Dhyanadipta Panda

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

On day 2 of Navratri, we offer our prayers to Maa Brahmacharini. Her devotion reminds us to keep faith and carry on with patience, even when life is difficult.
May Maa bless everyone with strength and peace.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

I am grateful to have been unanimously elected the first President of the Indian UniSport Federation (IUSF) at its inaugural Annual General Meeting in New Delhi, in recognition of my tremendous contributions in sports in different capacities, particularly through KIIT & KISS.

This is the first time a federation like IUSF has been formed in India and recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. Its objectives are to encourage students from government and private universities across India to take up sports, provide them with good training and prepare them to compete at international events, particularly the World University Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and Olympics.

At our first Annual General Meeting, we decided not to charge students any fee to participate in the Federation’s sports events. We also decided to reduce the fees for both government and private universities by 50 per cent.

I have earlier served as President of the Volleyball Federation of India and worked with other sports bodies to promote sports in India. I am grateful to Hon’ble Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya ji for his support for this new Federation, and to the Ministry for recognising it. I hope IUSF will help our young athletes fulfil their dreams and contribute to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji’s vision for sports in India.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Always happy to meet my dear friend and brother Dr Nik Gugger. We have known each other for over 15 years, and his warmth and positive spirit have remained the same. As Global Ambassador of KIIT & KISS, he has always shown great affection for our children.

Dr Nik is a 3 term Member of the Swiss Parliament. He was in Delhi as part of the delegation accompanying H.E. Mr Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation, during his official visit for talks with the Government of India. It was lovely to spend time with him again. I value his friendship very much.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

76th Honorary Doctorate

I am grateful to the Institute of Advanced Research, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, for conferring an honorary doctorate on me on its 15th Foundation Day. This is my 76th honorary doctorate, and I receive it with humility.

My heartfelt thanks to the Governing Body and the entire IAR family for this honour.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Very happy to share that KIIT Deemed to be University has received the ‘Excellence in Globalization’ award at the 21st FICCI Higher Education Summit, held in New Delhi.

I have always wanted my lovable KIITians to have opportunities to learn beyond our campus and make friends across the world. Our faculty and teams have worked hard to build these relationships with universities abroad. This award means a great deal to our entire KIIT family.

My sincere thanks to FICCI for this honour, and my congratulations to everyone who has helped take KIIT to the world.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Very happy to share that 33 faculty members from KIIT Deemed to be University and one from KISS Deemed to be University have been featured in the single-year list of the 2026 Stanford–Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists database. Eleven of our faculty members are on the career-long list.
My heartiest congratulations to each of them. KISS Deemed to be University is only nine years old. To see a KISS teacher on this list makes me especially happy. I know how much patience and hard work good research takes, and I am proud of all our teachers.

I hope their work inspires my lovable KIITians and KISSians to keep growing.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Proud of my lovable KIITian Amit Rohidas. He came to meet me today after winning gold with the Indian men’s hockey team at the Asian Games and qualifying for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Seeing him so happy made me very happy too.

We also spoke about starting a hockey academy at KIIT & KISS to find and train young players, especially among my lovable KISSians. I hope many more of our children will one day play hockey for India.

My thanks to the Government of Odisha for its continued encouragement of hockey. My good wishes to Amit for the Los Angeles Olympics and all that lies ahead.

@30Amitrohidas

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Very happy to celebrate Japan Day at KIIT and welcome 16 guests from Japan. Representatives of GustoDevelopment, K.H. Co., MiDriq NbS, NanoFrontier, Ridgeworks, Nichiin Software and the Japan Science and Technology Agency went around our campus, saw the facilities and spent time with our faculty and students.

I was especially happy that my lovable KIITians could speak directly with people working in Japan. Through KIIT’s association with Tech Japan, and the initiative supported by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Deloitte Tohmatsu, I hope more of our students will have the chance to learn and work in Japan.

My sincere thanks to all our guests for coming to KIIT and taking an interest in our students.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Very happy to welcome Her Excellency Ms Hanisha Jairam, Ambassador of Suriname to India, to KIIT & KISS. She went around our KIIT campuses, saw the facilities at KISS and spent time with my lovable KISSians. We also spoke about the long ties of history and culture between India and Suriname.

She appreciated the confidence and smiles of my KISSians, encouraged them to dream big whatever their circumstances, and spoke about how educating a girl can help her whole family. My sincere thanks to her for spending time with our children and for her kind words.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

I have always wanted to give our students every opportunity to do well in life and be of use to others. Many of my lovable KIITians and KISSians dream of joining the Civil Services. I want them to have the guidance to prepare for that dream.

