How can I apply for BTech course at NIST University?

To apply for BTech course at NIST University you must apply online through admission portal by using NIST Entrance Examination or via JEE Main/OJEE scores.

What is the last date to fill NIST University application form?

Admissions for the 2026 academic session at NIST University are currently open. While a specific deadline has not been mentioned in the website.

What is the amount of fee payable at the time of admission to the BSc programme of NIST Berhampur?

At the time of admission to the BSc programme of NIST Berhampur, selected candidates have to pay an admission seat confirmation fee and a refundable caution deposit. The admission seat confirmation fee at NIST is INR 15,000. The fee amount is later adjusted toward the first instalment of the total BSc fee, which ranges between INR 1.3 Lacs and INR 1.5 lakh. Additionally, students must submit a caution deposit of INR 5,000 which will be refunded to them after the completion of the programme. It must be noted that the fee amount is based on the annual fee mentioned on the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

How can I get admission at NIST Berhampur for BSc?

NIST BSc admission is merit-based. Admission is provided to the applicants based on their merit in NISTEE exam. Shortlisted candidates must report at the NIST campus for document verification. After document verification, candidates must confirm their admission by submitting the specifed BSc fees depending on their chosen specialisation. Interested candidates must submit an application either by visiting the institute's campus or the official website.

Is hostel facility available at NIST University?

Yes, NIST University has separate hostel facilities for both boys and girls. The hostels are at the NIST campus. The boys hostel can accomodate1300 students and the girls hostel can accomodate 650 students. The hotels are provided for the entire course duration. The following table presents the hostel fees for AC and non-AC rooms available at NIST: Hostel Annual Fee Non-AC Hostel INR 35,000 p.a. AC Hostel INR 53,000 p.a.

Are hostels available at NIST University for MBA students?

Yes, NIST University provides hostel facilities to MBA students. The hostel fee is payable yearly. The following table presents the hostel fees for AC and non-AC rooms available at NIST: Hostel Annual Fee Non-AC Hostel INR 35,000 p.a. AC Hostel INR 53,000 p.a.

What is the placement rate at NIST University?

The placement rate for NIST University has not been disclosed yet. However, the number of job offers extended to students has been released. The table below provides the number of job offers made to students in NIST University placements 2025: Particulars Placement Statistics (2025) No. of Job offers 280+

Does NIST University has a placement cell?

Yes, NIST University has a placement cell. The Training and Placement Cell supports faculty in offering certification courses during the summer at the NIST campus, focusing on industry-relevant subjects like VLSI, Oracle, J2EE, Industrial Automation, SAP, Embedded Systems, and foreign languages such as Japanese.

How many students were placed during NIST University placements?

NIST University has not released the number of students placed yet. However the number of job offers made to students during the placements are given in the table below: Particulars Placement Statistics (2025) No. of job offers 280+

How can I get admission at NIST for MBA?

NIST MBA admission is entrance-based. Admission is provided to the applicants who have a valid score in one of the accepted entrance exams. These exams include OJEE, MAT, CAT and XAT. Aspirants must apply and appear for one of these exams. Additionally, they submit the NIST application form for MBA admission. 70% of the total seats are filled through OJEE counselling. 15% of the total seats are filled through other accepted exams. Shortlisted candidates must report at the NIST campus for document verification. After document verification, candidates must confirm their admission by submitting the specifed MBA fees.

What is the admission process at NIST?

The admissions to NIST are based on candidate's score in the qualifying as well as entrance exams. The admission process includes online application, entrance exam, documents verification, and final admission. Find below the detailed admission process for National Institute of Science and Technology: Step 1: For NIST Berhampur registration, candidates need to submit the entrance exam score for the respective test they have appeared for admission to different courses. The entrance exam scorecards have to be submitted at the time of registration. Step 2: Interested candidates have to fill out the NIST Berhampur application form 2025 online. After checking the eligibility, candidates can fill out the form on the official website of NIST Berhampur. Step 3: The selection process of NIST Berhampur includes an examination of candidates based on their aspirations, and experiences. The admission panel will also evaluate the candidates based on their academic accomplishments during the interview stages of the selection process. Step 4: Candidates shortlisted as per the course eligibility & selection rounds will have to submit the prescribed admission fee. Following this, candidates are required to go through the document verification and are intimated about the date of commencement of the classes.

