Times Higher Education’s Inaugural ‘Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025’: KIIT Ranked 4th Best in India, 92nd in the World

Nov 26, 2024: KIIT-DU has secured an impressive 4th position in India in the inaugural Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025, which recognizes universities excelling in interdisciplinary scientific research. Notably, only four Indian universities—both private and public—feature among the top 100 universities globally, and KIIT is one of them, ranking 92nd worldwide.

India has a strong representation in the rankings released recently, with 65 universities featuring in it, including seven in the top 100. Notably, Anna University leads among Indian institutions and has secured the 41st position globally. 

This recognition underscores KIIT University's commitment to fostering interdisciplinary research and innovation. Among Indian institutions, KIIT stands as one of the top performers, contributing significantly to the nation's presence in the global interdisciplinary science landscape. 

Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS lauded the historic achievement and said: “KIIT’s position among the interdisciplinary scientific research universities reflects its enormous contribution towards research and development in the field over the decades”. KIIT's quality researchers and staff have made this possible through their quality research, innovation, and publications. He congratulated the faculty fraternity of KIIT-DU, staff members and the students for the unique achievement.

Achyuta Samanta Honoured With FIVB Grand Cross Award

Nov 19, 2024: The Founder of KIIT and KISS, has been conferred the prestigious ‘Grand Cross Award’, the highest honour from the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). This recognition was bestowed upon him during the 39th FIVB World Congress, a three-day event held in Porto, Portugal, from November 15 to 17. This medal recognises his remarkable contributions to the development of sports, specifically volleyball. Dr. Ary Graca, President of the International Volleyball Federation, gave the award to Dr Samanta at a ceremony attended by officials and presidents of volleyball associations from 222 countries.

Earlier, during a visit to KIIT and KISS, Dr. Graca revealed that Dr. Samanta will receive the FIVB Grand Cross Award for his outstanding contributions to sports promotion. Dr Samanta was then invited to the World Congress, where he gained distinguished recognition. In his acceptance speech, Dr Samanta expressed his gratitude, saying, "I have been chosen for this highest honour by FIVB. I am deeply indebted to Lord Jagannath for this recognition and dedicate this award to Him. I also dedicate it to all sports enthusiasts and sportspersons of India, especially those from Odisha, as well as KIIT and KISS."

Prof. Sugato Tripathy Speaks at MSME Outreach Event on Branding and Marketing Strategies

Nov 8, 2024: Prof. Sugato Tripathy, Joint Director of KIIT Digital and KSOM faculty member, spoke as a technical speaker at the MSME Outreach and Awareness Campaign, which was held by the Odisha Government's MSME Department. The seminar, held at the Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (IED) in Bhubaneswar, was titled "Branding & Marketing Promotion for MSMEs in Food Processing, Textiles, Handloom & Handicrafts.". The event began with a keynote address by Mr. Bibhuti Bhushana Dash, Special Secretary, Department of MSME, Government of Odisha, emphasizing the department’s commitment to empowering local entrepreneurs. The closing remarks were delivered by Mr. Prabhakar Rao, Additional CEO of IED, who commended the participants for their engagement and the valuable exchange of knowledge. Entrepreneurs from across Odisha attended, engaging in discussions on branding and marketing strategies tailored to their enterprises. Organized by the PwC team in collaboration with the MSME Department, the session fostered meaningful dialogue and underscored the importance of branding in driving growth for MSMEs in Odisha’s evolving economic landscape.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Inaugurates KIIT School of Public Policy

November 1, 2024: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday inaugurated the KIIT School of Public Policy, commending India's democratic strength and transparent policies and advocating for citizen-centric policies that involve all stakeholders, ensure equal rights and is answerable to the people.

Speaking to an audience of academicians, policymakers, Judges and students, Birla emphasized the importance of public policy in shaping the future of the country. "India is the world’s largest democracy, and its diversity is its strength. A well-drafted public policy is the foundation of a strong nation," he stated, noting that the world is now looking to India for its peace-promoting policies, based on the principle of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" or "the world is one family."

Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, K V Singhdeo commended Dr. Samanta's contributions to education. "Public policy is for the people, not individual goals. Odisha is fortunate that Achyuta Samanta is working for the cause of education," he noted. Odisha's Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan called the new public policy school "another feather in KIIT’s crown."

Lok Sabha MP from Bhubaneswar Aparajita Sarangi delivered an inspiring speech, emphasizing the extraordinary achievements of Dr. Samanta. "One life is not enough to achieve what Achyuta Samanta has achieved. He has demonstrated that every moment in life is important," she said, lauding Samanta’s humility and dedication to education.

Sarangi also highlighted the significance of the new public policy school, which will offer a one-year course to 60 students. "Public policy is essentially what a government chooses to do or not to do. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in 2014, 'I want minimum government and maximum governance.' This vision can be achieved through the right policy design, and I am confident this school will play a pivotal role in that journey," she remarked.

Shombi Sharp, UN Resident Coordinator in India, also emphasized the global impact of the new school. "This institution will contribute to global knowledge and foster the leaders of tomorrow," he said, praising Dr. Samanta's visionary leadership.

KIIT Chancellor Dr Ashok Parija, Vice Chancellor Professor Saranjit Singh, Senior Director of Asia Society Policy Institute Akshay Mathur, among others, were present at the event.

Achyuta Samanta Receives National Recognition for Notable Contributions to the Health Sector

September 30, 2024: Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT, KISS, and KIMS, has been awarded the ‘Iconic Healthcare Leader’ honor by the Association of Healthcare Providers India (AHPI). The award was presented during the second AHPI Leadership Convention held in Chennai on Sunday.

Dr. Samanta received this accolade for his significant contributions to the healthcare sector in the country. The AHPI recognizes individuals in India who have made exemplary contributions to healthcare each year. This year, two recipients were honored: Dr. Samanta and Dr. Prathap Reddy, Chairman of the Apollo Group, who also received the Iconic Leader award.

Upon receiving the honor, Dr. Samanta expressed his gratitude to AHPI and emphasized that this recognition would inspire him to contribute even more to the healthcare field. He also thanked the selection committee, led by Dr. Vijay Agrawal, and AHPI Director General Dr. Girdhar J. Gyani, for choosing him for this prestigious award.

Founder of KIIT & KISS, Dr. Achyuta Samanta awarded with 60th Honorary Doctorate

September 30, 2024: Well-known social worker, educationist, and founder of KIIT & KISS, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, was conferred with the 60th honorary doctorate by Assam Down Town University in Guwahati. The honor was presented during the university's 11th convocation ceremony. The recognition is a testament to Samanta's significant contributions to the fields of education, health, tribal development, arts, culture, literature, and rural development.

Due to personal commitments, Samanta was unable to attend the ceremony in person. He expressed heartfelt gratitude to the university for the honor. In a recorded message, he said he would cherish this honor as it is the 60th doctorate conferred upon him. “For the last 33 years I have been working relentlessly for the people in the society; this 60th honorary doctorate will be remembered by me for all times to come,” he said, promising to visit the university soon.

Dr. Samanta has received numerous honorary doctorates from prestigious universities and institutions worldwide for his exemplary work in social service and education. In 2009, he received his first honorary doctorate from Cambodia National University. To date, he has earned a total of 60 honorary doctorates from institutions across the globe.

Varsity Felicitates Seventeen KIIT Athletics Who Participated in Paris Olympics & Paralympics 

September 23, 2024: KIIT-DU hosted a momentous event on Sunday honoring the students of Varsity who represented India at the recently concluded Paris Olympics and Paralympics. The Founder of the University, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, led the celebration, which showcased the achievements of these remarkable athletes and highlighted the vital role of sports in education.

Each athlete was awarded a cash prize of Rs 7 lakh as recognition of their achievements. They included 15 Olympians and 2 Paralympians. Special prizes were awarded to Amit Rohidas and Pravin Kumar for their medal-winning performances at the Olympics.

Dr. Samanta emphasized that the athletes are the cornerstone of KIIT’s success in sports, citing the institution’s significant contribution to developing athletic talent. He noted that KIIT is proud to have sent the largest contingent of athletes to the Olympics, with a total of 20 Olympians and 2 Paralympians emerging from the institute.

KIIT Vice Chancellor Prof Saranjit Singh, Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof Debashis Bandyopadhyay, and other dignitaries praised Dr. Samanta’s efforts in fostering an environment conducive to athletic excellence.

KIIT Conducts 20th Annual Convocation

Sep 17, 2024: "The country is going through both a challenging and exciting phase. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has envisioned transforming the country into ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. It is estimated that Bharat will become the 3rd largest economy of the world by 2030," said Raghubar Das, Governor of Odisha, while addressing the Batch of 2024 at the 20th Annual Convocation of KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, on 14th September 2024.

He noted that KIIT students have excelled academically and in sports, highlighting that many students from the institute have participated in the Olympics, making the country proud. “Dr. Achyuta Samanta has done unparalleled work in establishing such an institute of professional and higher education. He has effectively used education as a tool for empowerment, helping underprivileged people integrate into the mainstream of society”, Shri Das stated.

On the occasion, KIIT-DU conferred Honoris Causa D.Sc. and D.Litt. Degrees upon four eminent persons from different walks of life. Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology & AIG Hospitals, was conferred Honoris Causa D.Sc. Degree, while Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy, Eminent Writer, Spiritual Thinker, and Humanitarian; Mr. Kishor Patil, Co-Founder, MD & CEO, KPIT Technologies Ltd.; and Shri Ashirbad Behera, Hony. Secretary, Odisha Athletics Association & Football Association of Odisha were honoured with Honoris Causa D.Litt. Degrees. They were honoured for their pioneering contributions in the fields of health, spiritualism, business, and sports respectively.  

