National Institute of Science and Technology

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:

The total number of MBA seats at NIST is 120. These seats are filled based on the applicants' performance in the accepted entrance exams. These exams are OJEE (followed by OJEE counselling), CAT, MAT and XAT. It must be noted that 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. 

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:

NIST MBA degree holders can pursue various jobs in government departments and organisations. Such students can apply for various government exam, leading to jobs in renowned organisations, such as RBI, SBI, NMDC, and others. Some profiles that students can pursue after completion of an MBA degree at NIST are listed below:

• Indian Railways Management Service (IRMS)
• Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Grade B Officer
• Central Excise and Customs Inspector (C&CE)
• Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Grade A Officer
• Probationary Officer/Manager in Banks
• Quality Assurance Manager

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

Candidates who have been allotted a seat for MBA at NIST through OJEE counselling must report at the campus for document verification. They must carry the following original documents along with a set of photocopies:

1. OJEE Final Allotment Letter
2. College Leaving/Transfer Certificate
3. Conduct Certificate/Character Certificate
4. OJEE Rank Card
5. Aadhaar Card
6. Class 10 Mark Sheet
7. Class 10 Pass Certificate
8. Graduation/Degree Final Mark Sheet
9. Graduation/Degree Pass Certificate
10. Residence Certificate (only for Odisha candidates)
11. Caste Certificate (SC/ST)
12. Category Certificate (Green Card/PC/Ex-Serviceman/EWS)

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.

Yes, NIST Berhampur offers an MBA in various specialisations. These specialisations include HR, Finance, Operations, Marketing, etc. Students can pursue MBA in dual specialisation. The NIST MBA programme is AICTE-approved. The PG degree programme is offered through the institute's College of Management and Commerce, and is affiliated with BPUT. Total duration of the programme is two years. Interested candidates can visit the institute's official website to enquire about the programme.

The course-wise eligibility & selection criteria for admission to National Institute of Science and Technology is given below: