Silicon Institute of Technology (SIT), Bhubaneswar

What Silicon Institute of Technology (SIT), Bhubaneswar does

Silicon University (formerly Silicon Institute of Technology / SiliconTech) is a private, AICTE-approved engineering university headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, with a second campus (Silicon West) in Sambalpur. Established in 2000 and upgraded to university status in January 2024, it serves undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students across engineering and applied science disciplines through B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, MCA, integrated BCA+MCA, and Ph.D programs, including newer offerings in VLSI Design & Technology, Digital Healthcare Systems & Management, and Molecular Medicine. The institution holds NAAC Grade A accreditation (as autonomous institute), NBA accreditation for CSE/ECE/EEE undergraduate programs, and a SIRO recognition from DSIR for January 2026 to March 2028.

The technology stack underpinning operations includes a digital learning management system, ERP-based campus management, online examination platforms, Coursera licenses for faculty and students, and virtual lab infrastructure; the AICTE IDEA Lab supports hands-on prototyping. The academic experience is supplemented by a Practice School internship program that converted 49% of eligible students into offers at an average INR 17K stipend, a Summer Internship program, Research Labs, a Business Incubator, an Entrepreneurship Development Cell, and an Institution Innovation Council. The placement function works with 80+ recruiting companies spanning IT services (Infosys, TCS, Aptus Datalabs, Argusoft, Rumango) and core engineering/manufacturing (Lizmontagens, Delphi-TVS, Hindalco, SAIL), with the highest 2025 placement package reported at INR 30.3 LPA and a top stipend of INR 1.1 lakh.

Silicon's business model is tuition-driven: a subscription-style recurring revenue stream generated from annual/semester program fees across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. Distribution is via OJEE counseling, CUET scores, the Silicon University Aptitude Test (SUAT), direct applications, and BPUT affiliation for the Sambalpur campus. Customer segments are horizontal: undergraduate students seeking engineering degrees, postgraduate students seeking advanced technical education, and doctoral researchers; alumni and parents are secondary stakeholders. Marketing runs through the website, social media (Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Instagram), OJEE counseling sessions, education fairs, and PR/earned media around rankings and accreditations.

Name

Silicon Institute of Technology (SIT), Bhubaneswar

Legal name

Silicon Institute of Technology

Website

https://silicon.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Silicon University (formerly Silicon Institute of Technology) is a private engineering university in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, offering B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, MCA, integrated BCA+MCA, and Ph.D programs across two campuses, with NAAC, NBA, and SIRO accreditations and 80+ corporate recruiters.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education / Engineering Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

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Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

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Technical Universities with Strong Industry Partnerships (EDAHAEAG), STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Technology degree programs
• Higher education services
• Computer science education
• Professional degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bhubaneswar

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral program fees. Programs include B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, M.Sc in various specializations. Fee structure varies by program with annual/semester-based payment options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Silicon Institute of Technology (SIT), Bhubaneswar is a private higher-education institution that offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in engineering, technology, computer science, and related disciplines across its Bhubaneswar and Sambalpur campuses. It sells degree programs (B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, MCA, and Ph.D) to prospective students, supported by structured placement and internship services intended to transition graduates into industry roles.

Product overview

Silicon University (formerly Silicon Institute of Technology) operates as a comprehensive technology-focused university offering a multi-tiered educational portfolio. The core offerings include undergraduate B.Tech programs in engineering disciplines (CSE, ECE, EEE, EIE, VLSI), postgraduate M.Tech and M.Sc programs in specialized technology domains (Data Science, VLSI, Embedded Electronics, Digital Healthcare, Molecular Medicine), professional MCA and integrated BCA+MCA degrees, and doctoral Ph.D research programs. The university supplements academic instruction with experiential learning through Practice School internships, Summer Internship programs, and a Business Incubator for startup development. Research capabilities are supported by dedicated Research Labs and an AICTE IDEA Lab. Student development is further enhanced by the Entrepreneurship Development Cell, Institution Innovation Council, Industry Interface Cell, and comprehensive placement services connecting graduates with over 80 recruiting companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Silicon West: Silicon West is the Sambalpur campus of Silicon Institute of Technology, offering undergraduate engineering programs in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering.