Can I get direct admission to NIST Berhampur?

NIST Berhampur offers merit-based admission to a few of its UG & PG courses, namely BSc, BCA and MSc. Candidates are offered admission to these courses based on their merit scores obtained in the last qualifying exams of Class 12/ graduation.

How can I get admission in NIST Berhampur for BTech course?

To get admission in NIST Berhampur BTech course and CAT, students must fulfill the basic eligibility criteria and secure good scores in entrance exams. The mode of NIST Berhampur course admissions is online. Admission to various courses is based on merit and the accepted entrance exams such as MAT , XAT, CAT , ATMA, OJEE , and others. Candidates willing to get admission must first visit the official website of the college. Then, click on the Apply Now tab. Then, select the required course. Then pay the application fee. Then fill out and submit the application form with the required information.

Are there any scholarships available for BSc students at NIST?

Yes, there are various scholarships offered to the students enrolled under the BSc programme of NIST. Some BSc scholarships at NIST are presented in the table below: NIST BSc Scholarships Details Sibling Scholarship A one-time scholarship of INR 10,000, provided to the sibling of a student Teaching Assistantship Scholarship A scholarship of INR 1,000 per month, provided to selected students who assist teachers in their academic work. Students from second, third and fourth years from a department where 80% of seats are filled are eligible for the scholarship Research Assistantship Scholarship A stipend of INR 2,000 per month for 2 months, provided to students who assist teachers in their research work

Does NIST University offer great scholarships?

Yes NIST University offers competitive scholarships including up to 100% tuition coverage for qualified undergraduate, postgraduate & international students.

Do I need OJEE score to get into NIST for MBA?

NIST accepts MBA admissions through OJEE counselling. But OJEE is not the only entrance exam accepted for MBA admissions at the institute. 75% of the total MBA seats are filled through the OJEE counselling. 15% of the total seats are filled through other accepted exams, namely CAT, MAT and XAT. Hence, candidates without an OJEE score can still get admission to the institute's MBA programme, provided they have a valid exam score of any other accepted entrance exam.

What is the fee for B.Tech at NIST Berhampur?

NIST Berhampur BTech tuition fee ranges between INR 4.28 lakh and INR 6.48 lakh. The exact fee amount varies across the BTech specialisations available at the institute. The following table presents the specialisation-wise BTech at NIST: NIST BTech Specialisations BTech Fee for Four Years Computer Science & Engineering Computer Science & Technology Information Technology Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning) Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science) INR 7.02 lakh Electronics and Communication Engineering INR 6.58 lakh Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering INR 5.10 lakh NOTE: The fee amount is based on the annual fee mentioned on the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Which entrance exam is accepted for NIST admission?

National Institute of Science and Technology accepts scores of different entrance exams for admission to its UG & PG programmes. To check the eligibility and selection criteria of programmes offered by National Institute of Science and Technology, refer to the table below: ourse Selection Criteria BTech JEE Main MBA MAT/ XAT/ CAT/ OJEE MTech GATE

What were the MAT exam dates 2024?

MAT is conducted multiple times in a year. MAT 2024 exam dates were announced phase wise - February, May, August and December. Candidates were allowed to register for multiple mode and multiple attempts. The MAT exam dates 2024 are given below: MAT Test Mode MAT Test Date MAT Registration Ends Availability of MAT Admit Card CBT - 1 7-Dec-24 30-Nov-24 3-Dec-24 PBT 14-Dec-24 7-Dec-24 10-Dec-24 CBT - 2 22-Dec-24 15-Dec-24 18-Dec-24

Is BTech available at NIST Berhampur?

Yes, NIST Berhampur offers a full-time BTech programme in various specialisations. These specialisations such as Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, IT, CSE, etc. The duration of these courses is four years. Interested candidates can visit the institute's official website to learn more about the programme.

