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• Student Friendly CAMPUS
• Multicultural and cosmopolitan AMBIENCE
• World-class education with HUMAN TOUCH
• Unmatched academic & INDUSTRY EXPOSURE
• Consistent & high quality PLACEMENT

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), a household name in the education sector, has become a sought-after destination in India for professional studies. It is admired all over for the quality of its academic courses, its community outreach work and as a university of compassion and humanitarianism.

KIIT started in 1992-93 as an Industrial Training Institution. However, 1997 is considered the base year as undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Engineering, Management and Computer Applications were added. In 2007, many new schools were added to its umbrella - School of Law, Biotechnology, Medical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Nursing, Mass Communication, Film and Media, Fashion and KIIT International School. Today, KIIT offers professional education to students from across India and also to international students from 65 countries. The alumni of KIIT, over a lakh of them, have made their mark in their respective careers in academics, corporate organizations, civil services and enterprise.

One would find it difficult to imagine that such a celebrated institution with a global reputation was established by an unassuming humble being, Prof. Dr. Achyuta Samanta, the Founder of KIIT, KISS & KIMS, who started the institute with all of Rs 5000 as the initial investment. He started KIIT in two rented rooms with 12 students and 2 staff. The modest institution has now grown to incomprehensible propositions and is spread over a vast 36-square-kilometre academic township with 30 lush green campuses. The campus houses a 2600-bedded super specialty hospital, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), a multi-storey central library, a central research facility, research and innovation wing, KIIT Technology Business Incubator (KIIT-TBI), many Auditoriums, 20 sports complexes, many international standard stadiums covering all sports, 30 food courts, and a rose garden. The institution takes pride in being the greenest campus in India.

KIIT has received all accreditations and affiliations from prestigious national and international bodies such as National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF -Rank 17), National Board of Accreditation [NBA - Tier 1 (Washington Accord) for B.Tech programs], the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), USA and the Institution of Engineering and Technology, (IET), UK because of its quality research, innovation, and publications and citations. KIIT has had an excellent placement record since its inception owing to its quality teaching and learning process, and the brand value that it carries. KIIT is ranked in the cohort of 501–600 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 and 294 in the QS Asia University ranking. It has been accredited with an A++ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) under the Ministry of Education.

KIIT has made colossal contributions to sports. KIIT has proudly produced 23 Olympians and 3 Paralympians and 11 of its students are recipients of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award and Arjuna Award, the country’s highest awards in sporting excellence in 2025. It has created the largest international-standard sporting infrastructure covering almost all sports disciplines. The University has been conferred the Sport star Award, FICCI India Sports Award for the promotion of sports, and CII Sports Business Award 2023 for best sports facilities. KIIT and KISS are the nodal centers for the FIFA Football For Schools Programme in Asia and FIVB Knowledge Hub for Volleyball in India & South Asia. KIIT has been chosen for the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2022 for encouraging sports through Corporate Social Responsibility.

KIIT is strengthening its global academic presence through 43 international MoUs, partnerships with 6 global institutions partners in academic programme design and delivery and international student and faculty exchange initiatives. Its Global Immersion Programme and India Trek Programme provide valuable cross-cultural learning and international exposure, with the latter welcoming 178 international delegates from institutions including Oxford, Harvard, MIT and the City University of New York. These initiatives reflect KIIT’s commitment to global academic collaboration, international mobility and a globally connected learning environment.

Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) established by Founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta, is a landmark initiative in inclusive education and community service dedicated to the empowerment of tribal communities. It provides free, comprehensive education, accommodation, food, healthcare and holistic development opportunities to thousands of tribal students, enabling them to overcome socio-economic barriers and build a brighter future while preserving their cultural identity. KISS exemplifies the Founder’s vision of education as a powerful instrument for social transformation, equity and human dignity.

The Institutional Development Plan (IDP) is KIIT Deemed to be University's integrated, evidence-led roadmap for institutional growth and public value over 2025–2040. It connects the University's educational purpose with academic quality, research and innovation, student experience, responsible governance, risk management, financial resilience, human capital, infrastructure, digital capability, international engagement and social contribution.

The IDP is intended to bring strategy, annual planning, budget allocation, school-level plans, accreditation and ranking evidence and institutional performance reporting into one coherent cycle. Each school and administrative unit would translate the institutional priorities into an annual implementation plan with accountable owners, baselines, milestones, deliverables, budgets and evidence.

The plan adopts the eight enablers in the UGC IDP Guidelines as its core architecture. It also adds cross-cutting missions relevant to KIIT's multidisciplinary ecosystem: student success and wellbeing; employability and entrepreneurship; internationalization; community impact and inclusion; sustainability; and institutional reputation. Recognizing placement as one of KIIT’s established USPs, a ninth strategic enabler, Placement, Career Readiness and Employer Partnerships, has been incorporated to consolidate and further strengthen this existing institutional strength through enhanced industry engagement, career readiness and sustained placement outcomes. These missions would be delivered through the eight enablers rather than treated as disconnected projects.

The proposed planning cycle has three connected levels: (i) the first three years establish baselines, close priority gaps and institutionalize systems; (ii) the seven-year horizon consolidates performance and scales successful initiatives; and (iii) the fifteen-year horizon positions KIIT for sustained national and international impact.

3.1 Purpose

• Translate the University's vision and mission into a coordinated set of long-, medium- and short-term institutional priorities.
• Align academic, research, administrative, financial and infrastructure plans with institutional priorities and applicable UGC and other regulatory requirements.
• Set measurable KPIs, milestones, owners, timelines and resource requirements for each strategic objective.
• Strengthen quality assurance, evidence-based decision-making, transparency, accountability and continuous enhancement.
• Integrate education, research, innovation, skilling, entrepreneurship, community engagement and lifelong learning.
• Support equitable access, student wellbeing, inclusion, sustainability and responsible internationalization.

3.2 Scope

The plan covers all constituent schools, programmes, research centres, campuses and institutional units within the scope of KIIT Deemed to be University.

3.3 Guiding principles

• Mission-led and context-specific
• Consultative and participatory with faculty, staff, students, alumni, employers, community partners and external experts.
• Outcome-oriented: measure student learning, research quality, societal benefit and institutional capability
• Evidence-based: all baselines and reported outcomes should have a defined source, owner and validation process.
• Financially viable: each major initiative must have capital/recurring cost implications and a sustainability plan.
• Inclusive, accessible, ethical and aligned with constitutional values and applicable law.
• Flexible and periodically revised in response to performance, emerging needs and regulatory change.

Vision

To create an advanced centre of professional learning of international standing where pursuit of knowledge and excellence shall reign supreme, unfettered by the barriers of nationality, language, cultural plurality and religion.

Mission

1. Imparting quality value-based education of international standard and imbibing skill for solving real life problems.
2. Inculcating global perspective in attitude.
3. Creating leadership qualities with futuristic vision.
4. Fostering spirit of entrepreneurship and realization of societal responsibilities.
5. Cultivating adaptation of ethics, morality and healthy practices in professional life.
6. Instilling habit of continual learning.
7. Encouraging and supporting creative abilities and research temperament.
8. Establishing and promoting close interaction with industries and other utility sectors and keep abreast with state-of-the-art technology.

Strategic Outcome

To create a transparent, responsive, accountable and future-ready governance system that enables academic autonomy with institutional responsibility.

5.1 Baseline year Status (AY 2024-25)

KIIT Deemed to be University has established a strong institutional foundation supported by its recognised academic standing, established quality assurance mechanisms and experience in meeting national and international accreditation requirements.

The University holds NAAC A++ accreditation and has demonstrated its commitment to quality through participation in national and international ranking and accreditation frameworks, including NIRF (Rank 17), NBA [Tier 1 (Washington Accord) for B.Tech programs], ABET the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (Cohort of 501-600), QS Asia University Rankings (Rank 294) and international accreditation systems applicable to its programmes. Its governance framework encompasses statutory and academic bodies, institutional administration, regulatory compliance and quality monitoring. These existing strengths provide a sound foundation for advancing towards more integrated, transparent, data-driven and outcome-oriented institutional governance.

The University will further strengthen this foundation by systematically documenting the functioning of statutory bodies (Board of Studies, Academic Council, Executive Council, IQAC), enhance policy and SOP coverage, enhance its ranking and accreditation score, monitoring compliance and linking institutional decisions with measurable outcomes.

5.2 Priority Initiatives

• Map all statutory and non-statutory bodies, terms of reference, membership, delegated powers, meeting cycles, decision logs and reporting responsibilities.
• Update SOPs for high-volume and high-risk academic, administrative, student-service, procurement, finance and compliance processes.
• Establish a central policy register with owner, approval date, review date, version control and implementation evidence.
• Integrate institutional strategy, annual operating plans, budgets, risk registers and quality assurance into a single review cycle.
• Strengthen internal audit, compliance calendars, grievance redressal, ethics and closure tracking.
• Use dashboards to monitor institutional performance and decision turnaround while preserving privacy and appropriate access controls.
• Create a structured stakeholder feedback loop and publish appropriate institutional performance summaries.

5.3 Target-setting Matrix

To align financial decisions with academic and research priorities, enhance resource utilization, maintain strong controls and diversify income responsibly.