Medals were awarded to 59 students for their outstanding academic performances. Three students were awarded Founder's Gold Medals for their outstanding all-round and academic performances, while 26 students were awarded Chancellor's Gold Medals, and 27 got Vice Chancellor's Silver Medals. Nanibala Memorial Gold Medal, P. K. Bal Memorial Gold Medal, and PPL Gold Medal were also given away on the occasion. Prof. J. R. Mohanty, Registrar proposed the word of thanks.

KIIT joined the World Technology Universities Network with Six Engineering Programs to get ABET (US) Accreditation!

August 21, 2024:KIIT Deemed has been accredited as the University’s sixth engineering program for the next six years by the Prestigious Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), USA. Regarded as the ‘Gold Standard’ for engineering education, ABET is the premier global accreditation organization for engineering and engineering technology programs, ensuring that programs meet the quality standards that produce graduates prepared to enter a global workforce.

B. Tech Computer Science & Engineering (accredited by both ABET's CAC & EAC Commissions); BTech Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering; B.Tech Electrical Engineering; BTech Electronics & Electrical Engineering and B.Tech Mechanical Engineering are the B. Tech programs at KIIT-DU have been accredited by ABET. Meanwhile, the BTech Civil Engineering program was previously accredited for six years in 2022.

With this accreditation, KIIT-DU has made its place among the elite group of renowned universities such as Harvard, Cambridge, Stanford, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania.  

Alongside, KIIT has also got approval of the Australia-India Critical Minerals Research Hub (AICMRH) under the SPARC Scheme by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. With this, it has become a member among 17 Indian institutions and 11 Australian institutions are involved in this program.

Additionally, KIIT is to join the World Technology Universities Network (WTUN) and will provide students with numerous opportunities, including participation in global competitions, the chance to win the Brian Cantor Scholarship Prize 2023-24, hackathons, and exchange programs. KIIT is among 20 Universities in the world.

Twelve Students from KIIT-DU Qualified for the Paris Olympics

July 19, 2024: In a big achievement for KIIT Deemed to be University (KIIT-DU), Bhubaneswar, 12 students have successfully qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 beginning July 26, bringing pride and joy to the institution. KIIT is the first university in the country to be sending the largest contingent of athletes among all universities in India.

The Founder of KIIT and KISS Dr Achyuta Samanta has announced INR 7 lakh to each of the athletes, encouraging them to give their best in the field and bring glory to the country. The athletes who have earned their spots are Amit Rohidas in Men’s Hockey, Kishore Kumar Jena in Javelin Throw; Parul Chaudhary in 3000m Steeplechase & 5000m; Priyanka in 20 km Race Walk & Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay; Annu Rani in Javelin Throw; Jyothi Yarraji in 100m Hurdles; Tajinderpal Singh Toor in Shot Put; Abha Khatua in Shot Put; Prachi in the 4x400m Relay Team; Ankita in 5000m; Paramjeet Singh Bisht in 20km Race Walk and Suraj Panwar in the Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay Team. 

Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, of KIIT & KISS, congratulated the proud contingent at a special programme in Bhubaneswar, saying, “Your hard work and dedication have brought you to this prestigious stage.” He declared INR 7 lakh cash support to each player. All 12 players, who are currently in various camps in different countries of Europe, joined the programme virtually. Informing the media, Dr. Samanta said that KIIT & KISS is the first organization in India to send the highest number of players to the Olympics. He also mentioned that KIIT & KISS has produced 20 Olympians and 2 Paralympians who represented India at the 2016 Rio Olympics, and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and will be representing the country at the 2024 Paris Olympics. KIIT & KISS is proud to have 7 Arjuna Awardees, he added.

“We are happy that 12 students from KIIT are participating in the Paris Olympics 2024, making us and the country proud. Give your best and shine with your achievements. The entire KIIT & KISS family stands behind you, cheering you on”, he said. Prof. Baljit Singh Sekhon, Jt. Secretary, Sports & Youth Affairs, AIU; Prof. Saranjit Singh, Vice Chancellor, KIIT-DU; Prof. Jnyana Ranjan Mohanty, Registrar, KIIT-DU; Sanjaya Kumar Garnaik, Chief Athletic Coach; and Dr. Gaganendu Dash, Director General, Sports & Yoga, KIIT-DU were also present.

KIIT Climbs Higher in Times Young University Rankings 2024

May 21, 2024: The annual Times Higher Education Young University Rankings were announced today, marking a significant milestone for KIIT Deemed to be University. In the 2024 rankings, KIIT has impressively climbed to the 11th position among Indian institutions, showcasing its ongoing advancement and dedication to excellence in higher education.

Despite being just 20 years old, KIIT has surpassed many older, more established institutions, including several IITs. This accomplishment is particularly notable given the university’s relative youth compared to others that have been foundational for around half a century.

In the previous year, KIIT was ranked in the 151-200 cohort globally. This year, its global ranking has improved substantially to 168. Of the 673 universities evaluated worldwide, 55 were from India, placing KIIT among the elite top tier of young universities. The Times Higher Education Young University Rankings highlight the world’s best universities that are 50 years old or younger, evaluating them based on core missions such as teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and international outlook.

KIIT's rise in the rankings is a testament to its robust academic framework and innovative educational practices. The university has consistently been recognized for its dynamic approach to education that emphasizes not just academic rigor but also the holistic development of its students. Faculty, students, and staff at KIIT and KISS have expressed deep gratitude towards the Founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta. His visionary leadership and dedication have been pivotal in KIIT’s rapid rise and substantial impact on both national and international levels.

Dr. Samanta commented on the achievement, stating, "This ranking is a reflection of our relentless pursuit of academic excellence. At KIIT, we are committed to providing world-class education and preparing our students to be global leaders." He also congratulated all teachers, staff, and students for this achievement.

194 Teams Participate in Smart India Hackathon-2023 At KIIT-DU in Bhubaneswar

September 29, 2023: KIIT Deemed to be University in Bhubaneswar organised the Smart India Hackathon - 2023 (SIH-2023), also known as HACKTEST-2023, to encourage a culture of product creation and a problem-solving mindset among students. Throughout the brainstorming phase of HACKTEST on various subjects related to SIH-2023, a total of 194 teams made up of 1164 students participated.

"KIIT is proud to take part in SIH-2023, which will further strengthen the culture of product innovation and problem-solving aptitude of our students," stated Achyuta Samanta, founder of KIIT & KISS, in response to the students' enthusiastic engagement in the event. These programmes are a component of the regular best practises that KIIT has been using since its start.

According to the Ministry of Education's Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA), KIIT has recently held the top spot among private higher education institutions. All of the teams that qualified for the next stage of SIH-2023 were congratulated by Prof. Saranjit Singh, Pro-Vice Chancellor of KIIT-DU, and Prof. Abhishek Ray, Dean (Industry Engagement), was complimented for the event's efficient administration.

KIIT Shines in Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2023

July 7, 2023: In numerous rankings and accreditations, KIIT consistently performs exceptionally well. Universities and other educational institutions throughout the world are ranked yearly using a variety of criteria by both public and private organisations. KIIT has always thrived since it is the only institution in Odisha and because of its quality.
In the renowned Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2023, KIIT Deemed to be University once again displayed its solid academic foundation by placing an astounding 12th among Indian universities and ranking in the elite cohort of 151-200 globally.

KIIT got the 13th spot among Indian universities and the 147th slot overall in Asia in the most recent Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2023. The Young University Ranking was calculated using a number of factors, such as instructional effectiveness, research production, influence of citations, global outlook, and industrial income. KIIT has only been around for 25 years as an institution and 19 years as a university, but because of the academic recognition it has gained, it has now caught up to established institutions in India that have been around for more than 50 years. The faculty, teachers, students, and staff of KIIT and KISS expressed their profound gratitude to Founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta for his visionary leadership and unwavering dedication, which have played a pivotal role in the university. 

The First Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav Kicks Off at KIIT

June 14, 2023:At KIIT DU, the first Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav officially began on Friday. There are about 5,000 tribal athletes and 1,000 officials taking part in this massive athletic spectacle, which will end on June 12. These athletes and authorities are from 26 different states. This distinctive festival, which promotes traditional sports and tribal culture, is a collaborative project of the Odisha Government and the Ministry of Culture. The opening ceremony was graced by Odisha Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal, Union Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Culture Uma Nanduri, and the esteemed Founder of KIIT and KISS, Dr Achyuta Samanta.

This event is extremely important to KIIT since its sister organisation, KISS, gives free education to Native American youngsters and has helped to empower many Native American communities. Throughout the festival, there will be cultural activities in addition to the exciting games. Bheema, the event mascot, was revealed at this historic event. The Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav's Joint Secretary, who is in charge of it, revealed that this effort has seen over 200,000 programmes around the nation, breaking all previous records. She claimed that KIIT and KISS were the obvious options to host the Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav when it was developed in January of this year under the inspiration of the Prime Minister. In his remarks, Dr. Samanta emphasised the peculiar and distinctive features of the occasion, emphasising how sports and culture, tribal communities and sports, and the blending of tradition and modernity are all present. He emphasised how these three components are skillfully incorporated into the games.

