Government College of Engineering Keonjhar B.Tech Mining Engineering: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

After completing the 12th-grade exam, students must apply for the JEE Main via JEEMAIN.NIC.IN and use their All India Rank for counseling through oyee.Nic.In. Upon selection, they must submit necessary documents for verification to secure admission, choose their college, and begin their program, such as mining. The college has a mix of 70% permanent and 30% temporary faculty, many with MTech and PhD qualifications. Facilities, including high-tech labs, are considered good, and faculty are supportive, providing materials and practical tools for learning.

The annual fee ranges from Rs 42,000 to Rs 45,000, including transport, reduced to Rs 32,000 to Rs 35,000 for TFW candidates. The admission fee is Rs 35,000 with transport, Rs 28,000 without, and the hostel fee is about Rs 37,000 per year. While the fees adhere to BPUT rules and are more affordable than private colleges, some students rely on bank loans. Placement opportunities are robust, especially in mining, with recruiters like Vedanta, Tata Steel, and Adani.

The highest package is Rs 16 lakh per annum, mainly from Vedanta, and average packages range from Rs 3 to Rs 4 lakh, with a placement rate of about 50-75%. Internships are available, notably in mining, with companies like Coal India and OMC, though stipends vary. Scholarships are offered for various categories, including up to Rs 40,000 annually for SC/ST students and Rs 10,000 for general students with lower family incomes. The college's average annual fee of Rs 27,500 is subject to change by the Odisha government, and the final-year placement rate is about 50-60%, with significant opportunities in mining at average packages around Rs 10 lakh per annum.