6.1 Baseline year Status (AY 2024-25)

KIIT has developed a substantial institutional ecosystem encompassing multidisciplinary education, research, healthcare, student residential facilities, sports infrastructure and community engagement. The scale and diversity of these operations reflect the University's capacity to mobilise and deploy resources in support of its academic and developmental priorities. Its established academic programmes, research activities, industry relationships and institutional reputation provide opportunities for strengthening resource mobilisation and long-term financial sustainability.

The University’s financial planning can be built on this foundation by aligning annual budgets with strategic priorities, strengthening budget execution and expenditure monitoring, and expanding appropriate sources of funding, including sponsored research, consultancy, industry collaboration, executive education and philanthropy. Greater integration of financial planning with the Institutional Development Plan will support efficient resource utilisation, financial accountability and sustainable institutional growth.

6.2 Priority Initiatives

• Prepare a multi-year financial model linked to the IDP, including capital expenditure, recurring costs, maintenance, staffing and lifecycle costs.
• Enhance transparent costing for major programmes, research centres, facilities and strategic initiatives where data permit.
• Enhance resource mobilization strategy covering competitive research grants, consultancy, executive education, continuing education, industry sponsorship, philanthropy, alumni giving and endowments, consistent with applicable rules.
• Create a pipeline for research proposals and sponsored projects with pre-award, contracting, financial monitoring and close-out support.
• Review procurement lead times, asset utilization, energy costs and recurring expenditure to identify efficiency opportunities without compromising quality or safety.
• Strengthen internal controls, budget variance reporting, audit closure and financial risk management.
• Develop a transparent prioritization rubric for IDP initiatives: strategic impact, equity, feasibility, cost, risk, sustainability and expected return/public value.

6.3 Target-setting Matrix

To deliver rigorous, learner-centred, flexible and multidisciplinary education that develops disciplinary depth, practical capability, ethical values, creativity and lifelong learning.

7.1 Baseline year Status (AY 2024-25)

KIIT has established itself as a major multidisciplinary higher education institution, offering a wide range of professional and academic programmes across its constituent schools. The University provides a diverse learning environment supported by academic infrastructure, industry exposure, practical learning opportunities and a strong emphasis on holistic student development. Its academic approach incorporates 100% outcome-based education, curriculum review on a defined cycle of 3 or 4 years, experiential learning and interdisciplinary opportunities, providing a foundation for continuously improving graduate competencies and student success.

KIIT also promotes learning beyond the classroom through initiatives such as KIITx, Management Development Programmes (MDP), Executive MBA, WLIP, KIIT IAS Academy (KIASA), K-Explore course, student projects, Project Expo, creative activities and structured competency-development opportunities. The provision of sports, cultural activities, student clubs, mentoring and community engagement further contributes to students’ overall development. The University's existing emphasis on academic quality, professional preparation and student experience positions it well to advance towards more personalised, flexible, industry-responsive and outcome-oriented education. KIIT also emphasizes competency development through skill-based programmes, practical learning, specialized skill laboratories, project-based activities and experiential learning opportunities.

KIIT Deemed to be University has established a strong International presence by welcoming students from diverse countries and providing a multicultural learning environment. As part of its IDP, KIIT aims to increase international student enrolment, expand the number of countries represented, strengthen international student support services, and enhance global academic engagement.

7.2 Curriculum and Academic Design

• Conduct a structured review of programmes and curricula, with documented input from students, alumni, employers, academic experts and relevant professional bodies.
• Map programme outcomes, course outcomes, assessment methods and graduate attributes; use outcome data to drive documented enhancement.
• Enhance flexible multidisciplinary learning pathways, electives, minors, interdisciplinary projects and credit mobility where permitted by applicable regulations.
• Review opportunities for vocational and skill-based learning, internships, apprenticeships, project-based learning and industry-embedded learning consistent with NEP 2020 and relevant frameworks.
• Integrate responsible use of AI, data literacy, sustainability, communication, ethics, design thinking and problem-solving where relevant to the discipline.
• Strengthen digital and blended teaching, learning materials, accessible content and academic integrity.
• Use programme-level academic audits and peer review to identify and address gaps in teaching, assessment, progression and learning outcomes.
• Regular student feedback, feedback analysis and follow-up action.

7.3 Student Success and Holistic development

• Establish a coordinated student journey framework covering admission, induction, transition, mentoring, academic advising, internships, wellbeing, graduation and alumni transition.
• Strengthen early-alert systems for academic difficulty and disengagement, with referral pathways and confidentiality safeguards.
• Review mentoring, counseling, disability support, anti-ragging, safety, grievance redressal and student conduct processes for accessibility and effectiveness.
• Develop a consistent framework for co-curricular activities, student clubs and societies, sports, arts, leadership, volunteering, community service and student representation.
• Monitor progression, backlogs, retention, completion, time-to-degree, student feedback and reasons for attrition; use findings to enhance services.
• Strengthen scholarship and financial-aid information, access and outcome tracking for eligible students.
• Improvise career readiness through communication, teamwork, digital and domain skills, internships, portfolio development and career counseling.

