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KIIT Konnexions
Konnexions is the official IT and Web Society of KIIT University — a vibrant community of creative minds passionate about technology, design, and innovation.
The society's purpose goes beyond coding; it's about connecting ideas, people, and opportunities to drive meaningful change. Members collaborate to build impactful projects, organize hackathons, and host engaging workshops on emerging technologies like AI, cloud computing, and web development.
We believe learning happens best when shared. Through peer mentorship, hands-on sessions, and open-source contributions, Konnexions empowers students to explore and experiment fearlessly.
The society also focuses on cultivating leadership and teamwork by encouraging students to take ownership of their initiatives. Our goal is to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world problem-solving, fostering an ecosystem of innovation where every member can grow technically and personally.
About Founder
Prof. Achyuta Samanta is an educationist, humanitarian and a statesman. He grew up in Kalarabanka, Odisha amidst severe poverty with seven siblings and a widow mother. He managed to complete his Masters, struggling and braving the hardships from the age of four when he lost his father in a train accident.
He founded a polytechnic institution while he was working as a Chemistry Lecturer in 1992 with $100, iron will and strong passion. The small industry training institution grew into a University in 2004, known by its acronym, KIIT, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology. In the same year, he also founded Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) for providing education to the indigenous boys and girls, free of cost.
About KIIT University
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) is a premier university in India, renowned for its excellence in professional education, research, and humanitarian values. Admired for its quality academic programs, community outreach initiatives, and inclusive environment, KIIT has grown into a globally recognized institution of higher learning.
Established in 1992-93 as an Industrial Training Institution, KIIT took its formal shape in 1997 when undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Engineering, Management, and Computer Applications were introduced. Over time, it expanded into diverse fields such as Law, Biotechnology, Medical and Dental Sciences, Nursing, Mass Communication, Film and Media, Fashion, and International School education. Today, KIIT provides professional education to nearly 40,000 students from all over India, including 2000 international students from 65 countries. Its alumni network of over one lakh professionals have excelled across various domains.
KIIT is accredited by prestigious international and national bodies such as ABET (USA) and IET (UK), and has earned an A++ grade from NAAC. It ranks in the 501-600 band in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 and holds the 17th position in India under the NIRF ranking by the Ministry of Education.
A leader in sports promotion, KIIT is home to 24 Olympians and 12 recipients of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards. It has received numerous accolades including the Sportstar Award, FICCI India Sports Award, and the Cll Sports Business Award 2023. Recognized as the nodal centre for FIFA's Football for Schools Programme in Asia, KIIT continues to set benchmarks in education, research, sports, and social responsibility.
About KISS
Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Bhubaneswar, was established in 1992-93 with just 125 underprivileged indigenous students. Today, it has grown into the world's largest fully residential educational institution for tribal children, providing free education, accommodation, food, and healthcare to over 80,000 indigenous students, including 40,000 current learners and 40,000 alumni. Over the years, KISS has directly or indirectly impacted the lives of more than 8 million tribal children and youth, contributing significantly to reducing extremism, child labour, trafficking, and dropout rates. The student community represents 64 tribal groups, including 13 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
KISS holds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) since 2015 and is also associated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications (UNDGC). It has collaborated with multiple UN agencies such as UN Women, UNDP, UNICEF, UNFPA, WFP, and UN Volunteers to promote education, gender equality, and sustainable development. In recognition of its transformative work in literacy and education, KISS received the prestigious UNESCO International Literacy Prize in 2022, the highest global honour in the field of literacy.
Functioning as a school, college, and university, KISS emphasizes holistic development by integrating academics, sports, cultural learning, and life skills. Each student receives training in one of 50 vocational trades to ensure employability and self-reliance. In 2017, KISS became the world's first university exclusively for tribal students, accredited with an 'A' Grade by NAAC. The university focuses on teaching and research in tribal studies, sustainable development, and indigenous knowledge systems.
KISS actively promotes tribal languages, culture, and heritage through mother-tongue education and houses the world's largest centre for tribal language learning. It has appointed 14 indigenous practitioners as Professors of Practice to strengthen cultural identity. In sports, KISS and its sister institution KIIT have nurtured over 5,000 sportspersons, including Olympians and national award winners. Both serve as nodal centres for FIFA's Football for Schools and FIVB's Volleyball for All programmes.
