Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar (IIT Bhubaneswar): courses, cutoffs, fees and placements (2026)
IIT · Bhubaneswar (Argul, Khurda), Odisha · Last updated 14 Oct 2026. Every number links to its official source with the data year.
Overview
Official website: iitbbs.ac.in
What stands out at IIT Bhubaneswar
- The 4-year UG median salary, ₹13.3 lakh in 2024-25, sits below the middle of the 16 IITs with that year's figure (their median: ₹17 lakh).
- Branch choice is narrow: 8 branches in the JoSAA seat matrix, against a group median of 13.
- Its NIRF 2025 Engineering rank of #39 places it among the lower-ranked of the 22 IITs in that list.
- Budget for a higher first semester: academic fees were ₹1,60,398 (2026-27), one of the higher bills among IITs.
- CSE closed at 4,899 in 2026 (OPEN), a mid-table cutoff.
Same-year comparisons only. Where these numbers come from →
Our profile of IIT Bhubaneswar
IIT Bhubaneswar was established in 2008 and runs from its permanent campus at Argul, near Bhubaneswar. It is No. 39 in NIRF 2025 Engineering and No. 80 Overall, with 502 JoSAA seats in 2026.Who it suits
Our analysis: IIT Bhubaneswar suits you if you want a core-engineering IIT with a compact branch list. Its eight B.Tech branches are Civil, CSE, Electrical, ECE, Engineering Physics, Mathematics and Computing, Mechanical, and Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. Civil and Mechanical have the most seats (105 each).What these numbers mean
The first-semester total is ₹1,60,398 for general and OBC students and ₹60,398 for SC, ST and PwD students. That includes tuition of ₹1,00,000, a hostel mess advance of ₹18,000 and hostel establishment charges of ₹9,500. Families earning under ₹1 lakh get full tuition remission, and those earning ₹1–5 lakh get two-thirds off. NIRF 2026 data shows 243 of 315 four-year graduates placed in 2024-25, at a median of ₹13.3 lakh. 50 went for higher studies. Sponsored research was ₹108.61 crore in FY 2024-25, strong for an institute of this size. The Central Research Instrumentation Facility offers NMR, PPMS, SEM and FTIR machines with online booking. Students also train at nearby institutes such as the Central Tool Room and Training Centre.Rankings
Of the 22 IITs in NIRF 2025 Engineering, IIT Bhubaneswar sits in the bottom third. How NIRF ranks work →
Courses and seats
Programmes offered
- B.Tech (4 years)
josaa.admissions.nic.in (JoSAA 2026)
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Total JoSAA seats | 502 | JoSAA 2026 |
B.Tech and dual-degree seats per branch (JoSAA)
| Branch | Seats |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 105 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 84 |
| Electrical Engineering | 76 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 57 |
| Engineering Physics | 20 |
| Mathematics and Computing | 20 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 105 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 35 |
Source: josaa.admissions.nic.in (JoSAA 2026)
The biggest branch at IIT Bhubaneswar is Civil Engineering, with 105 of its 502 seats (21%). Seat matrix, explained →
JoSAA cutoffs: opening and closing ranks
OPEN closing ranks, 2024–2026. Lower is harder.
