IIT Bhubaneswar has witnessed a broad-based rise in student preference across almost all its undergraduate programmes this year, according to the 2025 Joint Implementation Committee (JIC) data. The institute’s choice counts reflect both national technology trends and a renewed confidence in core engineering streams.

Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) remained the top draw, recording 19,475 choices in 2025 — up from 17,105 last year, marking a 13.85% rise. The continued upswing mirrors the nationwide appetite for computing-heavy fields, propelled by rapid advancements in AI, cybersecurity, cloud systems, and data-driven industries.

Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) emerged as the second-biggest performer, registering a 15.21% jump from 14,788 to 17,038 choices. The branch’s strong showing highlights its central role in semiconductor development, telecom technologies, embedded systems, and next-generation hardware innovation.

The steepest rise, however, came from Engineering Physics, which surged 20.74% — from 6,878 to 8,305 candidates. The spike points to growing interest in frontier research areas including quantum technologies, photonics, advanced instrumentation, and high-precision scientific engineering.

One of the most notable developments this year is the introduction of Mathematics and Computing, a new programme that debuted with an impressive 12,580 choices. The response underscores the rising demand for mathematically intensive computing pathways spanning algorithms, data science, computational modelling, and theoretical computer science.

Traditional engineering disciplines also held their ground with solid year-on-year gains.

• Electrical Engineering rose 13.09% (13,791 to 15,597)
• Civil Engineering climbed 13.07% (10,314 to 11,663)
• Mechanical Engineering increased 11.76% (12,467 to 13,934)

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering posted a robust 13.05% increase, moving from 8,029 to 9,077 choices — reflecting ongoing interest in materials science, industrial metallurgy, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Overall, IIT Bhubaneswar’s numbers indicate a strong and diversified uptick in student interest, with both emerging technology domains and conventional engineering branches experiencing healthy, double-digit growth.