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Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology

Coordinates: 20°21′10″N 85°49′10″E / 20.35278°N 85.81944°E / 20.35278; 85.81944
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Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
Former name
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)
TypePrivate Deemed University
Established1992 (33 years ago) (1992)
FounderAchyuta Samanta
AffiliationUGC, NAAC, ACU
ChancellorAshok Kumar Parija[1]
Vice-ChancellorSaranjit Singh[2]
Students40,000 (Undergraduates and Postgraduates)
Location
Bhubaneswar
,
Odisha
,
751024
,
India

20°21′10″N 85°49′10″E / 20.35278°N 85.81944°E / 20.35278; 85.81944
CampusUrban, 160 acres (65 ha)[3]
LanguageEnglish
Websitekiit.ac.in
University rankings
Global – Overall
THE World[4]=601-800 (2025)
Regional – Overall
QS Asia[5]=257 (2025)
THE Asia[6]=184 (2025)
THE Emerging Economies[7]=201-250 (2022)
National – Overall
NIRF National[8]28 (2024)

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), formerly KIIT, Bhubaneswar, is a private deemed university[9] located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.[10]

It was founded in 1992 as Industrial Training Institute in Bhubaneswar.[11] In 2017 it was renamed Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology following the UGC order to drop the term "University" from the name for all the institutes granted the status of 'Deemed to be Universities'.[12]

History

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KIIT was established in 1992 as an Industrial Training Institute with only twelve students and two faculty.[13] It is part of KIIT Society which is estimated to be worth US$1.3 billion as of 2020.[14] In 1997, the School of Technology and the School of Computer Application were established. In 2004 it was conferred the status of deemed university and renamed KIIT University.[15]

Controversies

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2018 Student clashes

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In November 2018, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar experienced significant campus unrest due to violent clashes between student groups. The conflict reportedly began when law students objected to lewd comments being made to a female law student, leading to escalating tensions. On November 24, approximately 300 to 400 engineering students engaged in aggressive actions, including stone-pelting and assaults with wooden sticks, resulting in injuries to over 25 law students. The situation prompted authorities to evacuate nearly all 400 law students and several engineering students from the campus to prevent further violence. In response, the Infocity police detained five students and registered two cases related to the incident. The university administration also vacated two hostels as a precautionary measure, while clarifying that classes for various schools continued as scheduled. [16][17][18]

Death of Prakriti Lamsal and subsequent controversy

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Main article: Suicide of Prakriti Lamsal

Death of Prakriti Lamsal and Aftermath On 16 February 2025, Nepalese BTech student Prakriti Lamsal was found dead in her KIIT hostel, with media reporting suspicions of harassment and emotional blackmail by a fellow student, leading to police arrest and widespread campus protests. KIIT initially directed over 1,100 Nepali students to vacate campus, which drew criticism and intervention from Nepal’s government; the order was later rescinded following protests. Videos showing KIIT security staff manhandling protesting students and making derogatory remarks about Nepal emerged, prompting apologies, staff suspensions, and an apology from the Vice‑Chancellor. State authorities established a fact‑finding committee, and the NHRC and Odisha High Court intervened amid ongoing investigation. [19]

Death of Nepali Student in May 2025

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On May 1, 2025, a female student from Nepal was found deceased in her hostel room at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The government of Nepal formally requested a comprehensive investigation into the incident. The following day, a member of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Priyank Kanoongo, stated on social media that the student had reportedly died by suicide. He also referenced a prior case from 2024 involving the death of another Nepali student at the university, which had been subject to NHRC investigation. That earlier inquiry resulted in recommendations concerning student safety protocols. Implementation of those recommendations was stayed by the Orissa High Court after being legally contested by the university.[20][21]

Referances

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  1. ^ Pioneer, The. "Parija new KIIT Chancellor". The Pioneer. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  2. ^ "KIIT University X". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  3. ^ https://iqac.kiit.ac.in/pdf/SSR.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  4. ^ "Times Higher Education World Rankings 2025 – Overall". Top Universities. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  5. ^ "QS Asia University Rankings 2025 – Overall". Top Universities. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
  6. ^ "Times Higher Education World Rankings 2025 – Overall". Top Universities. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  7. ^ "Times Higher Education World Rankings 2025 – Overall". Top Universities. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  8. ^ "NIRF Overall Rankings 2024 – Overall". Top Universities. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  9. ^ "University". www.ugc.ac.in. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  10. ^ Mohammad Suffian (4 July 2021). "Tokyo Olympics: In a first, 3 athletes from KIIT University in Odisha qualify for the Games". India Today. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
  11. ^ "History". KIIT. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
  12. ^ "Don't use 'university' in institute names, UGC directs deemed-to-be varsities". The Indian Express. 15 November 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
  13. ^ "Overview". KIIT University. Archived from the original on 30 August 2011. Retrieved 1 May 2009.
  14. ^ "Eminence tag to two private institutes did not meet key eligibility criterion". The Indian Express. 3 March 2020. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  15. ^ "KIIT Accreditation". Archived from the original on 17 September 2008.
  16. ^ Pioneer, The. "KIIT group clash: 5 students detained". The Pioneer. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  17. ^ India, Legally. "Admin keeps quiet as KIIT evacuated in state of emergency: Brutal riots between engineering, law students injure dozens". www.legallyindia.com. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  18. ^ Indulia, Bhumika (25 November 2018). "KIIT | Violence breaks out due to two group clashes on campus". SCC Times. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  19. ^ "KIIT issues formal apology over Nepali student's death".
  20. ^ "Nepalese Girl, 18, Found Dead At Odisha's KIIT, 2nd Case In 90 Days". www.ndtv.com. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
  21. ^ Sharma, Vikash. "Death of another Nepali girl student at KIIT University: NHRC member expresses concern through social media post". Death of another Nepali girl student at KIIT University: NHRC member expresses concern through social media post. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
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