KIIT Jumps to 16th Position in NIRF Rankings 2023

June 9, 2023: By earning the 16th spot in the coveted NIRF India Rankings 2023, which were published on June 5th, 2023, KIIT Deemed to be University has accomplished a significant milestone. The Ministry of Education, Government of India, conducts this ranking exercise every year to assess various universities and institutions. This remarkable improvement in KIIT's metric from the institution's 20th national rank last year demonstrates the commitment to academic excellence and compassionate outreach of the organisation. The 44th-ranked KIIT has also won a spot among the top 50 research universities in the nation. Expressing his happiness over this achievement, Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS, said, "I firmly believe that slow and steady wins the race. Slowly but surely, KIIT has evolved into a qualitative institution." He credited the diligent students, dedicated faculty, and staff for their collective efforts in attaining this recognition.

KIIT DU Signs MoU With George Washington University

May 3, 2023: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for student and faculty exchange programmes has been signed by the KIIT-DU and George Washington University (GWU) in the United States.  Recently, Prof. Sasmita Samanta, VC, KIIT DU, and Christopher Bracey, Provost and Executive Vice President, Academic Affairs, GWU, signed the Memorandum of Understanding. According to the Memorandum of Understanding, both institutions will work together to train highly qualified people and prepare them for careers in business analytics, information systems, and project management. Through credit transfers, the programmes will be made available at both KIIT and GWE campuses in the United States. The courses have STEM certification. 

The Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM), or Master of Science in Information Systems Technology (MSIST) degrees are awarded by GWU to all students who successfully complete all programme requirements. The courses, which are broken down into credits, will be taught at both KIIT and GWU. GWU will supply the program's instructors and coursework. The student needs to pass all of the GWU prerequisite courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in order to graduate.  According to official GWU standards, students whose GPA drops below 3.0 at any point throughout the programme may be put on probation or terminated. For this initiative Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS thanked Mark S. Wrighton, President, GWU, and Shivraj Kanungo, Vice Dean, Graduate Programs Business School, GWU.

 

Jharkhand CM Visits Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS)

May 2, 2023:Shri Hemant Soren. Chief Minister of Jharkhand visited the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) on 28th April 2023. Addressing KISS students, he praised the efforts of Dr Achyuta Samanta, Founder, of KIIT & KISS for setting up such an extraordinary institution. In order to better serve the state's tribal populations, Shri Soren declared his wish to build a comparable organisation in Jharkhand. He claimed that since Jharkhand lacked a facility of the calibre of KISS, it would be possible to address the Naxal issue as well as numerous other issues pertaining to tribal people. 

He counselled the pupils to use the opportunity to work hard and with determination towards their objectives. Shri Soren declared on this occasion that he would give KISS his entire income for one month. When she saw how many students there were at KISS, his wife, Smt. Kalpana Murmu Soren was astounded. You have travelled so far from the village to reach KISS, she replied in response to a question from one of the children. You may undoubtedly accomplish your objective with the help of KISS teachers and creator Dr Achyuta Samanta. She gave kids the advice to remain confident at all times. Speaking during the event, Shri Sukhdev Singh, the Chief Secretary of Jharkhand, claimed that KISS is an empire rather than an institution. Without it, such a facility could not have been established.

Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, of KIIT and KISS Conferred with an Honorary Doctorate by the Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Assam

April 28, 2023: Achyuta Samanta received an honorary doctorate. The Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Assam has awarded Prof. Achyuta Samanta, eminent educator, social worker, and founder of KIIT and KISS, an honorary doctorate. On the occasion of the university's 5th convocation ceremony, he was awarded a D.Litt. Prof. Samanta has received an honorary doctorate in recognition of his exceptional work in the fields of education and social service. The Assam Governor, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, presented him with the honour. Prof. Samanta has received 51 doctorates to date. He expressed his thanks for the honour to the administrators of Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva University. Prof. Samanta claimed that it would inspire him to work harder. Dr. Rajkumar, the Union Minister of State for External Affairs, is one example.

The Y20 Consultations, the Two-Day Event Organized Under the Aegis of G20, Began at KIIT DU

April 17, 2023: The two-day conference known as the Y20 Consultations got underway at KIIT DU on Friday. Global policymakers convened to emphasise the importance of young people in creating a prosperous and peaceful society. Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Environment, Forest and Climate Change, officially opened the event. He urged the younger generation to imitate Swami Vivekananda's life and principles and work to make India a world power in the twenty-first century. "Youths hold the future of this great nation," emphasised Choubey. They are essential to the process of societal development that will lead to peace and prosperity. He also praised KIIT's and its students' achievements across a range of fields. The founder of KIIT and KISS, Dr Achyuta Samanta, welcomed and congratulated the participants.

Behera also praised the athletic prowess of young people in Odisha, noting that three out of six students from the state have been chosen to compete in the NASA Rover Challenge in the United States in 2023. The Union Secretary for Youth Affairs and Sports, Meeta Rajivlochan, expressed her enthusiasm for KIIT's rapid rise to national prominence in just 25 years. Given the varied ways in which youth are influencing the future, she claimed that KIIT was the "appropriate institute" to host the Y20 Consultations. The Y20 summit, which will take place in Varanasi in August, will feature a presentation of the discussions' results. The event saw speeches from prominent personalities such as Virendra Sharma, Member of Parliament from the UK; Robert Pittenger, Former US Congressman from North Carolina; Dr Niklaus Samuel Gugger, Member of Parliament from Switzerland; Ricky Kej, three-time Grammy award winner and Prof. Sasmita Samanta, Vice Chancellor of KIIT DU. The vote of thanks was proposed by the Pro Vice Chancellor of KIIT DU Saranjit Singh.

 

KIIT University Quizzing Society Organises National Open Quiz Competition

April 4, 2023: The eagerly anticipated National Open Quiz competition, dubbed "Udghosh," was held on Sunday and featured up to 688 teams from all over the nation. It was organised by Qutopia, Quizzing Society of KIIT under the G20 banner. Team "Rasagolla Revolutionaries," comprised of Piyush Kedia, a growth executive at MX Player, and Calvin, a worker at MasterCard, took home the top honour. They received a cheque for Rs. 75,000. The team 'Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance' from Solar HighTech Solutions' Navin Rajaram and TCS' Jayakantan took home the second-place award. "Caveat Attemptor," who was represented by Jyotesh Singh, a BCJ employee, and Gokul S. from the Delhi School of Economics, won third place. A cash award of Rs 50,000 and Rs 25,000 was given to the second-and third-place champions, respectively. The DAV Public School, Unit-8, Bhubaneswar, received the Best School honour. 

The participants demonstrated exceptional quizzing skills by successfully responding to challenging questions in a fiercely competing setting. The event was directed and moderated by renowned quizmaster Major Chandrakant Nair, who kept both the crowd and the participants interested. A preliminary round and a final round were held for the tournament. The final round was a close race between the finalists because of their strong expertise and quizzing abilities. People of all ages from schools, colleges, and the business sector were welcome to attend the event. A huge number of people entered the challenge. The award function was attended by Jnyana Ranjan Mohanty, the Registrar of KIIT; Shyam Sundar Behura, the Dy Director of Student Services; Roshan Thakur, the Executive of KSAC and Anirudha Choudhury, the Society Faculty Incharge. They awarded the winners with their respective prizes and certificates, congratulating them on their impressive performance. The participants were also given coupons and participation certificates.

 

KIIT Placement 2023: Student Bags Rs. 62 Lakh Job Offer, Significant Increase in Average Salary

March 23, 2023: KIIT Deemed University, Bhubaneswar, is now conducting a campus placement drive for the graduating class of the Schools of Technology in 2023, and they noticed a considerable increase in the average salary package. In terms of the salary granted to students during campus placement, the average CTC this year exceeded Rs. 8.5 lakh, while the maximum CTC reached Rs. 62 lahks, placing KIIT among the top National Institutes. With 3600 job offers from 280 firms already in place for a batch size of 2800 qualified B.Tech. students, KIIT is poised to once again achieve 100 per cent placement. Over 92% of the class, or 2600 students, have received job offers as a whole during the placement campaign that began last year. 1100 or more pupils. 

Students this year experienced a wonderful dream run with high CTC businesses. Eighty-two businesses came to the campus with pay packages totaling more than Rs. 10 lakh. 1500 students or so were hired by "Dream Companies" with CTCs of at least Rs. 15 lakh. Another 1000 students were hired with compensation packages of between Rs. 10 and Rs. 15 lakh. Top-tier MNCs hired around 1700 students as a consequence of the "Day Zero" dream campus drives alone. Four companies—Accenture, Cognizant, Capgemini, and TCS—made around 700 job offers during this season's "Day-One" college recruitment push. According to specialists in the field, this conversion of "Day One" and "Day Zero" is excellent given the state of the labor market today.         

 

The placement performance of other Schools of KIIT Deemed University looks equally bright. In the School of Management, which offers the flagship MBA programme, 230 students out of the total strength of 300 have already bagged job offers from 50 companies. Like every year, the School of Management has achieved 100% placement this year also. Campus placement drive has recently commenced in the School of Biotechnology and School of Law and the initial trends are very encouraging.    

G20 Digital Innovation Alliance Calls for more Participation of Youth in Startup Ecosystem

March 16, 2023:  With a focus on raising awareness among young people, innovators, and start-ups to recognise and support young minds working on digital solutions and planning to participate in the mega summit in Bengaluru in August of this year, the G20 Digital Innovation Alliance (G20-DIA) meeting was held today at KIIT-TBI.

