KISS Bhubaneswar Admission 2026

Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences

Bhubaneswar, Odisha · KISS Bhubaneswar · Estd. 2017

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

KISS 2026-27 admissions are by selection — applications accepted via kiss.ac.in or through tribal welfare departments of Odisha and other states. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences

Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), established in 1992 as a residential school for tribal children and declared a Deemed-to-be University in 2017 under the UGC Act, is a private deemed university located at Campus 8, Patia, Bhubaneswar. KISS is the world's largest free, fully residential institute for indigenous tribal children — and the only deemed university in India dedicated exclusively to tribal education. Founded by Dr. Achyuta Samanta (also founder of KIIT University), KISS provides free education, food, healthcare, accommodation and skill training to over 30,000 tribal students.

KISS has 12 schools — Education, Tribal Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Performing Arts, Vocational Training, Sports Sciences, Sciences, Computer Applications, Management, Law and Indigenous Knowledge Systems. The university serves K-12, UG, PG, MPhil and PhD levels — uniquely covering the entire academic pipeline. KISS has produced many Olympic and Commonwealth Games athletes from tribal backgrounds.

Admissions are exclusively for tribal (ST) candidates with priority to economically disadvantaged students. Selection through KISS-conducted selection process. UG/PG admissions on merit + interview. PhD through KISS PhD entrance. Most students receive full free education + boarding.

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Application fee: ₹0 (General) / ₹0 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Class 12 merit-based admission

KISS Selection Process (Tribal Only)

Conducted by Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences

Eligibility

UG/PG: Plus Two/bachelor pass + tribal (ST) certificate + economically disadvantaged background preferred. PhD: PG 55% + tribal certificate + research proposal.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
KISS Application 2026	15 Apr 2026	—	kiss.ac.in	Closed
KISS Selection 2026	10 Jun 2026	—	kiss.ac.in	Upcoming
KISS Reporting 2026	25 Jul 2026	—	kiss.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

FULL FREE EDUCATION for all admitted students — no tuition, no boarding fees, free food and healthcare. Plus KISS bursaries for books, uniforms, travel. Indira Gandhi Tribal Scholarship for advanced students.

Reservations

ST-only admissions (100% reservation for tribal candidates); within ST, priority to economically disadvantaged; all other categories not admitted (unique tribal-only mandate).

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences?

Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences admits students primarily through KISS Selection Process (Tribal Only). After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹0 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹0 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences accept KISS Selection Process (Tribal Only) scores?

KISS Selection Process (Tribal Only) is the primary basis for admission at Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.