7.4 Target-setting Matrix

To build a responsible, interdisciplinary research and innovation ecosystem that advances knowledge, addresses societal and industrial challenges, and translates selected outcomes into practical impact.

8.1 Baseline year Status (AY 2024-25)

KIIT has developed a substantial research and innovation ecosystem supported by multidisciplinary academic schools, research centres, specialised facilities such as KIIT TBI and K-Innovation and collaborations with national and international institutions. Its research activities span diverse areas of science, technology, healthcare, engineering, management, law, social sciences and other disciplines. The University’s research infrastructure, doctoral programmes, funded projects, publication output and intellectual property activities provide a strong platform for advancing knowledge, addressing societal challenges and strengthening industry-oriented research.

KIIT demonstrated strong research productivity in AY 2024–25, with around 3600 publications, including a substantial contribution to high-impact Q1 journals and research receiving significant citations, a strong commitment to innovation and intellectual property generation through sustained patent filing, publication and technology development, reflecting the University’s growing research quality and global scholarly influence. KIIT also secured substantial research funding through 27 funded projects with a total funding of ₹18.22 crore in 2025, strengthening its research capacity, innovation ecosystem and collaborative research initiatives.

The University also has opportunities to build on its research capabilities through interdisciplinary collaboration, competitive external funding, technology transfer, patent commercialisation and entrepreneurship. Its institutional ecosystem, including the KIIT Technology Business Incubator and research facilities, offers a foundation for supporting promising ideas from early-stage research through prototyping, incubation and potential commercial or societal application. The next phase of development will focus on strengthening research quality and impact alongside publication volume, improving the conversion of intellectual property into useful outcomes, and expanding sustainable partnerships with industry and funding agencies.

8.2 Priority Initiatives

• Develop a University research strategy that identifies priority and emerging domains through capability mapping, societal need, industry demand and international opportunity.
• Strengthen research governance, research integrity, ethics review, data management, authorship, plagiarism prevention, conflict-of-interest management and responsible use of AI.
• Enhance grant development support, including funding intelligence, proposal writing, budgeting, partnership development, contracts and project management.
• Develop shared research infrastructure and transparent access policies; periodically audit utilization, maintenance and technical staffing.
• Strengthen doctoral training, supervision quality, timely progression, completion, research methods and research communication.
• Establish or strengthen pathways for invention disclosure, prior-art search, patent filing, IP ownership, licensing, technology transfer and revenue sharing under approved policies.
• Support student and faculty entrepreneurship through incubation, prototyping, mentoring, seed support and links with investors and industry, subject to governance and conflict-of-interest safeguards.
• Measure research quality and impact, not only publication or patent volume; monitor citations, field-normalized indicators where appropriate, replication/reproducibility, translational outputs and societal use.
• Build interdisciplinary centres and mission-oriented research programmes only where a feasibility case, leadership, funding pathway and evaluation plan are established.
• Develop an ecosystem for cutting-edge post-doctoral research.
• Plan for Start=up research grants for early career scholars / faculty members.

8.3 Target-setting Matrix

To develop, support and retain capable faculty and staff, while building a culture of academic freedom, ethical conduct, collaboration, service and continuous learning.

9.1 Baseline year Status (AY 2024-25)

KIIT’s multidisciplinary academic and administrative ecosystem is supported by a substantial workforce of faculty members, researchers, technical personnel and administrative staff. The University’s scale of operations and breadth of academic programmes require a diverse range of professional competencies, leadership capabilities and specialised institutional services. Its academic environment, research activities, student-support systems and administrative functions provide a strong platform for developing a capable, collaborative and service-oriented institutional workforce.

KIIT regularly conducts Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) and Staff Training Programmes to enhance teaching competencies, research capabilities, professional skills, digital proficiency, and administrative effectiveness, fostering a culture of continuous learning and institutional excellence. KIIT promotes employee welfare through comprehensive benefits, health and wellness initiatives, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth, fostering employee satisfaction and work–life balance.