Products and services

• B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) degree programs

Quantifiable outcome

• ₹30.3 LPA highest placement package in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Foundation for Technology Business Incubator (FTBI), NIT RourkelacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2026Collaboration between Entrepreneurship Development Cell and Institution's Innovation Council with FTBI to organize Startup Bootcamp. Provides platform for student startups with potential incubation support.
• IIT BhubaneswarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2025Prof. Shreepad Karmakar, Director of IIT Bhubaneswar served as Chief Guest at Silver Jubilee celebration. Represents ongoing academic collaboration between premier institutions for research and student development.
• VLSI Industry PartnerscoreTechnology or Integration · 16 August 2024MoU signing ceremony for VLSI collaboration in August 2024, supporting industry-academia integration in semiconductor design.
• TeleglobalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 August 2023MoU signed for industry collaboration and technology transfer.
• TATAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 July 2023MoU for industry partnership and recruitment support.
• Kristellar Aerospace Pvt. Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2023MoU for aerospace industry collaboration and research opportunities.
• inDNA Life SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 November 2022MoU signed for biotechnology and life sciences research collaboration.
• Quality Circle Forum of IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2022Hosted 4th Chapter Convention on Quality Concepts promoting quality management practices among students and faculty.
• Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2021Collaborated for drive-in vaccination center during COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccination drives conducted from June to July 2021, vaccinating 19018 people.
• Voices O' Counselling and We4YouminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 April 2020Free online International Conference 'Nivritti: Humanity Beyond Boundaries for an Inclusive and Just World' hosted jointly for mental health and psychosocial support.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Larger established private engineering university with multi-campus presence, NIRF top-20 ranking, and strong placement outcomes across engineering and technology programs. Anchors the upper bound of India's private engineering university segment.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Large private deemed university with multi-campus engineering programs and NIRF top-tier ranking. Competes for engineering aspirants nationally and offers comparable B.Tech/M.Tech/MCA programs.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Established private deemed university with strong engineering programs under MIT Manipal, NIRF top-20 placement, and broad program portfolio. National brand competing for the same aspirational engineering student segment.

Regional players

• IIIT Bhubaneswar: Government-established IIIT in Bhubaneswar focused on computer science and allied engineering programs. Competes for the same Bhubaneswar-located engineering talent pool and OJEE/CSAB admissions.
• Gandhi Institute for Technology (GIFT): Private engineering college in Bhubaneswar affiliated to BPUT, offering B.Tech and MBA programs. Competes for the same regional engineering student pool with similar tuition positioning.
• Centurion University of Technology and Management: Private university with campuses in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, offering engineering and technology programs. Competes for state-level engineering admissions and Odisha student pool.
• Trident Academy of Technology (TAFT): Private engineering college in Bhubaneswar offering undergraduate B.Tech programs. Competes within the same city for local engineering admissions via OJEE.

Direct peers

• Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) University: Private deemed university in Bhubaneswar with comparable engineering, computer applications, and doctoral programs. Competes for the same regional student pool and recruiter relationships.
• Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT): Private deemed university in Bhubaneswar offering B.Tech, M.Tech, and doctoral programs with strong placement networks. Most direct comparable peer given same city, similar program mix, and overlapping recruiter base.
• CV Raman Global University: Private university in Bhubaneswar offering B.Tech, M.Tech, and doctoral engineering programs. Direct competitor for Odisha-based engineering aspirants with similar program structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Silicontech_bbs?s=08
• Facebookfacebook.com/siliconite
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/silicontech-bbs
• Instagraminstagram.com/silicontech_bbs

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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