Institute of Technical Education and Research

🏛️ About ITER

Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER) is the engineering and management faculty of Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar. Established in 1996, ITER has grown into one of India's premier technical institutes, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in engineering, management, computer applications, and sciences. The institute is known for its strong industry linkages, world-class infrastructure, and consistent academic excellence. ITER is accredited by NAAC with 'A++' Grade and many of its programs are NBA accredited.

University	Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University
Recognition	UGC, AICTE Approved, NAAC A++ Accredited
Campus Location	Jagamara, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar – 751030
Official Website	https://iter.soa.ac.in

🔭 Vision & Mission

Vision

To be a global leader in technical education and research, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship while nurturing ethical and socially responsible technocrats.

Mission

✔️ Impart quality education through industry-relevant curriculum.
✔️ Promote cutting-edge research and development.
✔️ Develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills among students.
✔️ Foster collaboration with industry and academia worldwide.

📚 Schools & Departments

School / Department	Programs Offered
Department of Computer Science & Engineering	B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD (CSE, AI&ML, Data Science, Cyber Security)
Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering	B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD (VLSI, Embedded Systems, Communication)
Department of Electrical Engineering	B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD (Power Systems, Control Systems)
Department of Mechanical Engineering	B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD (Thermal, Design, Manufacturing)
Department of Civil Engineering	B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD (Structural, Geotechnical, Environmental)
Department of Information Technology	B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD (IT, Cloud Computing, IoT)
School of Management	MBA, PhD (Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, Business Analytics)
Department of Computer Applications	MCA, PhD
Department of Basic Sciences	B.Sc, M.Sc (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics), PhD

📘 Courses Offered

Program	Duration	Specializations / Branches
B.Tech	4 Years	CSE, ECE, EE, ME, CE, IT, AI&ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, Robotics
M.Tech	2 Years	CSE, VLSI, Power Systems, Thermal Engineering, Structural Engineering, etc.
MBA	2 Years	Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Business Analytics, Operations
MCA	2 Years	Computer Applications (with electives in AI, Cloud)
B.Sc / M.Sc	3 / 2 Years	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Data Science
PhD	3-5 Years	All Engineering disciplines, Management, Sciences, Computer Applications

📋 Entrance Exams Accepted

Program Level	Exams Accepted	Typical Cutoff / Requirement
B.Tech	JEE Main, OJEE, SOA National Entrance Test (SOA-NET)	JEE Main: 70-90 percentile (varies by branch)
M.Tech	GATE, OJEE, SOA-NET	GATE: Valid score
MBA	CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, OJEE, SOA-NET	CAT: 60-75 percentile; CMAT: 70-85 percentile
MCA	OJEE, SOA-NET	Valid rank/score
PhD	SOA Research Entrance Test (SRET) + Interview	Qualifying score + research proposal

📝 Admission Process (Step-by-Step)

Apply online at iter.soa.ac.in/admissions for desired program.
Submit valid entrance exam score or appear for SOA-NET (if applicable).
Shortlisted candidates called for counselling / GD-PI (for MBA, PhD).
Final merit based on entrance score, academic record, and GD/PI (if applicable).
Offer letter issued, fee payment to confirm admission.

Note: Direct admission under NRI/management quota available for eligible candidates.

💰 Fees Structure (Approx. per annum)

Program	Tuition Fees (₹ per year)
B.Tech (CSE/IT/Allied)	2,80,000 – 3,20,000
B.Tech (Core branches)	2,40,000 – 2,80,000
M.Tech	1,50,000 – 1,80,000
MBA	3,00,000 – 3,50,000
MCA	1,40,000 – 1,70,000
B.Sc / M.Sc	80,000 – 1,20,000
PhD	1,00,000 – 1,40,000 (coursework + research fee)

* One-time registration & library fee extra. Hostel & transport charged separately.

