NIST University, established in 1996 as the first NRI higher educational venture in the state of Odisha. NIST University is a premier research institute in the country today, nestled in the green hills of Pallur, spread over 65 acres of lush green campus with world class academic infrastructure, CREs and GIC, Halls of residence, sport complex and other facilities. It is the dream and vision of the founding members to build NIST as a center of academics and research Excellence at par with international research universities in their home state of Odisha. NIST has produced over 18000 alumni who contribute globally in the areas of technology, leadership, entrepreneurship, social and public services. NIST has been ranked highly in the country by various ranking organizations like NIRF, ARIIA, and Times etc including Govt. of India.