What are the courses offered at NIST Berhampur?

NIST Berhampur offers admission to various UG and PG programmes. The list of courses offered by NIST Berhampur is given below: Course Duration BTech 4 years BSc 2 years MTech 2 years BSc 2 years BSc 3 years BCA 3 years MSc 2 years

What are the BSc specialisations available at NIST Berhampur?

NIST Berhmapur offers seven specialisations under the BSc programme. These specialisations are offered in affiliation with BPUT or Berhampur University. A list of NIST BSc specialisations is as follows: BSc specialisations offered in affiliation with Berhampur University: Physics, Chemistry, Biology BSc specialisations offered in affiliation with BPUT: Computer Science, Botany, Zoology, Information Technology Management (ITM)

What is the MBA course structure at NIST?

NIST MBA is a two-year programme offered in dual specialisation. There are various MBA specialisations available at the institute. Students must choose any two of the following NIST MBA specialisations: Marketing Finance Human Resources Business Analytics Production and Operations

Is NIST Berhampur ranked?

Over the past few years, NIST Berhampur has been ranked under multiple streams namely Management, Engineering, and others. A few of the important NIST Berhampur rankings are mentioned below: Ranking Body Ranks As per the All India Rank Among All Institutes by Times Engineering Survey 2024 38 Times 2023 under the Engineering (Private) category 46 Times 2023 under the Engineering category 49 Outlook 2023 under the Engineering (Private) category 140

Is NIST B.Tech course ranked by any ranking agency?

Yes, NIST BTech programme has been ranked by Times for three consecutive years. In 2024, the institute was ranked at #38 for its BTech programme. This makes the institute the fourth-best-ranked BTech college in Odisha in 2024. The following table presents the NIST BTech rankings given by Times over the past three years: Publisher 2022 2023 2024 Times 72 72 38

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The CAT 2026 registration is expected to start in the Aug, 2026 for admission to the MBA course.

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The MAT 2026 May session registrations have started for admission to the MBA course. For the PBT mode, the registration deadline is May 25, 2026, with the exam scheduled for May 31, 2026. For the CBT mode, the last date to register is Jun 8, 2026, for the exam taking place on Jun 14, 2026.
The JEE Main 2026 session 2 result has been announced on the official website for admission to the BTech, BArch and BPlan courses.
The OJEE 2026 registration window is now closed for admission to the BTech, BPharma, MBA, and MCA programmes. The exam dates are tentatively scheduled for May 4 and May 5, 2026, and from May 7 to May 9, 2026.
The ATMA 2026 May session registration is closed for admission to the MBA/PGDM/MMS courses. The ATMA exam 2026 is scheduled for May 3, 2026.
The CUET PG 2026 results have been released for admission to various PG-level courses. The counselling schedule will be out soon.
The GATE COAP 2026 registration link is active for admission to ME/MTech/PhD programmes. The GATE COAP 2026 round 1 window to view offers and make a decision will be opened on May 11, 2026 (10 AM).
The XAT 2026 result is out for admission to the MBA/PGDM courses. Students need to log in to the official XAT portal to access and download their scorecard.

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NIST University is a private institute situated at Brahmapur, Orissa, known for its flagship programmes BTech and BSc. Institute has been accredited with ‘A’ Grade by the NAAC. NIST has been granted autonomous college status accorded by UGC. NIST is NBA-accredited. Some of the top highlights of NMIMS Mumbai are given below:

Rankings: NIST Berhampur is ranked 38^th as per All India Rank Among All Institutes by Times Engineering Survey 2024.
NIST University BTech Fees: The total course fee for NIST University’s flagship BTech course ranges between INR 6.33 L - INR 11.07 L depending on the chosen specialisation.
Placements: The highest salary package recorded during NIST University placements 2025 was INR 23 LPA.
Admission Criteria: NIST Berhampur admissions are entrance-based. The college conducts NISTEE exam for taking admission in BTech, MTech, MCA, MBA, BCA, BSc, MSc and PhD.

