What is the course-wise eligibility requirements for admission to NIST?

The course-wise eligibility & selection criteria for admission to National Institute of Science and Technology is given below: Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria BTech Class 12th in the relevant discipline JEE Main/ OJEE MBA Graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate MAT/XAT/ CAT/ ATMA/ OJEE MTech Graduation in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate GATE/ OJEE/ CUET-PG BCA Graduation in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate OJEE BSc Class 12th in the relevant discipline merit-based BCA Class 12th in the relevant discipline merit-based ATMA/ Graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate merit-based

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 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) or 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

Which documents are required for OJEE counselling?

Candidates should report the counselling centre with original as well as copies of the following documents: OJEE Seat Allotment Letter Acknowledgement slip of admission fee Counselling registration slip OJEE rank card and result copy OJEE admit card OJEE application form Class 10, Class 12 or equivalent mark sheets Graduation degree mark sheet, provisional letter and character certificate Transfer Certificate Residence Certificate of Odisha (mandatory) from the concerned Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar SC/ST Certificate by birth issued by the government of Odisha Income Certificate for TFW candidates for the financial year 2023-2024 Green card issued by the Family Welfare Department, government. Of Odisha Certificates/Documents in support of NRI Candidates under the EWS category have to produce an EWS Certificate from Tahsildar/ Additional Tahsildar All women candidates have to submit a Resident/Nativity Certificate from the concerned Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar in order to claim the women quota The document verification for the allotted candidates will happen at the Nodal Centre, OJEE Cell at Gandamunda, Bhubaneswar only.

What is the amount of fee payable for B.Tech admission at NIST Berhampur?

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

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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Q: 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.

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NIST Berhampur course admission 2024 is open. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website.

The ATMA 2026 registration for the Feb session exam for admission to MBA/PGDM and MMS courses is expected to start in Dec 2025.
The MAT Dec 2025 registrations are now open. For PBT mode, the last date to register is Dec 7, 2025, and the exam is scheduled for Dec 13, 2025. Moreover, for CBT mode, the registration closes on Dec 15, 2025, and the exam date is Dec 21, 2025.
The XAT registration process 2026 is now open for MBA/PGDM courses. The last date to register is Dec 5, 2025. Furthermore, the XAT 2026 exam will be held on Jan 4, 2026.
The CAT 2025 exam for admission to MBA/PGDM courses is scheduled to be conducted on Nov 30, 2025.
The JEE Main registration 2026 is now open for admission to BTech, BArch, and BPlan courses. The registration deadline for session 1 is Nov 27, 2025, and the exam will tentatively be conducted between Jan 21 and Jan 30, 2026.
The OJEE 2026 registration process for admission to BTech, BPharma, MBA, and MCA courses will tentatively start around the last week of Jan 2026.
The CUET PG 2026 registration process for admission to PG courses is expected to begin in Jan 2026.
The GATE 2026 registrations are now over for admission to ME/Mtech and PhD courses. The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted on Feb 7, Feb 8, Feb 14, and Feb 15, 2026.

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NIST Berhampur Admission Process 2025

NIST Berhampur admission 2025 is open for the academic year 2025-26. The institute offers various UG and PG courses. The admission to NIST Berhampur courses is merit as well as entrance-based. Candidates can apply for admission to their course of choice through the official website of NIST Berhampur. Check out the table below for admission highlights of the NIST Berhampur:

Particulars	NIST Berhampur Admission Highlights 2025
Mode of study	Full-Time
Admission Status	Ongoing
How to apply?	https://nist.edu/
Level of programmes offered	UG and PG
Popular programmes	BTech, MTech, MCA, MBA
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NIST Berhampur Admission 2025: Eligibility & Selection Process

Admission to NIST Berhampur courses is based on a valid score obtained by the candidates in the qualifying exams along with other selection rounds for the respective course. Admission to all the courses offered by NIST Berhampur is subject to merit in the entrance exam, personal interview, group discussion, and past academics. The following table mentions eligibility and selection criteria for all programmes

Course	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
BTech	Class 12 in Science (Physics and Maths compulsory) with 45% aggregate	JEE Main/ Non_JEE Main + + OJEE Counselling
MBA	Graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate	MAT/XAT/ CAT/ OJEE + OJEE Counselling
MTech	Graduation in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate	GATE/ Non-GATE + OJEE Counselling
MCA	Graduation in the relevant discipline (Maths compulsory) with a minimum of 50% aggregate	OJEE
BSc	Class 12 in the relevant discipline	Merit-based
BCA	Class 12 in the relevant discipline	Merit-based
MSc	Graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate	Merit-based

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NIST Berhampur Admission Process 2025

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. A step-by-step process that students need to follow is as follows:

STEP 1: NIST Berhampur Online Registration

For 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: NIST Berhampur Application Form

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: NIST Berhampur Shortlisting

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: NIST Berhampur Document Verification & Payment of Admission Fee

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.

