Students can engage in many extracurricular activities at IIT Bhubaneswar which helps in the personal and professional development of the student. The institute has a students’ Gymkhana which fosters all students’ activities and bridges the gap between the students and authorities.

There are many sports and games in which students can participate such as cricket, football, volleyball, basketball, lawn tennis, table tennis, chess, athletics, aquatics, etc. Students regularly take part in inter-college competitions. There are also various other clubs like dance, music, photography, etc.

The institute has a coding club, a robotics club, a Design Innovation Center that gives the students interested in the field of technology a platform to explore. Students also take part in various workshops, inter-IIT Tech Meets, Tech Fests of other IITs.

The Gymkhana organizes yearly events namely Alma Fiesta and Wissenaire. Alma Fiesta is the socio-cultural fest and Wissenaire is the techno-management festival of IIT Bhubaneswar.

The written test for MTech in Civil Engineering at IIT Bhubaneswar mainly includes questions related to the subject and it follows the syllabus for GATE. There is no negative marking in the test and the question format follows the pattern given below.

• 35 questions (Time-90 minutes)
• 1-20 (1 mark questions)
• 21-35 (2 mark questions)

According to the students who have taken the test before, the test comprises of questions like-

• What is the max liquid limit, plastic limit?
• What is Preconsolidation stress? How is the Preconsolidation ratio calculated?
• What is the stress distribution below a uniform settlement foundation?

Most of the questions asked in the test are from Geotech Engineering and Environment. Others included Building Material, Fluid Mechanics, RCC, Steel Structure, Hydrology, Surveying, Transportation, Structural Analysis, SOM.

The result of the written test is declared within 1 hour of the test and if you are shortlisted you need to get through an interview in order to get admission. The interview can be scheduled on the same day or the day after.

The department of metallurgy is one of the best departments at IIT Bhubaneswar. After the CSE department, the metallurgical department got 90% placement from IIT Bhubaneswar in 2019. The metallurgy is the only department in which the 2nd year students get internships. IIT Bhubaneswar also signed MoU with Shanghai Jiao Tong University exclusively for metallurgical students. As Odisha is blessed with minerals there is an abundance of field trips. The institute has experienced professors in the department in their respective background and currently, the faculty members are engaged in various research projects sponsored by Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of Orisha, and also few consultancy projects for companies like Tata Steel Limited, Tata International Limited, etc.

The department of metallurgy at IIT Bhubaneswar has well-furnished laboratories equipped with state-of-art instruments. The environment is also research-oriented. Further, many students have also gone abroad for further research.

The hostel facilities at IIT Bhubaneswar are quite good. Yes, IIT Bhubaneswar provides hostel for the M.Tech students. For the 1st year students of M.Tech, the hostel used to be 20 km far from the main campus it was quite difficult for the students. But from 2019, July the M.Tech students are given hostel accommodation in the permanent Argul Campus. Students are placed in Brahmaputra Hall of Residence(Boys), and Ganga Hall of Residence(Girls)

You can buy basic amenities like Mattress, Bed Sheet, Pillow, Pillow Cover, Soap, Bucket, Mug, Broomstick, Cycles, Notebooks, Bags, etc in hostel premises. Now coming to the hostel part the hostel is 2 seater and spacious and the hostels are equipped for all necessary requirements.

Along with academics, IIT Bhubaneswar offers clubs and societies that students can be a part of. The Robotics and Intelligence System Club of IIT Bhubaneswar helps students acquire skills related to the development of new machines/robots that possess extraordinary skills by utilizing the concept of artificial intelligence. There is an Artificial Intelligence and mechatronics lab at IIT Bhubaneswar which is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments. The main focus of the lab is as follows:

• Developing biologically inspired robots.
• Developing strategies in order to control robots.
• Tracking as well as controlling moving objects with the help of parallel manipulators.
• Designing of exoskeletons for the lower body
• Designing as well as the development of MEMS

Some robots that were developed in the past by the students are Wall Climbing Robot, Snake Robot, Dynamically balanced Biped Robot, Worm-like Robot, Bird Robot Simulator, Tracking of Spatial Objects, Seesaw, Two Wheeled Self Balancing Robot, and Unmanned Armed Robot. IIT Bhubaneswar also conducts workshops and seminars on Robotics to keep the students updated with the latest technologies and innovations in the field.