Dr Achyuta Samanta, the founder of KIIT and KISS, who presided over the event, remarked, "Startup is extremely important to my heart. Now, entrepreneurial young people can achieve the highest levels of success thanks to startups and ideas. The well-known educationist remarked that although the concept has swept the world by storm, it was never heard during our time and used KIITian Gautam Kumar as an example.

KIIT-DU will soon serve as the location for significant events like Youth-20, Think-20, and Civil-20, according to Dr Samanta, who praised the Prime Minister for taking the bold initiative to empower Indian youth to advance our country's economic development in a new direction while the G-20 is in charge of the organisation. Additionally, he claimed that KIIT-TBI had successfully nurtured 380 firms and produced more than 5,000 job possibilities across a variety of industries. There are presently over 90,000 startups in India, and the August G20-DIA Startup Conference in Bengaluru will be one of the greatest events for the G-20 nations to take the evolution of start-up ecosystem, said Jeet Vijay, CEO of MeitY Startup Hub under the Ministry of Electronics and Technology.

Former Secretary Technology Development Board under the Department of Science and Technology of the Government of India, HK Mittal, discussed how Dr. Samanta has emerged as an inspiration as a role model and the founder of KIIT and KISS through his experiment with education and enacting inclusive socio-cultural changes in a state like Odisha as well as outside of it. Mittal also urged the young students and members of the startup communities to set their goals on G20-DIA and bring in more innovations to the digital world, recalling the Y2K crisis during the technical issues relating to the transition of time from the last midnight of 1999 to 2000 and how Indian techies had helped the entire world with their expertise and knowledge.

While extending a warm welcome to the visitors, KIIT-TBI CEO Prof. Mrutyunjay Suar also mentioned how the institute has been recognised as the best TBI in India and has been encouraging technological and entrepreneurial innovations in a special way thanks to support from the federal and state governments.

The KIITian Gautam Kumar, Co-Founder and COO of FarEye, Satya Gupta, CEO of Epic Foundation, Prof. Shreepad Karmalkar, director of IIT Bhubaneswar, well-known businessman Sidharth Mohanty, and other renowned experts participated in the G20-DIA meet during the subsequent sessions after the inauguration.

KIIT University Hosts 2nd Leadership Convention

February 26, 2023: The World Leadership Academy and KIIT DU will host the second Leadership Symposium on "World is One" on Saturday. Academics, including several IIT faculty members, scientists, social scientists, and business executives participated. The meeting covered topics like diversity and inclusion, innovation and disruption, and equity and justice.

“As I reflect on the important themes of equity and justice, inclusiveness in diversity, a culture of resilience, innovations and disruptions, I am reminded of the wisdom of our forefathers. As a proverb goes, "United we stand, divided we fall. It is crucial that we recognize that our strength lies in our unity and that we work towards creating a society that is just and equitable for all,” said the Founder of KIIT and KISS Dr Achyuta Samanta in his address.

The G20 membership, according to Dr Samanta, also honours this concept, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised human-centric globalisation. He added that the KIIT-KISS campus is a real representation of the adage "the world is one." The vast campuses, where elite students, international students, and less advantaged students from tribal regions all coexist in perfect harmony, are a true testament to the idea of unity in variety.
Prof. Sasmita Samanta, vice chancellor of KIIT, stated that the Leadership Convention aims to offer a venue for people from various professional backgrounds to join together and debate various viewpoints for the development of societal values. Additionally, it aspires to build a platform that will enable people to connect with various chances through education and training.

Odisha CM Inaugurates Sports Facilities at KIIT & Second Campus of KISS DU

February 20, 2023: On Friday, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik officially opened KIIT and KISS campuses' various sports stadiums as well as KISS' second campus of KISS DU.

The second campus, which cost INR 100 crore to construct, includes academic buildings, a sizable library, and dormitories for 3000 ladies and the same number of boys. Minister for ST and SC Development Jagannath Saraka and BMC Mayor Sulochana Das were among those who attended the programme.

The sports facilities inaugurated by the CM included the Rs 500 Cr Biju Patnaik Multipurpose Indoor Stadium; Dilip Tirkey Hockey Stadium;  Abhinav Bindra Indoor Shooting Range; Rahul Bose Rugby Stadium; Debasish Mohanty and Shiv Sundar Das Cricket  Stand; Viswanathan Anand Chess Hall; Leander Paes Tennis Stadium; Dutee Chand Athletic Stadium; Amiya Mallick Athletic Stand; Shrabani Nanda Athletic Stand; Minati Mahapatra Cycling Velodrome; Pramod Bhagat Badminton Indoor Hall and Sradhanjali Samantaray Football Stadium

KIIT Organises ‘Konvergence’ to Showcase Richness of India’s Cultural Heritage

February 16, 2023: 

At the present KIIT Silver Karnival, there was an evening devoted to Indian classical dance styles as well as folk dance. The crowd was mesmerised by the colour and the richness, which held the kids glued to their seats while the performers worked their magic and left the audience in awe.

The National Cultural Festival "Konvergence," which was held to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of KIIT Deemed-to-be-University, brought together artists from all across the nation.

The festival featured 25 different dance styles from 25 different Indian states, reflecting both the country's rich cultural legacy and its diversity. Dr. Achyuta Samanta, the founder of KIIT and KISS, has a vision known as "Konvergence."

The traditional folk dance comprised Chau, Jhumar, Bihu, Bhangda and many more, while the classical dance performances included Odissi, Bharatnatyam, Kuchipadi, and Mohiniyattam.

Up to 25 well-known dance groups from 25 different states gave performances at the KIIT Cricket stadium, highlighting the diversity of classical dance styles.

Being the final event in the three-month-long silver jubilee celebration, the Silver Karnival is a chance for KIIT to thank everyone who has contributed to the institution's success in the field of higher education.

KIIT Polytechnic Among First-Time NBA-Accredited Polytechnics

NABET Rankings: KIIT Polytechnic Adjudged Odisha’s Best

August 3, 2022: National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET), a member Board of Quality Council of India, has named KIIT Polytechnic as the finest polytechnic in Odisha among all state- and privately-run polytechnics (QCI). Today, the results were announced.

The rankings of the polytechnics in Odisha were conducted for the first time this year. The State Government has increased its focus on enhancing technical institute quality and selecting the best ones that adhere to quality instruction, which provided the context for the activity. NABET-QCI and the State Council for Vocational Education and Training conducted the rankings.

The KIIT Polytechnic faculty, staff, and students celebrated the announcement. The KIIT Founder, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, praised the efforts of Dr. Tanmay Mohanty, the Principal of the KIIT Polytechnic, as well as the faculty and staff, stating that the ranking was a significant accomplishment because the institute was chosen as the finest among all public and private polytechnics. He specifically wished the students well and conveyed his greetings to them.

Since its founding in 1995, KIIT Polytechnic has earned a reputation for providing excellent technical education. About 40 recruiters visited KIIT Polytechnic this year, and they gave 260 final-year students placement offers with wages ranging from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh annually.

Public Felicitation To Volleyball Fed Delegation in Sports City Bhubaneswar

August 14, 2022: On the eve of Independence Day, a high-level team from the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) visited the campuses of KIIT and KISS and signed an MoU for the growth of volleyball at the grassroots level in India.

On the invitation of Dr Achyuta Samanta, the founder of these institutions and the President of the Volleyball Federation of India as well as the MP for the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency, the FIVB General Director Fabio Azevedo and other members visited KIIT-KISS.

An enthusiastic welcome was extended to the high-level group during a public event held here to honour their visit to Bhubaneswar. Ashirbad Behera, the president of the Odisha Football and Athletics Association, Tusharkanti Behera, the minister of sports and youth services, electronics, and IT, Sailendra Kumar Jena, the joint secretary of sports and youth services, and other representatives from various sports associations were present.

Amit Rohidas, a member of the Indian hockey team, Dutee Chand, and C.A. Bhavani Devi, who won the Commonwealth Games, were also honoured. Athlete Shrabani Nanda and medalist Rakhal Sethy from the Common Wealth Games were also recognised.

The international sports body signed an MoU for the growth of volleyball at the grassroots level during its first visit to India, under the direction of Dr Samanta. In India, volleyball will be developed along the same lines as the FIFA Football for School Program. Dr Samanta worked hard to get the deal signed.

In New Delhi, the FIVB group will meet with the Union Sports Minister and top Sports Authority of India personnel (SAI). The FIVB delegation also discussed the growth of volleyball as a popular sport with the Minister of Sports and Youth Services, the Secretary of the Department, and representatives from several sports associations while they were in Odisha.

KIIT International School Celebrates 16^th Foundation Day

July 4, 2022: The 16th Foundation Day of KIIT International School was celebrated here on Saturday with the presence of President KIIT & KISS Smt Saswati Bal, Founder KIIT Group of Institutions Dr Achyuta Samanta, Chancellor KISS DU. Satya S. Tripathi, Chairperson KiiT International School Dr Mona Lisa Bal, Principal KiiT International School Dr. Sanjay Suar &  distinguished nuclear scientist Dr R Chidambaram who emphasized the need to identify gifted children from an early age and nurture their talents.

