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Biju Patnaik University of Technology

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Biju Patnaik University of Technology
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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]

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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]

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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]

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BPUT Admin HQ
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BPUT Hostel
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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

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

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References

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