Reflections on Top 10 Govt Engineering Colleges in Odisha & Top 10 Private Engineering Colleges in Odisha if you really want to have with multiple job offers in hand when you graduate


Choosing engineering as a career is a dream of many students and these Top engineering colleges and universities in Odisha will be just right for you. IIT Bhubaneswar and NIT Rourkela has retained their top spot as the dream engineering college for students in India. As soon as a student gets admitted in an engineering institute, the focus in his surroundings remains on placements. Below are the top 20 engineering colleges in Odisha with good placement record till date. In a single sentence ... "The Best of Odisha are Here"

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IIT Bhubaneswar

Indian Institute of Technology

Rank - 
01
Short Name - IITB, IIT Bhubaneswar
Institute Type - Public technical university established by the government of India
Location - Bhubaneswar
Admission Through  - JEE Advanced and Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Established - 2008

IIT Bhubaneswar is indeed the top engineering college in Odisha. Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar is a public engineering institution established by the government of India in 2008, located at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. The institute admits students into B. Tech, M. Tech and Ph.D. programs. IIT Bhubaneswar became the first amongst the eight new IITs to become operational with a sanctioned intake of 40 students each in the disciplines of Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. Classes for the first batch of students started from the campus of IIT Kharagpur at Kharagpur. The Government of Odisha has allotted about 936 acres of Government land for permanent campus of the institute. IIT Bhubaneswar is the first IIT to set up a separate marine campus in 2011 for conducting research in rising sea levels, ecology, disaster management, marine ecosystems, fishery development, and other areas.

NIT Rourkela

National Institute of Technology

Former name : Regional Engineering College Rourkela

Rank - 
02
Short Name - NIT, NIT Rourkela
Institute Type - Public technical university established by the government of India
Location - Rourkela
Admission Through  - JEE Advanced and Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Established - 1961

National Institute of Technology Rourkela is undoubtedly the best engineering college in Odisha. QS University Rankings: BRICS 2016 has figured NIT Rourkela in it's list of ranking of the 250 top universities in the five BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). Simillarly Times World Ranking of Universities has figured NIT Rourkela in it's list of top 980 universities in the world. The honorable President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has visited the Institute. Among others Padma Shri Professor Deepak B. Phatak, Salim Merchant and Sulaiman Merchant Musician Brothers, Sonu Nigam, Padmashri Geeta Chandran, Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and many eminent personalities has visited the institute. You should visit the institute to know more.

vssut-burla

Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology

Former name : University College of Engineering, Burla

Rank - 
03
Short Name - VSSUT, VSSUT Burla
Institute Type - State university established by the government of Odisha
Location - Burla, Sambalpur
Accreditation - NAAC 'B' Grade
Established - 1956

VSSUT Burla will rank top in the list of govt engineering colleges. The Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT) Odisha was formed by Orissa Act 9 of 2009 by converting University College of Engineering (UCE), Burla to a non-affiliating Unitary University & came into force by issue of notification by the Industries Department, Government of Odisha from 1st day of July 2009. This legendary University is named after Veer Surendra Sai, the great Indian freedom fighter who was born on 23rd January 1809 and sacrificed his life fighting against the British and died in obscurity in Asirgarh Jail on 28 February 1884. The University occupies nearly 300 acres of prime land in Burla. The efforts and expertise of VSSUT graduates have been major contributors in the planning and construction of Odisha's infrastructure. VSSUT provides its students with modern educational facilities while retaining traditional values, as well as using its strong industrial contacts to mold young, talented individuals who can compete in the global arena. The aim of VSSUT is to rank among leading universities globally. More than 50 reputed National and Multinational companies visit VSSUT for campus recruitment annually. 100% of the students secure job offers before they complete their programme of studies and leave the University.

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Odisha University of Technology and Research

Former name : College of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar

Rank - 
04
Short Name - OUTR, OUTR Bhubaneswar, CET
Institute Type - Public technical unitary university under the state government of Odisha
Location - Bhubaneswar
Accreditation - NAAC 'A' Grade
Established - 1981

List of Best Engineering Colleges in Orissa: Here is the trusted list of 10 Top Engineering Colleges in Odisha based on Rankings, Placements, Fees Structure, Admissions. Odisha University of Technology and Research (OUTR) formerly College of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar (CETB) is the best govt engineering college in Bhubaneswar in Odisha. The College of Engineering & Technology, Bhubaneswar was established by the Government of Odisha in 1981 to meet the growing technical man power need in the State. It was a Constituent College of the Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar since inception. After creation of a Technical University for Odisha State, the College has become a Constituent College of Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT), Odisha with effect from 09th July, 2002 as per section-37(1) of BPUT Act, 2002. The College of Engineering and Technology has been a pool of meritorious students consistently from many years. The College offers a five-year Under Graduate degree courses in Architecture (B.Arch.) and four-years B.Tech. degree in Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fashion & Apparel Technology, Information Technology, Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Textile Engineering. The instituts's B.Tech. Programmes in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering are NBA accredited.