The University’s institutional culture can be further strengthened through systematic professional development, leadership training, mentoring, performance review, succession planning and employee wellbeing initiatives. Greater alignment between workforce planning and institutional priorities will help ensure that faculty and staff capabilities evolve in line with emerging requirements in teaching, research, digital transformation, student services and institutional administration. Recognition of high-quality teaching, research, innovation, student support and institutional service will further support a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

9.2 Priority Initiatives

• Prepare a workforce plan linked to programme portfolio, student growth, research priorities, workload, succession and critical technical/administrative capabilities.
• Review recruitment, induction, performance management, career progression, recognition and retention systems for transparency and alignment with applicable regulations and University policies.
• Enhance annual faculty and staff development plans covering pedagogy, research, leadership, digital skills, technical capabilities, student support and compliance.
• Create leadership development pathways for academic, research and administrative roles, including succession planning for critical functions.
• Strengthen performance conversations and development plans, balancing teaching, research, service, student support, innovation and administrative responsibilities as relevant to role.
• Monitor staff workload, engagement, wellbeing, workplace safety, grievance trends and retention; maintain confidentiality and fair process.
• Promote interdisciplinary teams, mentoring, visiting expertise and appropriate industry or international exposure.
• Develop recognition mechanisms for high-quality teaching, research integrity, innovation, student support, inclusion, outreach and institutional service.

9.3 Target-setting Matrix

To enhance outcome-producing MOUs / partnerships that creates value for students, faculty, research, communities and institutional development.

10.1 Baseline year Status (AY 2024-25)

KIIT has established a broad network of national and international relationships spanning higher education institutions, industry, professional bodies, research organisations and other stakeholders. KIIT takes pride in its extensive alumni network of over one lakh graduates, making significant contributions across academia, industry, entrepreneurship, research and public service worldwide. Its international engagement includes 43 international MoUs, while six global institutions/industry partners are identified in the baseline as participating in the design and delivery of academic programmes in the AY 2024-25. The University also recorded 35 instances of industry participation in academics and research, demonstrating an existing platform for collaboration between academic programmes and external partners.

KIIT’s international visibility is reinforced by its multidisciplinary academic profile, international student community, research activities and institutional recognition. The University has also received notable recognition, including the Sportstar Aces Award 2025 for the promotion of sports, the FICCI Higher Education Excellence Award 2025 and the CII Sports Business Awards 2025. In addition, 54 KIIT faculty members were identified among the world's top 5% of scientists in the SciRank Global Index 2025, and 33 faculty members were recognized in the Stanford- Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientist list.

KIIT promotes global academic exposure through its Global Immersion Programme, with around 70 student participants and a good number of visiting faculty, while the India Trek Programme welcomed 178 international delegates including participants from renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, MIT, City University of New York, Virginia Tech and the University of Washington Bothell.

10.2 Priority Initiatives

• Maintain a central partnership register that records objectives, owner, validity, activity, outputs, financial obligations, risks and renewal decision.
• Enhance school-level industry advisory mechanisms and recurring employer consultations to inform curriculum, internships, projects, research and graduate competencies.
• Expand quality internships, apprenticeships, live projects, industry certifications, faculty immersion and practitioner/Professor of Practice engagement where appropriate.
• Develop international partnerships with clear deliverables: student/faculty mobility, joint supervision, joint publications, research grants, dual/joint degree opportunities where approved, and co-designed programmes.
• Strengthen international student support, on boarding, academic integration, cultural inclusion and regulatory compliance.
• Improvise on active alumni engagement model covering mentorship, career guidance, guest teaching, research collaboration, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and institutional advocacy.
• Enhance on community partnerships with schools, hospitals, local bodies, NGOs, government agencies and civil-society organizations to address evidence-based local and regional needs.
• Review partnerships periodically; discontinue or redesign inactive arrangements and prioritize depth, mutual benefit and outcomes.

10.3 Target-setting Matrix

To provide safe, accessible, resilient, well-maintained and sustainable facilities that support academic quality, research, residential life, sport, culture and wellbeing.

11.1 Baseline year Status (AY 2024-25)

KIIT has developed an extensive campus ecosystem designed to support multidisciplinary education, research, residential life, sports, cultural engagement and student wellbeing. Its infrastructure includes academic buildings, laboratories, libraries, research facilities, hostels, healthcare facilities, auditoriums, student activity spaces and extensive sports infrastructure. The University's campuses collectively provide a setting for a diverse student community and a broad range of academic and extracurricular activities.

KIIT ensures a safe and secure campus through 24×7 surveillance with over 8,800 CCTV cameras and the deployment of more than 1,100 security personnel across its campus. KIIT provides comprehensive residential facilities through 58 boys’ and girls’ hostels with an approximate capacity of 26,000 students, fostering a safe, inclusive and supportive campus living environment. The “KIIT Green” initiative has been launched to reduce pollution and promote sustainability across its 36 sq. km campus. Key initiatives include rainwater harvesting, water management, sewage treatment, bio-gas production, solar energy, mass plantation and conducting annual Green Audits, all focused on creating a healthier environment.

Sports infrastructure represents a particularly strong institutional asset. The baseline records more than 30 international-standard sporting facilities and 20 dedicated sports complexes with health clubs and swimming pools. KIIT also supports a wide range of sporting programmes, specialised training centres and student participation in competitive sports. KIIT is proud to produce 23 Olympians and 3 Paralympians and 11 students have received the prestigious Arjuna & Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awards in 2025.

