Scientific foundations.
Research that matters.
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology come together at KIIT School of Applied Sciences, supporting learning across disciplines and research that responds to real-world challenges.
Scientific learning across disciplines. Research with purpose.
The School of Applied Sciences was established in 2009, bringing together the Department of Basic Sciences, which had been formed in 1997.
Comprising Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology, the School offers courses to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Engineering, Law, Biotechnology, Film and Media Sciences. It also offers PhD programmes in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
The supplied school profile records about 100 doctoral students, 40 PhD degrees awarded and 30 sponsored research projects from various funding agencies. Faculty pursue cutting-edge research, while national and international events and regular stakeholder interactions support academic exchange.
A shared pursuit of knowledge and excellence.
Our vision and mission guide scientific education, research, collaboration and service to society.
To create an advanced centre of professional learning of international standing where pursuit of knowledge and excellence shall reign supreme, unfettered by the barriers of nationality, language, cultural plurality and religion.
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Establish and uphold the conditions for stakeholders towards a unique learning experience and training that is intellectually, socially, and personally transformative.
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Strive to maintain the highest academic standard in teaching and research consistent with the global scenario.
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Impart research skills required for solving real world problems and societal needs.
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Establish a deeper industry- academia collaboration through industry-specific specialized courses and training for greater employability
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Reach out to the peripheral sectors and public at large in disseminating the culture of scientific education and research.
Scientific depth with a university-wide reach.
Strong disciplinary foundations connect teaching, doctoral study, sponsored research and academic collaboration.
Four scientific disciplines
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology form the academic foundation of the School.
Courses across programmes
The School contributes courses to UG and PG programmes in Engineering, Law, Biotechnology, Film and Media Sciences.
Doctoral programmes
PhD programmes in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics develop advanced research expertise.
Sponsored research
The supplied school profile reports 30 sponsored research projects supported by various funding agencies.
Qualified faculty
Well-informed and qualified faculty support teaching, learning and a vibrant research culture.
National and global collaborators
A network of collaborators within India and across the globe supports academic engagement.
Academic events
National and international events are regularly organised to encourage dialogue and exchange.
Engagement with society and industry
The School responds to student, societal and industry needs through research, teaching support, extension and stakeholder interaction.
Science that connects knowledge with societal needs.
Scientific foundations
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology support learning across university programmes.
Research skills
The mission prioritises research skills for real-world problems and societal needs.
Academic collaboration
National and international collaborators and events support scientific exchange.
Public engagement
The School seeks to extend scientific education and research to wider communities.
From fundamentals to professional confidence.
The School’s mission connects rigorous academic learning with research skills, collaboration and scientific outreach.
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Understand
Develop scientific foundations through courses in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology.
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Investigate
Build the research skills needed to examine real-world problems.
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Research
Pursue advanced inquiry through doctoral programmes and sponsored research projects.
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Connect
Exchange ideas through academic events, collaborators and stakeholder interactions.
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Contribute
Apply scientific knowledge to societal needs and share the culture of scientific education.
Teaching, doctoral study and research, working together.
The School connects foundational courses with advanced study and a collaborative research environment.
Scientific courses across disciplines
Courses support undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across Engineering, Law, Biotechnology, Film and Media Sciences.
Visit school website → Doctoral StudyPhD programmes in three disciplines
Doctoral study in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics supports advanced scientific inquiry.
Visit school website → ResearchSponsored research and collaboration
Faculty undertake sponsored projects and engage with collaborators in India and abroad.
Visit school website →A scientific community connected by inquiry.
Qualified faculty, sponsored projects and a network of national and international collaborators support the School’s research culture.
Doctoral research in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Sponsored projects supported by various funding agencies.
Academic exchange through national and international events.
Stakeholder engagement connecting the School with students, society and industry.
Scientific excellence with responsibility to society.
The School’s vision places knowledge and excellence beyond barriers of nationality, language, culture and religion. Its mission connects academic standards with societal needs.
Excellence
Uphold high academic standards in teaching and research.
Inquiry
Develop research skills to investigate real-world problems.
Inclusion
Pursue knowledge across national, linguistic, cultural and religious boundaries.
Service
Extend scientific education and research to wider society.
Academic leadership guiding the School’s teaching and research.
Meet the leaders supporting academic learning, research, publication and outreach at the School of Applied Sciences.

Prof. Prasanta Rath
Dean, School of Applied Science
deansas@kiit.ac.inRead the Dean’s welcome
It is a pleasure to welcome you all to School of Applied Sciences. The School is proud to be a part of KIIT, whose prominence in the globe has been possible due to the vision, motivation and adoption of state of the art academic features by the Hon’ble Founder of KIIT & KISS, Dr Achyuta Samanta.
Extremely well informed and qualified faculty, vibrant research culture and a strong network of collaborators both within the country and across the globe are some of the important features of the School. We are also sensitive to respond to the needs of extended student community, society and industry through research orientation, teaching - learning support, extension as well as lending a distinct voice to the issues and challenges for the higher education arena.

Dr. Chandana Mohanty
Associate Dean, Research, School of Applied Sciences
chandana.mohantyfbs@kiit.ac.in
Dr. Sanjeeb Kumar Rout
Dean, Research, School of Applied Sciences
sanjeeb.routfpy@kiit.ac.in

Dr. Dibyaranjan Rout
Associate Dean, Research Publication and Outreach (Networking and Branding)
droutfpy@kiit.ac.in
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