College of Engineering Bhubaneswar B.Tech Electrical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, securing at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved categories). A valid JEE Main score or OJEE rank is required for OJEE Board counselling at ojee.nic.in. Seat allotment is based on merit rank, category, and branch preferences submitted during the counselling option entry window. Electrical Engineering seats at COEB are filled through the standard OJEE Board process without any separate college-level test.

Ans. Admission is through OJEE Board counselling at ojee.nic.in. Candidates register, upload Class 12 marksheets and category documents, fill web options for preferred colleges and branches, and receive seat allotment based on their JEE Main or OJEE merit rank. After allotment, students must report to COEB within the deadline set by OJEE, pay the first-semester tuition fee, and complete document verification at the college to confirm their Electrical Engineering admission for the 2026-27 session.

Ans. The total 4-year tuition fee for B.Tech Electrical Engineering at COEB is INR 3,04,000, payable as INR 76,000 per year. This is based on 2025 published data and covers tuition only. Hostel charges, examination fees, and development fees are charged separately. Students should verify the current year fee structure and any additional charges directly with COEB Bhubaneswar before paying, as fees may be updated for the 2026-27 academic session.

Ans. B.Tech Electrical Engineering graduates from COEB can pursue careers in power generation, transmission, distribution, industrial automation, energy management, and building services. Common roles include electrical design engineer, power systems engineer, maintenance engineer, and project engineer. Graduates are eligible for PSU recruitment through GATE at organisations such as NTPC, PGCIL, NHPC, and BSNL. State and central government positions in electricity boards and PWD electrical departments are also accessible through state and UPSC recruitment examinations.

Ans. Yes, B.Tech Electrical Engineering graduates from COEB are eligible to appear for GATE in the Electrical Engineering paper. A good GATE score qualifies them for M.Tech admissions and PSU recruitment drives at organisations including NTPC, PGCIL, BEL, BHEL, NHPC, and Indian Oil Corporation, which conduct annual recruitment based on GATE scores. The minimum GATE score cutoff varies by organisation and category. Students are advised to prepare for GATE during the final two years of the programme to maximise their PSU and higher study options.

Ans. B.Tech Electrical Engineering students at COEB can apply for the Odisha Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC students from Odisha, the National Post-Matric Scholarship at scholarships.gov.in for eligible categories, and AICTE-funded scholarships. The AICTE Pragati Scholarship provides up to INR 50,000 per year for female students in AICTE-approved programmes, and the AICTE Saksham Scholarship provides INR 50,000 per year for differently-abled students, both subject to family income being below INR 8 LPA. Applications must be submitted through official portals each year.