In addition, the University has demonstrated strength in sustainability-related institutional performance: the IDP records a 101–200 global position in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024–25 baseline, with notable performance in SDGs 10, 4 and 16.

These established capabilities provide a foundation for the next phase of infrastructure development, focusing on modernisation, optimal utilisation, safety, accessibility, preventive maintenance, energy and water efficiency, waste management and environmental sustainability. Future infrastructure investment will be guided by student and academic growth, facility utilisation, lifecycle costs and the University's long-term campus master plan.

During AY 2024–25, KIIT promoted creative community engagement through fashion and costume design, film and documentary production, and public-interest communication. Initiatives to preserve local identity focused on documenting traditional crafts and knowledge, promoting indigenous handloom and textiles, and strengthening tribal languages and cultural identity through community media. Cultural celebrations and community service remained integral to student development, with KSAC organizing 25 events, NSS conducting 34 activities, and YRC conducting 15 activities, totaling 74 events annually.

11.2 Priority Initiatives

• Prepare a rolling master plan for classrooms, laboratories, research centres, libraries, hostels, health services, sports, arts, student activity and staff facilities.
• Use utilization and condition audits to prioritize construction, refurbishment, maintenance, space optimization and shared facilities.
• Ensure barrier-free access, inclusive design, safe routes, emergency preparedness, fire and life safety, water quality and preventive maintenance.
• Strengthen hostel and campus-life standards, including student support, supervision, grievance mitigation, health referral and safety review.
• Enhance on the green campus roadmap covering energy efficiency, renewable energy feasibility, water conservation, wastewater, solid waste, biodiversity, transport and sustainable procurement.
• Establish environmental baselines and periodic audits.
• Enhance campus mobility, pedestrian safety, cycling and low-emission transport where feasible.
• Adopt lifecycle costing and maintainability standards in capital planning; assign clear ownership for asset registers and maintenance backlogs.

11.3 Target-setting Matrix

Sports Facilities

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• 18 international standard sports complexes with gyms, swimming pools, synthetic volleyball, basketball and tennis courts, besides indoor badminton, billiards, table tennis, yoga and squash courts
• Sports complex exclusively for girl students
• Cricket Stadium (BCCI approved)
• Hockey Stadium (Federation Internationale de Hockey Certified)
• Football Stadium with floodlights
• Rugby Stadium with floodlights
• Olympic Size Swimming Pool
• International Archery Stadium
• International Chess Hall
• Outdoor Synthetic Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball Courts with floodlights
• International Standard Athletic Stadium
• International Standard Cycling Velodrome
• International Shooting Arena
• Judo Hall, Boxing Ring, and many others
• Biju Patnaik Multipurpose Indoor Stadium (Multipurpose indoor hall with FIVB,FIBA & BWF approved wooden flooring with area of 100M X 53M in size having facilities for 2 nos Handball courts, 4 nos Volleyball courts, 4 nos Basketball courts, 20 nos Badminton courts, 25 nos of Table Tennis Boards, 6 nos Kabaddi courts, 4 nos Kho Kho courts, 4 nos of Wresting Courts, 4 nos of Judo courts, 4 nos of Taekwondo Courts, 10 nos of Sepak Takraw Courts, 6 nos of Boxing Rings, Indoor Cricket Nets, Weightlifting, Power Lifting and Fencing)

Awards & Achievements

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• Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2022 in the category of Encouragement to Sports through Corporate Social Responsibility by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India.
• CII Sports Business Awards 2023 in the category of Best Sports Facility by Confederation of Indian Industry.
• FICCI India Sports Award 2022 by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI).
• Biju Patnaik Sports Award 2019 in the category of Best Contribution for promotion of sports and games by Govt. of Odisha.
• Sports Star Aces Award 2022 in the category of Best University for promotion of Sports in the Country by The Hindu Group.
• Sports Star Aces Award 2025 in the category of Best University for promotion of Sports in the Country by The Hindu Group.

The International Volleyball Federation Grand Cross Award: Prof. Achyuta Samanta was conferred the prestigious FIVB Grand Cross Award during the 39th FIVB World Congress, held from November 15 to 17, 2023, in Porto, Portugal, in the presence of representatives from 222 FIVB-affiliated countries.

India’s 2nd Guinness World Record in Volleyball Achieved by KIIT & KISS: On October 4, 2024, during the KISS Volleyball Festival, KIIT & KISS University set a new Guinness World Record for the “Most Players in an Indoor Volleyball Exhibition Match,” bringing together 430 players in a historic event.

Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS receiving the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2022 from Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Hon’ble President of India.

To build a secure, integrated, accessible and reliable digital ecosystem that enhances learning, research, administration, student services and institutional decision-making.

