In 2013, the reviewer joined a government engineering college through the OJEE exam, enrolling in the electrical engineering program. Since then, the college has improved its teaching quality by hiring more qualified faculty, enhancing student learning and communication. Faculty members like Subrat Kumar Das and Dr. Rajkishore Swain are particularly praised for their assistance in preparing students for interviews. The college's annual fee is approximately INR 50,000, with an additional hostel fee of INR 15,000, totaling around INR 5 lakhs for the entire course duration.
Monthly expenses are estimated between INR 4,000 to INR 5,000. Although placement opportunities were historically limited, recent efforts have attracted about nine companies, including VEDANT and TATA POWER, offering salary packages between 3.25 lakh and 8 lakh. Approximately 85% of students secure placements. Internships are relatively few, with some students finding opportunities in companies like Tata Power and NTPC, offering monthly stipends of 3,000 and 3,500 respectively. From the 7th semester, students are eligible for campus placements, supported by the college’s placement cell.
Scholarships are available at both state and central levels, such as CAFAS and Prerana. Students can also access loans through a partnered bank. Scholarships vary by caste, with ST/SC students receiving Rs 45,000 annually, OBC students between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000, and hostellers potentially over Rs 35,000. Day scholars receive less than Rs 30,000, contingent on maintaining a 60% exam score. The college charges a year-wise fee of Rs 25,900 and a one-time registration fee of Rs 10,000, while the Odisha government provides Rs 20,000 annually via the State Portal Scholarship Scheme.
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