Gandhi Institute for Technology (GIFT) is a private autonomous engineering and technology college located in Gramadiha, Gangapada, Bhubaneswar, Khordha district, Odisha. It was established in 2007 by the Balaram Panda Trust and has grown into one of the prominent private engineering colleges in Eastern India.
🏫 Key Details
📌 Type: Private, autonomous engineering and technology institution
📌 Established: 2007
📌 Approved by: AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)
📌 Affiliation: Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT), Rourkela
📌 Accreditations:
• NAAC A++ Grade (very high quality ranking)
• NBA (National Board of Accreditation) for several engineering departments
• SIRO recognition (Scientific & Industrial Research Organization) by Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India
• ISO Certified
📍 Campus Area: ~48 acres in Bhubaneswar
📘 Academic Programs
GIFT offers a range of programs across multiple levels:
🎓 Undergraduate (UG)
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B.Tech (4-year):
– Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
– Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
– Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)
– Mechanical Engineering (ME)
– Civil Engineering (CE)
– Agricultural Engineering & other streams (varies by year)
Admissions usually through JEE Main / OJEE / AIEEE exam ranks.
🎓 Postgraduate (PG)
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M.Tech (specializations vary by department)
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MBA (Master of Business Administration)
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MCA (Master of Computer Applications)
Often based on relevant entrance test scores or merit.
📜 Other Programs
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Diploma programs (engineering)
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Ph.D. programs and research projects
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Certifications and training in collaboration with industry-related technologies (e.g., DB2, Android development, robotics)
💼 Placements & Career Outcomes
GIFT has an active placement cell and invites many companies for campus drives. Reported placement highlights include:
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Average package: ~₹5 – 6 LPA
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Highest package: up to ~₹20 LPA (varies by year and branch)
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Top recruiters: Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, Tech Mahindra, etc.
🏆 Reputation & Rankings
GIFT is recognized for academic quality and innovation:
✅ Ranked 29th at all-India level in the ARIIA (innovation achievement) category by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.
✅ Awarded Best Engineering College in Odisha by professional bodies like ISTE.
✅ One of the only private engineering colleges in Odisha with NAAC A++ accreditation.
This makes it one of the top private engineering colleges in Odisha alongside others in Bhubaneswar and nearby regions.
🏡 Campus & Facilities
✔ Spacious urban campus with academic blocks, modern labs, and research facilities.
✔ Hostels for boys and girls.
✔ Library and digital learning resources.
✔ Sports and extracurricular infrastructure.
✔ Student clubs, technical festivals, hackathons, and cultural events.
📌 Contact & Official Website
🌐 Official Site: https://www.gift.edu.in/
🏠 Address: Gandhi Institute for Technology (GIFT), Gramadiha, PO: Gangapada,
Bhubaneswar, Khordha, Odisha – 752054, India.
🧠 Summary
GIFT (Gandhi Institute for Technology) is a NAAC A++-accredited autonomous engineering college in Bhubaneswar, respected for its academic standards, infrastructure, placements, and research culture. It offers a good mix of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, technology, and management, and is a popular choice for students in Odisha and beyond.
