Silicon University

About the Institute

Silicon University, Bhubaneswar

Established: 2001
Status: Became Silicon University on January 31, 2024; formerly known as Silicon Institute of Technology (SiliconTech) 

Accreditations and Affiliations:

• Approved by AICTE, affiliated to Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT) until 2024 

• NAAC Grade A, NBA accreditation for B.Tech programs in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), and Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) 

• Granted autonomous status (2018–2028) by UGC prior to becoming a university

Rankings:

• Ranked in NIRF 2024 (Engineering) band 201–300

• Innovation category (NIRF 2023) in band 151–300 

Campus & Infrastructure:

• Located on an 18.5-acre residential campus in Infocity, Bhubaneswar 

• Features hostels, modern classrooms, labs, a 400-seat auditorium, sports complex, and well-stocked library

Academic Offerings:

• Undergraduate (B.Tech) programs in CSE, ECE, EEE, and Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering 

• Postgraduate programs include M.Tech in CSE, ECE, EEE; M.Sc in Data Science, Embedded Electronics & IIoT, VLSI, Molecular Medicine; and MCA

Heritage:

• Founded by BITS Pilani alumni Sanjeev Nayak and Laxman Mohanty, driven by a vision to deliver industry-focused engineering education in Eastern India