The Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar has witnessed a remarkable surge in student preference for its undergraduate programs this year, according to the latest data from the 2025 Joint Implementation Committee (JIC). The institute recorded an overall increase in candidate choices across nearly all its branches, signaling a positive trend in its educational offerings.
Top Performers Showcase Diverse Interests
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) maintained its position as the most sought-after program at IIT Bhubaneswar. The course recorded 19,475 candidate choices in 2025, showing a substantial increase from 17,105 choices last year. This represents a growth of 13.85 per cent, aligning with the national demand for computing professionals driven by expanding opportunities in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data analytics.
Following closely, Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) demonstrated impressive growth with a 15.21 per cent increase in candidate preferences. The branch saw its numbers rise from 14,788 in 2024 to 17,038 in 2025, reflecting the field's growing importance in semiconductor design, telecommunications, and next-generation hardware technologies.
Emerging Programs Steal the Spotlight
The most surprising development this year came from Engineering Physics, which registered the steepest growth of 20.74 per cent among all programs. The branch witnessed an increase from 6,878 candidate choices in 2024 to 8,305 in 2025. This significant jump indicates a rising student interest in physics-driven research domains such as quantum technologies, photonics, and advanced instrumentation.
IIT Bhubaneswar also introduced a new program, Mathematics and Computing, which made an impressive debut by garnering 12,580 candidate choices in its inaugural year. The strong response suggests considerable enthusiasm for mathematically intensive computing disciplines, driven by growing career opportunities in algorithms, data science, and computational modeling.
Traditional Engineering Branches Maintain Strong Presence
Among the core engineering disciplines, three branches showed healthy increases in student preference:
- Electrical Engineering recorded a 13.09 per cent increase
- Civil Engineering saw a 13.07 per cent growth
- Mechanical Engineering witnessed an 11.76 per cent rise
This consistent growth across traditional engineering fields demonstrates that these disciplines remain firmly relevant even as newer technology-led programs gain momentum.
Additionally, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering recorded a steady increase of 13.05 per cent, highlighting continuing student interest in emerging materials research, manufacturing processes, and metallurgical innovation.
The comprehensive data from the 2025 JIC reveals a balanced growth pattern at IIT Bhubaneswar, with both established and emerging engineering programs attracting increased attention from aspiring students across India.
