Kalinga University, Raipur
Also known as Kalinga University, Kalinga University Raipur, Kalinga University Naya Raipur
- Fees
- Contact us
- Courses
- 100+
- NIRF Overall
- 151–200
- Established
- 2013
About Kalinga University, Raipur
Kalinga University is a state private university at Kotni, near the Mantralaya, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was added to the schedule of the Chhattisgarh Private Universities (Establishment and Operation) Act, 2005 by Chhattisgarh Act No. 6 of 2011 (Gazette of 25 March 2011); the sponsoring body named in that schedule is the Bhagwan Bala Sai Educational and Charitable Society. The About page gives 2013 as the year of establishment, while its history timeline lists the university under 2011. The university reports a campus of more than 50 acres and more than 8,000 enrolled students, including 650+ international students (university figures).
Faculties and programmes
The university course list shows 69 programmes in nine faculties, plus Ph.D. programmes.
- Technology: B.Tech in computer science, computer science with AI and ML (with IBM), civil, electrical and mechanical engineering; M.Tech in four branches; diploma in engineering (civil, computer science, electrical, mechanical, mining).
- Commerce and Management: BBA with nine specialisations, BBA in film making, B.Com, M.Com and an MBA with 14 specialisations.
- Information Technology: BCA (AI and ML; game development with AI), MCA, Master of Data Science, computer science in AI and cybersecurity, and animation and visual effects degrees.
- Law: LLB, BA LLB, BBA LLB and LLM.
- Pharmacy: D.Pharm, B.Pharm, Pharm.D and M.Pharm.
- Science: B.Sc in eight areas, M.Sc, fashion and interior design, library science and yoga.
- Arts and Humanities, Education and Hotel Management: BA with PSC coaching, liberal arts, journalism, social work, MA in ten subjects, B.Ed, B.P.Ed, MA in education and B.Sc Hotel Management.
Recognition and accreditation
The accreditation page lists approvals from the UGC, AICTE, the Bar Council of India, the Pharmacy Council of India and NCTE. AICTE's extension of approval for 2026-27 covers B.Tech in civil, computer science, electrical and mechanical engineering. The NAAC certificate on the university site gives a B+ grade with a CGPA of 2.60 on the four-point scale (first cycle), dated 16 March 2021 and valid up to 15 March 2026; no renewed certificate was found on 20 October 2026. In India Rankings 2025 the university is in the 101-150 band of the University category and the 151-200 band overall.
Fees and hostel
The Fee Structure page lists tuition per semester for each programme but names no session for those tables, so no tuition fee is listed here. Its hostel tables are labelled 2026-27 and run from Rs 72,000 to Rs 2,90,000, depending on room type, occupancy and food choice.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 2013
- Institution type
- Private
- Location
- Raipur, Chhattisgarh
- Approvals
- UGC, AICTE, BCI, PCI, NCTE
- NIRF 2025
- 151–200 Overall, 101–150 University
- Programmes
- 100Engineering, Management, Science, Commerce
- Also known as
- Kalinga University, Kalinga University Raipur, Kalinga University Naya Raipur
- Website
- kalingauniversity.ac.in
NIRF 2025 Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.
- 101–150UniversityRank band (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- 151–200OverallRank band (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education.
Courses
100 programmes offered
| Course | Level | Specialisations |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration | Postgraduate | 14 |
| Master of Arts | Postgraduate | 13 |
| Master of Science | Postgraduate | 11 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Undergraduate | 10 |
| Bachelor of Science | Undergraduate | 8 |
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 5 |
| Diploma in Engineering | Diploma | 5 |
| Master of Technology | Postgraduate | 4 |
Admission 2027
Entrance exams accepted
- KALSEE
- KAL-MAT
Admission to Kalinga University is through its own entrance tests: KALSEE (Kalinga Scholastic Entrance Examination) for most undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and KAL-MAT (Kalinga Management Aptitude Test) for BBA and MBA. Both are computer-based tests with flexible scheduling. No 2027 schedule or test date had been published on 20 October 2026; the pages show "Admission Open 2026-27".
Steps
- Register for the test on the admissions portal (admissions.kalingauniversity.ac.in), fill in the form and pay the test fee; login details and a scheduling link follow within 24 hours.
- Take the computer-based test on the scheduled date; results come by e-mail within one to two working days, and an offer letter follows for qualified candidates.
- Fill in the online admission form, attach self-attested copies of mark sheets and certificates, and pay the programme fee within 10 days of the offer letter.
The tests
- KALSEE 2026-27: 90 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes for UG and PG programmes (100 questions in 120 minutes for Ph.D.), no negative marking, 50% to qualify; fee Rs 1,400 for India and SAARC applicants in UG and PG; a score is valid for one academic year.
- KAL-MAT 2026-27: 90 questions in 90 minutes, no negative marking, 50% to qualify. BBA candidates take it within a week of registering and pay Rs 1,400 plus a Rs 1,000 interview fee; the MBA date is intimated by the university and the fees are Rs 2,000 plus Rs 1,500.
