Biju Pattanaik Film & Television Institute of Odisha

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About Biju Pattanaik Film & Television Institute of Odisha

Biju Pattanaik Film & Television Institute of Odisha is a government institute in Kataka, Odisha, established in 1998. Campusbells lists it under Engineering. Approvals and accreditation: AICTE.

The Government of Odisha has established the Biju Patnaik Film & Television Institute of Odisha (BPFTIO) as an autonomous institute under a World Bank–assisted scheme. The institute aims to meet the growing demand for well-trained technical professionals in the fields of film production and television.

Situated on the banks of the River Mahanadi, the institute is located within the expansive campus of Bhubanananda Odisha School of Engineering (BOSE), Cuttack – one of the oldest engineering institutions in the state. BPFTIO is funded by the Department of Skill Development and Technical Education, Government of Odisha.

Since its inception, the institute has continuously evolved to meet industry needs. From 1998 to 2020, BPFTIO offered 3-year diploma programmes in Cinematography, Sound & TV Engineering, and Film & Video Editing. In 2021, these were upgraded into 4-year degree programmes in Cinematography, Sound Recording & Sound Design, and Film Editing.

As described on the institution’s website (bpftio.ac.in)

At a glance

Key facts

Established

1998

Ownership

Public / Government

Approvals and accreditation

AICTE

Stream

Engineering

Location

Kataka, Odisha

Institution type

Technical/Polytechnic

Management

State Government

AISHE code

S-2290

Gallery

Campus photos

Photos: bpftio.ac.in

Campus life

Facilities at Biju Pattanaik Film & Television Institute of Odisha

• Bank
• Placement Cell
• Transport
• Bus
• Medical
• Hostel
• Indoor
• Outdoor