FAQ

BIT is the only private NRI Engg College in the country promoted by three well known Computer Science & Engg professors from reputed US universities. The promoters are involved in teaching and faculty training at BIT. Student mentoring and seminars by US faculty and industry leaders are going to be regular events in the campus. BIT students will have direct interaction with professors from US universities for career guidance. BIT faculty and students have better privileges for higher studies and research in US.

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Since IT industry is slowing down, what is your plan for students in IT area?

The current global recession is a temporary phenomenon. The IT industries have started recovering since the last quarter. When the incoming freshmen graduates in 2013, the industry will be again on its peak. BIT has holistic education plan for its students. With strong profile of promoters in IT education and industries, BIT students will be better prepared for suitable placements after they graduate.

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Is BIT’s fee structure is high due to its NRI brand?

Not at all. The fees are similar to most private engineering colleges in the State or even less than many. Promoters from US provide the services for free as an outreach commitment for Orissa. They have been involved in such activities for more than 10 years in sporadic fashion.

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What is the faculty quality ?

Faculties at BIT are selected through serious evaluation process so that they can have successful teaching and research career. A significant number of faculties are having PhD and M.Tech qualifications in their disciplines. Some of them are recruited from US directly and other institutions where they have proven records. A significant number of adjunct/visiting faculty have been selected from reputed institutions in India and abroad to teach in the campus as needed and will mentor the regular faculty members through active collaboration. Besides teaching, faculty members are strongly encouraged to publish their research at competitive events.

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Does BIT arrange hostel and transportation facilities for its student?

Yes. BIT has hostel facilities for 125 boys and 65 girls located only 20 mins away from the campus. The students will use college bus for their transportation. The fees for such expenses are as on actual basis.

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Do you have any canteen facility in the campus?

A food court for lunch and snacks available for students and staffs at reasonable cost.

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Whether BIT has provision of outreach courses beyond BPUT syllabus ?

BIT has already offered three top notch workshop/advanced courses by US professionals during last six months that were targetted to the faculty and students of engineering colleges in Orissa. Such courses will be offered to BIT students in regular intervals for advancement of knowledge. Promoters monitor the global technological trends and get engaged themselves on such efforts.

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What kind of library and Internet facilities BIT has?

The library is receiving a large number of books from US universities through donation/gifts in addition to what BIT has procured as per the AICTE/BPUT requirements. The provision of e-library and servers with the proceedings of recent conferences are available for faculty. The campus has the provision of high speed Internet and wifi facilities to stream on-line seminars and lectures from US and other Institutions.

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Do you have sports facilities?

Yes. We have planned for sport facilities such as Volleyball, basketball, cricket and many more in the campus from the first year.

10:-

Is there any dress code for BIT students?

No particular dress code for BIT. Wearing a T-shirt with BIT logo is optional. Good Jeans are allowed. Excess revealing of body is not allowed.

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How do you deal with ragging?

BIT campus and hostels are prohivitted from ragging. Any form of ragging will be dealt with severel penalty. Since it is the first year for the college, it is not expected to worry about ragging.