Did you know? The NIST University top recruiters are Mysa, Flipkart, Accenture, Hiremi, PWC, TCS, TATA, Bisleri and many more.

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Q: What is the placement scenario at NIST University?

The placements at NIST University are good. The following table presents the placement statistics for NIST University.

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
No. of Job Offers	280+
the highest package	INR 23 LPA
No. of Recruiters	82+

Q: How can I get admission to B.Tech course at NIST Berhampur?

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

Q: Is studying at NIST Berhampur expensive?

NIST Berhampur has kept the fee quite affordable. Hence, the fee does not seem expensive. Even if the students feel that the fee is expensive, worry not, students can apply for the scholarships. Some of the scholarships provided by the NIST are mentioned below:

NIST Berhampur Scholarships
Sibling Scholarships	Merit Scholarships	Teaching Assistantship Scholarship
MTech Scholarships	PhD Scholarships	-

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BTech and BSc, the flagship programme at National Institute of science and technology curriculum aligns with the growing demands of the industry. NIST Berhampur BTech students are placed in top organisations, namely Axis Bank, TCS, PwC, Flipkart, Infosys, and others. Below mentioned are some of the courses offered by the NIST University, and their respective eligibility and NIST Berhampur fee structure:

Did you know? The institute is doing collaborative research work with top Institute of India and abroad like IITs, NIT, NEERI, CMET, University of Hyderabad, University of California, Michigan State University, Stanford University, and NJIT, USA.

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NIST Berhampur admission 2026 is open. The admission process for NIST Berhampur is a multi-step process is inclusive of application, appearance in the selection rounds, offline admission process, and document verification.

The college offers various courses in the field of Engineering, Computer Application, Management, Science, Agriculture and Health Science. NIST Berhampur admissions are entrance-based. The college conducts NISTEE exam for taking admission in BTech, MTech, MCA, MBA, BCA, BSc, MSc and PhD. Candidates can check below the sections to know about eligibility, NIST University course admission 2026 process.

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Accepting Exams: OJEE, JEE Main, CBSE 12th, ISC, Odisha CHSE

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4 May '26 - 10 May '26	OJEE 2026
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2 Courses2 years

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Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: MAT, XAT, ATMA, OJEE, CAT

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9 May '26	ATMA 2026 Result Declaration (May)
4 May '26 - 10 May '26	OJEE 2026

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NIST University Rankings 2026

The NIST University has been consistently recognised by numerous national ranking agencies. As per the Outlook-ICARE 2025, the institute ranked #134 under Engineering (Private) category. NIST Berhampur excellence in academics, distinguished professors, and well-established infrastructure are the reasons for its high ranks among numerous ranking agencies. The institute is ranked 28th Top Engineering Institutes in India & 69th All India Rank by NIRF 2016 MHRD - Government of India.

A few of the important NIST Berhampur rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking Body	Ranks
As per the All India Rank Among All Institutes by Times Engineering Survey 2024	38
Times 2023 under the Engineering (Private) category	46
Times 2023 under the Engineering category	49
Outlook 2023 under the Engineering (Private) category	140

NIST University Placements 2026

NIST University conducts rigorous Pre-Placement Training Programs for the B.Tech, MCA, M.Tech, MBA students throughout the academic year to make them Industry-ready. The Training and Placement Cell assists the faculty members to provide certification courses during summer vacation at NIST campus on industry oriented courses such as VLSI, Oracle, J2EE, Industrial Automation, SAP, Embedded Systems, Foreign Language (e.g., Japanese).

