Biju Patnaik University of Technology

Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT) is a public state university located in Rourkela, Odisha, India. It was established on 21 November 2002 and named after Biju Patnaik, a former Chief Minister of Odisha.^[2]

Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Rourkela

Motto	Yoga Karmasu Kaushālam (Sanskrit)
Type	Public Technical University
Established	2 November 2002; 22 years ago (2002-11-02)
Chancellor	Governor of Odisha[1]
Vice-Chancellor	Amiya Kumar Rath
Location	Chhend Colony, Rourkela , Odisha , India 22.247186°N 84.819203°E / 22.247186; 84.819203
Campus	Urban, 125 acres
Website	www.bput.ac.in

History

It came into being on 21 November 2002 through the Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT) Act of Government of Odisha.^[3] Its foundation stone was laid in 2003 by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, then President of India.^[2]

The main objective of instituting the university was to ensure a common curriculum and uniform evaluation for Engineering, Management, Pharmacy and Architecture colleges in the states.^[4]

It started functioning at its Chhend Colony campus in 2013.^[5] Construction of The Centre for Advance PG Studies and Student Complex was completed in 2014.^[6]

Campus

The campus of Biju Patnaik University of Technology is located at Chhend Colony, Rourkela in Odisha with an area of 125 acres. It is about 7 km from Rourkela railway station, Odisha. It has its jurisdiction over entire state of Orissa.^[7]

campus life

Organisation and administration

Governance

The day-to-day functioning of the university is headed by Vice Chancellor. Prof. Amiya Kumar Rath is the current vice-chancellor of Biju Patnaik University of Technology.^[8]

BPUT Admin HQ

BPUT Hostel

BPUT Campus

Academics

The university and its affiliated colleges and institutions offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses and PhD in different fields like Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Architecture, Computer Application and Science.^[9]

Affiliated colleges

Main article: List of colleges affiliated to Biju Patnaik University of Technology

The university has 137 colleges, both constituent and affiliated. Constituent and affiliated colleges include:

• Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang
• Parala Maharaja Engineering College, Berhampur
• Government College of Engineering, Keonjhar
• Government College of Engineering, Kalahandi
• Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar
• College of IT and Management Education, Bhubaneswar
• Institute of Management and Information Technology, Cuttack

See also

• List of colleges affiliated to Biju Patnaik University of Technology