12.1 Baseline year Status (AY 2024-25)

KIIT has an established digital presence supporting institutional communication, admissions outreach, academic engagement and interaction with prospective students and other stakeholders. Digital platforms provide an important channel for promoting the University's academic programmes, research achievements, campus activities and international engagement. The baseline data for AY 2024–25 demonstrate the scale of this outreach: the University website recorded 20,09,550 visits, while international students and parents generated 71,627 clicks. Reported social media impressions of official KIIT social media handles were 23.7 million on Facebook, 19.7 million on Instagram, 817,643 on LinkedIn and 1.1 million on Twitter/X.

The University’s digital ecosystem also includes institutional systems supporting academic and administrative functions, with SAP and KAP identified in the IDP as part of the digital student-service environment. These capabilities provide a foundation for further integration of institutional data, academic and administrative workflows, performance dashboards and student-facing services.

The next phase of digital transformation will focus on moving from individual digital services and communication channels towards a more integrated, secure and data-driven institutional ecosystem. Priorities include standardised KPI definitions, clear data ownership, verified digital records, interoperable systems, stronger cybersecurity, responsible use of artificial intelligence and improved digital accessibility. Digital outreach will also be evaluated in terms of meaningful engagement, qualified enquiries and conversions, rather than impressions and clicks alone.

12.2 Priority Initiatives

• Conduct an enterprise digital maturity audit covering ERP, admissions, academics, examinations, HR, finance, research, facilities, student services and reporting.
• Improvise through a phased digital roadmap with systems architecture, integration priorities, owners, service levels, costs and measurable benefits.
• Create a University KPI dictionary and data governance policy defining indicator, formula, source system, owner, frequency, validation and access rights.
• Develop dashboards for leadership, Schools and units, with role-based access and clear rules for data correction and sign-off.
• Strengthen cybersecurity, identity/access management, backup, disaster recovery, incident response, vendor risk management and periodic testing.
• Adopt privacy-by-design, minimum necessary data collection, retention schedules and appropriate consent/notice practices.
• Use AI and automation selectively where there is a defined business case, human oversight, fairness assessment and accountability.
• Enhance campus connectivity, digital learning, research computing, repositories, e-library access, helpdesk and assistive technologies.
• Train faculty, staff and students in digital literacy, cyber security, data use and responsible AI.

12.3 Target-setting Matrix

To strengthen KIIT’s position as a leading destination for career-oriented higher education by connecting academic excellence with industry requirements, quality placements, professional readiness and sustainable graduate outcomes.

13.1 Baseline year Status (AY 2024-25)

Placement and career readiness are among KIIT’s defining institutional strengths and an important part of its value proposition to students and families. The University's multidisciplinary academic portfolio, professional programmes, industry exposure and established employer relationships provide a strong foundation for graduate employability. KIIT's longstanding emphasis on career-oriented education and corporate engagement supports opportunities for students to access recruitment, internships, professional development and industry-linked learning.

The University’s placement ecosystem can be further strengthened by connecting academic learning with the evolving requirements of employers and professional sectors. This includes career-readiness training, aptitude and communication development, domain-specific skills, internships, apprenticeships, live projects, alumni mentoring and structured recruitment preparation. KIIT demonstrated strong placement outcomes in 2025, with students securing excellent career opportunities across leading organizations and the highest package reaching ₹54 LPA. The University's broad alumni network can also contribute to career guidance, mentoring, professional networking and access to employment opportunities.

The IDP baseline records 100% internship coverage among eligible students. It also identifies placement rate, median compensation, active recruiting employers, career-readiness completion, offer-to-joining conversion, employer satisfaction and graduate progression as key indicators for monitoring performance.

13.2 Priority Initiatives

• Enhance annual placement strategies and targets for each School and programme.
• Expand corporate partnerships, recruiter engagement, internships, apprenticeships and live industry projects.
• Integrate career readiness, communication, aptitude, domain skills and interview preparation into the student journey.
• Strengthen alumni-led mentoring, professional networking and recruitment opportunities.
• Provide additional career preparation and mentoring for students requiring support through Career School.
• Track placement quality, role relevance, offer acceptance, joining conversion and graduate progression.

13.3 Target-setting Matrix

These strategies should be delivered through the nine enablers.

14.1 Student wellbeing, belonging and safety

Integrating induction, mentoring, counseling, health services, hostel support, anti-ragging, safeguarding, disability support, grievance redressal, risk management and emergency response into a coordinated student experience framework.

14.2 Employability, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning

Developing a graduate capability framework and mapping curriculum, projects, industry internships and apprenticeship, career development, alumni mentoring, industry resourced Professor of Practice (POPs), entrepreneurship and continuing education to the competencies needed by sectors served by KIIT graduates.

