllabus, make a study plan that works best for you. Allocate time for each section, and include time for revision, practice tests, and solving previous year's question papers.
- Strengthen Your Basics: CAT is a test of your fundamental concepts in Mathematics, English and Logical Reasoning. Hence, focus on building a strong foundation by revising and practicing the basic concepts.
- Read and Analyze: To improve your Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, start reading newspapers, magazines, and books regularly. Analyze the content, style, and tone of the passages to gain a better understanding of the language.
- Practice Regularly: Practice is the key to success in CAT. Solve as many practice tests and previous year's question papers as possible to get familiar with the exam pattern and build your speed and accuracy.
- Time Management: CAT is a time-bound exam, and time management is crucial. Practice solving questions within the stipulated time frame to build your speed and accuracy.
- Join a Coaching Institute: If you find it challenging to prepare for CAT on your own, consider joining a coaching institute that offers specialised coaching for CAT. They will provide you with a structured study plan, guidance, and practice tests to help you prepare for the exam.
Remember, consistency, and dedication are key to success in CAT. Keep practicing and working hard, and you will achieve your goal.
Other Exams Accepted for MBA
Particularly for MBA, an e-mail regarding group discussion & personal interview is sent after a few days of declaration of entrance results. The shortlisted candidates are asked to deposit an amount of INR 1,250 along with the necessary documents. This year the candidates have the option between an online and offline mode for appearing in GD & PI. You can select your order of preference among Bhubaneswar, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Jamshedpur if a student opts for offline mode. Admission to the MBA program is on the basis of scores obtained in CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ XAT/ ATMA/ GMAT.
The final list is prepared on the basis of marks scored in the entrance test, GD & PI round, previous education achievements & relevant work experience (if any). For GD, you can work on topics like the importance of netiquette in the digital age, Union Budget, etc. For the interview round, general follow-up questions, work experience if any etc are asked. For all the passing out students, admission is provisional until they submit their graduation mark sheet & other relevant documents.
Documents Required for Counselling Process
After the results are declared, students receive an e-mail regarding seat allotment & counselling process. The following documents are required for further processes-
- Admit Card
- Rank Card
- Class 10 Certificate
- Class 12 Marksheet & Certificate
- Graduation Marksheet & Pass Certificate only for MCA/ MSc
- Diploma Pass Certificate & Marksheet of three years for lateral entry students
- BTech/ B.E/ MSc/ MCA or Equivalent Degree Certificate for MTech/ LLM/ PhD candidates
- GATE score card for MTech (GATE qualified only)
Counselling & Registration Fee
All the engineering candidates can appear in all four phases if they are willing to, but if they want to lock their seat in any particular phase they will have to deposit the counselling & registration fee.
Q: Is one month sufficient to prepare for the KIITEE exam?
Yes, candidates can prepare for KIITEE exam online with regular studies. The first step is to figure out high weightage topics on the basis of previous year's analysis. Candidates are advised to prepare high weightage topics first. Regular practice of KIITEE exam mock test helps candidates to figure out their strengths and weaknesses. It is important to make short notes along with the preparation for last minute revision. Applicants must note that revising KIITEE syllabus helps candidates to ace the exam with a good score.
Q: How can I prepare for MAT?
Q: Is the CAT syllabus difficult?
Yes, the difficulty level of CAT syllabus is very high as compared to other MBA entrance exams. However, if you prepare well and follow the CAT exam pattern well, you will be able to score well. Besides having an understanding of the CAT syllabus 2025, candidates also need to be well aware of the CAT exam pattern before they start preparing for the exam. The CAT exam pattern was revised in 2021 and the number of questions were reduced from 76 to 66. The structure of CAT 2023 and CAT 2024 was the same. The syllabus is still tougher than other exams.
The most important things to keep in mind are:
- CAT exam mode is online
- Each question carries three marks
- There is negative marking of minus one mark for wrong attempts
The section-wise distribution of questions and difficulty levels as per the latest CAT exam pattern are listed below:
- Quantitative Ability (QA) - 24 questions, difficulty level - moderate to high
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) - 20 questions, difficulty level - moderate
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) - 22 questions, difficulty level - moderate. to high
Q: Is CAT exam tough for an average student?
CAT is a speed based test which is designed to assess a candidate's analytical aptitude, logical reasoning skills, data interpretation and English comprehension. Now, it may sound tough, but these are the skills which we are taught in school so there is nothing new to learn. What is required is to learn these subjects at advanced level. If you are an average student but have studied Science or commerce in Class-12 and graduation, you will find a lot of familiar topics in Data Interpretation, Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning. All you will need is brush up the basics and practice the concepts on advance level problems.
However, since the competition is so high in CAT and less than 95 percentile can break your dream of joining a top college like IIM, the preparation for CAT requires a lot of focus, dedication, discipline and diligence. If you can do that, despite being an average student, you can crack the CAT exam.
Q: What is the difficulty level of KIITEE syllabus?
KIITEE syllabus is available at the official website. The syllabus of KIITEE 2025 is designed to test the candidate's knowledge and understanding of the subjects. KIIT syllabus 2025 is similar to 12th class syllabus. Applicants having strong knowledge of basic concepts can cover the KIITEE syllabus with ease. KIITEE syllabus 2025 is moderate to difficult. However, regular studies and revision of syllabus can help students to ace the exam with ease. KIITEE syllabus comprises topics and chapters asked in the exam.
All the selected candidates after the preparation of the merit list have to deposit an amount of INR 75,000, which includes a registration fee of INR 10,000 and is non-refundable. The remaining fee as per the fee structure is to be deposited on the day of reporting. The reporting date varies for different branches of Engineering, the exact date is published on the website & is notified through mail.
After successful completion of your GD & PI for admission into the MBA program, the shortlisted candidates receive an email stating whether they have qualified for admission or not. After receiving the e-mail, the students have to deposit an amount of INR 1 Lakh to confirm their admission within 10-15 days of receiving the offer letter. The total fee for the 2022-24 MBA batch is INR 14.5 Lakhs and it needs to be deposited in four instalments of INR 3,37,500 each and INR 1 Lakh as the admission fee.
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