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Parala Maharaja Engineering College, Berhampur, is a government engineering institution in Odisha, offering an economical education compared to private colleges. Admission is based on JEE Main and OJEE ranks, without group discussions or interviews. Candidates with an All India Rank below 3,00,000 in JEE Main are eligible for selection, and the college utilizes a counseling process via the Odisha JEE website for allocation. The college's faculty is noted for being cooperative and punctual, with about 200 members, including a well-staffed Electrical Engineering department.
The institution follows a semester system under BPUT, with a low fail rate of 20-30%. The annual fees range from INR 30,000 to 35,000, with the first year costing between INR 33,000 to 38,500 and subsequent years between INR 29,500 to 33,500. Including hostel and mess fees, the total expenses range from INR 60,000 to 70,000 annually. The college offers scholarships like Medhabruti, Prerana, and post-matric, providing financial aid up to INR 40,000 for reserved categories and 10,000 to INR 20,000 for others.
A Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme is also available for top-ranked students. Placement opportunities are significant, with over 60% of students securing jobs through campus drives. Prestigious companies such as TCS, Wipro, Infosys, and Tata Power participate in placements. Students from non-core branches can earn packages up to INR 12 LPA, while core branches receive up to INR 9 LPA. Average packages range from INR 3 to 6 LPA, depending on the branch.
Internships are facilitated with companies like Tata and DRDO, and students become eligible for placements starting in the 5th semester. The college has a proactive placement cell to assist students in securing job opportunities.
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