Colleges in Orissa

NIT Rourkela offers courses in UG, PG and part-level. The Institute offers admission based on valid scores of accepted entrance exams such as JEE Main/ GATE/ IIT JAM or other equivalent. Candidates are required to qualify for the JoSAA counselling and seek final admission based on the qualification of all the selection rounds. 

The hostel fee structure for SOA University depends upon the number of accommodations, for double sharing with Air conditioning the fee is INR 1.20 Lacs per annum. For triple-sharing rooms with Air conditioning, the fee is INR 90,000 per annum. Siksha O Anusandhan University provides separate hostels for boys and girls with 24-hour security and Wi-Fi facilities. There are 13 boys and 11 girls hostel. The hostels also have mess facilities providing hygienic and nutritious food. The mess charges are not included in the hostel fee, candidates need to pay INR 36,000 per annum to avail of the campus mess.

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology offers admission to most of the courses based on entrance exam. Aspirants need to appear for KIITEE conducted by the university or provide scores in any of the accepted entrance exams for admission. Candidates must contact the admission office to know about the direct admission process.

Yes, IIT Bhubaneswar offer scholarship opportunity to students to provide them financial assistance. IIT Bhubaneshwar scholarships are offered to students under six dfferent categories for the UG level programmes. 

C. V. Raman Global University offers placement assistance to UG, PG, and various other course students. According to the Shiksha verified review, the university is rated 3.8/5 for placements which is a fairly good score. 

IIM Sambalpur MBA summer placements highlights for the batch of 2024-26 are presented here:

Particulars	MBA Summer Placement Statistics
Highest stipend offered	4,00,000
Highest stipend secured	2,00,000
Average stipend	53,719
Median stipend	40,000
Average stipend Fresher	43,553
Average stipend Experienced	65,157
Average stipend Male	57,352
Average stipend Female	52,440
Companies visited	154
New companies	113

 

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) School of Management is particularly not affordable. The fee strcture of the programme ranges between INR 3 lakh- INR 10.5 lakh. The fee strcture inclusive of multiple components including caution deposit, exam fee, tuition fee, and more. Prospective students must pay an additional one-time fees at the time of admission. Students can make the fee payment via online/ offline mode as per institute set guidelines.

AIIMS Bhubaneswar offers various scholarships to students as financial assistance. AIIMS Bhubaneswar provides National Fellowship and Scholarships for the Higher Education of ST Students. The university also provides New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarship 2019 Awards, and offers various other scholarships to students. These are past-year scholarships offered by the university. For current-year scholarships, please visit the official website of AIIMS Bhubaneswar. 

IMI Bhubaneswar provides great placements to its students. Check out the table below to know about the IMI Bhubaneswar placement statistics 2025:

VSSUT offers scholarships to students. As per the information available on the university website, major scholarships offered to students are presented under the following categories:

Name of the Scholarship / Award	Awarding Agency	Value of Scholarship
National Scholarship	Director, Higher Education	INR 300 per month (for boarders)
	Orissa, Bhubaneswar	INR 120 per month (Day Scholars)
State Loan Stipend	Director, Higher Education, Orissa, Bhubaneswar	INR 12,000 per annum
Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST students	District Welfare Officer, Sambalpur	Reimbursement of semester fees per annum + INR 740 per month for Boarder as Maintenance Allowance and INR 330 per month for day scholars

Following the announcement of the results, the Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) cutoff marks are made public on the university's official website. For PG admission, the general category's minimum aggregate score is 50%, while the SC/ST/PwD category's minimum is 45%. On August 21, 2023, the OUAT UG admissions process for students supported by the State Government got underway. On August 18, 2023, the results were released along with the OUAT 2023 cutoff for postgraduate courses. Following the results announcement, the OUAT 2023 cutoff for admission to different programs will be made public. 

The seats availability for offered courses at KIMS - Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences goes up to 431. Courses offerred by KIMS - Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences are approved by eminent Government bodies such as NMC.

No, GIET University does not accept direct admissions for any of its courses. Students must fulfil both the eligibility and selection requirements before applying for any of the offered courses. The university accepts students primarily on an entrance basis. Aspiring candidates must provide the valid score of the accepted exam or appear for the GIETEE conducted by the university itself. In case of any queries, students may reach out to the admission help desk of the university.

