NIIS Bhubaneswar: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking

NIIS Institute of Information Science and Management, Bhubaneswar, boasts a myriad of academic programmes in the fields of Sciences, Commerce, Arts, Humanities, Social Science, and IT. The institute has a very holistic admission process to award the deserving candidates. The admission is done primarily through the NIIS Aptitude Test (NAT) that is conducted for the courses of study offered at the institute. Additionally, merit lists based on previous academic qualifications of applicants are drawn and used for admitting exceptional candidates.

The admission procedure usually starts with the announcement of the NAT dates, followed by the process of application, the entrance exam, and the results.  The basic criterion for eligibility is passing of 10+2 from an accredited board for undergraduate courses. Requirements for specific subjects vary according to the sought course. For example, B.Sc programs require having a science background in 10+2, BBA, and BCA are open to students from any stream, with BCA requiring mathematics. The minimum qualification for a postgraduate applicant is a bachelor's degree obtained in the relevant discipline from a recognized institution. 

Application Process

The general procedures of application to NIIS Institute of Information Science and Management, Bhubaneswar, are as follows:

1. Go to the official website of NIIS Institute and look up the announcement for admissions.
2. For specific courses, register for the NIIS Aptitude Test (NAT) or other relevant entrance exams like AIMA-UGAT.
3. Fill in the online application form with the required personal and academic details.
4. Make the payment of the application fee.
5. Prepare and appear in the NAT or other mentioned entrance exams.
6. Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Personal Aptitude Test (PAT) and/or personal interview.
7. The final selection is based on the combined performance in the entrance exam, previous academic records, and interview. 

Typically, the following documents are required:

• 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates
• Graduation mark sheet and degree certificate for PG courses
• Valid ID proof
• Passport-sized photographs
• Caste certificate, if applicable
• Any other certificates or documents specified by the Institute

The selection process is based on fair and equal grounds of merit and both academic capability and the suitability for his/her chosen field. In fact, there are special category seats available, which will be filled on a different merit list among all applicants in that category.

Degree Wise Admission Process:

BCA and BBA- Both programs intake 60 seats each. The selection process is through NIIS Aptitude Test (NAT), merit of previous academic records, and personal interview. For BCA, 10+2 with Mathematics is the eligibility criterion, whereas BBA requires 10+2 with English from any stream.

Information Technology and Management: This program has a total of 128 seats. Admission is based on the AIMA-UGAT/NAT/Merit of previous academic records, followed by a personal interview. Eligibility include 10+2 examination with Science stream.

B.Sc Biotechnology: This program has 128 seats and has eligibility criteria of 10+2 examination with Science stream.

MSW (Master of Social Work): The course has a strength of 60 seats. It follows selection through NAT, merit of previous academic records, and personal interview. It's suitable for a BA degree with minimum 50% marks.

M.Sc Computer Science: It comprises a potential 30 seats. It accepts candidates who qualify with a B.Sc Computer Science having given it a 50% minimum requirement. 

Master in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations: This Program has 60 available seats, thus requiring a BA degree with a minimum of 50% marks.