Admission Policy

KISS DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY

ACCREDITED WITH ‘A’ GRADE BY NAAC

Admission Information Brochure

2024-25

KALINGA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (KISS)

Deemed to be University
Bhubaneswar-751024.

Website: https://university.kiss.ac.in or www.kiss.ac.in

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Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) has been recognized and declared as a Deemed-to-be-
University U/S 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt of India, New
Delhi on the basis of the recommendation of the University Grants Commission, (UGC) New Delhi: vide
notification No F.9-14/2011-U.3 (A) dated 25th August 2017. It became the First University in the World
exclusively for the tribal providing fully free and fully residential education along with other facilities. We are
proud to share that KISS Deemed University has been accredited with grade ‘A’ by NAAC (1st Cycle) in the
year 2024.
Accordingly, the University has been functioning since the afore-mentioned date with all its P.G. and
Ph.D. departments. KISS Deemed to be University has introduced Under Graduate (U.G.) courses as per
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 for the session 2024-25. The University has been admitting students
from within and outside the states, i.e. Jharkhand, Assam, Mizoram, Tripura, Manipur, West-Bengal,
Chhattisgarh etc.

KISS Deemed to be University aims at striving further the academics to newer heights and focusing on
teaching and research in ‘Unique and Emerging areas of Knowledge’ related to specific innovative areas which
are not being offered at any other Institution in the World.

The University shall:

 foster the unique culture of the tribal and design the curriculum so as to encourage the study and
development of the languages, arts and culture of the tribal
 take special measures to protect, preserve and promote tribal culture and tradition
 promote an awareness and understanding of the needs of the tribal communities and prepare the
students to fulfil those needs
 make special provisions for innovative and integrated courses in humanities, science and commerce in
the educational programmes of the University
 take special measures for inter-disciplinary studies in the University
 create a world free of hunger, poverty and illiteracy
 empower indigenous youth through holistic education ensuring harmonious growth of body, mind and
soul
 cultivate divine qualities like humanism, compassion, honesty and simplicity and be a model for global
education reforms
 promote indigenous sustainability by empowering students through accessible, quality education and
vocational training
 document, preserve and disseminate local tribal knowledge, culture and tradition through innovative
study, research and strategic resource pooling and collaboration.

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Keeping in view the above objectives, the approach of the University has been to evolve policies and
programmes which will make KISS Deemed to be University a unique and distinct addition to the national
resources in higher education. The university has identified and is concentrating upon some major innovative
courses which are also relevance to protect, preserve and promote tribal culture and tradition.

The basic academic units of the University are not single discipline departments but multi-disciplinary
Schools of Studies. A School has been visualised as larger units comprising of departments which are linked
with each other in terms of subject-matter and methodology as well as in terms of problem areas.

KISS DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY AT A GLANCE

The University includes the following Schools of interdisciplinary departments of research and teaching:

1. School of Tribal Culture, Philosophy and Eco-Spiritualism (STCPE)

Interdisciplinary Departments - History, Political Science, Philosophy, Performing Arts, Physical
Education
2. School of Tribal Heritage and Tribal Indology (STHTI)
Interdisciplinary Departments -Education, Psychology, Home Science, Library & Information
Science
3. School of Comparative Tribal Languages and Literatures (SCTLL)
Interdisciplinary Departments - English, Odia, Hindi, Sanskrit, Santali
4. School of Tribal Legal Studies and Tribal Rights (STLSTR)
Interdisciplinary Departments - Anthropology, Social Work, Sociology
5. School of Indigenous Knowledge, Science and Technology (SIKST)
Interdisciplinary Departments - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science
6. School of Comparative Indic Studies and Tribal Science (SCISTS)
Interdisciplinary Departments - Botany, Zoology, Food Science, Environmental Science
7. School of Tribal Resource Management (STRM)
Interdisciplinary Departments - Commerce, Economics, Geography, Natural Farming (B.Voc.),
Entrepreneurship Development (B.Voc.), Renewable Energy (B.Voc.)

In matters relating to enrolment, steps have been taken to ensure that students from the remotest parts of
Odisha and the other tribal populated states are able to join the University without any hassle.

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The admission policy of the University is governed by the following principles:

 to facilitate admission of the poorest of the poor tribal students not only of the state but also of the
country.
 to prioritize the admission of the meritorious tribal girls.
 to promote admission of extraordinary sports achievers.
 to bring transparency to the admission process.
 to enable study and research on various aspects of tribal culture, literature, languages. rights,
sciences and resource management
 to broaden the placement avenues of all the pass out students
 to ensure earning while learning under the “Earn While You Learn’’ scheme of the University

GUIDELINES

 As the largest fully residential and fully free educational institute for the tribal (Indigenous people),
KISS DU is committed to providing free accommodation, food, healthcare and education to tribal
students from families in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category only.
 KISS DU gives special emphasis to women’s education, thereby giving preference to girl students
during admission.
 ST students belonging to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) are also given preference
during the admission process.
 The admission forms for admission of students into U.G. are available on the KISS DU website
[https://university.kiss.ac.in] or [www.kiss.ac.in] as per notification.
 Online procedures for submission of the application will be available on the website.

The number of seats being limited, admission will be made on the basis of merit. Merit list will be drawn in
accordance with the provisions of Admission Policy of the University.

ADMISSION INTO UNDERGRADUATION (U.G.) PROGRAMME

The University introduces Four Year Under Graduate Programme (FYUGP) as per the NEP 2020 from the
Academic session 2024-25. The U.G. courses are prepared as per the Curriculum and Credit Framework for
the Four Year U.G. courses by the UGC from July 2024 onwards. New Education Policy (NEP) is being
implemented by the Indian government's ministry of human resource development (MHRD).
The NEP 2020 states, “Assessments of educational approaches in undergraduate education that integrate
the humanities and arts with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) have consistently
shown positive learning outcomes, including increased creativity and innovation, critical thinking and
higher-order thinking capacities, problem-solving abilities, teamwork, communication skills, more in-depth

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learning and mastery of curricula across fields, increases in social and moral awareness, etc., besides
general engagement and enjoyment of learning”
Accordingly, “the undergraduate degree will be of either 3 or 4-year duration, with multiple entry and
multiple exit options within this period, with appropriate certifications.

AWARDING UG CERTIFICATE, UG DIPLOMA AND DEGREES

UG CERTIFICATE

Students who opt to exit after completion of the first year and have secured 40 credits will be awarded a UG
certificate if, in addition, they complete one vocational course of 4 credits during the summer vacation of the
first year. These students are allowed to re-enter the degree programme within three years and complete the
degree programme within the stipulated maximum period of seven years.

UG DIPLOMA

Students who opt to exit after completion of the second year and have secured 80 credits will be awarded the
UG diploma if, in addition, they complete one vocational course of 4 credits during the summer vacation of the
second year. These students are allowed to re-enter within a period of three years and complete the degree
programme within the maximum period of seven years.

3-YEAR UG DEGREE

Students who wish to undergo a 3-year UG programme will be awarded UG Degree in the Major discipline
after successful completion of three years, securing 120 credits and satisfying the minimum credit
requirement.

4-YEAR UG DEGREE (HONOURS)

A four-year UG Honours degree in the major discipline will be awarded to those who complete a four year
degree programme with 160 credits and have satisfied the credit requirements.

4-YEAR UG DEGREE (HONOURS WITH RESEARCH)

Students who secure 75% marks and above in the first six semesters and wish to undertake research at the
undergraduate level can choose a research stream in the fourth year. They should do a research project or
dissertation under the guidance of a faculty member of the College. The research project/dissertation will be
in the major discipline. The students, who secure 160 credits, including 12 credits from a research
project/dissertation, are awarded UG Degree (Honours with Research).

Note: Honours students not undertaking research project will do 3 theory courses for 12 credits in lieu of a
research project / Dissertation.