With this thought, we have started the KIIT IAS Academy (KIASA) for aspirants from KIIT, KISS and KIMS. At the inauguration, I told them to dream big, study with discipline, remain humble and never give up. I hope one day they will serve people in different parts of our country, always keeping citizens first and the nation first.
My good wishes to all of them.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

KIIT_KISS_Asian_GamesCongratulations to my lovable KIITians on representing India at the 20th Asian Games, Aichi–Nagoya 2026, Japan, and winning 21 medals for India.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Very happy to welcome Dr Ashok Kumar Lahiri ji, Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog, to the KIIT & KISS campuses. He met my lovable KISSians, went around the campuses, saw our facilities, watched their cultural performances and encouraged them to do well in their studies and in sports.

He called our children the future of India and spoke of the part they can play in building a Viksit Bharat by 2047. I was especially happy to hear him praise their confidence. My sincere thanks to him for spending time with our children and wishing them well.

@ashoklahiribjp

[KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology @KIITUniversity]

What a wonderful day of celebration, achievement and pride!

The second day of the 22nd Annual Convocation Ceremony was a momentous occasion as we celebrated the graduating Class of 2026 and their remarkable journey at KIIT.

We were honoured to welcome Congressman Michael Baumgartner as the Chief Guest, whose presence added distinction to this special occasion. The graduates were also inspired by the Convocation Address delivered by Dr. Brock Tessman, offering valuable insights as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.

It was an inspiring day dedicated to our graduates from:

School of Computer Science & Engineering
School of Electronics Engineering
School of Electrical Engineering
School of Civil Engineering
School of Mechanical Engineering
School of Aerospace Engineering
School of Chemical Engineering

As they step into a new chapter, we celebrate their accomplishments and look forward to seeing them shape the future with knowledge, innovation and purpose.

Congratulations, Class of 2026!

[KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology @KIITUniversity]

We at KIIT celebrated the achievements of our remarkable graduates on Day 1 of the 22nd Annual Convocation Ceremony, a moment of pride, joy and new beginnings.

We were honoured to welcome H.E. Shri Nand Kishore Yadav, Hon’ble Governor of Nagaland, who graced the occasion with his esteemed presence.

The day marked the successful completion of an inspiring academic journey for graduates from:

• School of Management
• School of Computer Applications
• School of Law
• School of Economics & Commerce
• School of Rural Management
• School of Liberal Studies
• School of Mass Communication
• School of Sports and Yogic Sciences
• School of Fashion Technology
• School of Architecture & Planning
• School of Applied Sciences
• School of Film & Media Sciences
• School of Public Policy
• KIIT School of Social Sciences

As our graduates step forward to new opportunities, we celebrate their perseverance, achievements and the possibilities that lie ahead.

Congratulations, Class of 2026!

[KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology @KIITUniversity]

We at KIIT are proud to be ranked 501+ globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, securing the 4th position among government and private universities in India and 1st in Eastern India.

A recognition of our continued commitment to academic excellence, innovation and global impact.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

I was very happy to hear our guests speak about what they saw at KIIT & KISS and the time they spent with our children.

My heartfelt thanks to all our guests for taking the time to be with us. Your kindness means so much to me and to our entire family.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Happy to share that KIIT has signed 4 MoUs during our 22nd Annual Convocation. Our new partners are Montana State University in the USA, the National University of Avellaneda in Argentina, the Union of Universities of Latin America and the Caribbean (UDUALC), and the Institute for Cultural Exchange and Economic Development of BRICS+ Countries (iBRICS+).

My heartfelt thanks to Dr Brock F. Tessman, President of Montana State University; Prof Jorge Fabián Calzoni, Rector of the National University of Avellaneda and President of UDUALC; and Mr Santiago Tangir, Executive Director for Argentina at iBRICS+, for their trust in KIIT. I was also very happy to have Mr Erik Federico Pérez Vega, Rector of APEC University, with us.

I hope these partnerships give our KIITians and teachers more chances to visit one another, learn together and work on research that helps people.

[Achyuta Samanta @achyuta_samanta]

Happy to welcome another delegation of over 40 senior teachers from Bhutan to our KIIT & KISS family under the Cambridge Education Academic Immersion Programme. They are here for over a week. During their campus visits, they saw our facilities and learnt more about the education and care we provide to our students.

Over the years, several groups from Bhutan have spent time with us. It gives me much happiness to see this association continue. I am grateful to the Royal Government of Bhutan for their continued trust in KIIT & KISS. Each visit gives us an opportunity to learn from one another and strengthens the friendship between our people.

My good wishes to all our friends from Bhutan. I hope they feel at home with us and carry back useful experiences and happy memories of Odisha and our KIIT & KISS family.

[Dhyanadipta Panda @dhyanadipta]

The 22nd Annual Convocation Ceremony 2026 of KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar is scheduled to be held from 3rd-5th October 2026, to celebrate academic achievements of graduating students and to honour distinguished guests for their exceptional contributions to society