CIPET Bhubaneswar

Central Institute of Petrochemicals Technology

Former name : Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET)

Rank - 
05
Short Name - CIPET Bhubaneswar
Institute Type - Institute of Technology by the Government of India
Location - Bhubaneswar
Accreditation - NBA
Established - 1986

CIPET Centre in the state of Odisha was established at Bhubaneswar in the year 1986 to cater the need of Plastics & allied industries of Eastern region. B.Tech. (Plastics Technology) Course is offered since 2008-09, B.Tech. (Manufacturing Technology) Course is offered since 2010-11, M.Tech. (Plastics Technology) Course is offered since 2003-04, M.Tech. (Polymer Nano Technology) Course is offered since 2009-10, M.Sc. Tech. (Material Science & Engineering) Course is offered since 2010-11 and M.Sc. (Polymer Science) Course is offered since 2013-14. Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology stands tall not only as a premier institute in the country but also emerged as a global institution renowned for its research & development in the niche areas of Polymer Science & Technology and high quality Education & Skill development in the field of plastics. CIPET has been accredited with ISO 9001:2008 QMS, ISO/IEC - 17025, ISO/IEC - 17020 certification on Design, Development and Conduct of specialized training courses in Plastics Engineering & Technology and rendering technical /consultancy services in design, tooling, plastics processing & testing for the benefit of plastics & allied industry. Besides, STAR activities, CIPET also plays pivotal role in generating employment opportunities especially for unemployed and underemployed youth, promoting entrepreneurs though various skill development training programs.

IGIT Saranga

Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology

Former name : Modern Polytechnic (MPT) and Odisha College of Engineering (OCE)

Rank - 
06
Short Name - IGIT Sarang
Institute Type - Govt. Autonomous College, since 2017
Location - Sarang, Dhenkanal
Accreditation - NBA
Established - 1982

Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology (IGIT), Sarang was established in the year of 1982 and was managed directly by the Govt. of Odisha in the name of Odisha College of Engineering (OCE). Prior to this, since 1981, the institute in the name of Modern Polytechnic (MPT) was offering Diploma Courses in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Mining Survey Engineering.In the year 1987, both OCE & MPT were merged and renamed as IGIT, Sarang and the management was transferred to an Autonomous Society. Within a span of three decades, the institute has grown up to the National level academically. This is the first Govt. Engg. College in the state to have accreditation from NBA (AICTE) because of its academic excellence. Campus selection of students are being conducted regularly by reputed firms like INFOSYS, Tata Consultancy Services, Larsen & Turbo Ltd. (Information Technology), defence services and Tata Refractories Ltd., Vedanta Alumina, Bhusan Steel & Strips Ltd., Satyam Computer, Kanbay, Wipro, MatasSritech, Tari Harish, I-Flex Solution, Utkal Alumina, Visa Steel , Ananda Auto etc.

GIFT Bhubaneswar

Gandhi Institute For Technology (GIFT)

Rank - 
07
Short Name - GIFT Autonomous College
Institute Type - Private Autonomous College, since 2022
Location - Bhubaneswar
Accreditation  - NAAC 'A++" Grade, NBA
Established - 2007

Gandhi Institute for Technology, Bhubaneswar was established in the year 2007 and Governor of Odisha awarded the college as The Most Promising Engineering College of Odisha in the year 2011 after just four years when the 1st batch of engineering students graduated from the college with record placement. From then, this engineering college has received a lot of awards like 'Top engineering college in Odisha', 'Best engineering college in East India', 'Top private Engineering College in India for Excellence' and many more from renowned organizations for it's growing record for campus placement of students, teaching, infrastructure, laboratories, study tours, hobby clubs etc as well as the institute is preferred by many students in the country due to it's convenient location very close to district headquarters of Khurda town and Bhubaneswar, the Capital of Odisha. Almost all departments of GIFT Bhubaneswar are NBA and NAAC (UGC) accreditated. The institute is a Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation(SIRO) of the Dept. of Scientific & Industrial Research, Govt. of India.

IIIT Bhubaneswar

International Institute of Information Technology

Rank - 
08
Short Name - IIITBH,IIIT-BH, IIIT-BBSR, IIIT Bhubaneswar
Institute Type - Unitary Technical University initiated by the Government of Odisha
Location - Bhubaneswar
Accreditation - -
Established - 2006

International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar (IIIT-BH) was established by the Government of Odisha in 2006. The Institute has been converted into a unitary university by the Government of Odisha on 20th Jan 2014. The Institute owes its excellence to its faculty who are responsible for quality in research, education and culture of innovation and free thinking. The Institute has Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering and Electrical and Electronics Engineering as Under graduate programmes. The institute also offers M.Tech in 'Computer Science & Engineering' and 'Communication Engineering and Signal Processing'. The institute also offers Doctoral programme in various Disciplines.

