These IIT Bhubaneswar courses saw the biggest rise in choice counts this year

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The next major performer is Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), which saw a significant 15.21 per cent jump, rising from 14,788 candidates in 2024 to 17,038 in 2025. The growing interest is reflective of the field’s importance in semiconductor design, telecommunications, embedded systems, and next-generation hardware technologies.

A notable highlight this year is the sharp rise in Engineering Physics, which registered the steepest growth of 20.74 per cent — increasing from 6,878 to 8,305 candidates. The surge signals a rising inclination among students toward physics-driven research domains such as quantum technologies, photonics, and advanced instrumentation.

IIT Bhubaneswar also introduced a new programme, Mathematics and Computing, which garnered an impressive 12,580 candidate choices in its very first year. The response suggests strong enthusiasm for mathematically intensive computing disciplines, driven by growing career pathways in algorithms, data science, and computational modelling.

Among the core engineering branches, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering witnessed healthy increases of 13.09, 13.07, and 11.76 per cent, respectively. The consistent growth indicates that traditional engineering disciplines remain firmly relevant even as newer technology-led programmes gain momentum.

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering also recorded a steady rise of 13.05 per cent, highlighting continuing interest in emerging materials research, manufacturing processes, and metallurgical innovation.