Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Examination • Conducted by KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar
Application Window, Phase-Wise Exam Dates, and Counselling Schedule Explained
KIITEE follows a multi-phase annual calendar spanning roughly nine months, with a single long application window covering all phases and exam dates spread from spring through late summer.
Application Opens
December
Covers All Phases
Phase 1
Late March - Early April
CBT Mode
Phase 2
Mid-Late May
CBT Mode
Phase 3 Onward
June - August
Increasingly Remote Proctored
Applications typically open in December and remain open on a rolling basis through most of the exam cycle, since there is no fee barrier to registering early or registering for multiple phases.
Phase 1 is conducted in late March to early April, as a Computer-Based Test at designated centers. Results and the first counselling round typically follow within about two weeks, in mid-April.
Phase 2, conducted in mid-to-late May, gives candidates who missed Phase 1 or want to improve their score a second attempt, with results and counselling following in early June.
KIIT has historically extended KIITEE across additional phases through June, July, and even August in recent cycles, with later phases increasingly conducted in remote proctored mode, giving candidates an unusually long runway of attempt opportunities compared to most competitor exams.
As with similar multi-phase private exams, KIIT generally considers the best score among all phases a candidate attempted for final merit ranking — since there is no fee cost to attempting additional phases, candidates have strong incentive to attempt as many phases as their schedule allows.
KIIT has extended its phase count in recent years compared to earlier cycles, reflecting a strategy of maximizing candidate opportunities and application volume. Always verify the current year's exact number of phases and dates on the official KIITEE portal, since this has varied noticeably year to year.
| Event | Typical Timing |
|---|---|
| Application Opens (All Phases) | December |
| Phase 1 Exam | Late March - Early April |
| Phase 1 Result & Counselling | Mid April |
| Phase 2 Exam | Mid-Late May |
| Phase 2 Result & Counselling | Early June |
| Phase 3 Exam | Late June - Early July |
| Phase 4/5 (If Conducted) | July - August |
| Final Counselling & Reporting | August |
| Academic Session Begins | Late August / September |
Candidates should treat this as a general pattern — always verify the current year's exact phase count and dates on the official KIITEE portal, since this has expanded in recent cycles.
Historically four to five phases spread from March through August, though the exact count varies year to year — always check the current year's official schedule.
No, since KIITEE has zero fees at every phase, candidates can register for and attempt as many phases as they wish at no additional cost.
KIIT generally considers the best score among all phases a candidate attempted for final merit ranking and counselling eligibility.
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