IIT of National Importance Code: IIT-BHUB NIRF Rank #47 Est: 2008 | 936 Acres (Sprawling permanent campus at foot of B
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar

Admission Process & Rules (2026)

Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India  |  Entrance Exam: JEE Advanced

Official Website JoSAA Portal
Total Seats
475
Annual Tuition
Rs. 2,15,000 / Year
Average CTC
17.50 LPA
Highest CTC
55 LPA
Placement Rate
86.5% Placement
Overview & Profile Cutoff & Opening Closing Ranks Seat Matrix & Programs Fee Structure & Waivers Placements & CTC Trends Campus Facilities & Hostels How to Reach & Transit Guide Admission Process & Rules

JoSAA 2026 Admissions & Branch Change Rules

Everything you need to know about qualifying exams, counseling flow, eligibility marks, and change of branch policies for Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria:

  • Entrance Exam: Must qualify JEE Advanced and secure a valid All India Rank (AIR).
  • Class 12 Performance: Must score at least 75% aggregate marks in Class 12 (65% for SC, ST, and PwD candidates), OR be within the Top 20 percentile of the respective examination board.
  • Compulsory Subjects: Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational Subject in Class 12.

Step-by-Step JoSAA Counseling Process:

Step 1: Online Registration: Log in to the official JoSAA candidate portal (josaa.nic.in) using your JEE Application Number and Password.

Step 2: Choice Filling & Locking: Select and arrange Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar and preferred branches in descending order of priority. Lock choices before deadline.

Step 3: Mock Seat Allotments: Two rounds of mock allotments are published to guide candidates on choices.

Step 4: Seat Allotment (Rounds 1 to 6): If allotted a seat, choose Freeze (accept seat and exit further rounds), Slide (accept seat but open to higher branch in same institute), or Float (accept seat but open to higher choice across institutes).

Step 5: Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) & Document Upload: Pay the SAF online (₹35,000 for GEN/OBC, ₹17,500 for SC/ST/PwD) and upload required certificates for online verification.

Step 6: Physical / Online Institute Reporting: Report to the institute with original certificates as per scheduled reporting dates.

Rules for Change of Branch / Discipline:

� Note: Change of Branch / Discipline after the 1st year has been DISCONTINUED starting from academic session 2024-25 as per Senate policy.
� Students have the option to convert their 4-year B.Tech into a 5-year B.Tech-M.Tech Dual Degree program in the 3rd year.

Mandatory Documents for Reporting:

  • Provisional JoSAA Seat Allotment Letter & Seat Acceptance Fee receipt.
  • Class 10 Marksheet / Birth Certificate (for date of birth proof).
  • Class 12 Passing Certificate & Marksheet.
  • JEE Main / JEE Advanced Admit Card & Score Card.
  • Category Certificate (GEN-EWS / OBC-NCL / SC / ST) issued in Central Government format on or after April 1 of the admission year.
  • Original Medical Fitness Certificate (in format Annexure 7 of JoSAA brochure).
  • Government Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card / Passport / Voter ID).

Institute Sections

At A Glance

  • Institute Type: IIT
  • Status: Institute of National Importance
  • Exam Accepted: JEE Advanced
  • City: Bhubaneswar
  • State: Odisha
  • Annual Tuition: Rs. 2,15,000 / Year
  • Average CTC: 17.50 LPA
  • Helpline: +91-674-7134456 / 7134457

Similar IIT Institutes

View All IITs

TNEA Counseling 2026

Planning Tamil Nadu engineering admissions? Calculate your Anna University cutoff and explore 630+ colleges.

Calculate TNEA Cutoff