Chhend Chowk, Rourkela, Odisha, India, 769015
Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT), established in 2002 by an act of the Government of Odisha, is the apex technical university of the state. Headquartered in Rourkela, it is named after the legendary leader and visionary Biju Patnaik. The university was created to ensure a unified structure for technical education and to promote quality teaching, research, and innovation across Odisha.
1. Academic Programs:
BPUT offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across a range of disciplines through its affiliated and constituent colleges:
Undergraduate Programs:
B.Tech in various engineering branches (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Computer Science, etc.)
B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy)
B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture)
BHMCT (Hotel Management)
BBA and BCA
Postgraduate Programs:
M.Tech
M.Pharm
MBA
MCA
M.Arch
Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.):
Available in Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Architecture, and Applied Sciences
2. Affiliations and Reach:
BPUT affiliates around 130 colleges including government, private, and constituent colleges across Odisha
These colleges cover the domains of engineering, pharmacy, architecture, management, and computer applications
3. Campus & Infrastructure:
Main campus is located in Chhend Colony, Rourkela
The campus includes academic blocks, administrative offices, digital classrooms, examination cells, research centers, and faculty offices
Equipped with modern laboratories, libraries, seminar halls, and Wi-Fi-enabled facilities
On-campus hostel facilities for students and faculty housing
4. Accreditation and Recognition:
Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC)
Approved by regulatory bodies like AICTE, PCI, and COA depending on the course domain
5. Examination and Evaluation:
Follows a semester system with centralized examination and evaluation processes
Uses a digitized student academic management system for transparency and record-keeping
6. Innovation and Research:
Encourages R&D activities across its affiliated institutions
Collaborates with industries and research bodies to promote technological innovation and applied research
7. Student Services and Activities:
Promotes student welfare through technical festivals, cultural events, and sports meets
Offers training and placement support through the Training and Placement Cell
Runs scholarship programs as per state and national policies
8. Admissions:
UG admissions are typically through national/state-level entrance exams like OJEE, JEE Main, NATA, etc.
PG admissions follow OJEE or GATE scores, and Ph.D. admissions involve entrance tests and interviews