Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology conducts KIITEE, its own entrance exam, for admission to B.Tech and other UG & PG programs. For MBA admissions, the university holds KIITEE Management. Candidates have to apply for KIITEE (and Management) 2026 on the official website @kiit.ac.in. They can also download the application form and send it to the admission committee of the university.
Key Highlights of KIIT Admission
| Program |
Entrance Exam |
Selection Process |
Total Fees |
Application Deadline |
| B.Tech (4 years) |
KIITEE / JEE Main |
Merit on entrance score + Counselling |
INR 22 - 25.6 Lakhs |
Phase 1: Apr 8, 2026;
Phase 2: May 30, 2026;
Phase 3: July 1, 2026 |
| MBA (2 years) |
KIITEE / CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT / GMAT |
Entrance score + WAT + GDPI |
INR 13.62 - 18 Lakhs |
Registration: Sep 2025 - Jan 2026; Exam: Jan 16-18, 2026; Results & GDPI: Feb 2026 |
| BBA (3 years) |
KIITEE / UGAT |
Merit on KIITEE |
INR 16.5 Lakhs |
Phase 1: Apr 8, 2026;
Phase 2: May 30, 2026;
Phase 3: July 1, 2026 |
| B.Sc (3 years) |
KIITEE |
INR 8.43 - 14.37 Lakhs |
| BCA / B.Com (3 years) |
KIITEE |
INR 13.2 Lakhs / INR 11.76 Lakhs |
| M.Tech / M.Sc (2 years) |
KIITEE / GATE |
Merit on entrance score + Interview |
INR 8.8 Lakhs / INR 6 - 9.63 Lakhs |
Notes:
- There is no application/entrance exam fee.
- Candidates have to pay a fee of INR 75,000 to confirm their seat during the counselling process.
- Scholarships are provided up to 100% based on the KIITEE rank.
- 50% tuition fee waiver for toppers in KIITEE Management or candidates with a high CAT/XAT/MAT percentile.
- Admission to medical courses is only based on NEET UG and NEET PG examinations.
Key Highlights of KIIT Entrance Exams
Both entrance exams, KIITEE and KIITEE Management, are computer-based tests held online at designated centres. The duration of the exams is 2.5 hrs, ie, 150 minutes. It has 120 MCQs for 4 marks each. Furthermore, there will be a negative marking (-1) for every wrong answer. KIIT does not release the official cutoff marks. However, the qualifying percentage for different category candidates is as follows:
- General: 50%
- General (PH): 45%
- SC/ST/OBC: 40%
- OBC (PH): 40%
KIIT Admission Dates 2026
KIITEE serves as the university’s main admission test, typically conducted in three phases: April, June, and July. Meanwhile, registration for KIITEE Management (MBA Admission 2026) is currently open.
KIIT B.Tech Admission Dates 2026
For B.Tech admission 2026, candidates must either register for KIITEE or apply using their JEE Main scores. The tentative schedule is given below:
| Events |
Dates (Tentative) |
| KIITEE 2026 – Phase 1 |
KIITEE 2026 – Phase 2 |
KIITEE 2026 – Phase 3 |
| Application Starts |
November 10, 2025 |
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| Last Date to Apply |
April 8, 2026 |
May 30, 2026 |
July 1, 2026 |
| KIITEE 2026 Examination |
April 16 to 20, 2026 |
June 4 to 8, 2026 |
July 5 to 7, 2026 |
Candidates should apply in the early phase, as cutoffs tend to be lower due to greater seat availability. Meanwhile, the later phase has a rise in cutoffs as competition increases due to fewer seats.
KIIT MBA Admission Dates 2026
Applicants seeking MBA admission for 2026 can appear for KIITEE Management or apply using their CAT, MAT, XAT, or CMAT results. The tentative schedule is mentioned below:
| Event |
Dates (Tentative) |
| Last Date to Apply |
January 9, 2026 (for KIITEE Management)
January 28, 2026 (via National Exam scores) |
| Admit Card Download & Slot Booking |
January 13, 2026 |
| Dates of Entrance Exam |
January 16 to 18, 2026 |
| Publication of Result |
January 28, 2026 |
| GD & PI Date |
Second Week of February 2026 |
*GD&PI Centres: Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai
KIIT B.Tech Admission 2026
KIIT offers B.Tech under the KIIT School of Engineering in 23 disciplines. A few of the top specialisations include CSE, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, IT, Mechanical Engineering, etc. The university has around 3,000 to 3,600 seats across all B.Tech specialisations. The seat matrix is as follows:
Notes:
- The university also provides integrated B.Tech + M.Tech programs in 4 specialisations. CSE has 180 seats, and other integrated specialisations have 60 seats each.
- For specific minor streams (e.g., Mechatronics, Automobile, Aerospace), the seat intake is generally lower and sometimes clubbed within major departments or offered only as electives/specialisations.
- The matrix may slightly vary by academic session, and all counts are based on the latest admission/yearly data.
KIIT B.Tech Eligibility & Selection Criteria
The eligibility and selection criteria for B.Tech admission are tabulated below:
| Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Criteria |
| B.Tech |
10+2 with 60% aggregate marks in PCM & English |
KIITEE/JEE Main + KIIT Counselling |
| B.Tech + M.Tech |
| B.Tech in Lateral Entry |
3-year Diploma in Engineering with 60% marks |
Direct Entry through KIITEE |
KIIT MBA Admission 2026
KIIT Bhubaneswar offers its MBA program through KIIT School of Management (KSOM) and KIIT School of Rural Management (KSRM). Apart from General Management, the program is provided in 8 specialisations. Some of the popular specialisations are Marketing, Agribusiness, etc. The seat intake for some courses is as follows:
- General MBA: Around 360 seats
- Business Analytics: Around 30 seats
- Operations & Supply Chain Management: Around 30 seats
Separate seat intake for Marketing Management, Financial Management, Agribusiness Management, Rural Management, Healthcare Management, and HR Management is not available.
