KIIT Admission 2026

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
Bhubaneswar, Odisha · KIIT · Estd. 1992
UG Open PG Open PhD Open NAAC A+ NIRF #15
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KIITEE 2026 Phase 1 (16-20 Apr) and Phase 2 (5-7 Jun) exams concluded; Phase 3 remote-proctored registration is still open at kiitee.kiit.ac.in for UG and PG admission. Updated: 2026-06-19

About Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) is a private deemed university located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Founded in 1992 by Dr Achyuta Samanta with just twelve students and two faculty members, KIIT was granted Deemed-to-be-University status under Section 3 of the UGC Act in 2004 — within just seven years of inception. Today, KIIT has 30,000+ students from across India and 60+ countries, with a fully residential 36-square-kilometre campus.

KIIT operates 28 schools and several centres of excellence offering 100+ programmes across UG, PG, integrated, dual-degree and PhD levels. Major streams include Engineering & Technology (KIIT School of Engineering), Medical Sciences (KIMS), Dental Sciences, Law (KIIT School of Law), Management (KIIT School of Management/KSOM), Computer Applications, Biotechnology, Architecture, Fashion, Mass Communication, and Film & Media.

Most KIIT UG admissions — including B.Tech, BBA, B.Com, BCA, BA, integrated programmes, BSc and law — are conducted through the KIIT Entrance Examination (KIITEE), an online remote-proctored exam held in three phases each year. Medical/dental admissions are via NEET UG; PG management uses KIITEE Management or CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT.

12,000
Total Seats
130
Courses
A+
NAAC
#15
NIRF Rank

Application fee: ₹0 (General) / ₹0 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

KIITEE 2026
Conducted by Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology

KIITEE (KIIT Entrance Examination) is the primary entrance for most KIIT UG and select PG programmes, conducted online (remote-proctored) in three phases. Medical/dental admissions follow NEET UG; PG management uses KIITEE Management or CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT; PhD uses the KIIT PhD entrance plus interview. KIITEE has no application fee.

Other accepted exams

Eligibility

B.Tech: Class 10+2 from a recognised board with PCM, with at least 60% aggregate (relaxation for reserved categories) and a valid KIITEE rank. MBBS/BDS: NEET UG qualified. UG (BBA, B.Com, BCA, BA, integrated): 10+2 with at least 50% (45% for reserved categories). PG: Bachelor's in the relevant discipline with at least 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD). PhD: Master's with 55%+ and qualifying UGC-NET / GATE / KIIT PhD entrance plus interview.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
KIITEE 2026 Phase 1 entrance exam 16 Apr 2026 – 20 Apr 2026 — — Closed
KIITEE 2026 Phase 2 entrance exam 05 Jun 2026 – 07 Jun 2026 — — Closed
KIITEE 2026 Phase 3 (remote proctor) registration TBA — — Ongoing

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Visit kiitee.kiit.ac.in and register for KIITEE 2026
  2. 2
    Choose your exam phase (Phase 2 or Phase 3) — the application is free
  3. 3
    Upload required documents (Class 10 marksheet, Class 12 marksheet/admit card, photo, signature, ID proof)
  4. 4
    Book the KIITEE 2026 exam slot
  5. 5
    Appear in the online remote-proctored KIITEE 2026 exam
  6. 6
    After result, log in to the KIIT counselling portal and select programme/seat preferences
  7. 7
    Pay the programme fees and complete admission at KIIT Bhubaneswar

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

KIIT Kadambini and other merit-based scholarships are awarded based on KIITEE rank and Class 12 performance — top KIITEE rankers receive substantial fee waivers. KIIT also funds the famous Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) which provides free education to 30,000+ tribal students; KIIT Foundation supports merit-cum-means scholarships across schools.

Reservations

As a private deemed university, KIIT follows its own internal admission policy. SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates receive eligibility relaxations and are eligible for Government of India Post-Matric scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal. Specific reservations for sports, defence wards and J&K migrants per the prospectus.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology?
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology admits students primarily through KIITEE 2026. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹0 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹0 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology accept KIITEE 2026 scores?
KIITEE 2026 is the primary basis for admission at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.