🏠 Hostel Fees (Approx. per annum)

Accommodation Type	Fees (including mess)
Boys Hostel (twin sharing)	₹1,30,000 – ₹1,60,000
Girls Hostel (twin sharing)	₹1,30,000 – ₹1,60,000
Single occupancy (limited)	₹1,90,000 – ₹2,20,000
Caution deposit (refundable)	₹10,000 (one time)

🎓 Scholarships

🏅 Merit Scholarship (B.Tech): Up to 100% tuition fee waiver for JEE Main top rankers (95+ percentile).
📊 Academic Excellence: 10% – 30% concession for students maintaining CGPA ≥ 8.5.
🤝 Defence / Wards of Armed Forces: 15% fee concession.
👩‍🎓 Girl Child Merit: 10% additional scholarship for meritorious female students.
🏆 Sports Quota: State/national level players get up to 30% fee relaxation.
🌍 EWS / Need-based: Financial aid up to 25% based on family income.

✂️ Cutoff & Selection Criteria (2024)

Program	Entrance Exam	Expected Cutoff / Criteria
B.Tech CSE	JEE Main	85 – 95 percentile
B.Tech ECE	JEE Main	75 – 85 percentile
MBA	CAT / XAT / CMAT	65 – 80 percentile (CAT) / 70+ percentile (CMAT)
M.Tech	GATE	Valid score (qualifying marks)
MCA	OJEE / SOA-NET	50%+ in graduation

Selection Process: Entrance Score + Academic Performance + GD/PI (for select programs).

🏆 Ranking & Recognition

NIRF Ranking 2023 (University)	Siksha 'O' Anusandhan ranked 20th among Indian Universities
NIRF Engineering Ranking	ITER ranked 42nd among Engineering Colleges in India
Accreditations	NAAC A++ Grade, NBA accredited for 7 programs
Outlook-ICARE	Ranked among Top 30 Private Engineering Colleges
QS I-GAUGE	Diamond Rating for Overall Excellence

💼 Placement Statistics (2023-24)

Particular	Details
Placement Rate (Overall)	90% – 95% (B.Tech)
Highest Package (B.Tech)	₹62 LPA (International offer)
Highest Package (MBA)	₹42 LPA
Average Package (Overall)	₹7.5 LPA (B.Tech CSE: ₹10.2 LPA, MBA: ₹8.8 LPA)
Top Recruiters	Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Intel, Deloitte, KPMG, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, L&T, Vedanta, Adani
Internship Stipend (avg)	₹20,000 – ₹40,000 per month

🌳 Campus Life

📌 Clubs & Committees: Coding Club, Robotics Club, Entrepreneurship Cell, Finance Club, DebSoc, Cultural Committee, NSS.
📌 Annual Fests: "INNOVISION" – techno-management fest, "UDAN" – cultural fest, "SPORTS FEST" – annual athletics.
📌 Infrastructure: Smart classrooms, central library, innovation lab, incubation centre, amphitheatre, food court, open-air theatre.

📌 Sports: Cricket ground, football field, basketball court, tennis court, indoor badminton, gym, swimming pool, athletics track.
📌 Student Support: Counselling services, international exchange programs (with universities in US, UK, Germany, Canada).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

ITER is the engineering and management faculty of Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar. SOA is a deemed university recognized by UGC.

Average package for B.Tech CSE is around ₹10.2 LPA, with many students securing offers from top tech companies.

Yes, separate hostels for boys and girls with all modern amenities, 24/7 security, and mess facilities.

ITER accepts JEE Main, OJEE, and its own entrance test SOA-NET for B.Tech admissions.

Yes, ITER offers merit-based, need-based, and sports scholarships up to 100% tuition fee waiver for top rankers.

📞 Contact Information

📍 Campus Address:
Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER)
Jagamara, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar – 751030, Odisha

📧 Admissions Enquiry: admissions@iter.ac.in

📞 Phone: 91-XXXXXXXXXX (Admissions Helpline)

🌐 Website: https://iter.soa.ac.in

📅 Admission Office Hours: Mon–Sat, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

📱 Social Media: @iterbbsr (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)