Learn about Engineering Colleges in Orissa

Initially, education was in a neglected state in Orissa but in the recent years, it has emerged as a hot zone in the state especially in Bhubaneswar. It is turning into one of India’s most prominent education hub. It seems like the numerous private and public engineering colleges established earlier are now paying off. Listed below are a few of the top engineering colleges in Orissa:

• Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar

It is an institute of higher learning that provides education in engineering and technology.It was established in 2008 in Bhubaneswar.

Academics- The institute offers B.Tech (H) in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical and Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and Computer Sciences, M.tech-Ph.D. programme.

Admissions- B.Tech (H) – the institute will admit students on the basis of JEE- Advanced.

M.Tech- The students must fulfill certain criteria according to the field they are applying to.

Ph.D. – the institute has stated certain criteria based on affiliated exams that the students must fulfill.

The institute was awarded the Times of India Award and the ABP News National Education Award in 2014.

• National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

It is an institute of higher education for engineering, science and technology.

Academics- The institute offers B.Tech, B.Tech-M.tech Dual, M.tech, M.Sc, Integrated M.Sc, MBA and P.hD. degree.

Admissions- For B.Tech, M.tech, M.Sc, the university admits students on the basis of the valid GATE scores. For M.sc, students having valid B.Sc score are eligible.

For MBA any national Level exams like CAT, MAT, CMAT, etc are applicable.

The institute is the 21st Best engineering college according to a recent survey done by Edu.

• Biju Patnaik National Steel Institute, Puri

This institute was established on 1st January 2002 at the center of Puri Sea Beach. This institute was set up to provide non-conventional courses in engineering.

Academics- The institute offers non-conventional courses like computer software, steel technology, welding fabrication and computer maintenance.

Admissions- To apply for the courses offered by the college the students must diploma in engineering or B.Tech in relevant engineering fields or B.Sc (PCM).

This institute was set up with the prime goal of modernizing the Indian Steel Industry considering the huge contribution of the steel industry in industrial production and consumption.

• Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar

Established in 1986, CIPET is an autonomous research institution located in Bhubaneswar, Orissa.

Academics- CIPET offers Doctoral programmes in Material Science, Polymer Science and Plastic Engineering, Bachelor Degree Programmes and Master Degree Programmes. It also provides some short-term courses.

Admissions- The students interested in the various programmes must the different eligibility criteria which are different for different colleges under this campus.

This institute has started various research programmes in collaboration with world renowned universities like Michigan state university, MIT, etc.

Other reputed colleges in the state

• Central tool room and training centre, Bhubaneswar
• Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Bargarh
• Indira Gandhi Institute of technology, Sarang.
• National Institute of Science and Technology, Berhampur.

Anshika Srivastava, an English(H) graduate from Delhi University, currently covering all the relevant aspects of education through writing.