Founded in 2002, Biju Patnaik University of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Rourkela (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Odisha. This institution also has a branch campus in Bhubaneswar. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT) is a very large coeducational Indian higher education institution. Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 19 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Indian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BPUT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.