Dr. R. Chidambaram, a Padma Vibhushan laureate and a key architect of the nation's nuclear programme, spoke to students and instructors about Srinivasa Ramanujan, a mathematical prodigy who topped the class until grade XI but then lost interest in all subjects but Mathematics. He claimed that all socioeconomic categories in the nation had tremendous potential, hence the emphasis should be on mentoring such individuals.

The Principal, Dr. Sanjay Suar, discussed the School's struggles and triumphs. The audience members responded favourably when the school's dedication to high standards of instruction, its successful use of digital learning during the epidemic, and its triumphant return to the national and international scene were highlighted. The heartfelt performance of the songs captivated the audience. Elegant and serious, that was the Investiture Ceremony.

VFI President Dr Achyuta Samanta Discuss Popularising Volleyball at Manila Meet

June 23, 2022: Dr Achyuta Samanta, the president of the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI), met with top representatives of the international volleyball federation on Thursday in Manila, Philippines, to discuss strategies for widely promoting the sport in India. At the invitation of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation, Dr Samanta served as India's first VFI president (PNVF).

During the annual national meeting of the global volleyball governing body there, Dr Samanta, who assumed the role of President of VFI in 2020, met Ary Graça, President of the Federation of International Volleyball, and they spoke at length about initiatives to foster a national passion for the game and its appeal.

At the event, which is being attended by federation chiefs from 222 nations, Dr Samanta also had a meeting with Fabio Azevedo, the General Director of the FIVB, during his full-day visit. Both Graca and  Azevedo gave Dr Samanta their word that they would do everything in their power to promote and advance volleyball in India.

The 2022 FIVB Volleyball Nations League (Men - Week 2), which runs from June 21–26 in Quezon City at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, falls on the same weekend as the Manila meeting. Dr Gaganendu Dash, the joint secretary of VFI and the secretary of the Odisha Volleyball Association, is accompanying him.

Hon’ble Odisha CM Inaugurates Emami-KISS Balasore Residential School

June 14, 2022: On Monday, Hon'ble Odisha Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik used virtual mode to inaugurate the Balasore branch of The Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) Emami-KISS Residential School.

"I am overjoyed to be inaugurating the Emami-KISS today. I congratulate the people of Balasore, particularly the youngsters, on this occasion," he remarked at the well-attended gathering.

Education is the most potent vehicle for bringing about the greatest change in one's life. The state administration has prioritised education and is implementing the 5T programme to improve schools. As of today, more than 4,000 high schools have been renovated. As he addressed the crowd, the CM stated that it had sparked curiosity among students.

Along with KISS-Bhubaneswar, he said, KISS has opened branches in several districts. In 30 districts of Odisha, KISS has taken the initiative to open entirely free residential schools for poor and impoverished tribal children. This would bolster our efforts to provide all children with a high-quality education. He praised Emami and KISS for their collaborative effort.

The Emami Group has contributed Rs.14 crores, while KIIT has contributed the rest Rs 36 crores. Emami-KISS, like KISS-Bhubaneswar, is a completely free residential school. In the initial phase, the school will enrol 1200 students in grades 1 through 12 and will follow the CBSE curriculum to give quality education to disadvantaged and needy children. Balasore's inhabitants would benefit from Emami-KISS. The vote of thanks was proposed by K Sudarshan Chakrabarti, Collector and DM.  Susil Goenka, a representative of the Emami group, was among those present.

South Asia Women’s Conference At KIIT Discusses The Path To Inclusive Development

May 27, 2022: The opening day sessions of the South Asia Women's Conference (SAWC) 2022 were held today at KIIT and KISS Universities of the Temple City, the flag bearer global institutions practising and propagating gender equality, zero-tolerance against gender-based violence, an entrepreneurship programme for tribal women and girls, capacity building of women in tribal districts, education for all, and empowerment through sports.

The two-day event, hosted in collaboration with the United States Consulate General in Hyderabad and a number of UN agencies, has begun to address long-term networking for the development of women and girls in South Asia. "Towards an Equitable, Inclusive, and Sustainable World" is the theme for SAWC 2022 this year. The meeting will be attended by seventy delegates.

Prof Sasmita Samanta, Vice-Chancellor of KIIT University and Chairman of the first session, welcomed the delegates, saying, "Women are the essence of knowledge, and we must link to the globe to assert the power that we have with humility."

She also noted that South Asian women have a distinct culture of protecting the well-being of others around them with noble traits such as tolerance, tranquilly, and patience, while neglecting their own needs. This conference will attempt to pinpoint the causes of such neglect in order to ensure that women's well-being is protected in the future.

The conference's main goal is to bring together select US Government exchange alumni from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and India who are working on gender equity-related issues. The regional conference will include many workshops, group discussions, and breakout sessions to ensure a clear roadmap to achieving the United Nations' SDG Agenda 2030.

KIIT University Celebrates 9th International Art of Giving Day

May 18, 2022: On May 17, India, along with several other countries around the world, commemorated the 9th anniversary of Prof. Achyuta Samanta's Art of Giving (AOG), a noble and religious movement to foster an equal and peaceful relationship in society. This year's theme was hope, harmony, and happiness, with Prof Samanta revealing plans to petition the United Nations to declare May 17 as World Giving Day.

The AOG has evolved into a people's movement that has brought hope and happiness to millions of people, particularly those on the outskirts of society. "Our goal is to disseminate the message of pleasure and harmony." The Founder stated, "We want to make it a generally accepted idea through the UN statement." He remained optimistic that the 10th anniversary of AOG would be recognised as a UN proclaimed day next year, similar to how the world recognises June 21 as International Yoga Day.

Prof Ganeshi Lal, the Hon'ble Governor of Odisha, who was the Chief Guest of the event, praised Prof Samanta's pioneering initiative, saying that his great cause crosses all barriers and affects every soul in society, regardless of caste, creed, or religion.

Prof Lal bestowed the 'Art of Giving Award- 2022' on young environmentalist Subhransu Satapathy, lady mortician Riturani Sasmal, ASHA health worker Babita Natha, Jagatsinghpur Silu Nayak, and golden grass designer and entrepreneur Usharani Naik from Mayurbhanj for their outstanding contributions to society.

KIIT Ranks 8th Globally In SDG ‘Reducing Inequalities’

May 4, 2022: KIIT In the prestigious Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022, Bhubaneswar, a deemed university, has been rated 8th among institutions worldwide in the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of 'Reducing Inequalities.'

Apart from the World University Rankings, Times Higher Education publishes a number of other rankings of universities each year based on other criteria. One of the most important is the Impacts Rankings, which assesses the contributions of thousands of colleges throughout the world to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings evaluates each institution's commitment to sustainability in four areas: research, stewardship, outreach, and teaching.

KIIT was placed 8th best in the world for its impact on one of the SDGs, 'Reducing Inequalities,' in this year's rankings. With remarkable rankings of 101-200 in other SDGs – Quality Education, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions; and Partnerships for the Goals – KIIT has risen to 201-300 in the rankings, which include nearly 1500 universities from 106 countries. Only a few Indian institutions make the cut, and KIIT is one of the top eight universities in the country.

Since its founding, KIIT has been actively involved in a wide range of social development initiatives in addition to providing high-quality education and research. "KIIT has put forth a lot of effort into decreasing inequities. As a result, it is ranked 8th in the world in this SDG criteria", according to the KIIT academic community. Considered to be a university

Campus Placement 2022: KIIT’s Dream Run Continues, 5 Students Bag Rs 52 Lakh Annual Salary

April 8, 2022: Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, has achieved record campus placement with over 350 top-notch businesses doling out 5,000 job offers for a batch size of 3,500 qualified BTech students from the 2022 graduating class. So far this year, over 60 new organisations have engaged in the placement process.

The campus placement season for the 2022 graduating class began in May 2021, and KIIT is already well-positioned to accomplish 100 percent campus placement for yet another year, according to Prof. Saranjit Singh, Pro-Vice Chancellor, KIIT-DU.

This year, KIIT had a fantastic run with high-CTC enterprises. While over 3,000 students received at least one job offer, the top 1,500 students were placed in ‘Dream Companies’ with an average CTC of Rs 8.10 lakh per annum. Thirty-eight organisations offered CTCs of Rs 10.00 lakh or more every year, while more than 140 companies offered CTCs ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. Five KIIT students have received placement offers with the highest CTC of Rs 52 lakh per annum. The average CTC is Rs 6.05 lakh, a 30% increase over the previous year. Over 3,000 students have already been placed, with over 2,000 receiving numerous employment offers.

'Day Zero' dream campus campaigns alone led in the employment of about 1,500 students by MNCs with an average CTC of Rs 8.10 lakh per annum this year. Approximately 2,000 job offers were made during the 'Day-One' campus recruitment drive by four companies: Accenture, Cognizant, Capgemini, and Wipro. According to industry experts, this is a fantastic 'Day One' and 'Day Zero' conversion when considering the present job market condition. Apart from that, several organisations, including as Accenture, Ericsson, Escorts, Infosys, Cognizant, Wipro, Capgemini, and others, visited the KIIT campus multiple times this year.

Swami Sarvapriyananda Delivers Knowledge Tree Lecture at KIIT

March 31, 2022: The Most Reverend Swami Sarvapriyananda, Minister & Spiritual Leader, Vedanta Society of New York, delivered the KIIT Knowledge Tree Lecture on March 29, 2022, at KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar. The KIIT Knowledge Tree Lecture series is a unique project of KIIT-DU that hosts prominent scholars, spiritual leaders, celebrities, public workers, and leaders on a regular basis to share their life experiences and wisdom with students and employees. It aims to bring students' knowledge of the world closer to them.

