NIST UNIVERSITY
Institute Park, Berhampur, Odisha-761008, India

STUDENT LIFE

LIFE @ NIST

 

Life at NIST is a remarkable journey of transformation. Students walk in with dreams and leave with clear direction, unwavering confidence, and abundant opportunity. The campus is widely known for its disciplined environment, supportive faculty, and a strong focus on holistic development. From academics to co-curricular activities, students are consistently encouraged to push boundaries and discover their true potential. With lush greenery and a peaceful ambiance, NIST offers an ideal space for focused learning and personal growth. Students actively take part in vibrant clubs, events, research, sports, and social service initiatives that help them build leadership, creativity, and team spirit. Regular industry interactions, specialized training programs, and placement drives from top companies like Infosys, Wipro, Trinity India, Sankalp Semiconductors, and Apptus prepare students for a successful and rewarding career ahead. The institute continuously evolves to embrace new technologies and innovative teaching methods, ensuring students stay ahead in a rapidly changing world. At NIST, every individual is empowered to become a responsible global citizen.

Academic Excellence and Industry-Driven Learning

Student Life at NIST

Transformative Learning

NIST fosters a transformative learning environment that combines academic excellence with real-world relevance, ensuring students gain both intellectual growth and career readiness.

Classroom Environment
Interactive Classes

Through engaging 100-minute sessions, advanced labs, and vast digital libraries, NIST equips learners with both theoretical foundations and practical skills needed for future innovation.

Lab Session
Research & Innovation

Assistantships support students with collaboration and financial aid. With modern labs, high-speed internet, and IIT Kharagpur’s MHRD Virtual Lab, NIST drives excellence.

NIST Hallscapes

Versatile spaces for learning, innovation, and inspiration

APJ Hall
Gallaxy Auditorium

This hall seats 300+ and serves as a versatile space for workshops, guest lectures, and conferences.

Peter Drucker Hall
Stephen Hawking Cineplex

NIST Stephen Hawking Cineplex Hall offers digital screenings,and events with modern audio-visual facilities, entertainment, and community bonding.

Ratan Tata Hall
Volga Conference Center

A hub for innovation & entrepreneurship, where students undergo skill development through SPRINT, ATP, Mentorship & more.

Student Achievements

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State-of-the-Art Campus & Facilities

Discover a world-class campus with state-of-the-art facilities, modern infrastructure & an exciting student life!

NCC Students

National Cadet Corps (NCC)

NCC at our university fosters discipline, leadership, and patriotism among students. With regular parades, camps, and adventure activities, cadets develop teamwork and a spirit of service to the nation. The program also opens opportunities for defense careers.

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National Service Scheme (NSS)

NSS encourages students to engage in community service, social responsibility, and nation-building activities. From blood donation drives to rural development projects, NSS volunteers actively contribute towards creating a better society.

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NSS Activities
MediaMovers Students

The MediaMovers

The MediaMovers, launched by NIST PR Cell, is a student society fostering learning, networking, and growth through social media. It empowers NISTians to develop skills, explore creativity, and engage as brand ambassadors, advancing NIST’s vision while promoting communication, collaboration, and innovation in a supportive digital community.

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Clubs at NIST

 

RESEARCH PROJECTS


STUDENTS COME OUT WITH FLYING COLORS ON PROJECT DAY

 
 

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS


PUBLISHED PAPERS BY NIST STUDENTS

 

  1. Shyam Kumar Polaki(B. Tech. CSE 2011Batch), Motahar Reza and Diptendu Sinha Roy "A Genetic Algorithm for Optimal Power Scheduling for Residential Energy Management" 16 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering Florence, Italy, June, 2015.
  2. Abhishek Sahu (B. Tch ECE 2008 Batch), R. K. Misra: " Neuro-Cavity Model for Rectangular Patch Antenna", 2012 IEEE Asia-Pacific Conference on Antennas and Propgation, (AP-CAP-2012) Singapore held 27-29th August 2012.
  3. Bhabani Sankar Nayak,(B. Tech. ECE), Subhendu S. Behera (B. Tech,CSE), Pradyumna K. Patra, R. K. Mishra, "Design of high performance CSSR based LPF using ANN and SA techniques" "PROGRESS IN ELECTROMAGNETIC RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM (PIERS-2012)" during 27th-30th May, 2012 at Sunway City Resort, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  4. Kewal Krishna, Ankit Goyal, (2008-2012 Batch CSE) Subhagata Chattopadhyay, "Non-correlated character Recognition using Hopfield wetwork: A study" ICCCI 2011, Bangkok, Thailand. held 2-4 Dec. 2011.
  5. Soumya Debabrata Pani (B.Tech, 2007-2011 batch, CSE), Chandan Kumar Behera: "Empowering measures for quantum finite automata (QFA)", "International Conference on Computer Research and Development", Shanghai, China held from 11th March to 13th march 2011.
  6. Swasti Ranjan Khuntia (2006-10 Batch, EEE) , S. Panda. , ANFIS approach for SSSC ontroller Design for the improvement of transient stability performance", Forth Global conference on Power Control and Optimization", Kuching, Malaysia, Dec 2-4, 2010.
  7. Subhasis Das. (B. Tech., 2006-10 Batch CSE) and M. Reza : "An economic order quantity model for deteriorating items with partial Backlogging and a quadratic decreasing demand function", Asian Mathematical Conference, Kualampur, Malaysia on June 26th 2009.
 

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Beyond Campus: Discover Nearby Attractions

This series, brought to you by the MediaMovers Team, highlights the fascinating destinations around the NIST University campus, encouraging students to explore and enjoy the local attractions that enrich their graduation journey. At NIST, we take pride in our vibrant and diverse student community, with learners coming from across India. Our mission is to make every student feel at home in the hostel while ensuring their experience extends beyond academics.
Through engaging video stories, we aim to help students discover the culture, food, people, and hidden gems of the Silk City Berhampur. By showcasing the places and experiences that make this city unique, we hope to create a sense of belonging and adventure. Step out of campus, explore more, and connect with the world around you!