The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Examination is a national-level online admission test, which is held in three phases. It is held to provide admission to engineering, management, science, law, and various other programmes at KIIT, Bhubaneswar.
Like every year, this entrance examination is all set to take place in 2026 in three phases. The notification for the KIITEE 2026 has been made public. Read this article thoroughly to check the important dates, eligibility criteria, application fee, exam pattern and other details.
KIITEE 2026
If you are interested in getting admission for any undergraduate programme at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar for the academic year 2026-27, you may apply for this entrance exam through the official website, https://kiitee.kiit.ac.in/.
The application form for the Phase 1, 2 and 3 is all set to be available on the web-portal until April 8, 2026, June 8, 2026, and June 30, 2026, respectively. It is highly recommended to apply at least a week before the deadline, so you don’t have to face last minute rush.
Important Dates
The important dates for the KIITEE 2026 are made public for all three phases, refer to table below for full schedule.
| Event | Phase 1 | Phase 2 | Phase 3 |
| Application Start | November 11, 2026 | ||
| Last Date to Apply | 08 April 2026 | 08 June 2026 | 30 June 206 |
| Slot Booking / Admit Card | April 2026 | June 2026 | July 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 16 to 20 April 2026 | 14 to 18 June 2026 | 06 to 08 July 2026 |
| Result Declaration | April 2026 | June 2026 | July 2026 |
Course
The KIIT, Bhubaneswar offers admission for the various undergraduate and postgraduate courses through the KIITEE 2026, check details from below.
- UG: B.Tech, B.Des, BCA, BBA, B.Com, B.Sc (Computer Science), B.Sc (Biotechnology), B.Sc Nursing, BA (Hons), Film & Television Production, Mass Communication / Journalism, BA LLB, BBA LLB, B.Sc LLB
- PG: M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, LL.M, M.Com, and MA
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria to apply for the KIITEE 2026 are made public, refer to listed points to check if you are eligible to apply for this entrance exam.
Undergraduate (UG)
| Course | Eligibility Criteria |
| B.Tech | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics |
| B.Des | 10+2 from a recognized board |
| BCA | 10+2 with Mathematics / Computer Science / IT |
| BBA | 10+2 in any stream |
| B.Com | 10+2 in any stream |
| B.Sc (Computer Science) | 10+2 with Science subjects |
| B.Sc (Biotechnology) | 10+2 with Science (PCB/PCM) |
| B.Sc Nursing | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology |
| BA / BA (Hons) | 10+2 in any stream |
| BA LLB / BBA LLB / B.Sc LLB | 10+2 in any stream |
Postgraduate
| Course | Eligibility Criteria |
| M.Tech | B.Tech / BE in relevant discipline |
| MBA | Graduation in any discipline |
| MCA | Graduation with Mathematics at 10+2 or degree level |
| M.Sc | Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject |
| LL.M | LLB degree |
| M.Com | B.Com or equivalent |
| MA | Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject |
There is no age limit. Candidates who are going to participate in the Intermediate exam for academic year 2025-26 can apply for UG; and individuals who are in the final year or semester of qualifying degree can apply for the PG.
Application Fee
In order to apply for the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Examination 2026, the payment of the application fee isn’t applicable. Whether you are male or female, or belong to any category, you needn’t pay any amount.
Exam Pattern
The KIITEE 2026 will be administered in online mode with an exam time duration of 120 minutes. There will be a total number of 120 objective-type questions from three different subjects, whose details can be found from the below.
B.Tech
| Section | Questions | Marks |
| Physics | 40 | 160 |
| Chemistry | 40 | 160 |
| Mathematics | 40 | 160 |
| Total | 120 | 480 |
BCA
| Section | Questions |
| Mathematics | 40 |
| Computer Awareness | 40 |
| Analytical Reasoning | 20 |
| English | 20 |
| Total | 120 |
BA LLB / BBA LLB / B.Sc LLB
| Section | Questions |
| Legal Aptitude | 40 |
| Analytical Reasoning | 30 |
| English | 30 |
| General Knowledge | 20 |
| Total | 120 |
M.Tech
| Section | Questions |
| Core Engineering Subject | 120 |
MCA
| Section | Questions |
| Mathematics | 60 |
| Computer Awareness | 40 |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 |
| Total | 120 |
MBA
| Section | Questions |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 |
| Logical Reasoning | 40 |
| English | 40 |
| Total | 120 |
M.Sc
| Section | Questions |
| Subject-specific | 120 |
LL.M
| Section | Questions |
| Law Subjects | 120 |
Each question carries a weightage of 4 marks, and 1 mark is going to be deducted for incorrect response. The medium of this entrance exam is English only.
How to Apply?
The step-by-step instructions to apply for the KIITEE 2026 are as follows.
- Go to the official website of the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Examination.
- Tap on the ‘KIITEE 2026 Apply Now’ and go to the next page, and hit the ‘New Registration’ button.
- Register yourself by providing all the details accurately, and then login with your application number and password to access form.
- Fill in your application form by providing all the asked details, and then upload documents with photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee using one of the provided payment gateway, and click on the Submit button to apply online for this exam.