International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar

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    International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar
    IIIT Bhubaneswar Logo.png
    MottoImagine, Innovate, Inspire
    TypePublic
    Established2006
    ChairmanShri Suresh Chandra Mahapatra
    DirectorShri Manoj Kumar Pattnaik (I/C)
    Location
    Bhubaneswar
    ,
    Odisha
    ,
    India

    20°17′42″N 85°44′37″E / 20.2949°N 85.7437°E / 20.2949; 85.7437Coordinates: 20°17′42″N 85°44′37″E / 20.2949°N 85.7437°E / 20.2949; 85.7437
    Campus23 acres
    Websitewww.iiit-bh.ac.in

    International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar (IIIT-BH or IIIT-BBSR) is a self-sustaining state university located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. It is a hybrid model in line with other state technical Universities of Odisha. It is a University Grants Commission (India) (UGC) recognised Unitary Technical University.

    The campus is located in Gothapatna, Bhubaneswar. The campus houses classrooms, laboratories, library, hostel, faculty living quarters, sports facilities, and an auditorium.

    History[edit]

    IIIT Bhubaneswar was initiated by the Government of Odisha and registered as a society in 2006.[1] It started operating in September 2007.[2] IIIT Bhubaneswar owes its origins to the private-initiative (self-sustaining) of the Government Odisha. In 2005, the then President of India Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam laid down the foundation stone of the institute. The institute was registered as a society in 2006. The management of the institute is in the hands of a governing body, consisting of representatives from the government of Odisha, leaders from the IT industry and educationists.

    Academics[edit]

    Academic programmes[edit]

    The institute offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Undergraduate programs award BTech in information technology and areas of Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, information Technology and computer science. MTech and PhD programmes are available in computer science and electronics and communication.[3] The institute is a University Grants Commission (India) recognised Unitary Technical University.

    Admissions to undergraduate programmes is through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Mains). Admission through 50% All India Quota taken by Joint Seat Allocation Authority Government Funded Technical Institutes and 50% reserved quota for Odisha Students and take own counselling.

    Student life[edit]

    Advaita[edit]

    Advaita is the Annual-cultural and technical festival of the institute. It is largest and awaited grand College Fest of Odisha.[citation needed] Advaita 2018 was held from 8 to 11 February 2018; its theme was "Apocalypse". Advaita 2019 was held from 7 to 10 February 2019; its the theme was "Cosmo Carnival".

    Nebulae[edit]

    Nebulae is the welcome party for the BTech freshmen. It is usually held within two weeks of the start of the academic year and conducted by the sophomores although 3rd and 4th year seniors participate.

    References[edit]

    1. ^ "About the Institute — IIIT Bhubaneswar". iiit-bh.ac.in. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
    2. ^ "IIIT in Orissa to start operation from September, Orissa News — By Indiaedunews.net". indiaedunews.net. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
    3. ^ "Academics — IIIT Bhubaneswar". iiit-bh.ac.in. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
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