Swami Sarvapriyananda, who delivered the talk, remarked that India, unlike the United States and other advanced countries, is undergoing rapid development. Students, in particular, are at the vanguard of this shift. "As I walked about the lovely campuses of KIIT and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) this morning, I had the distinct impression that, although Harvard, is a fantastic university and one of the best in the world, is the present, this is the future."

Swami Sarvapriyananda, a well-known Vedanta speaker, enlightened students on ways to achieve success and happiness in life, saying that success has different meanings in different fields - in Hollywood, success is associated with celebrities; in Wall Street, success is the accumulation of wealth; and at Harvard University, success is the amount of learning. However, he pointed out that successful people, regardless of their sector, fail to achieve contentment and tranquilly, highlighting that happiness and peace remain elusive in the absence of spirituality.

Prof. Sasmita Samanta, Vice-Chancellor, KIIT-DU, expressed thanks to Swami Sarvapriyananda for enlightening the students and faculty with his wisdom, saying that history demonstrates that spiritualism and spiritual people have had a tremendous impact on the globe. She went on to say that the essence of knowledge is understanding oneself and being linked to the rest of the world. A huge number of KIIT-DU students, faculty members, and staff members attended the hybrid lecture.

University Receives Asia Education Award for 2022 by Asia Today Research & Media

March 28, 2022: On March 25, Asia Today Research & Media bestowed the Asia Education Award for 2022 on KIIT Deemed to be University in Bengaluru. Sasmita Rout accepted the award on behalf of KIIT from Thawar Chand Gehlot, Hon'ble Governor of Karnataka, in the absence of Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS. KIIT received the prize in the category of ‘Best University in India with Excellent Placement & Campus.’

For its excellent contribution to the sphere of education, KIIT has made a space for itself in the country. Since its foundation, KIIT has placed a premium on value-based education in order to provide students with a welcoming learning environment and good placement. KIIT received this prestigious prize for its visually pleasing campus and greatest potential location as a result of these factors.

Every year, Asia Today Research & Media bestows the prize on institutions that have made significant contributions to the field of diverse research and analytical services. Dr. Achyuta Samanta expressed gratitude to Asia Today for picking KIIT for the honour. The serious effort and kindness of the guardians, faculties, and employees enabled KIIT to receive such an honour, he remarked. Basavaraj Horatti, Hon'ble Chairman of Karnataka Legislative Council, and Dr. Mrugesh Rudrappa Nirani, Hon'ble Minister of Large and Medium Industries, Government of Karnataka, were among those present.

'Sportstar Aces Award 2022' To KIIT University

March 22, 2022: At the 2022 Sportstar Aces Awards, held in Mumbai on Saturday, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar was named the best university for sports promotion. The prize was granted for sports promotion and exceptional contribution to the field of Sports and Games. Sunil Gavaskar was among the many sporting personalities that attended the event. Apart from promoting and encouraging sportsmen, KIIT and KISS have been focusing on the overall development of sports and sportspeople.

The world-class athletic infrastructure of the institute, combined with the influence of its renowned trainers, has resulted in the development of approximately 70 athletes who have represented India at the Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and other international meetings. By virtue of its advanced state-of-the-art athletic infrastructure, KIIT and KISS have so far groomed over 5000 athletes of regional, national, and international renown. Under the supervision and guidance of Founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta, KIIT and KISS have not only established sports from the ground up, but have also sent athletes to Olympics Games, which may pique the interest of Sportstar Aces Award panel members. In the absence of Founder Dr Achyuta Samanta, Dr Gaganendu Dash, Director General, Sports, and Dr Varun Sutra, Director, International Affairs, received the Award on behalf of KIIT. Dr Samanta congratulated Sportstar for selecting KIIT for this prestigious award in his virtual greeting.

University To Host IWLF National Weightlifting Championships From March 19 to 31

March 18, 2022: Odisha will host the IWLF National Weightlifting Championships for Men and Women in the Youth, Junior, and Senior categories in 2021-22. This National Championships is expected to attract about 1300 athletes, support staff, and technical officials from 30 states and territories.

The event will be held from March 19 to 31 and will be organised by the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) in collaboration with the Odisha Weightlifting Association with support from the Sports and Youth Services Department.

Youth (Boys & Girls), Juniors, and Seniors will compete in ten distinct weight categories (Men & Women). The championship will be overseen by 58 technical officials (45 men and 13 women).

This event serves as a qualifier for the 5th Edition of the Khelo India Youth Games, 2022, which will take place later this year. For eligible lifters, this will also serve as a selection trial for the IWF Youth and Junior World Championships.

The IWLF Weightlifting National Championships 2021-22 will be held in Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium, KIIT Deemed to be University, and will follow COVID procedure.

On March 20, 2022, the Indian Weightlifting Federation will hold the International Category I & II and National Category I & II Referee Examinations.

Achyuta Samanta Receives Honorary Doctorate from RK University

March 17, 2022: Dr Achyuta Samanta, eminent educationist and philanthropist and founder of KIIT & KISS, was awarded the prestigious Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science by RK University, Rajkot, Gujarat, on March 12, 2022, for his outstanding contributions to tribal empowerment through quality education for tribal children, healthcare and rural development, and art, culture, and literature. At the convocation ceremony, he was also the Guest of Honour. Dr. Samanta has received 48 honorary doctorates. He has already received Honorary Doctorate Degrees from a number of prestigious institutions in recognition of his services to the fields of education and social work.

RK University was established with the goal of having a significant and good impact on society. RKU began with only 120 students on campus in 2005 and now includes over 60 programmes and 6000 students. Dr Samanta expressed gratitude to the institution, its Chancellor, Dr T. R. Desai, and its President, Shri Khodidasbhai Patel, for bestowing the honour on him.

KSMC Student Wins Best Actor Award

March 01, 2022: Sailendra Samantaray, a first-year Master of Communication and Journalism student at KIIT Deemed University's School of Mass Communication (KSMC), received the Zee Sarthak Sansar Best Actor Male Award for the film Tu Mora Sathire-2. Sailendra remarked after accepting the prize, "An actor is constantly grooming himself, but a good actor is constantly nurturing and grooming his subject, and I hope that everyone's admiration and love for him remains unchanged. With the passage of time, I will get both a name and a reputation."

Tu Mora Sathire-2 is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed Odia film "Tu Mora Sathire," which was released in 2020 by Zee Sarthak & D Films. He remarked that it was his first prize in the area of "Best Male Actor," and that it is one of the toughest of all the nominations, so it will always be meaningful to him.

Sailendra is a well-known Odia dancer and actor in the Ollywood film industry. He is dubbed "Odisha's Dancing Superstar" by many. In May 2010, he made his first appearance on the popular reality show "DID Little Masters." He then went on to work as a dancer and choreographer in a variety of Odia music videos, concerts, and events. With "College Days," he made his debut in the Odia record market.

Sailendra made his Odia film debut as a lead actor in "Saheb Biwi Aur Sala" in 2019, and it was a huge hit. He went on to star in a variety of films and television shows, as well as walk the runway for top fashion designers and grace the covers of popular magazines.

"The trip from Youtube to Cinema, from a Dancer to an Actor, has been and will continue to be the best era of my life," he stated, adding that he appreciates all that is happening in the landscape. "I am incredibly grateful to be a student of a university that has spawned many amazing individuals, and I am also satisfied with the way the school supports extra-curricular in addition to academics," he said, thanking KSMC and KIIT-DU.

KIIT Faculty Bags ‘India Prime 100 Researchers Award’

November 8, 2021: Dr Amlana Panda, Assistant Professor, KIIT School of Mechanical Engineering, has been named one of India's ‘Top 100 Researchers’ with the India Prime Researchers Award 2021 in recognition of his long-term commitment to outstanding research contributions. FOXCLUES India, one of India's most well-known and respected marketing and research businesses, presented him with this honour. The winners have been highly publicised in national news outlets such as Zee News India, Indian Saga, Hindustan Times, Daily Hunt, and others. Dr Panda has authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific articles that have been indexed in SCI/ESCI/SCOPUS/Web of Science. Dr Panda has been congratulated by KIIT-DU for this achievement.

KIIT Provides Assistance To Families Of Covid-Deceased Staff

October 26, 2021: Dr Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS, advises KIIT and KISS to pursue various welfare programmes for its employees from time to time. The deadly Covid-19 outbreak has wreaked havoc on the entire world. India and Odisha have not been spared the effects of this lethal virus. Thousands of individuals have died as a result of Covid all over the world. In response to the pandemic, the KIIT Group of Institutions announced a special support package in 2020 for the families of Covid-deceased KIIT Group of Institutions employees. Dr Samanta had announced at the time that the family of each Covid-deceased employee will receive Rs 5 lakh in financial aid, as well as a position for one of the family members at KIIT or KISS based on his or her educational qualifications. In addition, their children will receive free education at KIIT-DU if they qualify. According to the announcement, at a special function on Monday, Dr Samanta presented cheques for Rs 5 lakh and appointment letters to the families of Covid employees who had died. Prof. Hrusikesh Mohanty, Vice-Chancellor, KIIT Deemed to be University, Prof. Sasmita Samanta, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Jnyana Ranjan Mohanty, Registrar, and other important officials were also in attendance.

NIRF Rankings 2021: KIIT Ranked 21st Among Universities

September 15, 2021: In the list of Universities, KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Deemed to be University has entered 2021 with a thundering digit of 21. What's more, the university's ranking in the NIRF India Rankings 2021 places it first among all public and private universities in the country. The National Institutional Ranking Framework, which was established under the aegis of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, is more than just a recognition (NIRF). KIIT Deemed to Be University is running like a steady stallion, retaining its national rankings and delivering like no other.

On September 9, 2021, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon'ble Minister of Education, Government of India, e-released the most recent rankings. In comparison to last year, when it was ranked 24, KIIT has improved its standing in this annual national ranking exercise. To ensure that it does not fall behind, KIIT Law School has been ranked among India's top ten law schools. Similarly, all of the streams have improved significantly over the previous year.

The performance of KIIT, a 17-year-old university, in this coveted ranking is impressive, given that it is a large multi-disciplinary university with 28 faculties. KIIT, in particular, has continually set milestones in professional and higher education, as well as research. In the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2022, it was rated 801–1000 globally last week.

“I am a firm believer that slow and steady wins the race, and I wish KIIT continued success as it strives for excellence,” said Dr Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS.

Teaching, Learning, and Resources; Research and Professional Practice; Graduation Outcome; Outreach & Inclusivity; and Perception are all factors considered by the NIRF Rankings. Staff, students, and parents have expressed their delight with KIIT's achievement and complimented Dr Samanta for guiding the institution to consistently excellent results.

Four Delegates From KIIT In Tokyo Olympics

July 6, 2021: Three KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology athletes – Dutee Chand, CA Bhavani Devi, and Shivpal Singh – as well as Dr Sudeep Satpathy, a sports medicine doctor, have made the way out for the upcoming Olympic Games. Dr Achyuta Samanta, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) and Founder, KIIT & KISS, revealed that KIIT is the first university in India to send three athletes and one official (doctor) to the Tokyo Olympic Games, which will begin on July 23, 2021. KIIT and KISS have been able to acquire such unique distinction because they have been promoting sports and games in a significant way among the students from their foundation, Dr. Samanta remarked while interacting with media at a national virtual press session in Bhubaneswar. KISS has produced over 5,000 athletes at the state, national, and worldwide levels, including medalists for the country at international sports competitions like as the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and World University Games. Many KIIT students have also given the honor to the school, state, and country by competing in national and international games.

Dutee Chand, a law student at KIIT, qualified for the Olympics in two events, the women's 100m and 200m sprints, based on her world ranking. Her career highlights include capturing two silver medals at the 2018 Asian Games as an Arjuna Awardee athlete and national record holder in the 100m with a time of 11.17s. Dr. Samanta stated that she is the only Indian to compete in two Olympic competitions at the same time.

CA Bhavani Devi, a PhD student at KIIT, is the first Indian fencer to qualify for the Olympics. Following the World Cup in Hungary on March 14, 2021, she qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the women's sabre event through the Adjusted Olympic Rankings. She was ranked 42nd in the world when she became the first Indian to win a gold medal in the sabre event at the Senior Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Australia in 2018.

Shivpal Singh, a BBA student at KIIT, qualified for his first Olympic Games by throwing 85.47 meters at the ACNW League Meeting in South Africa on March 9, 2021, breaking the qualification standard. He also won the Gold Medal in the event for his throw. Along with great javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, he will represent India.

Dr Samanta announced two significant gifts for Dutee Chand on this occasion, which will be handed to her once she returns from the Olympics. Dr Samanta stated that KIIT and he personally have been with Dutee since 2013 and will continue to be with her in the future. Dr Gaganendu Dash, Director-Sports, KIIT, welcomed a huge number of players, sports fans, and KIIT and KISS employees to the occasion.

KIIT University Organises ATAL FDP 2021 On ‘Outcome Based Education And Digital Pedagogy’

June 28, 2021: The AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy, Govt. of India, is hosting a Faculty Development Programme on ‘Outcome Based Education and Digital Pedagogy' from June 26 to June 30, 2021, with a focus on ‘Outcome-based education, Accreditation requirements and their compliance using digital pedagogy in professional courses.'

The Faculty Development Programme (FDP) is meant to provide professional educators with the framework of outcome-based education, accreditation standards, and methodology for designing and delivering courses and curriculum through digital platforms. For adopting digital pedagogy, tracking the student performance, and identifying outcome attainments, hands-on training on using G Suite, Moodle, Excel VBA resources, and statistical inference will be provided. Spiritual intelligence and stress management sessions will also be held, using traditional Indian knowledge that is thought to be beneficial in difficult times.

There will be a total of 14 sessions conducted by distinguished speakers over the course of five days via the online platform Zoom, with 200 faculty members from AICTE recognised universities from around the country in attendance.

Prof Sasmita Samanta, Professor of Commerce & Management and Pro-Vice-Chancellor, KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, as well as the Coordinator of this ATAL FDP, gave the welcome address, emphasising the need for ‘Outcome Based Education & Digital Pedagogy.' She went into great detail about certification standards and how to meet them with digital pedagogy in professional courses. Her in-depth research of how Digital Pedagogy convincingly has a far-reaching impact in educating students in general. She also stated that in such a challenging time, Digital Pedagogy has been proven to be the only and most sustainable alternative to traditional classroom education.

KIIT Student Wins Apple’s WWDC Swift Student Developer Challenge

June 4, 2021: Darshil Agrawal, a KIIT School of Computer Engineering (Branch IT) student, was named a winner in Apple's Swift Student Developer Challenge. Apple's quick student developer competition at the World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) aims to showcase the latest innovation in Science and Technology around the world. Every year, 350 students from around the world are chosen based on their project applications and invited to its Cupertino, California headquarters. They are given a one-year membership to launch apps on the App Store. Susan Prescott, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations and Enterprise and Education Marketing, remarked, "Every year, we are inspired by the creativity and inventiveness that we witness from our Swift Student Challenge candidates."

Satya S. Tripathi, Former Assistant Secretary-General Of The United Nations (UN) Takes Over As The New Chancellor

May 10, 2021: The Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) is the world's only university dedicated solely to tribal students. KISS is a one-of-a-kind fully-free and fully-residential institution, founded by eminent educationist and social activist Dr. Achyuta Samanta, who provides education to tribal students from kindergarten to doctoral level. KISS is a shelter for 60000 tribal children in its entirety (30000 existing and 30000 passed out students).

Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, and Director General of KISS Deemed to be University are all prominent personalities from Odisha who have given glory to the state on a national and international level.

Satya S Tripathi, a former United Nations Assistant Secretary-General, has been appointed Chancellor of KISS Deemed to be University. Tripathi, who is from the Odisha district of Cuttack, has 40 years of rich and varied experience, including important roles at the United Nations all over the world. In addition, he serves as the Secretary-General of the Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet.

Dr. Upendra Tripathy, IAS (Retd. ), who worked as Secretary in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy for the Indian government, has been appointed Pro-Chancellor. Dr. Tripathy, who was born in Odisha's Ganjam district, was also the first Director-General of the International Solar Alliance, the first treaty-based International Organisation headquartered in India.

Prof. Deepak Kumar Behera, an internationally renowned anthropologist from the Sambalpur district, has been appointed Vice-Chancellor. He was the Vice-Chancellor of Sambalpur University, Berhampur University, and Rajendra University, Balangir, before joining KISS. Prof. Behera has the distinction of becoming India's first anthropologist to serve as Vice-Chancellor of three universities. At California State University, he was a Fulbright Visiting Professor.

Prof. Pitabasa Sahoo, Dean, Department of Development Studies, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Tamil Nadu, has entered the university on a deputation basis as Pro-Vice Chancellor. He is from Odisha's Keonjhar district and has 20 years of research experience with UNDP, WFP, NORAD, Norwegian Aid, World Bank, DFID, and other organisations in the areas of tribal development, regional studies, rural development, sustainable development, and social sector development.

Similarly, Dr. Kanhu Charan Mahali, an IPS officer from Tamil Nadu, has joined KISS as Director-General. Since his resignation as Additional Director General, he was deemed to be a University. He is an effective administrator with over 34 years of experience in different capacities. He is a tribal from Mayurbhanj district.

KIIT Becomes First Indian Varsity to Get Five Stars in QS Star Ratings

April 28, 2021: The renowned QS Star Ratings System has awarded KIIT Deemed to be University the ‘Five Stars Rating, making it the first Indian university to do so. On April 27, 2021, the rating results were published. After comprehensive and unbiased data collection and study of success benchmarks in a variety of indicators across eight categories, the QS Intelligence Unit, a division of QS Quacquarelli Symonds Ltd, ranked KIIT as a Five Stars organisation, the highest possible. For a period of three years, the ranking would be correct.

Every year, the ranking exercise assessed higher education institutions from around the world against pre-determined global excellence indicators in eight categories, including teaching, employability, academic development, internationalization, online learning, innovation, inclusiveness, and computer science and engineering, a specialist criterion. KIIT earned a perfect five in four categories and a four in the remaining categories, resulting in a five-star overall ranking.

The prestigious QS World University Rankings are also compiled by the QS Intelligence Unit. The QS Star ranking system, on the other hand, assesses universities based on a broader collection of important success metrics that are measured against pre-determined international benchmarks. The scheme sheds a light on both the quality and the diversity of the ranked organisation by addressing a wider spectrum of parameters than most other world ranking exercises.