To prepare for the written test and the personal interview for MTech in Climate Science and Technology at IIT Bhubaneswar you should clear your basics in the subject as questions asked in the test are from the undergraduate syllabus and it also follows the syllabus for GATE.

As soon as you get your call letter from IIT Bhubaneswar, book your hostel accommodation. You should reach the destination prior to the day of the written test and get settled properly. After reaching there, you should study for that subject only for which you have been called for. As it is an IIT, the question can range from the basics to deep into the subject so focus on your core subjects properly.

The results of the written test will be declared within the next 1 hour of the written exam and if you pass the written test you will be shortlisted for the personal interview. The interview may be scheduled on the same day or the day after.

The interview is mainly technical and will test your basics concepts and knowledge. You should try to give accurate and to the point answers and if you are a dropout then you should have a valid reason for that. The interview mainly takes around 15 minutes and a minimum of 3 interviewers will be present.

If you get selected, the authorities will let you know via email.

Yes, IIT Bhubaneswar will provide you with one of the best laboratories and staff in India for the Mechanical Engineering Course. The college has been constantly working to improve its staff and laboratories since its establishment in 2008. IIT Bhubaneswar has seven schools working under its Guidance: School of Basic Sciences, School of Earth, Ocean and Climate Sciences, School of Electrical Sciences, School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Management, School of Infrastructure, School of Mechanical Sciences and School of Minerals, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. You’ll find separate well-equipped laboratories for each of these schools which facilitate students with good practical exposure. There are laboratories with 30 workstations served by an 18 blade server in the school of Mechanical Engineering. The list of major labs that will help you in the mechanical engineering course are as follows:

• Material Testing Laboratory
• Machine & Mechanism Laboratory
• CAD/CAM/CAE Laboratory
• Machine Tools & Machining Laboratory
• CWF Laboratory
• Advanced Product Development Laboratory
• Sense & Process Laboratory
• Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory
• Heat Transfer Laboratory
• Artificial Intelligence and Mechatronics Laboratory
• IC Engine Laboratory
• Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
• Micro & Nanoscale Transport Phenomena Laboratory
• Applied -Thermofluid Laboratory
• Instrumentation Laboratory
• Metrology Laboratory

Apart from laboratories, you will also have the support of well-qualified faculties which will not only help you in understanding your course curriculum but also will guide you in your future career. The school of mechanical science employs more than 200 staff. You can visit the official website and easily access the details of all the staff members. The faculties are very friendly with students and are also involved in basic research in their own areas of specialization. However, I believe that it’s the student and his effort which makes him draw maximum benefit and knowledge from the faculties. As the institute provides you with a blend of the best theoretical and practical learning experience, so I’ll recommend you to work hard during the duration of your course.

The institute offers diverse courses at all levels, i.e., Undergraduate, Post-Graduate, Ph.D., and Fellowship programs. The admission procedure at IIT Bhubaneswar is similar to that of any other IIT.

For undergraduate admissions, all of the IITs hold a two-tier entrance examination called the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). The first tier of the entrance test is known as JEE Mains and the second one is JEE Advanced. Once you go through JEE Mains, you are allowed to sit for JEE Advanced. If you clear JEE Advanced you will have the chance to get admission to the desired IIT.

In order to be eligible for admission at any IIT, candidates must clear both the exams and must have secured a good rank. If you secure the cutoff asked by the institute you can choose the institutes and courses, in the order of your preference during Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counseling. After document verification, the authority allocates you to the institute as per your ranking and preference.

For getting admission in postgraduate courses you need to clear GATE and the departmental interviews.

The campus of IIT Bhubaneswar has a football ground equipped with necessary sports gear. Each and every year hostel day games are organized by the students where they bid and create their respective teams. The 54th Inter-IIT was held at IIT Bhubaneswar on 15th December 2019. Apart from these, every year General Championships are organized where every department forms their teams and fights to win the Rolling trophy. Along with these features, this year onwards there has been an initiative to organize Mahanadi Premier League (MPL). The practice sessions are continuously held to leave a footprint at the Inter-IIT Sports going to be held at IIT Kanpur.

Other than Inter-IIT, there has also been participating in other sports and fests of colleges in and outside Bhubaneswar.