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

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:IndustryAverage CTCPublic Sector Undertaking JobsINR 10- 12 LPAIndian Engineering ServicesINR 8- 12 LPAResearch OrganisationsINR 6- 9 LPAPublic Works Department and Defence ServicesINR 8- 10 LPA

After the counselling and seat allotment process, selected candidates must report to the NIST campus in Berhampur. They must carry the following original documents along with a set of photocopies for submission:1. OJEE Final Allotment Letter2. College Leaving/Transfer Certificate3. Conduct Certificate/Character Certificate4. JEE Main/OJEE Rank Card5. Aadhaar Card6. Class 10 Mark Sheet7. Class 10 Pass Certificate8. Class 12 Final Mark Sheet9. Class 12 Pass Certificate10. Residence Certificate (Only for Odisha candidates)11. Income Certificate for TFW students12. Caste Certificate (SC/ST)13. Category Certificate (Green Card/PC/Ex-Serviceman/EWS)

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:Publisher202220232024Times727238 

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:ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2022)Placement Statistics (2023)the highest packageINR 21 LPAINR 19.15 LPA

NIST Berhampur has a decent record of placements for courses like MBA, MCA and BTech, etc. 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:ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2022)Placement Statistics (2023)the 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 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. 

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:MarketingFinanceHuman ResourcesBusiness AnalyticsProduction and Operations

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.

The institute has not released any official data specific to NIST MBA placements. As per the official NIST brochure 2024, the average package offered across various courses (including MBA) offered at NIST is INR 5.1 LPA. The average package at NSIT in 2023 was INR 5.65 LPA. In 2022, the average package across all courses stood at INR 5 LPA.