Konark Institute of Science and Technology, Jatani: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking

Konark Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), a constituent college in Jatani, Odisha. It provides different undergraduate and postgraduate courses in engineering and management. The admission process at KIST is meant to choose competent candidates on the basis of national and state-level entrance tests.

The admission process of KIST generally precedes the academic year, inviting applications in the initial months of the year for the July-August starting academic year. Admissions are given by the institute on the basis of Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) for B.Tech courses and Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) for other courses.

For B.Tech courses, one needs to have a 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths as core subjects. Eligibility for MBA and M.Tech courses is normally a bachelor's degree in the same field. Course-wise different eligibility criteria can be applicable.

Application Process

The application procedure for Konark Institute of Science and Technology differs according to the program:

For B.Tech courses:

1. Take the JEE Main exam.
2. Get registered in the state-level counseling process (most probably OJEE counseling for Odisha students).
3. Complete the application form of KIST either online from the institute's website or as a part of the centralized counseling process.
4. Submit the documents according to requirement, such as JEE Main score card, 10+2 mark sheets, and other certificates as required by the institute.
5. Undergo the counseling process for seat allotment.

For MBA and MBA Integrated courses:

1. Attend OJEE (for MBA Integrated, as stated clearly).
2. Get registered for the OJEE counseling process.
3. Complete the application form for KIST as part of the centralized counseling or from the institute website.
4. Furnish mandatory documents, i.e., graduation mark sheets, entrance examination score card, and other necessary certificates.
5. Undergo counseling for allotment of seats.

For M.Tech courses:

1. Appear in GATE or the respective state entrance exam.
2. Apply through the institute website or centralized admission procedure for Odisha M.Tech programs.
3. Furnish necessary documents, i.e., B.Tech/B.E. mark sheets, entrance exam score card, and other necessary certificates.
4. Attend the interview or counseling process, if necessary.

Degree wise Admission Process

B.Tech: KIST provides B.Tech courses in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering, and Civil Engineering. Admissions are provided on the merit of JEE Main scores. The total approved intake for B.Tech courses is 390 seats, of which Mechanical Engineering has the largest intake of 120 seats.

MBA: MBA in KIST has a sanctioned strength of 60 seats. Admission is likely to be on the basis of OJEE scores but no details are given. The institute provides an MBA Integrated course of 60 seats where admissions will be purely on OJEE ranks as per Government of Odisha norms.

M.Tech: M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering, Power Engineering and Energy Systems, and Thermal and Fluid Engineering are offered at KIST. The approved intake of each M.Tech program is 9 seats. No information regarding the application process is given but will presumably be on the basis of GATE scores or a state-level entrance exam.