Is VSSUT a tier 1 university?

No, VSSUT is not a tier 1 university and neither are IITs and NITs. One needs to understand the fact that the Tier-1 and Tier-2 system is relevant in the US and not in India. It is a classification based on internationally competitive research outcomes of a university. Indian universities don’t come under this category yet. In India, tier-1 means a college with excellent placements. In reality, very few of our universities fare well when their research outcome is considered. Also, India does not have any specific body to provide ranking based on international competitive research outcomes. The NIRF ranks colleges generally.

One also needs to consider the fact that India is a developing country with limited resources. The budget for research is less compared to foreign universities. 

It can thereby be concluded that VSSUT University is not a tier-1 university but it is one of the best institutions in Odisha.