National Institute of Science and Technology Brahmapur Answered Questions

The *National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST)*, Berhampur, is a renowned and accredited private institution of higher education affiliated to the *Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT)*, Rourkela, in the state of Odisha. It was founded in 1996 and imparts undergraduate and postgraduate courses, inter alia, B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, and MCA programs. The campus sprawls over an area of 60 acres, and is absolutely self-contained in modern amenities such as hostels, smart classrooms, libraries, sports facilities, and a gym.For *B.Tech* courses, the admission is based on the merit obtained in the *JEE Mains* examination. The institution provides *scholarships* to meritorious students for various programs as well. It ranks quite high in Odisha and is one of the *Top 50 engineering colleges in India*, as per The Times of India (2024).NIST has maintained a consistent placement record where students manage to get placed in top companies through a dedicated placement cell. The campus also has been equipped with *industry-oriented labs*, a *research center*, and many other facilities directed toward student development.For more elaborate details regarding admission, courses, and fee structures, visiting the official website is always a wise approach. It is also advisable to contact the college directly for specific inquiries.

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. 

The total number of BTech seats at NIST is around 1,000 for various specialisations. The specialisation-wise birfurcation of the total NIST Berhampur BTech seats has been presented in the table below:BTech SpecialisationsNumber of SeatsComputer Science and Engineering240Electronics and Communication Engineering120Electrical and Electronics Engineering60Information Technology90Mechanical Engineering60Electrical Engineering60Civil Engineering60Computer Science and Technology60Electronics and Computer Engineering60NOTE: The mentioned number of seats has been sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

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:HostelAnnual FeeNon-AC HostelINR 35,000 p.a.AC HostelINR 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.

NIST Berhampur BTech tuition fee ranges between INR 4.28 lakh and INR 6.48 lakh. The exact fee amount varies across the BTech specialisations available at the institute. The following table presents the specialisation-wise BTech at NIST:NIST BTech SpecialisationsBTech Fee for Four YearsComputer Science & EngineeringComputer Science & TechnologyInformation TechnologyComputer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning)Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science)INR 6.48 lakhElectronics and Communication EngineeringINR 5.28 lakhCivil EngineeringElectrical EngineeringElectrical & Electronics EngineeringMechanical EngineeringINR 4.28 lakhNOTE: The fee amount is based on the annual fee mentioned on the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

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.

NIST Berhampur is ranked 49th by the Times Engineering 2023, 140 by Outlook 2023 under the Engineering (Private) category, and 46th by Times 2023 under the Engineering (Private) category. National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) is promoted by the SM Charitable Educational Trust. The placements offered by the college are also very good. Hence, it is a good college. 

After the counselling and seat allotment process, selected candidates must report to the NIST campus in Berhampur. They must carry the following original documents along with a set of photocopies for submission:1. OJEE Final Allotment Letter2. College Leaving/Transfer Certificate3. Conduct Certificate/Character Certificate4. JEE Main/OJEE Rank Card5. Aadhaar Card6. Class 10 Mark Sheet7. Class 10 Pass Certificate8. Class 12 Final Mark Sheet9. Class 12 Pass Certificate10. Residence Certificate (Only for Odisha candidates)11. Income Certificate for TFW students12. Caste Certificate (SC/ST)13. Category Certificate (Green Card/PC/Ex-Serviceman/EWS)

NIST allows direct admission to the third semester of its BTech programme in all specialisations. The admission criteria for lateral entry is as per the JEE norms for lateral entry. Candidates willing to take lateral entry admission to NIST BTech programme must be eligible as per the following eligibility criteria:A Diploma of a minimum of three years, with at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST category)orA BSc degree from a UGC-recognised university, with at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) and a pass in Class 12 with Mathematics as a subject

NIST Berhampur provides various scholarships, awards and financial aid facilities to the students enrolled under its BTech programme. Some of these scholarships are listed below:Sibling Scholarship: A one-time scholarship of INR 10,000, provided to the sibling of a studentBest BTech Project Award: A cash prize of INR 5,000 each, awarded every year to the best BTech projects selected under different categories, like Software Development, Hardware Development, Renewable Energy, etc.Merit Scholarship: A scholarship of INR 3,000 per semester, provided to students who have secured greater than 9.0 CGPA without any back papers (valid for one academic year)Teaching Assistantship Scholarship: A scholarship of INR 1,000 per month, provided to selected students who assist teachers in their academic work. Students from second, third and fourth years from a department where 80% of seats are filled are eligible for the scholarshipResearch Assistantship Scholarship: A stipend of INR 2,000 per month for 2 months, provided to students who assist teachers in their research work