NIST Berhampur BTech Courses & Fees: Admission, Eligibility, Seats, Entrance Exam

BTech graduates of NIST have various job opportunities in the government and private sectors. As government sector jobs are considered more prestigious and stable, many candidates seek jobs in the government sector after completing their education. Government sector offers several lucrative job opportunities to the BTech candidates, some of which are tabulated below:

Industry	Average CTC
Public Sector Undertaking Jobs	INR 10- 12 LPA
Indian Engineering Services	INR 8- 12 LPA
Research Organisations	INR 6- 9 LPA
Public Works Department and Defence Services	INR 8- 10 LPA

{Source: B.E. / B.Tech students & alumni}

B.E./B.Tech at NIST Berhampur: Is it a Good Choice?

Based on the reviews and feedback from students and alumni, here's a summary of the pros and cons:

Pros:

* Good Placement Record: According to multiple reviews, almost 80-93% of students get placed every year, with top companies like Wipro, Cognizant, Infosys, and Microsoft visiting the campus.
* Competitive Packages: the highest package offered is around 23 LPA, and the average package ranges from 2-7 LPA.
* Internship Opportunities: About 80% of students get internships, with companies like Intel and Samsung offering opportunities.
* Supportive Faculty: Teachers are generally considered knowledgeable and supportive, with many having Ph.D.s or M.Techs in their respective fields.
* Well-Maintained Infrastructure: Campus has air-conditioned classrooms, smart boards, and well-equipped labs, with a big indoor stadium, swimming pool, and gym.
* Festivals and Clubs: College organizes festivals like Sankalp and hosts tech, non-tech, and cultural clubs, providing opportunities for extracurricular activities.

Cons:

* Curriculum Issues: Some students reported that the curriculum is outdated, particularly in the CSE branch, with limited hands-on training and emphasis on theory.
* Food Quality: Food in the mess is described as "okay" and "cheap," with limited options and poor quality.
* Limited Ragging: While there is minimal ragging, some students mentioned that seniors are sometimes intimidating.
* Limited Club Activities: Although there are various clubs, some students felt that activity levels could be improved.

Overall, B.E./B.Tech at NIST Berhampur appears to offer a good balance of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, with competitive placement records and internship opportunities. However, some areas require improvement, such as updating the curriculum and enhancing the quality of food and extracurricular activities.

The OJEE Board releases the OJEE counselling notification online on the website, ojee.nic.in. The OJEE counselling process is expected to begin in the second week of June 2025 after the annoucement of OJEE results.

Candidates who qualify the OJEE exam will be eligible to participate in the OJEE counselling process. The qualifying candidates have to complete the OJEE counselling registration online once the registration window opens. The registration process for OJEE counselling comprises registration, choice filling & locking, seat allotment, and reporting to the nodal centre. The authority will release OJEE counselling 2025 schedule online. The registration window will be open for approximately a month and the students can lock their choices and get the document verification done after the final seat allotment process is complete.

Yes, NIST Berhampur has separate hostel facilities for both boys and girls. The hostels are at the NIST campus. The boys hostel can accomodate1300 students and the girls hostel can accomodate 650 students. The hotels are provided for the entire course duration. The following table presents the hostel fees for AC and non-AC rooms available at NIST:

Hostel	Annual Fee
Non-AC Hostel	INR 35,000 p.a.
AC Hostel	INR 53,000 p.a.

NOTE: The mentioned fees are sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. They are still subject to change and hence, are indicative.

To be eligible for NIST Berhampur BTech admission, applicants must have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 45%. The minimum marks required in Class 12 in the case of candidates belonging to the SC and ST categories is 40%. Additionally, candidates must have studies Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects in Class 12. Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/Biology/Informatics Practices/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational Subjects/Agriculture/Engineering Graphics/Business Studies/Entrepreneurship are optional subjects.

 

NIST BTech admission is a multi-step process. Aspirants must begin with applying for the JEE (Main) as it is the accepted entrance exam for BTech admission. After appearing for the exam, they must register for the JEE counselling of their respective states. 70% of the total seats are filled through OJEE counselling while 15% of the total seats will be based on the JEE counselling of other states. The remaining 15% of seats are reserved for the NRI Sponsored category. These candidates must visit the institute's official website and submit an application form. Shortlisted candidates must report to the NIST campus for document verification. Final step in the admission process is to submit the admission seat confirmation fee and a security deposit.