Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology (GIET) β a prominent engineering and technical education institution in Odisha, India:
π Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology (GIET) β Overview
π Full Name: Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology (GIET)
π Also Known As: GIET University (especially in Gunupur)
π Type: Private technical education institute / university
π Location: Gunupur, Rayagada District, Odisha, India
GIET began as an engineering college and later evolved into GIET University under the Vidya Bharati Educational Trust. The institution focuses on providing quality education, research, and industry-ready skills to students in engineering, technology, and allied areas.
π« Campus & Accreditation
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Main Campus: GIET University β Gobriguda, Kharling, Gunupur, Odisha, India.
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Approvals: Recognized by the AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education).
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Affiliation: Programs are affiliated with Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT), Rourkela (for the Bhubaneswar GIET campus) or run under GIET University for the Gunupur campus.
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Accreditation: NAAC accredited with A+ grade (for the Bhubaneswar GIET branch).
The campuses emphasize a mix of academic learning and practical exposure through labs, industry tie-ups, and centers of excellence such as Cisco, AWS Academy, Red Hat Academy, Blue Prism, and more.
π§βπ Academic Programs
GIET offers a wide range of programs across engineering, technology, management, and related fields:
π Undergraduate (UG)
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B.Tech / BE in:
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Computer Science & Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Civil Engineering
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Electrical & Electronics Engineering
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Electronics & Communication Engineering
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Specialized streams like CSE (IoT, AI/ML, Data Science) β mainly at GIET University (Gunupur).
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Other UG courses (at GIET University campus) include B.Sc Agriculture, BBA, BCA, B.Pharmacy, etc.
π Postgraduate (PG)
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M.Tech in disciplines like:
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Computer Science & Engineering
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Mechanical System Design
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Power Electronics and Drives
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Civil Engineering
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Some campuses also offer MBA and MCA programs (varies by campus).
π€ Industry Links & Learning Support
GIET places emphasis on connecting students with industry standards through:
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Centers of Excellence: e.g., AWS, Cisco, Red Hat, Palo Alto, Blue Prism programs.
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MOOCs & Digital Learning: NPTEL, MOODLE, and other online platforms.
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Collaborations and MoUs with international universities for exchange and research.
πΌ Placements & Career Outcomes
Placement performance differs by campus and year, but some data highlights include:
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High Placement Rates: Around ~97% placement reported at the GIET University (Gunupur) campus with strong recruiter engagement.
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Companies Visiting: Companies like IBM, Capgemini, TCS, PwC, Wiley Mthree, BYJUβs, and others participate in drives.
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Salary Packages: Average packages around βΉ4.71 LPA (B.Tech) and βΉ5.10 LPA (M.Tech) with top offers up to ~βΉ11 LPA (varies by year).
π Campus Life & Facilities
Typical campus facilities include:
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Wi-Fi campus
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Hostels with security and amenities
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Libraries and labs
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Sports and extracurricular spaces
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Medical assistance & counselling services

