How to get into IIT Bhubaneswar – Everything you need to Know

Engineering is one of the most common science fields in today’s time. With the increasing spark of digitalism and technological development, it is gaining a lot of attention. Since 2010, there is a constant rise in the number of students inclined to study engineering. No longer it is just about education; institutions offering these courses have gained momentum too. In India, there are many prestigious colleges and university which bestow the degree of Engineering. Some of them have a good world ranking too. IIT Bombay, IIT Kota have their names on the list, including IIT Bhubaneswar. Ranked at 12th best college among engineering colleges, IIT Bhubaneswar has a world rank between 600-800. The Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar is a popular choice for students to pursue their engineering and science fields. The college also offers programs in Architecture. Their cultural and tech fests are some of the most famous and most attended fests of all time. They include having amazing guests and speakers and a lot of opportunities for students to showcase their talents. IIT has made a name for itself. Every year, many students apply for IIT, making the college’s seats to be extremely competitive. 

One of the common questions that arise is, how do you get into IIT Bhubaneswar? It is one of the most competitive colleges to get into. There are specific criteria one must meet to complete their application for admission. The two standard exams you are supposed to give are JEE (Main and Advanced), and they are your stepping stones for IIT.

Prepare and appear for JEE (Main):

The first thing you have to do for your IIT application is prepared for JEE (Main). The exam is organized by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The exam is conducted twice a year, in January and April. You can appear for both the dates and the one with the higher score will be considered your final merit. If you are happy with the first score, you don’t have to sit again. 

Prepare for JEE (Advanced):

You can appear for JEE (Advanced) only if you score the minimum required JEE score(Main). You have, overall, two attempts for JEE (Advanced). The paper majorly focuses on three subjects, including Maths, Physics, and Chemistry, and students are required to complete the form in three hours. 

For Engineering:

Obtain your All India Rank (AIR):

If you have appeared for both of your JEE exams and secured a minimum of 35% overall, then and only then will you be getting your AIR. Once you have given both the JEE exams and have an AIR, you can apply to IIT colleges across India. AIR is essential; this rank will determine your location. Higher ranks will allow you the location preference, whereas as the rank goes down, other IIT college seats are given out. Popular locations include Bombay, Kota, Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Madras, and Delhi. 

The students who have cleared only JEE (Main) can apply to other engineering colleges.

For Architecture:

Appear for an Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT):

Once you clear your JEE and get your AIR, you need to appear for AAT, and once you clear the exam with a decent score, you can make your application. You need to clear JEE (Advanced) to appear for AAT. 

Minimum Eligibility:

For Under-graduate: You need to have secured a minimum of 75% in your 12th std board. You have to be in the category-wise top 20 percentile of the respective class. Your score to be top-notch.

For Masters: Students with a three years bachelor’s will have to complete a master’s degree as well to be eligible for a master’s program at IIT. Students with a four-year undergraduate degree can apply to the master’s program director. 

For Doctoral Program: Students need to have a Bachelor’s and Master’s to apply for Ph.D.Programs. Some programs have individual requirements. Students might be asked to give a writing sample or thesis statement for their research and find a supervisor for their research. 

These are the basic requirements for IIT. But what is it that is required from your side? Apart from a strong academic background, IIT is a firm commitment. Have you heard of dedicating a couple of years to your dreams, passion? IIT is the same. Can you commit yourself to save ultimately for your degree? Are you ready to drown in subjects like Maths, Physics, and Chemistry? You will have to be completely focused on your studies. You will have to dedicate 8-10 hours daily. 

You will have to master the subjects of maths and science. When you prepare for your application for IIT, make sure you are completely through with maths and science subjects and are clear that you can study the same for the next 3-4 years. You will develop an excellent analytical and logical understanding of the same.

You can always try your best, but be clear that admission at IIT is no joke. It is competitive and worth the struggle as long as you are ready for everything coming your way. The more prepared you are, the easier it will be.