GIET Gunpur

Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology University

Former name : Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology (GIET)

Rank - 
09
Short Name - GIET University, GIETU
Institute Type - Private University, since 2018
Location - Gunupur
Accreditation  - NAAC 'A+" Grade, NBA
Established - 1997

Gandhi Institute of Engineering & Technology, GIET Gunupur was established in the year 1997 and is the famous first engineering college of Gandhi Group of Institutions in Odisha. The other institutes running under Gandhi Group of Institutions are Gandhi Institute of Management Studies(GIMS), Gandhi Institute of Biological Studies(GIBS) and Gandhi Public School(GPS). GIET Gunupur has now been under consideration for the status of the University with Potential for Excellence by the UGC. This engineering college is accredited by NAAC "A" certificate and NBA (National Board of Accreditation) AICTE, Govt. of India has accredited Five B.Tech branches, for high quality technical education. GIET Gunupur offers B.Tech with highest number of branches in any engineering college in Odisha and a student can take admission in either Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Biotechnology, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or Civil Engineering. GIET Gunupur is indeed one of the best engineering college for campus placement in Odisha.

CVRCE Bhubaneswar

C. V. Raman Global University

Former name : C.V. Raman College of Engineering (CVRCE)

Rank - 
10
Short Name - CGU, CVRCE
Institute Type - Private University, since 2020
Location - Bhubaneswar
Accreditation  - NAAC 'A" Grade, NBA
Established - 1997

CV Raman College of Engineering, Bhubaneswar was established in the year 1997 and is popular in the name CV Raman College in Odisha. CV Raman college is the 1st private autonomous engineering college in Odisha declared by UGC and is the only top private engineering college in Odisha having 11 centers of excellence in collaboration with international companies. CV Raman engineering college is the only private engineering college in Odisha with a 'Marine Engineering' branch. CV Raman engineering college has an excellent campus placement record for it's students.

KIIT University

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology

Former name : KIIT University

Rank - 
11
Short Name - KIIT
Institute Type - Private Deemed university
Location - Bhubaneswar
Accreditation  - NAAC 'A+" Grade, NBA
Established - 2001

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, KIIT located in the Capital of Odisha temple city Bhubaneswar is no doubt the best private university in Odisha. KIIT started as a modest vocational education institute in 1992 in rented premises in Bhubaneswar. By 1997 (considered as the base year) it commenced graduate programmes in Engineering and postgraduate programmes in Computer Applications and Management. The excellent academic ambience, quality faculty, adherence to strict academic rigor and plethora of other academic activities led to grant of university status to the institute by Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India in the year 2004 just within six years (1997-2004) of its inception. Among all private engineering colleges in Odisha the placement performance of KIIT college students is outstanding. KIIT's growing relationship with the corporate has been attracting more and more companies queuing up to visit KIIT campus for recruiting fresh graduates.

GCE Keonjhar

Government College of Engineering (GCE Keonjhar)

Former name : Odisha School of Mining Engineering (OSME)

Rank - 
12
Short Name - GCE Keonjhar
Institute Type - Govt. Autonomous College, since 2021
Location - Keonjhar
Accreditation - -
Established - 1956

Government College of Engineering, Keonjhar ("A Constituent college BPUT,Odisha") formerly known as Orissa School of Mining Engineering (Degree Stream) is the only government Engineering college in North Odisha. The institute initially started under Department of Industries, Government of Odisha in 1956 offering Diploma education in Mining Engineering and later in 1995 introduced degree curriculum.Thereafter in 1997 ,electrical & mechanical engineering branches were added as an expansion program. In the year 2006, Govt. of Odisha declared Orissa School of Mining Engineering (Degree Stream) as a constitute college of Biju Pattnaik University of Technology, Rourkela under self finance mode to develop it as a centre of excellence in the field of engg. & technology. In the year 2008, Mineral Engg. and thereafter in 2009, Metallurgical Engg. were added.( As per a government notification in the year 2011 it has been declared as a full fledged Government Engineering College). Training and Placement cell GCE provides placement assistance to the students. Various personality development programs, group discussions, seminars,etc. are convened from time to time and sharpen the quality and skill of the students .Companies are invited for on-campus selections through institution's industrial link ups. Many companies visit the college to recruit students. Training and placements is responsible for liasoning with various companies for summer training programme. A good no. of students has been placed in organizations like SATYAM,INFOSYS, US.TECNOLOGY,ACCENTURE, ESSEL MINING, RUNGUTA MINES, MESCO, CROMPTON GREAVES, ULTRA TECH CEMENT, MESCO, VEDANTA, Jayswal Neco, PPL, OCL Steel , IMFA, ACC cements, Monnet,Essel Mining, MGM Steels, Arya Iron and Steels, OCL Cement and many others.

