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ABOUT US

The Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences – KISS, comprises KISS Foundation, KISS School & College and KISS University. KISS Foundation is an NGO in India headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. School, College and University is the educational wing of this initiative located at the intersection of food, education and empowerment.

We are powered by a belief that a better world – free from hunger, poverty & illiteracy – is possible. We provide free education, accommodation, food and healthcare to over 30,000 indigenous students currently studying at our main campus in Bhubaneswar. We are currently 40,000 alumni strong. We aim to serve an additional 10,000 students across our satellite centres which are going to be functional soon.

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THE KISS MODEL

KISS DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY

KISS was granted Deemed to be University status by the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India, making it the first university exclusively for tribal students in the world. The University focuses on teaching and research in unique and ’emerging areas of knowledge’ related to Tribal Culture, Philosophy, Heritage, Linguistics and Literature, Science and Technology, Tribal Resource Management, Tribal Legal Studies and Tribal Rights not being perused by other institutions. It has opened seven new innovative departments to give impetus to teaching and research on tribal studies.

  • School of Tribal Legal Studies & Tribal Rights
  • School of Comparative Indic Studies & Tribal Science
  • School of Tribal Resource Management
  • School of Tribal Heritage & Tribal Indology
  • School of Comparative Tribal Languages & Literatures
  • School of Indigenous Knowledge, Science & Technology
  • School of Tribal Culture, Philosophy & Eco-Spiritualism
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Academic Programmes

KISS Deemed to be University offers all levels of degrees including Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Masters of Philosophy (M. Phil.), and Doctoral (Ph.D) degrees

Major Thrust Areas

Academic, Research, Coaching and Placement, Sports, Vocational Education, Training, Life Skill Education, English Access Micro Scholarship Programme, Yoga and Meditation.

Teaching & Research Focus

Heritage, Tribal Culture, Eco-Spiritualism, Tribal Art & Craft, Tribal Heritage & Indology, Tribal Resource Management, Tribal Linguistics & Literature, Tribal Legal Studies & Tribal Rights, and Indigenous Knowledge Science & Technology

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WHAT THEY SAY

"Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences is an incredible and amazing marvel of India and the world."
- Shri Arjun Munda
"I am impressed by the talent and enthusiasm of the student community of KISS. KISS, which is providing quality education to 27000 students is an impressive and significant achievement especially when it has the such a positive impact of the state of Odisha’s many and diverse tribal communities. Th"
- Kenneth I. Juster
"Earlier I had listened about KISS and now I am amazed after observing this"
- A R Rahman
"I congratulate Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT and KISS for what he has achieved single -handedly. It is impossible to understand what KISS has achieved unless you see it with your own eyes."
- Prof. Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya
"I don't think this type of institute exists anywhere else. I think it is a world record in itself. Taking responsibility of so many students and providing them all their needs is a very big task. It is amazing that Dr. Achyuta Samanta has taken the momentous responsibility. "
- Shri Suresh PrabhuHon’ble Union Minister of Railways
"I had heard a lot about KISS, but after visiting the institute, I am astonished to see such a large number of students here. I have never seen such an institution anywhere in India."
- Shri Akhilesh Yadav, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
"My admiration for KISS has increased. It never ceases to amaze me. Vision, dedication, and passion in creating an institute with 25,000 children must be applauded. KISS is an oasis in Odisha. It reflects the vision of Dr. Achyuta Samanta."
- Dr. Habil Khorakiwala Chairman, Wockhardt Group
"I had heard about KISS earlier. You are the future of not only India; you are the future of the world. You can change the world as the whole planet is now in your hands."
- Ms. Martine Reicherts Director-General of the European Commission for Education and Culture
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