14.3 Inclusion and equitable opportunity

Reviewing access, participation, learning support and outcomes for relevant student groups. Identifying barriers and implementing targeted support, accessible learning materials and inclusive campus services.

14.4 Community engagement and social impact

Developing a coordinated community engagement portfolio with defined needs, partners, intended outcomes, baseline measures and follow-up. Connecting teaching, research, volunteering and institutional social responsibility where appropriate.

14.5 Sustainability and SDG alignment

Mapping selected academic, research, operational and community initiatives to relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Using the mapping to enhance coherence and reporting.

14.6 Internationalization

Prioritizing partnerships that enable substantive learning, mobility, joint research and global competence. Setting targets based on programme readiness, student support capacity, regulatory permissions and sustainable funding.

14.7 Institutional reputation and quality

Aligning accreditation readiness, rankings, research visibility, employer/alumni perception, public disclosure and communications with the University's strategic priorities.

1. Integrated Education and Social Responsibility: KIIT’s institutional ecosystem combines higher education with a strong commitment to inclusion, community welfare and human development, reinforced by its wider association with KISS and its social outreach initiatives.
2. The Kommunity Engagement Programme (KEP) is a unique seven-day exposure journey, envisioned by the Hon’ble Founder, KIIT, KISS, & KIMS, Prof. (Dr.) Achyuta Samanta, to help KIIT students discover rural Odisha beyond textbooks and experience its rich diversity firsthand. 3000-4000 multidisciplinary teams of KIIT students will travel to all 30 districts and 314 blocks of Odisha, discovering the state’s people, cultures, traditions, livelihoods, and grassroots realities.
3. The Karmyogi Fellowship is an 18-month fellowship envisioned and conceptualized by the Hon’ble Founder KIIT, KISS, & KIMS, Prof. (Dr.) Achyuta Samanta, to help young changemakers build skills, gain practical experience, and contribute to meaningful initiatives at KIIT & KISS, Bhubaneswar. The fellowship offers an immersive leadership opportunity for exceptional young Indians to work on strategy, planning, and operations across education, community development, institution-building while learning from experienced leaders.
4. Sports as an Integral Part of Education: KIIT promotes sports alongside academics through extensive sporting infrastructure, specialized programmes, sports science support, professional coaching and partnerships with national and international sports organizations. Its facilities include more than 30 international-standard sporting facilities and 20 sports complexes. KIIT has proudly produced 23 Olympians and 3 Paralympians in 2025. Lifelong support to sports persons and their families are offered by KIIT in the form of providing flats, jobs and other amenities.
5. Holistic Student Development: Cultural activities, student leadership, community service, health and fitness initiatives, and experiential learning complement classroom education. KSAC, NSS and YRC provide structured platforms for cultural participation, civic responsibility and service to society.
6. Earn While You Learn Programme: The Earn While You Learn (EWL) Programme is a pioneering student internship initiative envisioned by the Hon’ble Founder - KIIT, KISS, & KIMS, Prof. (Dr.) Achyuta Samanta, to foster self-reliance, professional competence, experiential learning, and responsible engagement among KIIT students. Through this programme, students will gain practical exposure to professional work while contributing to meaningful institutional assignments.
7. Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship: KIIT encourages interdisciplinary research, intellectual property development, industry collaboration and entrepreneurship through its research ecosystem and innovation-support mechanisms, including the KIIT Technology Business Incubator (KIIT-TBI) and K-Innovation.
8. Internationalization and Global Collaboration: International academic partnerships, global engagement and opportunities for cross-cultural learning through KIIT’s India Trek programme and the Global Immersion Programme, supporting the University’s ambition to develop globally competent graduates and strengthen international academic cooperation.
9. Digital Outreach and Institutional Visibility: Digital platforms support stakeholder engagement, institutional communication and international outreach. The University continues to strengthen its digital presence and use of technology in academic and administrative services.
10. Art of Giving (AOG): AOG as an institutional philanthropic activity pursued by all KIIT stakeholders in the form of donating 3% of their monthly salary for the cause of the tribal students of KISS. Besides, a day is observed as a voluntary Art of Giving Day annually. The Art of Giving practice pioneered by Hon’ble Founder KIIT, KISS, & KIMS, Prof. (Dr.) Achyuta Samanta is now spread over190 countries of the world.
11. Kanya Kiran: Kanya Kiran initiative of KIIT envisioned by Founder KIIT, KISS, & KIMS, Prof. (Dr.) Achyuta Samanta is a unique women’s empowerment and gender-sensitization initiative aimed at promoting the safety, dignity, confidence and equal opportunities of girls and women through awareness and community engagement. As a best practice, it reflects KIIT’s commitment to creating a gender-sensitive and inclusive ecosystem, extending education beyond academics to foster social responsibility, gender equity and meaningful societal transformation.