During NIST University placements 2025 over 280 offers were extended to students.According to the data collected as of March 28, 2025, over 82 recruiters participated in the placement season. The highest package offered at NIST University placements reached INR 23 LPA. The below-mentioned are the NIST Berhampur placement statistics for 2025:

Particulars	Statistics 2025
Total job offers	280+
Total Number of Recruiters	82
Top Recruiters	Mysa, Flipkart, Accenture, Hiremi, PWC, TCS, TATA, Bisleri
Highest package	INR 23 LPA

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NIST University Scholarships 2026

NIST Berhampur is known to provide scholarships to undergraduate and postgraduate students as financial assistance. Scholarships are offered based on the student's attendance, academic performance, and extracurricular activities. Some of the NIST University scholarships are mentioned below:

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Sibling Scholarships	Merit Scholarships	Teaching Assistantship Scholarship
MTech Scholarships	PhD Scholarships	-

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Q: What is the highest salary package at NIST Berhampur?

As per the official NIST brochure 2024, the highest package offered across various courses offered at NIST is INR 23.85 LPA. The highest package offered to an NIST students till date is INR 28 LPA (as per the official website). The following table presents the highest package (across all courses) for the Class of 2022 and 2023:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest package	INR 21 LPA	INR 19.15 LPA

Q: Are the placements at NIST University good?

NIST University has an impressive placement record. The placement statistics for 2025 are given in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
No. of job offers	280+
the highest package	INR 23 LPA
No. of Recruiters	82+

Q: How many schools of study are there under the NIST Berhampur?

There are a total of five schools of study under the NIST Berhampur. The below-mentioned are the five schools of study under the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST):

NIST Berhampur Schools of Study
School of Engineering	School of Science	School of Management
School of Agriculture	School of Medical and Allied Health	-

Q: Does NIST Berhampur offer good placements?

NIST Berhampur offers good placements annually for courses like MBA, MCA and BTech, etc. In 2023, the highest and average package offered during NIST Berhampur placements 2023 stood at INR 19.15 LPA and INR 5.65 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of NIST Berhampur placements for the Class of 2022 and 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest package	INR 21 LPA	INR 19.15 LPA
Average package	INR 5 LPA	INR 5.65 LPA
Total recruiters	162	67+
Top recruiters	TCS, PwC, Flipkart, Infosys	Western Digital, Adani Group

Note: The placements data for 2023 are updated till December 31, 2022. It may vary once the final placement report 2023 is out.

Q: Who are the top recruiters of NIST?

Various organisations, from various industries, participate in the recruitment drives of NIST. Some of the prominent recruiters who visited the NIST Berhampur during the 2023 placement drive are listed in the table below:

NIST Berhampur Top Recruiters
Western Digital	ICICI Bank	Adani Group
Cognizant	Accenture	Aditya Birla Capital
PwC	Flipkart	TCS

Q: What is the total tuition fee for BSc at NIST Berhampur?

NIST Berhampur BSc tuition fee ranges between INR 1.3 Lacs and INR 1.5 lakh. This is just the tuition fee payable over the course duration of three years. Other fee components included in the total fee are hostel fee, caution deposit, exam fee, etc. It must be noted that the fee amount is based on the annual fee mentioned on the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Q: Why choose NIST Berhampur?

National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) is promoted by the SM Charitable Educational Trust. NIST Berhampur is ranked 38^th as per All India Rank Among All Institutes by Times Engineering Survey 2024. NIST University students are placed in top companies such as ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, TCS, PwC, Flipkart, Infosys, and others. NIST has been granted an autonomous college status accorded by the UGC. NIST is NBA-accredited.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for lateral entry to B.Tech at NIST Berhampur?

NIST allows direct admission to the third semester of its BTech programme in all specialisations. The admission criteria for lateral entry is as per the JEE norms for lateral entry. Candidates willing to take lateral entry admission to NIST BTech programme must be eligible as per the following eligibility criteria:

A Diploma of a minimum of three years, with at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST category)

A BSc degree from a UGC-recognised university, with at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) and a pass in Class 12 with Mathematics as a subject

Q: Which company offered the highest package at NIST University?

NIST University has not released the placement report for 2025 yet. The highest offered during NIST University placements was INR 23 LPA. The company which offered the highest package has not been revealed yet.

Q: Has NIST Berhampur collaborated with any college or university?

NIST Berhampur has collaborated with various companies and organisations. NIST Berhampur has signed MoUs with various industries and universities. The below-mentioned are NIST Berhampur collaborations:

NIST Berhampur Collaborations
National Taiwan University, Taiwan	University of Electro-Communication, Japan	Brunel University London, UK
Stanford University, CA, USA	-	-

Q: What is the placement scenario at National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST)?

NIST placements are good. The key highlights of NIST Berhampur placements for the Class of 2022 and 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest package	INR 21 LPA	INR 19.15 LPA
Average package	INR 5 LPA	INR 5.65 LPA
Total recruiters	162	67+
Top recruiters	TCS, PwC, Flipkart, Infosys	Western Digital, Adani Group

Note: The placements data for 2023 are updated till December 31, 2022. It may vary once the final placement report 2023 is out.

Q: Is there any seat reservation policy for B.Tech admissions at NIST Berhampur?

BTech seats at NIST are categorised based on the admission process for various seats. The following table presents the percentage of total BTech seats reserved for under different admission categories:

Intake Category	Percentage (%)
Odisha JEE	70
Other State JEE	15
NRI Sponsored	15

Additionally, the institute may follow the seat reservation policies of the state and the central government.

Q: What is the total seat intake for B.Tech at NIST Berhampur?

The total number of BTech seats at NIST is around 1,000 for various specialisations. The specialisation-wise birfurcation of the total NIST Berhampur BTech seats has been presented in the table below:

BTech Specialisations	Number of Seats
Computer Science and Engineering	240
Electronics and Communication Engineering	120
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	60
Information Technology	90
Mechanical Engineering	60
Electrical Engineering	60
Civil Engineering	60
Computer Science and Technology	60
Electronics and Computer Engineering	60

NOTE: The mentioned number of seats has been sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Q: Are there any government jobs that I can seek after pursuing B.Tech at NIST Berhampur?

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

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

Q: What are the government job opportunities that I can seek after pursuing BSc at NIST Berhampur?

NIST BSc graduates can pursue for various government jobs. They may have to appear for competitive exam to be eligible for the jobs. Some of these jobs include Technical Assistant, Agricultural Officer, Indian Forest Officer, Nursing Officer, etc. They are also eligible for the government jobs provided by the following departments/recruiting organisations:

Banks
Indian Agricultural Research Institute
AIIMS
Food Corporation of India (FCI)
RBI
Indian Air Force
Indian Railways

Q: What are the career prospects after completing BSc at NIST Berhampur?

Completing a BSc from NIST Berhampur can lead to various career prospects in different sectors. Some of these sectors are Research and Development, Chemical Industry, Industrial Laboratories, IT sector, etc. Some famous job profiles for BSc graduates of NIST include Teacher, Academic Writer, Laboratory Assistant, etc. Graduates can also expect to grab a job offer during the placement drives conducted by the institute. Additionally, students can explore further studies such as an MSc, MBA or PhD.

Q: Is there an entrance exam required for BSc admission at NIST?

No, candidates willing to take admission to the BSc programme of NIST are not required to take an entrance exam. Admission to the programme is based on the applicant's merit in Class 12, provided they meet the preset eligibility criteria. Eligible aspirants must ensure that they apply for the programme before the deadline.

Q: Is BSc available at NIST Berhampur?

Yes, NIST Berhampur offers a full-time BSc programme that lasts three years. The programme is offered under seven specialisations, including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, etc. Admission to the UG-level programme is based on the applicants' merit in Class 12. Applicants must have passed Class 12 in the stream of Science to be eligible to pursue a BSc at NIST Berhampur. To apply or enquire about the programme, interested candidates can visit the official website of the institute.

Q: What is the total number of seats available for various BSc specialisations at NIST?

NIST has a total of over 100 seats for various BSc specialisations. The specialisation-wise birfurcation of the total NIST BSc seats has been presented in the table below:

BSc Specialisation	Number of Seats
Physics (Hons)	32
Chemistry (Hons)	32
Computer Science (Hons)	48
Information Technology Management (ITM)	32

NOTE: The mentioned number of seats has been sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

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