Commonly asked questions
On Admissions

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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

NIST Berhampur BTech Admission 2025

20 courses 3 - 4 years

National Institute of Science and Technology offers a full-time BTech programme that lasts for four years. To be admitted to this course, students must have good scores in the JEE Main/ OJEE exam and meet the basic eligibility criteria set by the institute. Find more information about the eligibility selection criteria, and fees for National Institute of Science and Technology BTech admission 2025 below:

Seat Intake540

Total Tuition Fees₹ 3.3L - 7L

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with 45% aggregate
Accepting Exams: OJEE, JEE Main, CBSE 12th, ISC, Odisha CHSE

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
31 Oct '25 - 27 Nov '25	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1Ongoing
Jan '26	JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Session 1Tentative
21 Jan '26 - 30 Jan '26	JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1
Jan '26	OJEE 2026 registrationsTentative
12 Feb '26	JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 1

Dates	Past Events
23 Jul '25	Special OJEE result 2025 release
10 Jul '25	Special OJEE admit card 2025 release
8 Jul '25	OJEE Counselling Registration 2025 Last Date (MBA/MCA/MArch/MPLan/MSc/MTech)

Commonly asked questions
On B.E. / B.Tech Admissions

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: 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: How many seats are offered under BTech programme at NIST?

For admission to BTech programme, NIST Berhampur offers a total of nine specialisations. The list of course-wise seat intake is given below:

Category	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

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NIST Berhampur MBA Admission 2025

1 courses 2 years

NIST Berhampur offers an MBA programme with a duration of two years. To get admission to this course, candidates must have passed the graduation level or its equivalent examination from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks for General category candidates. Apart from this, a valid score in the accepting entrance exam. Below are a few more highlights about the NIST Berhampur MBA programme:

Seat Intake180

Total Tuition Fees₹ 3L

Eligibility Criteria

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

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
5 Nov '25 - 30 Nov '25	CAT 2025 admit card download
30 Nov '25	CAT 2025 exam
10 Jul '25 - 5 Dec '25	XAT 2026 Exam registrationOngoing
23 Oct '25 - 7 Dec '25	MAT PBT Registration 2025 (Dec )Ongoing
10 Dec '25	MAT PBT Admit card 2025 (Dec )

Dates	Past Events
25 Sep '25 - 28 Sep '25	MAT CBT Admit Card 2025 (Sept )
28 Sep '25	MAT CBT Exam 2025 (Sept )
23 Jul '25 - 22 Sep '25	MAT CBT Registration 2025 (Sept )

Commonly asked questions
On MBA/PGDM Admissions

Q: 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.

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NIST Berhampur BSc Admission 2025

4 courses 3 years

NIST Berhampur BSc admissions are merit-based. Candidates are offered admission based on their academic merit of Class 12 in the relevant stream. The course is offered across four specialisations and there are a total of 140 seats available for the programme. More details around NIST Berhampur BSc admission 2025 are as follows:

Seat Intake128

Total Tuition Fees₹ 1.3L - 1.5L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepting Exams: CBSE 12th, ISC, Odisha CHSE

Commonly asked questions
On B.Sc. Admissions

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: 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 Class 12 and the availability of seats for their preferred specialisation. 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.

Q: 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)

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NIST Berhampur
M.Sc. Admissions 2026

6 courses 2 years

Seat Intake216

Total Tuition Fees₹ 1.2L

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 45% aggregate

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NIST Berhampur
MCA Admissions 2026

1 courses 2 years

Seat Intake120

Total Tuition Fees₹ 2.4L

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate

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NIST Berhampur
BCA Admissions 2026

1 courses 3 years

Seat Intake60

Total Tuition Fees₹ 1.7L

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: CBSE 12th, ISC, Odisha CHSE

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NIST Berhampur
M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026

6 courses 2 years

Seat Intake48

Total Tuition Fees₹ 1.6L - 1.7L

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: OJEE, GATE

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
Oct '25-Nov '25	Start Date for GATE 2026 Application Form CorrectionOngoing
2 Jan '26	GATE 2026 Admit Card
Jan '26	OJEE 2026 registrationsTentative
7 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam
8 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam

Dates	Past Events
8 Oct '25 - 13 Oct '25	GATE 2026 Registration with late fees
28 Aug '25 - 7 Oct '25	GATE 2026 Application form availability without late fees
23 Jul '25	Special OJEE result 2025 release