Silicon University, Bhubaneswar : Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Placements

Silicon University, located at Silicon Hills in Patia, Bhubaneswar (Khorda District), is a private technical university formerly known as Silicon Institute of Technology (SIT). Established in 2001, it was upgraded to university status to expand its academic and research scope. The institution is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), approved by AICTE, and accredited by NAAC with an A grade. It has also been ranked in the 201–300 band under the Engineering category in NIRF 2024. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in engineering, computer science, and applied sciences. Its flagship program is the B.Tech degree, offered in multiple specializations, with admissions conducted through JEE Main followed by OJEE counseling. It also provides lateral entry options and postgraduate programs like M.Tech and Ph.D. in select fields. The Patia campus is urban and well-equipped with modern infrastructure including laboratories, libraries, hostels, and innovation hubs. Silicon University emphasizes research, entrepreneurship, and industry collaboration, hosting international conferences such as IC-SIT and fostering innovation through initiatives like the AICTE IDEA Lab. With a strong placement record—average packages around ?7 lakh and top offers exceeding ?32 lakh—the university has become a leading choice for engineering aspirants in Odisha, though it is generally considered below the top-tier institutions like IIT Bhubaneswar, NIT Rourkela, and IIIT Bhubaneswar.