NIST University (National Institute of Science and Technology) Brahmapur Answered Questions

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:HostelAnnual FeeNon-AC HostelINR 35,000 p.a.AC HostelINR 53,000 p.a. 

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 SpecialisationsBTech Fee for Four YearsComputer Science & EngineeringComputer Science & TechnologyInformation TechnologyComputer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning)Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science)INR 7.02 lakhElectronics and Communication EngineeringINR 6.58 lakhCivil EngineeringElectrical EngineeringElectrical & Electronics EngineeringMechanical EngineeringINR 5.10 lakhNOTE: 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.

NIST placements are good. The key highlights of NIST Berhampur placements for the Class of 2022 and 2023 are tabulated below:ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2022)Placement Statistics (2023)Highest packageINR 21 LPAINR 19.15 LPAAverage packageINR 5 LPAINR 5.65 LPATotal recruiters16267+Top recruitersTCS, PwC, Flipkart, InfosysWestern Digital, Adani GroupNote: The placements data for 2023 are updated till December 31, 2022. It may vary once the final placement report 2023 is out.

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 SpecialisationsNumber of SeatsComputer Science and Engineering240Electronics and Communication Engineering120Electrical and Electronics Engineering60Information Technology90Mechanical Engineering60Electrical Engineering60Civil Engineering60Computer Science and Technology60Electronics and Computer Engineering60NOTE: 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.

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 CategoryPercentage (%)Odisha JEE70Other State JEE15NRI Sponsored15Additionally, the institute may follow the seat reservation policies of the state and the central government. 

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.

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.

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 Letter2. College Leaving/Transfer Certificate3. Conduct Certificate/Character Certificate4. OJEE Rank Card5. Aadhaar Card6. Class 10 Mark Sheet7. Class 10 Pass Certificate8. Graduation/Degree Final Mark Sheet9. Graduation/Degree Pass Certificate10. Residence Certificate (only for Odisha candidates)11. Caste Certificate (SC/ST)12. Category Certificate (Green Card/PC/Ex-Serviceman/EWS)

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.

The career opportuinities after a BTech depend on the students' choice of specalisation. Some job profiles that NIST BTech graduates in various specialisations can seek are taulated below:SpecialisationJob ProfilesComputer Science (CS)Software Engineer, Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Web Developer, App DeveloperInformation Technology (IT)System Engineer, Network Engineer, IT Analyst, Cloud Architect, Security AnalystElectronics & Communication (ECE)VLSI Design Engineer, Embedded System Engineer, Network Engineer, Telecommunication Engineer, RF EngineerMechanical Engineering (ME)Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Automotive EngineerCivil Engineering (CE)Structural Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Transportation Engineer, Water Resource Engineer, Construction EngineerElectrical Engineering (EE)Power System Engineer, Control & Instrumentation Engineer, Automation Engineer, Electronics Engineer