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 was named after Biju Patnaik, the former Chief Minister of Odisha.[2]

Biju Patnaik University of Technology
MottoYoga Karmasu Kaushālam (Sanskrit)
TypePublic Technical University
Established21 November 2002 (2002-11-21)
ChancellorGovernor of Odisha[1]
Vice-ChancellorAmiya Kumar Rath
Location
Chhend Colony, Rourkela
,
Odisha
,
India

22.247186°N 84.819203°E / 22.247186; 84.819203
CampusUrban, 125 acres
AffiliationsAICTE
Websitewww.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 by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, then Hon’ble President of India in 2003.[2]

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

It started functioning in its campus at Chhend Colony 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.

BPUT Hostel

Center for Advanced Post Graduate Studies

Center for Advanced PG Studies at BPUT facilitate postgraduate courses in engineering. It is located in the southern part of the campus. It has 5 disciplines:

BPUT Campus
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science Engineering

Organisation and administration

Governance

The day-to-day functioning of the university is headed by Vice Chancellor. Prof. Chitaranjan Tripathy is the current vice-chancellor of Biju Patnaik University of Technology.[7]

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.[8] Admission to these courses is done through Odisha Joint Entrance Examination.

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

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

See also

References
  1. "Chancellor". bput.ac.in. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  2. "About Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha" (PDF). BPUT.
  3. "BPUT Act 2002" (PDF). BPUT.
  4. "History of BPUT". bput.ac.in.
  5. "13 yrs on, BPUT yet to be fully operational". The Pioneer. India.
  6. "12 Yrs after, BPUT Yet to Be Operational". The New Indian Express.
  7. "Chita Ranjan Tripathy takes over as new VC of BPUT". The Times of India.
  8. "Journey of BPUT". BPUT.
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