| Branch | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 14782 | 16156 | 16868 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3685 | 4162 | 4899 |
| Electrical Engineering | 7661 | 8165 | 8668 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 5157 | 5885 | 6314 |
| Engineering Physics | 11307 | 12466 | 12622 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 14898 | 16268 | 15556 |
| Mathematics and Computing | – | 4708 | 5273 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 10233 | 11678 | 12064 |
All categories and seat pools
| Institute | Branch | Category | Seats | Year | Round | Opening | Closing |
|---|
Admission: JoSAA, on JEE (Advanced) rank
- Source: josaa.admissions.nic.in (2024–2026)
In 2026 the hardest branch to get at IIT Bhubaneswar was Computer Science and Engineering (rank 4,899) and the most open was Civil Engineering (rank 16,868). Cutoff trends, explained →
Fees
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech tuition per semester | ₹1,00,000 | 2026-27 |
| First-semester academic fees | ₹1,60,398 | 2026-27 |
| Fee waiver notes | SC, ST and PwD: no tuition. Family income below ₹1 lakh: full tuition remission; ₹1–5 lakh: two-thirds remission. | 2026-27 |
| Hostel / mess fee | Per semester: hostel mess advance ₹18,000 + hostel establishment charges ₹9,500 | 2026-27 |
At IIT Bhubaneswar, one-time and other charges add ₹60,398 to the first semester on top of tuition. Fees and waivers explained →
Placements
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| UG 4-year median salary | ₹13.3 lakh | 2024-25 |
| UG 4-year placed / graduated | 243 placed of 315 graduates | 2024-25 |
| PG 2-year median salary | ₹9 lakh | 2024-25 |
| PG 2-year placed | 146 | 2024-25 |
| UG 4-year went for higher studies | 50 | 2024-25 |
Read the IIT Bhubaneswar median with the count behind it: 243 placed and 50 gone to higher studies, of 315 graduates. Median vs highest package →
Faculty and PhD
IIT Bhubaneswar reported 238 faculty (NIRF 2026) and 570 full-time PhD students (2024-25). Reading PhD numbers →
Research, labs and projects
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsored research received | ₹108.61 crore | FY 2024-25 |
| Consultancy received | ₹16.75 crore | FY 2024-25 |
Notable labs / facilities
- Central Research Instrumentation Facility (CRIF): NMR, PPMS, SEM, FTIR and pulsed-laser deposition
iitbbs.ac.in (2026)
Sponsored research outweighs industry consultancy at IIT Bhubaneswar by about 6.5 to 1. What sponsored research means →
Campus and location
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Established (year) | 2008 | JoSAA 2026 institute profile |
| Location (city, state) | Bhubaneswar (Argul, Khurda), Odisha | JoSAA 2026 institute profile |
| Official website | iitbbs.ac.in | Source |
IIT Bhubaneswar was established in 2008 and is in Bhubaneswar (Argul, Khurda), Odisha. Where these numbers come from →
FAQ
What is the NIRF rank of IIT Bhubaneswar?
#80 Overall (NIRF 2025). #39 in Engineering (NIRF 2025).
What is the B.Tech fee at IIT Bhubaneswar?
₹1,00,000 tuition per semester (2026-27).
What is the median salary at IIT Bhubaneswar?
₹13.3 lakh for 4-year UG graduates (2024-25, NIRF).
How many CSE seats does IIT Bhubaneswar have?
84 B.Tech CSE seats (JoSAA 2026).
How many JoSAA seats does IIT Bhubaneswar have?
502 seats in 8 branches (JoSAA 2026).
What JEE rank got CSE at IIT Bhubaneswar?
OPEN closing rank 4,899 in 2026 (final round).
Sources and data years
- josaa.admissions.nic.in (JoSAA 2026 institute profile, 2026-27, JoSAA 2026): Established (year), Location, B.Tech tuition per semester, First-semester academic fees, Fee waiver notes, Hostel / mess fee, Programmes offered, Total JoSAA seats, B.Tech branches with seats
- iitbbs.ac.in: Official website
- nirfindia.org (NIRF 2025): NIRF Overall rank
- nirfindia.org (NIRF 2025): NIRF Engineering rank
- iitbbs.ac.in (2024-25, NIRF 2026, FY 2024-25): UG 4-year median salary, UG 4-year placed / graduated, PG 2-year median salary, PG 2-year placed, UG 4-year went for higher studies, Faculty count, Full-time PhD students, Sponsored research received, Consultancy received
- iitbbs.ac.in (2026): Notable labs / facilities
- josaa.admissions.nic.in: JoSAA cutoffs
- josaa.admissions.nic.in: JoSAA cutoffs
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