The 4-year multidisciplinary Bachelor's courses, however, shall be the preferred option since it allows the
opportunity to experience the full range of holistic and multidisciplinary education in addition to a focus on
the chosen major and minors as per the choices of the student”

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In accordance with the NEP 2020, the UGC has formulated a new student-centric “Curriculum and Credit
Framework for Undergraduate Programmes (CCFUP)” incorporating a flexible choice-based credit system,
multidisciplinary approach, and multiple entry and exit options. This will facilitate students to pursue their
career path by choosing the subject/field of their interest.
Keeping this in view, admission into UG courses in KISS Deemed to be University will be channelled into
different Schools under Arts, Science and Commerce streams. All courses will focus on different aspects of
tribal studies such as: Culture, Philosophy, Heritage, Science & Technology, Linguistics & Literature,
Resource Management, Legal Studies and Rights.

General Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): A candidate, who has passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination
of a State Board of Higher Secondary Education or an equivalent examination of any other statutory Board
or University shall be eligible for admission into Four Year Under Graduate Programme in Arts.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.): A candidate, who has passed Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination
of a State Board of Higher Secondary Education or an equivalent examination of any other Secondary Board
or University with English and any three Science subjects out of: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics,
Computer Science, Geography, Anthropology, Economics etc. shall be eligible for admission into Four Year
Under Graduate Programme in Science.

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.): A candidate, who has passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate
Examination of a State Board of Higher Secondary Education or an equivalent examination of any other
statutory Board or University, shall be eligible for admission into Four Year Under Graduate Programme in
Commerce.

Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.): A candidate, who has passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate
Examination of a State Board of Higher Secondary Education or an equivalent examination of any other
statutory Board or University, shall be eligible for admission into U.G. Programme in B.Voc.

Selection Procedure
a) Selection of applicants will be done on the basis of merit.
b) The candidate must have studied and passed Class XII examination or its equivalent from a single
recognized board.

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c) The candidate must have studied and passed Class XII examination of any Board / university in India, or
any foreign country recognized as equivalent to the 10+2 system by the Association of Indian Universities
(AIU).
d) Candidates, who have appeared at the qualifying examinations and the results thereof are awaited, may
be eligible to apply. However, they have to submit the Certificate and Mark sheet of the qualifying
examination within ten days after the publication of result, or on the date of entrance test whichever is
later. Otherwise, their cases for selection shall not be considered.
e) The provisionally selected candidates (List will be published in the Notice Board/ Website) will be required
to take admission on the scheduled day of admission. Under no circumstances extension of date of
admission shall be allowed. However, ‘five working days’ time will be given to the candidates for the
submission of transfer certificate/any other document required for admission and for this the candidate is
required to submit an undertaking in this regard. No further claim for admission will be entertained after
the expiry of five days.
f) A total of 5% seats each in all the departments are reserved for outstanding sports achievers and PH/OH
applicants as per UGC guidelines. However, the management reserves the right to select or reject the
candidature of any applicants without showing any reason thereof.

DOCUMENTS TO BE PRODUCED AT THE TIME OF COUNSELING/ ADMISSION:

 Print out of the application form (printed application form after online submission) with a recent
passport size photograph affix on it.
 Certificate of High School Examination or equivalent in support of age
 Mark Sheet and Certificate of Higher Secondary Examination or equivalent examination
 School or College Leaving Certificate
 Migration Certificate
 Recent e-Caste (only STs), Income and Resident Certificates
 BPL Card/ Ration Card of Parents
 Four recent stamp size photographs
 Aadhar Card
The photocopies of all documents should be signed by the candidate as proof of self-attestation & are to be
submitted. Submission of incorrect information with intention to do fraud may lead to cancellation of
admission, and make the candidate liable for criminal proceedings.

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SANCTIONED STRENGTH
The number of seats available per course for the U.G. Programme of the academic year 2024-25 is
listed below:

Stream Departments Sanctioned strength

History 48
Political Science 48
Philosophy 32
Bachelor of Performing Arts 32
Bachelor of Physical Education 32
Education 48
Home Science 48
Psychology 32
Library & Information Science 24
B.A. Odia 48
English 32
Sanskrit 32

Hindi 32
Santali 24
Anthropology 32
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) 32
Sociology 48
Economics 48
Geography 32
Physics 64
Chemistry 64
Mathematics 64
B.Sc. Computer Science 64
Botany 64
Zoology 64
Food Science 24
Environmental Science 24
B.Com. Commerce 320
Natural farming 16

Entrepreneurship Development 16
B.Voc.

Renewable energy 16

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