National Institute of Science and Technology, Berhampur

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Formerly NIST (Berhampur) and now NIST University, this private technical research university was founded in 1996 and gained university status in 2018. Situated on a sprawling 70-acre campus in the Pallur Hills of Brahmapur, it offers B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, and Ph.D. programs in disciplines including CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, and Biotechnology. Accredited by AICTE, NBA (CSE, ECE), NAAC (A grade), and affiliated to no external university, NIST emphasizes research and international collaborations. It has signed agreements with institutions like Stanford, IIT Kharagpur, and National Taiwan University, and includes centers for nanotechnology, semiconductor, and renewable energy research. Placements remain high—over 90% across branches—with average packages around ₹5–6 LPA and top offers exceeding ₹10 LPA from companies like TCS, Cognizant, and Tata Steel. NIST is regarded as a benchmark technology institute in southern Odisha, focused on holistic education, innovation, and regional development.