Biju Patnaik University of Technology
Public technical university in Odisha, India
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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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| Motto | Yoga Karmasu Kaushālam (Sanskrit) |
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| Type | Public Technical University |
| Established | 2 November 2002 |
| Chancellor | Governor of Odisha[1] |
| Vice-Chancellor | Amiya Kumar Rath |
| Location | , , 22.247186°N 84.819203°E |
| Campus | Urban, 125 acres |
| Website | www.bput.ac.in |
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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]
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]
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:
- 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