KIIT Ranks 201+ Globally in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

April 22, 2021: The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings-2021, released on April 21, 2021, ranked KIIT Deemed to be University among the best universities in the country. THE recognizes KIIT's contribution to sustainability and equity.

Every year, the Times Higher Education publishes rankings of higher education institutions around the world based on community-based university and university impact criteria. THE has given KIIT a 201+ ranking in the total Impact ranking since it has met all of the requirements of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The Times Higher Education's Impact Rankings assesses universities' social responsibility around the world.

It was also ranked 86th in the SDG category of "Reduced Inequalities." For this, it has been ranked among the top 100 universities in the world in at least one metric. In both ‘Partnership for the Goals' and ‘Quality Education, Peace and Justice, and Strong Institutions,' KIIT received a rank of 101+.

KIIT has been making remarkable strides in terms of quality teaching, testing, and publishing, among other things. What's more, since its inception, KIIT has been fulfilling its social obligation with honesty and commitment.

KIIT Deemed to be University Receives CIDC Partners in Progress Trophy

March 11, 2021: On March 7, 2021, the CIDC Partners in Progress Trophy was presented to KIIT Deemed to be University at the 12th CIDC Vishwakarma Awards and 25th CIDC Annual Day Ceremony in New Delhi. On behalf of KIIT-DU, Dr Saranjit Singh, Director, Industry Engagements & Placements, was invited to accept the prize. In his absence, it was received by Pushpendra Dixit from the KIIT Delhi Office.

The CIDC Partners in Progress Trophy is a symbol of gratitude for organisations that have been partners in progress and have demonstrated their utmost dedication and drive to build a vibrant work atmosphere for the construction industry, especially in meeting the goals of "Mission Skilling India."

The Vishwakarma Award honours the commitment and encouragement shown to the Construction Industry Development Council in promoting projects for the growth and empowerment of construction workers at the ground level.

KIIT SCE Student Chapter Organises Webinar on ‘Yoga and Nature Therapy for Immune System and Life Management’

March 9, 2021: Recently, on March 5, 2021, the KIIT Society of Civil Engineers, in partnership with ICE and the ASCE KIIT Student Chapter, held a Speak and Search Lecture Series on “Yoga and Nature Therapy for Immune System and Life Management.”

Dr Biswabandita Kar, Professor, KIIT School of Applied Sciences, described Yoga as a means of accessing one's true exploration and ambition during the webinar. She went on to describe recovery as a four-step process involving lifestyle, attitude, relaxation, and breathing. Dr. Kar described how the coronavirus threatens our immune systems and how we can defend ourselves. She defined the benefits of Naturopathy and Yoga in terms of improving our fitness. She then explained Yoga Asanas that can be done in one's everyday life to improve one's fitness and mental calm.

Dr. S Moulick, Dean of the School of Civil Engineering, delivered the welcoming speech. On the occasion, Dr Madhulisa Pattanaik, other faculties and technical staff from the Department of Civil Engineering, as well as students from the school, were present. More than 45 students from ASCE and ICE Student Chapters attended the gathering, which was organized by student coordinators Yash, Debdutta, and Sarthak.

KIIT Deemed to be University to Host 69th Senior National Volleyball (Men & Women) Championship 2020-21

March 4, 2021: Odisha will be hosting the Senior National Championship consecutively for the first time in the history of Indian volleyball after the successful completion of the 68th Senior National Volleyball (M&W) Championship. Odisha Volleyball Association (OVA), under the auspices of the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) has selected Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium of KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology for the event. The seven-day event will begin from March 5 and will last till March 11.

The Championship will feature more than 1,200 Men & Women volleyball players from 28 states and eight union territories. For the first time, the union territory Ladakh team will been participating with proper permission from President, VFI. Many Arjuna Awardee, as well as international & national players, would be participating in this championship. The Indian Volleyball team for the upcoming Asian Championship and other international meets would be selected through this championship.

The school has invited Hon’ble Minister Sports & Youth Services and Electronics & Information Technology, Government of Odisha, Tusharkanti Behera as the Chief Guest of the event. Besides this, the event will also be witnessed by other prominent dignitaries such as Vishal Kumar Dev, IAS, Principal Secretary, Sports & Youth Service Department and Tourism Department, Govt. of Odisha; Ramavtar Singh Jakhar, Zonal Executive Vice-President and Member Board of Administration, AVC and CEO, Volleyball Federation of India (VFI); and, Anil Choudhary, Secretary General, Volleyball Federation of India.

India’s largest conference meet held at KIIT

December 26, 2019: From December 20 to 24, four big events held simultaneously at KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology campus, including the 72nd All India Commerce Conference of the Indian Commerce Association (ICA), an international conference on Global business: new problems and challenges, the 40^th All Odisha Commerce Conference, and the Odisha Commerce Association’s Golden Jubilee anniversary. Odisha and KIIT organised the conferences of this magnitude for the first time in the business world.

The conferences were witnessed by over 3,000 delegates across globe, including Australia, USA, Bangladesh, Nepal and Kuwait. Academics, scholars, clinicians and scientists shared a detailed analysis of the hot topics of contemporary interest chosen for the meeting.

KIIT Hosts 68^th National Volleyball Championship

December 25, 2019: KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Odisha is hosting the 68th Senior National Volleyball Championship between December 25, 2019 and January 2, 2020, in association with the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) and the Odisha Volleyball League. This championship is being held in Odisha for the first time. Over 70 teams are participating in the championship with over 1,200 players, coaches and officials. All matches will be played inside multi-game indoor stadium of KIIT Campus. Being the only education institute in India with such huge sports infrastructure and other facilities, many national and international sports are organised in KIIT throughout the year.

KIIT ITI Celebrates KALIKAZ-2019

December 20, 2019: The 28th Welcome Function (KALIKAZ 2019) was celebrated on December 16, 2019 at KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology ITI. The inaugural session was attended by Founder of KIIT & KISS Prof Achyuta Samanta; Secretary KIIT & KISS R N Dash; Pro-VC KIIT-DU Prof Sasmita Samanta; Director Estate & Establishment P K Sahoo; and Registrar KIIT-DU Prof J R Mohanty.

KIIT School of Mass Communication Conducts SACC

December 19, 2019: The second edition of two-day South Asia Communication Conference (SACC) on the theme “Journalism Education in South Asia: Is there any paradigm shift in over 100 years?” was inaugurated at School of Mass Communication, KIIT Deemed to be University on  December 19.

The guests of the conference were Founding Director of Centre for Culture, Media & Governance of Jamia Millia Islamia Prof Biswajit Das; Registrar of KIIT Deemed to be University Prof Jnyana Ranjan Mohanty; and CEO of School of Mass Communication, Film and Media Sciences & Fashion Technology, KIIT DU Prof Himansu Sekhar Khatua.

KIIT Fest 6.0 Kickstarts in Odisha; Singer Amit Trivedy Performs

December 16, 2019: The sixth edition of KIIT fest 6.0 began on December 16 at the KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology. The event will continue till December 18.  The fest has, so far, seen more than 25,000 students from all over the nation competing for three days in the field of technology, culture and art. Amit Trivedy was the star attraction of the fest.

The event was inaugurated by Dr Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS in the presence of Prof Sasmita Samanta, Pro-VC, KIIT; Prof. Biswajit Sahu, Director, Student Affairs, among others.

KISS organises Kalinga Fellowship 2019 Initiated to Curb Human Trafficking

December 14, 2019: The global Kalinga Fellowship 2019, a novel initiative to stop trafficking of women and children, was held in New Delhi on December 9-13. Founded by three partner organisations – Kalinga Institute of Social Science, Bhubaneswar, FXB India Suraksha and the Bridge Institute, the fellowship seeks to advance target 5.2 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals – “eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation”.

The Fellowship was attended by over 80 participants of diverse backgrounds, from senior Police and Government officials to civil society and corporate leaders from across India and the world. Nearly 20 students from different states of India and several survivors of trafficking were also part of the Fellowship.
Kalinga Fellowship 2019, organised in partnership with National Commission for Women, Government of India, is a tri-sector global fellowship of business leaders, government officials and civil society leaders, designed to be a concrete step towards establishing a common and shared vision and a living example of converting the SDG blueprint “to go from the world we have, to the world we want to have”.  

KIIT Launches of PARAMARSH Scheme Of UGC

October 21, 2019: KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, a deemed-to-be-university, launched PARAMARSH scheme of the University Grants Commission (UGC) for mentoring and promotion of quality assurance in higher education by NAAC aspiring institutions.

KIIT was appointed as the mentoring institute to extend all sorts of support in different phases, starting with the preparation of the self-study report and the visit by peer team members of NAAC to those institutions awaiting accreditation. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by eleven colleges and one university with KIIT, as mentees. The launch ceremony was inaugurated by Founder KIIT Achyuta Samanta and Academic consultant KISS Srikanta Swamy was invited as guest of honour.

IAU Awards KIIT Prestigious ISAS Badge

November 19, 2019: KIIT University is the first university across India to obtain Internationalization Strategies Advisory Service (ISAS) badge. The ceremony, held during the International Associations of University (IAU) International Conference on "Transforming Higher Education for the future", held in Puebla, Mexico, from November 13-15 this year.

IAU awarded the badge for Planning and Strategy learning to KIIT. The award was presented to the representatives of KIIT by President IAU Pam Fredman and Member of Council and former secretary general Eva Egron-Po.