National Institute of Science and Technology Brahmapur Answered Questions

The career opportuinities after a BTech depend on the students' choice of specalisation. Some job profiles that NIST BTech graduates in various specialisations can seek are taulated below:SpecialisationJob ProfilesComputer Science (CS)Software Engineer, Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Web Developer, App DeveloperInformation Technology (IT)System Engineer, Network Engineer, IT Analyst, Cloud Architect, Security AnalystElectronics & Communication (ECE)VLSI Design Engineer, Embedded System Engineer, Network Engineer, Telecommunication Engineer, RF EngineerMechanical Engineering (ME)Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Automotive EngineerCivil Engineering (CE)Structural Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Transportation Engineer, Water Resource Engineer, Construction EngineerElectrical Engineering (EE)Power System Engineer, Control & Instrumentation Engineer, Automation Engineer, Electronics Engineer

At the time of admission to the BTech programme of NIST Berhampur, selected candidates have to pay an admission seat confirmation fee and a refundable caution deposit. The admission seat confirmation fee at NIST is INR 15,000. The fee amount is later adjusted toward the first instalment of the total BTech fee, which ranges between INR 4.28 lakh and INR 6.48 lakh for four years. Additionally, students must submit a caution deposit of INR 5,000 which will be refunded to them after the completion of the programme. It must be noted that 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.

BTech seats at NIST are categorised based on the admission process for various seats. The following table presents the percentage of total BTech seats reserved for under different admission categories:Intake CategoryPercentage (%)Odisha JEE70Other State JEE15NRI Sponsored15Additionally, the institute may follow the seat reservation policies of the state and the central government. 

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:IndustryAverage CTCPublic Sector Undertaking JobsINR 10- 12 LPAIndian Engineering ServicesINR 8- 12 LPAResearch OrganisationsINR 6- 9 LPAPublic Works Department and Defence ServicesINR 8- 10 LPA

Yes, NIST BTech programme has been ranked by Times for three consecutive years. In 2024, the institute was ranked at #38 for its BTech programme. This makes the institute the fourth-best-ranked BTech college in Odisha in 2024. The following table presents the NIST BTech rankings given by Times over the past three years:Publisher202220232024Times727238 

The institute has not released any official data specific to NIST MBA placements. As per the official NIST brochure 2024, the average package offered across various courses (including MBA) offered at NIST is INR 5.1 LPA. The average package at NSIT in 2023 was INR 5.65 LPA. In 2022, the average package across all courses stood at INR 5 LPA.

NIST Berhampur BSc tuition fee ranges between INR 1.3 Lacs and INR 1.5 lakh. This is just the tuition fee payable over the course duration of three years. Other fee components included in the total fee are hostel fee, caution deposit, exam fee, etc. It must be noted that 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 placements are good. The key highlights of NIST Berhampur placements for the Class of 2022 and 2023 are tabulated below:ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2022)Placement Statistics (2023)Highest packageINR 21 LPAINR 19.15 LPAAverage packageINR 5 LPAINR 5.65 LPATotal recruiters16267+Top recruitersTCS, PwC, Flipkart, InfosysWestern Digital, Adani GroupNote: The placements data for 2023 are updated till December 31, 2022. It may vary once the final placement report 2023 is out.

Yes, MBA students at NIST are eligible to apply for various scholarships. Some of these scholarships are listed below:Sibling Scholarship: A one-time scholarship of INR 10,000, provided to the sibling of a studentMerit 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