Eligibility examples and scholarships
B.Tech asks for Class 12 with any three of the listed subjects and 45% (40% reserved category); MBA asks for a graduation degree with 45%; B.Ed asks for graduation with 50% and says only candidates who appear in the state entrance exam are eligible. The 2026-2027 scholarship policy also gives tuition scholarships for scores in CUET, JEE, CAT, NEET, GATE, CLAT and other national tests taken in 2025-2026.
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(10)Kalinga University, Raipur: Frequently Asked Questions
Which entrance test does Kalinga University use for admission?
Kalinga University admits through its own tests. KALSEE (Kalinga Scholastic Entrance Examination) covers UG, PG and Ph.D. programmes, and KAL-MAT (Kalinga Management Aptitude Test) covers BBA and MBA. Both are computer-based with flexible scheduling. The course pages name no other test, apart from the state entrance exam the B.Ed page mentions. No 2027 dates were published on 20 October 2026.
What is the KALSEE 2026-27 exam pattern and fee?
KALSEE is a computer-based MCQ test of 90 questions in 90 minutes for UG and PG programmes (100 questions in 120 minutes for Ph.D.), with no negative marking and a 50% qualifying mark. The B.Tech paper has Physics 25, Chemistry 25, Maths 25 and English communication 15; other UG and PG papers have English communication 25, logical reasoning 25, quantitative aptitude 20 and general aptitude 20. The fee is Rs 1,400 for India and SAARC applicants in UG and PG, and a score is valid for one academic year.
What is the tuition fee at Kalinga University?
The Fee Structure page lists tuition per semester for every programme, but the tuition tables state no session (only the hostel and transport tables name 2026-27), so CollegeChalo lists no tuition figure for Kalinga University. Fees depend on the programme and the scholarship; the admissions office on +91-9907252100 can give the current table.
What is the hostel fee at Kalinga University for 2026-27?
The 2026-27 hostel tables for Indian residents run from Rs 72,000 (veg, eight to a room, air-cooled) to Rs 2,31,000 (non-veg, three to a room, AC) in the boys hostels, and from Rs 72,000 to Rs 2,90,000 (non-veg, single room, AC) in the girls hostel. Food (breakfast, lunch, tea, dinner) is part of the fee and caution money of Rs 5,000 is refundable. The page says hostel fees can rise 5% or more every year.
What scholarships does Kalinga University offer for 2026-27?
The 2026-2027 scholarship policy gives merit scholarships on tuition fee of 100% (95% and above in the qualifying exam), 50% (90-94%), 30% (80-89%), 20% (70-79%) and 15% (60-69%). Girl applicants get 20%, and entrance-score scholarships are 50% for 80 percentile and above and 30% for 70-79.99 percentile in tests such as CUET, JEE, CAT, NEET and CLAT. The Fee Structure page says scholarships do not apply to Pharmacy, Education and research programmes.
Does Kalinga University have a NAAC grade and a NIRF rank?
The NAAC certificate on its site gives a B+ grade (CGPA 2.60 on the four-point scale, first cycle), dated 16 March 2021 and valid up to 15 March 2026; no renewed certificate was found on 20 October 2026. In India Rankings 2025 the university is in the 101-150 band of the University category and the 151-200 band overall.
How are placements at Kalinga University?
The latest placement report on the university site is for the 2022-23 session: 1,381 of 1,848 students who sat in placements were placed (74.73%), with a highest CTC of Rs 12 lakh (international) and an average of Rs 2.50 lakh across 172 recruiters. The home page quotes 12 LPA+ highest, 4 LPA average and 400+ recruitment partners without a batch year.
Which B.Tech branches does Kalinga University offer?
The course list has B.Tech in computer science, computer science in AI and ML (with IBM), civil, electrical and mechanical engineering. AICTE's 2026-27 extension of approval gives intakes of 120 for computer science and 60 each for civil, electrical and mechanical. Admission is through KALSEE after Class 12 with 45% (40% reserved) in any three of the listed subjects.
Is Kalinga University a government or private university, and where is it?
It is a state private university set up under the Chhattisgarh Private Universities (Establishment and Operation) Act, 2005, as amended by Chhattisgarh Act No. 6 of 2011. The campus is at Kotni, near the Mantralaya, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh - 492101.
What is the admission process at Kalinga University, Raipur?
Admission to Kalinga University is through its own entrance tests: KALSEE (Kalinga Scholastic Entrance Examination) for most undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and KAL-MAT (Kalinga Management Aptitude Test) for BBA and MBA. Both are computer-based tests with flexible scheduling. No 2027 schedule or test date had been published on 20 October 2026; the pages show "Admission Open 2026-27".
Which courses does Kalinga University, Raipur offer?
Kalinga University, Raipur offers 100 programmes in Engineering, Management, Science, Commerce, Arts & Humanities, Law, Design, Education, Pharmacy, Hospitality and Computer Applications, including Bachelor of Technology, Master of Technology, Diploma in Engineering, Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science.
Which bodies approve or accredit Kalinga University, Raipur?
Kalinga University, Raipur lists approval or accreditation from UGC, AICTE, BCI, PCI and NCTE.
What other names is Kalinga University, Raipur known by?
Kalinga University, Raipur is also known as Kalinga University, Kalinga University Raipur and Kalinga University Naya Raipur.
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education.
Courses and fees: as listed for Kalinga University, Raipur on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