The admission process for various courses offered at GITA differs . To be admitted to GITA, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the college. The college offers over 12 courses (including specialisations) in various streams such as Business and Management Studies, Engineering and IT & Software etc. Candidates can detail detailed admission process below:

STEP 1: Gandhi Institute for Technological Advancement Application Process 2025

Candidates are required to apply online on the official website of the institute.

STEP 2: Selection Rounds

Students will be selected based on registration, entrance exam score and counselling as per respective courses.

STEP 2.1: GITA PhD Admission Selection Criteria

Admission shall be based on the marks secured in the entrance test and interview, subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria and the rules of reservation. Once, the candidates proceed further need to submit the necessary documents. Aspirants are advised to keep ready the following documents for the selection procedure:

• Date of birth (SSC/ matriculation or equivalent certificates)
• Postgraduate Degree/MPhil degree or provisional certificates as applicable
• GATE/NET etc. valid scores, if applicable

Note: The above-listed certificates are to be submitted at the time of interview at GAC, Bhubaneswar

Documents need to be submitted (in original) at the time of admission for verification:

• Postgraduate Degree/MPhil degree or provisional certificates as applicable.
• Marks Statement of the qualifying examination.
• Transfer and Conduct certificate from the Institute where the candidate last studied.
  GATE/NET etc. valid scores, if applicable.
• Migration certificate.
  Date of Birth (SSC/Matriculation or equivalent Certificates).
• Integrated community certificate issued by the competent authority in case of SC/ST candidates.
• Medical Certificate from not below the rank of a Civil Surgeon in case of PHC.
• Physical Fitness certificate.
• Service certificate and “No Objection” certificate from the present employer (for part-time candidates only.)
• Deposit of Admission and registration fee for research scholars registration fee (one time): INR 20,000.
• Tuition fee (Annual): INR 30,000.
• Thesis evaluation fee: to be notified at the time of submission of the thesis.

STEP 3: Merit List and Admission Confirmation

Once selection rounds are over, the institute releases a merit list. To allot and confirm the seat candidates are required to pay the application fee at the admission receipt centre.

Utkal University course admission is both merit and entrance exam-based. Below are the eligibility and selection criteria for some of the programmes offered at Utkal University:

Programme	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
MBA	UG degree in any stream with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ ST candidates)	CPET/ CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ XAT/ ICAR-AIEEA PG/ TISSNET/ UMAT + Personal Interview (PI)
BSc	Class 12 in the Science stream	Merit-based
MSc	BSc in relevant stream	CPET
B.Ed	UG degree with a minimum of 50-55% aggregate	Career and Entrance Examination
MA	BA in relevant discipline	CPET
BA B.Ed	Class 12	CPET

 

Candidates who qualify for entrance examinations or are shortlisted based on their marks in the qualifying examination will have to report to the admission cell at Utkal University for document verification and fee payment for final seat allotment.

If a student fails internal exams in Gandhi Engineering College, sometimes the college takes re- internal, and sometimes it depends on the decision taken by the management that time, poor performance in internal exams may affect a student's grades or eligibility to appear for external exams.

College of Engineering Bhubaneswar (COEB Bhubaneswar) is a premier Institute established in 1999. College of Engineering Bhubaneswar courses are recognised and acknowledged by AICTE. College of Engineering Bhubaneswar offers diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate courses. College of Engineering Bhubaneswar (COEB Bhubaneswar) is a well-known institution for MCA, BE / BTech, MBA/PGDM, BBA, BCA, and ME /MTech courses. 

Yes CUTM is much better than Astha School of Management. CUTM is one of the best engineering colleges in Bhubaneswar, Odisha based on placement records, especially in computer science engineering.  For undergraduate programs at CUTM, the first-year fees vary from INR60,000 to INR1.42 Lakhs, while postgraduate programme fees range from INR80,000 to INR7.5 Lakhs for the first year, depending on the specific programme. Astha school of Management is also good college.  Astha School Of Management provides good placements to its students. As per their commitment, they have provided 100% placements this year. Most of the companies are from marketing and finance domains, which have recruited students with good salary packages. Most of the students got dual placement offers.

Silicon Institute of Technology (SIT) Bhubaneswar is considered one of the top engineering colleges in Bhubaneswar, known for its strong academic programs and placement opportunities. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with a focus on technical education and practical training. The institute has a good placement record, with many students securing jobs in reputable companies.