SOA University

Shiksha 'O' Anusandhan

Former name : Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University (SOA University) and Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER)

Rank - 
13
Short Name - SOA
Institute Type - Private Deemed university
Location - Bhubaneswar
Accreditation  - NAAC 'A++' Grade, NBA
Established - 1996

Institute of Technical Education & Research (ITER Bhubaneswar) is the Faculty of Engineering and Technology of Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University. ITER is the oldest constituent institute of the University, having seen light in 1997. The other institutes under SOA university are Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SHM Bhubanewar), Faculty of Management Sciences (IBCS Bhubaneswar), Faculty of Nursing (SNC Bhubaneswar), Faculty of Legal Studies (SNIL Bhubaneswar), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPS Bhubaneswar), Faculty of Dental Sciences (IDS Bhubaneswar), Faculty of Medical Sciences (IMS & SUM Hospital) and Faculty of Agriculture Sciences (IAS Bhubaneswar). ITER is the largest private university in Odisha next to KIIT University and has a good record for student campus placement.

SILICON Bhubaneswar

Silicon Institute of Technology

Rank - 
14
Short Name - SIT, Silicon
Institute Type - Private Autonomous College, since 2017
Location - Bhubaneswar
Accreditation  - NAAC 'A" Grade, NBA
Established - 2001

Silicon Institute of Technology was established in the year 2001 and is a famous engineering college in Odisha popular in the name SILICON. Most BPUT university toppers are from this engineering college and the institute is a top choice for prospective students due to it's excellent placement and job offer.

NIST Berhampur

National Institute of science & Technology

Rank - 
15
Short Name - NIST Autonomous College, NIST
Institute Type - Private Autonomous College, since 2019
Location - Berhampur
Accreditation  - NAAC 'A" Grade, NBA
Established - 1996

National Institute of Science & Technology, Berhampur is an indelible mark on the engineering education community of Odisha and is ranked as the top engineering college in BPUT in Odisha. The institute is accreditated by NAAC and is one of the best R&D; institute in India.

GCE Kalahandi

Government College of Engineering (GCE Kalahandi)

Rank - 
16
Short Name - GCE Kalahandi
Institute Type - Govt. Autonomous College, since 2021
Location - Kalahandi
Accreditation - -
Established - 2009

Government College of Engineering, Kalahandi (GCEK) is a public engineering autonomous college established in the year 2009 by an act of Govt. of Odisha and is functioning as a constituent college of BPUT, Odisha. The institute is located at the district headquarter of Kalahandi, i.e. Bhawanipatna. The exact location is besides the NH 201(Bargarh-Boriguma), about 5 Km away from Bhawanipatna on the way to Junagarh. The institute offers B.Tech courses in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science & Engineering. The admission procedure for Government College of Engineering Kalahandi, Bhawanipatna is as per Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha (BPUT) norms and is strictly governed by Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE). Various activities like Summer Training, Pre Placement Training for students and Arranging extra curricular activities are undertaken by the Training & Placement cell of the institute.

PMEC Berhampur

Parala Maharaja Engineering College

Rank - 
17
Short Name - PMEC Berhampur
Institute Type - Govt. Autonomous College, since 2021
Location - Berhampur
Accreditation - -
Established - 2009

Parala Maharaja Engineering College (P.M.E.C), Berhampur came into existence in the year 2009 as a constituent college of Biju Pattnaik University of Technology (BPUT),Odisha. This college is one of the premier technical institute in the state and is funded by the government of Odisha. P.M.E.C. Berhampur has included industry interaction as an important component of our curriculum design. Leaders from the Industry, experts from the industry share their valuable expertise and experience with our student. The Department of Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering and have Engineering Societies in which the teachers and students of the concerned departments are members. WritEra - Pen's Imagination is a fresh page added to the book of PMEC. This club came into existence to enhance the writing skills and imaginative talent of PMECians.

GITA Bhubaneswar

Gandhi Institute for Technological Advancement

Rank - 
20
Short Name - GITA Autonomus College
Institute Type - Private Autonomous College, since 2020
Location - Bhubaneswar
Accreditation  - NAAC 'A' Grade, NBA
Established - 2004

Gandhi Institute for Technological Advancement, Bhubaneswar is a leading engineering college in Odisha for quality teaching and research. The institute is academic partner of leading multi national companies like wipro, Oracle, TCS and Infosys and has an excellent record in providing placement to it's students.