KIIT Deemed to be University upholds a non-discriminatory admission policy that ensures equal opportunities for all. Regardless of an applicant’s background, race, religion, gender, or other factors, we embrace diversity and inclusivity. The University’s commitment to merit-based admissions promotes a fair and transparent process, allowing individuals to pursue their educational aspirations on an equal footing. The University believes that the richness of perspectives and experiences that come from a diverse student body contributes to a vibrant learning environment, preparing students to thrive in an interconnected world. The University’s non-discriminatory admission policy stands as a testament to our dedication to fostering a more equitable and inclusive educational landscape.
The KIIT Deemed to be University as a body follows an admissions policy which is non-discriminatory and is publicly posted. The policies have been posted at https://kiit.ac.in/policies/
- As per Clause 13.1 of Memorandum of Association of the University, ‘Admission and employment in the Deemed to be University shall be open to all regardless of race, religion, caste or creed, disability, immigration status and the area/ place of residence in the world’. And clause 13.2 of MoA of the University also states that ‘ All policies and procedures, in this regard as applicable to KIIT’.
- The University follows an inclusive policy to include students from all social and economic background of the country and abroad. The University has a LGBTQ policy https://kiit.ac.in/policies/lgbtq-students/
- The admission is strictly on merit through entrance examination (KIITEE), proctorly conducted online by the University. Provision of web based test is also available for students from abroad.
https://kiitee.kiit.ac.in/admission-policy/
- The admission related details are available on the University website. The University ensures wide publicity to admission process through notifications and advertisements in national and regional newspapers as well as on the University website. More details are provided in the below link:
www.kiitee.ac.in. - The University publishes Prospectus and other information brochures every year, which are also available on the university website kiit.ac.in as well as admission related website www.kiitee.ac.in.
- Results of the Entrance Examinations and rankings of the candidates are published in the University website.
http://coe.kiit.ac.in/ - There is no fee for the entrance test or admission process.
- Provision to provide scholarship to all post graduate and doctoral students exists.
- The University stringently follows the reservation policy as formulated by Government of India. The KIITEE Quota Seats are distributed among different categories of candidates as follows. Separate Merit list are prepared for each Category:
KIITEE Quota Seats distributed among different categories
|
Reservation Category |
% of Seats |
|
Scheduled Caste (SC) |
15% |
|
Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
7.5% |
|
Physically Challenged (PC) |
3% |
More details regarding various reserved seats can be found: https://kiitee.kiit.ac.in/reservation-of-seats/
- Special scholarships are also provided for the reserved students on Merit basis.
List of Scholarships is available at : https://www.kiit.ac.in/academics/scholarships-fellowships/
- Differently- abled students are provided with requisite facilities like special ramps, wheel chairs; lift facility etc. These students are also provided with easy access to hostel, library and internet facility. The details are provided in the following link
https://kiit.ac.in/facilities-for-differently-abled/
- The University has a female representation of about 50% in engineering and technology disciplines and approximately 51% in other disciplines during the year of 2022.
- 5% seats of various programmes are reserved for tribal students under tuition fee waiver.
- Tribal students are provided free education in undergraduate and post graduation courses in Science, Arts and Commerce. Ph.D programmes are also provided in these domains free of cost. More than 6000 tribal students pursued their higher education in the University in 2022
- Full fee waiver for students whose annual family income is Below Poverty Line.
- Special preferences to the sports persons are given in the admission process. Many National and international level players are continuing their education in our University.
- To reduce inequalities and provide quality education for poor and needy meritorious students, Special scholarship has been established for the children of COVID deceased for pursuing technical and profession education at the University. 84 number of students have been given full fee waiver under this scheme in 2022.
https://www.edexlive.com/news/2020/jul/28/free-education-in-kiit-du-for-children-of-covid-deceased-in-odisha-13522.html
- Meritorious students from each country is provided with two full and ten half scholarships respectively .
https://www.kiit.ac.in/academics/scholarships-fellowships/
Link for Admission Prospectus and Information Brochure for 2023-24