IIT Bhubaneswar has recorded an overall rise in student preference across nearly all its undergraduate programmes compared to last year, according to the 2025 Joint Implementation Committee (JIC) data.
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) continues to be the preferred branch at the institute. The programme recorded 19,475 candidate choices in 2025, up from 17,105 last year — a rise of 13.85 per cent. The increase aligns with the national pattern of sustained demand for computing skills, driven by the rapid expansion of AI, cybersecurity, and data-centric industries.
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The next major performer is Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), which saw a significant 15.21 per cent jump, rising from 14,788 candidates in 2024 to 17,038 in 2025. The growing interest is reflective of the field’s importance in semiconductor design, telecommunications, embedded systems, and next-generation hardware technologies.
A notable highlight this year is the sharp rise in Engineering Physics, which registered the steepest growth of 20.74 per cent — increasing from 6,878 to 8,305 candidates. The surge signals a rising inclination among students toward physics-driven research domains such as quantum technologies, photonics, and advanced instrumentation.
Civil Engineering
11,663
10,314
Computer Science and Engineering
19,475
17,105
Electrical Engineering
15,597
13,791
Electronics and Communication Engineering
17,038
14,788
Engineering Physics
8,305
6,878
Mathematics and Computing
12,580
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Mechanical Engineering
13,934
12,467
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
9,077
8,029
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IIT Bhubaneswar also introduced a new programme, Mathematics and Computing, which garnered an impressive 12,580 candidate choices in its very first year. The response suggests strong enthusiasm for mathematically intensive computing disciplines, driven by growing career pathways in algorithms, data science, and computational modelling.
Among the core engineering branches, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering witnessed healthy increases of 13.09, 13.07, and 11.76 per cent, respectively. The consistent growth indicates that traditional engineering disciplines remain firmly relevant even as newer technology-led programmes gain momentum.
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Metallurgical and Materials Engineering also recorded a steady rise of 13.05 per cent, highlighting continuing interest in emerging materials research, manufacturing processes, and metallurgical innovation.
