NIST University (National Institute of Science and Technology), Berhampur

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NIST University (National Institute of Science and Technology), Berhampur Admissions 2026 Eligibility, Admission Process & Important Dates

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11 Courses

Most NIST University programmes admit students through NISTEE, the university's own entrance examination, alongside separate schedules for specific programmes. Applicants can also gain admission via national-level scores where accepted (for example, MBA typically requires CAT).

NIST University (National Institute of Science and Technology), Berhampur Admissions

Admission Process Overview

Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.

Required Entrance Exams

NISTEE (NIST's own entrance test) for most UG/PG programmes; MBA typically requires CAT; B.Pharma has its own online entrance exam and counselling schedule; Ph.D. requires UGC NET/GATE (direct to viva-voce) or the NISTEE Ph.D. Admission Test (minimum 50% marks to be eligible for viva-voce).

Eligibility Criteria

Varies by programme: 10+2 with PCM and 45% aggregate for B.Tech; 10+2 Science with PCB/PCM for B.Pharma; a relevant bachelor's degree for most PG programmes (with specific minimum percentages, typically 45-55%); a Master's degree with 55% for Ph.D. See individual course entries for exact criteria.

Admission Process

Apply online via admission.nist.edu, appear for NISTEE (or submit the accepted national score), go through NIST's own counselling/seat-allotment process, then complete document verification and fee payment. International applicants use NIST's separate International Admission process. See the official Admission Brochure 2026 for full details.

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Admission Process at NIST University

Step 1: Apply online via the official NISTEE admission portal (admission.nist.edu)
Step 2: Appear for the NISTEE entrance test (or submit the accepted national-level score, e.g. CAT for MBA)
Step 3: Participate in NIST's own counselling/seat allotment process
Step 4: Complete document verification and fee payment to confirm the seat
B.Pharma (2025-26 cycle): online application (25 Sep - 15 Oct 2025), online entrance exam (18 Oct 2025), result (19 Oct 2025), physical reporting at campus (22-25 Oct 2025)
Ph.D.: candidates with UGC NET/GATE (or another national-level test) go directly to a viva-voce; all other applicants must clear the NISTEE Ph.D. Admission Test with a minimum of 50% marks to be eligible for the viva-voce

International applicants can apply through NIST's dedicated International Admission process; NIST reports students from 10+ nations. See the official admission page for current-year dates and the downloadable Admission Brochure 2026.