KIIT MBA Eligibility & Selection Criteria
The details regarding eligibility and selection for MBA admission are provided below:
| Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Criteria |
| MBA |
Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks in aggregate |
KIITEE Management/CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT + GD&PI + WAT |
Note: Seats for the MBA program are allotted first using the KIITEE Management exam scores. Remaining seats, if any, are filled through KIITEE scores.
KIIT Admission for Other Courses
The eligibility criteria and selection criteria for UG, PG, and PhD courses offered by KIIT University are mentioned in the table below:
| Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Criteria |
| MBBS |
10+2 with PCB and 60% marks |
NEET UG + MCC NEET Counselling |
| BDS |
| B.Arch |
10+2 with 50% aggregate marks in PCM |
KIITEE/NATA |
| M.Tech |
BE/B.Tech or equivalent degree (e.g. AMIE, GRADE-IETE, etc.) in respective branches of Engineering & Technology with a First Class or equivalent CGPA |
KIITEE/GATE |
| BBA |
10+2 in any stream with Maths and 50% marks |
KIITEE/UGAT |
| BCA |
KIITEE |
| B.Des |
10+2 or equivalent with 50% marks |
| BA LLB/BBA LLB/B.Sc LLB |
10+2 or equivalent in the relevant stream with 45% marks |
| B.Com (Hons.) |
10+2 in any stream with Maths/Business Maths/Statistics and 50% marks |
| B.Sc Nursing |
10+2 in PCB with 45% aggregate marks and a pass in English |
| B.Pharm |
| MCA |
Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks and Maths at 10+2 or graduation level |
| MPH |
Bachelor's degree in Medicine/AYUSH/Dentistry/Nursing/Pharmacy/Veterinary Sciences with 50% marks |
| MHA |
Bachelor's degrees in Medicine/Dentistry/Nursing/Pharmacy/Veterinary Sciences/Public Health/Business Administration with 50% marks |
| PhD |
M.Tech/ME/MCA/MBA or equivalent degree with 60% marks |
WAT + Research Proposal + Interview |
| M.Sc/MA/M.Com/LLM or equivalent degree with 55% marks |
| B.Tech/BE or an equivalent degree with 60% marks and a valid GATE score |
Note: KIIT offers admissions to PhD and Post-Doctoral Fellowship programs at the research level across various disciplines. PhD admissions are available under three categories: Regular, Self-Supporting, and Sponsored schemes.
KIIT Admission FAQs
Ques. Which entrance exams are accepted by KIIT?
Ans. Apart from its own entrance exams, ie, KIITEE and KIITEE Management, the university also accepts admission through national-level entrance scores. The details for these examinations are as follows:
| Course |
Exam Accepted |
| B.Arch |
NATA |
| BBA |
UGAT |
| M.Tech |
GATE |
| KSRM & KSOM |
CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT |
| PhD |
UGC NET |
| MBBS/ BDS |
NEET UG |
| MD/MS |
NEET PG |
Ques. How can I get admission into KIIT’s B.Tech program? What are the required eligibility and exams?
Ans. KIIT offers B.Tech admissions primarily through the KIITEE entrance exam (now a computer-based test). Candidates must have passed 10+2 with at least 60% aggregate in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics). A small number of seats (especially in CSE) are also allotted based on high JEE Main ranks. After the exam, qualified students participate in the university’s counselling and seat allotment. Seats are directly allotted based on KIITEE or JEE Main ranks.
Ques. What is the MBA admission process and eligibility at KIIT?
Ans. For the 2-year MBA at KIIT School of Management (KSOM), candidates need a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (and 50% in 10th/12th). Admission is through a valid national management test score. The university accepts CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/GMAT or its own KIITEE Management exam. Shortlisted applicants then go through Group Discussion (GD), Written Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview. Final selection is based on exam score, GD/PI performance, and academic records.
Ques. How does KIIT select candidates for its B.Arch program?
Ans. Candidates are selected for B.Arch at KIIT on the basis of their NATA scores and performance in the 10+2 examination. They must have passed class 12th with 50% marks in physics, chemistry, and mathematics.
Ques. What is the admission process for medical courses at KIIT?
Ans. KIIT accepts NEET examinations for admission to its medical programs. For MBBS and BDS, candidates will be selected based on their NEET UG scores; meanwhile, admission to MS/MD is based on NEET PG scores. Seats are allotted on the basis of MCC NEET Counselling.
Ques. Are scholarships or fee waivers available at KIIT?
Ans. Yes, KIIT offers merit scholarships for top KIITEE rankers. The KIITEE topper gets free tuition, and the top 1,000 KIITEE rank holders receive various tuition waivers, subject to a 6 CGPA in their semester exams. In addition, state/national scholarships (SC/ST/OBC, OBC/EBC, etc.). For MBA students, KSOM provides partial waivers, ie, a 50% tuition waiver for the top 5 scorers in the KIITEE Management exam or very high CAT/XAT/MAT scores.
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The NEET cut-off differs from year to year. The cut-off is different for all the categories of students.
Yes, work experience of at least one year is required after B. SC. (PB) nursing course for the M. SC. nursing course. The admission will be done through the KIITEE valid marks.
Yes, you should have an experience of at least one-year after completing B.Sc (PB) Nursing to get admission to the M.Sc nursing program along with another eligibility criterias.