Kalinga University, Raipur has been established as a multidisciplinary research focused and student centric university with the aim to support learning that will advance human knowledge to develop and educate the leaders of tomorrow and research that tackles the most pressing problems of the state, the country and the global community. Strategically located in the Smart City of New Raipur, this University has started carving a niche for itself in the education domain and is rising as a shining star on the horizon of quality education. It is fast emerging as a centre of excellence of Higher education in Central India. Established in 2013, this university has been able to win the confidence of over 5000 students in such a short span of time. Meritorious students from all over the country and twenty foreign countries namely Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Gambia, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Lesotho, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, South Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe have chosen this University for their Education and Career. The University offers quality education at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels and is also emerging as a centre for Doctoral research programmes in various fields. Currently the University is serving the student community through 12 schools namely Engineering , Law, Pharmacy, Arts & Humanities, Science, Commerce & Management , Biotechnology, Information Technology, Library Science, Fashion Design , Interior Design and School of Industry integrated Programmes. All schools are headed by senior professors having excellent academic credentials and experience of teaching, publications and research. They are ably supported by the well qualified faculty members who come from top educational institutions of the country and bring with them experience of teaching as well as Industry. Students also get an opportunity to learn from a distinguished panel of experts drawn from various industries, who regularly come for guest lectures. Industry interaction is an integral part of the curriculum and Industrial visits, internships on live projects and mentoring by the Industry leaders are regular features . The University has developed excellent connections with the top Industries of the region by taking memberships of leading industrial associations like Confederation of Indian Industries, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry , Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Indian Importers Chamber of Commerce and Industry . The University has an active chamber of Young Indians in which students get an opportunity to interact extensively with the Industry leaders and attend various corporate seminars and events. NCC, NSS and Various other clubs and societies offer opportunities to students to showcase their talent and learn under the guidance of experts. Music and dance trainers as well as martial arts trainers are also available for the students. Coaches of different games and sports like Cricket, Football, Bastketball, Volleyball and athletics are available for sharpening he talent of the students. Students are encouraged to actively participate in Talent hunt programs of Music and dance, Fashion shows, photography, painting and cooking, salad decoration, flower decoration etc. The University believes that learning should not remain confined to the classroom and aims at holistic, all round development of the personality of each and every student. Highest attention is paid to hands on learning approach and students are encouraged to come up with innovative ideas for projects and practicals. The University has more than 40 laboratories and workshops , all well equipped with the latest, state of the art apparatus and tools . Special emphasis is given to the development of Communication skills through the language lab . more than 300 computers are available for the use of the students and the whole campus has wi fi connectivity through dedicated Fiber Optic connection which keeps the campus environment buzzing with life and activity, everytime and everywhere. One of the best student teacher ratios, technologically advanced classrooms, courses designed specifically with industry experts and above all the teaching methodology makes the process of learning at Kalinga University an unforgettable experience. The Library has a collection of over 65,000 books and also offers Digital content through membership of DELNET, National Digital Library and NPTEL. Various magazines and journals are available for the use of the faculty and students. The University campus provides avenues for learning and growth beyond the classroom . Students participate in clubs and societies, pursue sports and hobbies and even help run the university. The calender ensures such an abundance of music art dance and festivities that there is always a state of infectious euphoria in the campus. The campus has various playgrounds, cafeteria, gymnasiums and similar hangouts. With a curriculum which is truly multi disciplinary, students and faculty members are encouraged to think outside the box. Faculty members have already published various books , journal articles and conference papers in their mission to create new knowledge. The evidence of all this has been the achievements of the first graduating class. 96% of them were recruited by leading organizations. At Kalinga University apart from academics and job readiness Values imbibed in every student are ethical conduct, leadership skills, collaboration and inclusiveness. The university will create leaders with integrity and passion who will lead India to its next golden age We commit to build a university that will make India illuminate the world with the light of knowledge