Odisha has 170 Engineering colleges, of which 33 are Government colleges. Admission in these colleges is based on OJEE, JEE Advanced/ Mains, GATE scores, followed by Counselling. A few colleges also take admission directly on the basis of merit or entrance exams conducted by their college. The fee ranges from INR 1.17 Lakh (Government College of Engineering) to INR 11.27 Lakh (IIT Bhubaneswar)
- The top Government engineering colleges in Odisha are IIT Bhubaneswar, NIT Rourkela, and IIIT Bhubaneswar.
- The median/average package ranges from INR 3 LPA (CIPET, CSTS Bhubaneswar) to INR 14 LPA (IIT Bhubaneswar).
- The top specializations are Computer Science, Civil Engineering, and Electrical.
- Top Government Engineering Colleges in Odisha: Highlights
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- Top Government Engineering Colleges in Odisha 2025 (MTech)
- Top Government Engineering Colleges in Odisha: Placement 2025
- Top-Ranked Government Engineering Colleges in Odisha: ROI wise 2025
- Top Government Engineering Colleges in Odisha: Admission 2025
- Top-Ranked Engineering Colleges in Odisha by Top Agencies
- Top Specialisations at Top Government Engineering Colleges in Odisha 2025
- Top Government Engineering Colleges in Odisha FAQ’s
Top Government Engineering Colleges in Odisha: Highlights
| Details | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Number of Government Colleges in Odisha | 33 |
| Number of Government BTech Colleges in Odisha | 16 |
| Number of Government MTech Colleges in Odisha | 18 |
| Top BTech college | IIT Bhubaneswar |
| Top Specializations | Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Electrical |
| Total Fee Range | INR 1.17 Lakh (Government College of Engineering, Keonjhar, Keonjha) to INR 11.27 Lakh (IIT Bhubaneswar) |
| Average/Median Package | INR 3 LPA (CIPET, CSTS Bhubaneswar) to INR 14 LPA (IIT Bhubaneswar) |
| Highest Package | INR 1.20 CPA (NIT Rourkela) |
| Accepted Entrance Exam | OJEE, JEE Main, GATE |
Top Government Engineering Colleges in Odisha 2025
There are 33 Government Engineering Colleges in Odisha, including top colleges such as IIT Bhubaneswar, NIT Rourkela, and IIIT Bhubaneswar. The fee ranges from INR 1.17 Lakh (Government College of Engineering) to INR 11.27 Lakh (IIT Bhubaneswar). Here is the list of top Govt.. BTech colleges in Odisha, along with total BTech seats and total course fees.
| College Name | Total Seats | Total Course Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bhubaneswar | 496 | INR 9.06 Lakh-INR 11.27 Lakh |
| NIT Rourkela | 1065 | INR 6.25 Lakh - INR 9.2 Lakh |
| IIIT Bhubaneswar | 223 | INR 9.79 Lakh |
| GIET Gunupur | - | INR 4.2 Lakh - INR 7.92 Lakh |
| Odisha University of Technology and Research, Bhubaneswar | 720 | INR 1.36 Lakh - INR 3.14 Lakh |
| VSSUT Burla | 976 | INR 1.82 Lakh - INR 2.12 Lakh |
| IGIT Dhenkanal | 660 | INR 2.58 Lakh- 5.74 Lakh |
| BPUT Rourkela | 29,765 | INR 2.35 Lakh |
| Government College of Engineering, Keonjhar, Keonjhar | 420 | INR 1.17 Lakh |
| CIPET, CSTS Bhubaneswar | 120 | INR 2.42 Lakh |
Top Government Engineering Colleges in Odisha 2025 (MTech)
Odihsa has 77 MTech Colleges, 18 of which are Government. Fees range from INR 67,800K (Odisha University of Technology and Research, Bhubaneswar) to INR 3.94 Lakh (NIT Rourkela). Below is the list of the Top 10 MTech colleges in Odisha, along with location and total course fees.
| College Name | Location | Total Course Fee |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bhubaneswar | Samantapuri, Bhubaneswar | INR 80,280K |
| NIT Rourkela | Jagda, Rourkela | INR 2.09 Lakh- INR 3.94 Lakh |
| IIIT Bhubaneswar | 69 Lane No 3, Bhubaneshwar | INR 3.81 Lakh |
| GIET Gunupur | Gobriguda, Po- Kharling, Gunupur | INR 1.4 Lakh |
| Odisha University of Technology and Research, Bhubaneswar | Khandagiri, Khurda, Khorda, Bhubaneswar | INR 67,800K - INR 1.57 Lakh |
| VSSUT Burla | Burla, Sambalpur, | INR 1.33 Lakh |
| IGIT Dhenkanal | Sarang, Parjang, Odisha | INR 1.22 Lakh- INR 1.29 Lakh |
| BPUT Rourkela | Chhend Colony, Rourkela | INR 1.2 Lakh |
| CIPET, CSTS Bhubaneswar | Mancheswar Industrial Estate,Bhubaneswar | INR 1.37 Lakh |
| CIPET Bhubaneswar | P.O. Patia, Bhubaneswar | INR 1.4 Lakh |
Top Government Engineering Colleges in Odisha: Placement 2025
Many Government college placements 2025 final reports are yet to be disclosed. As per data collected from various sources, the median package ranges from INR 3 LPA (CIPET, CSTS Bhubaneswar) to INR 14 LPA (IIT Bhubaneswar), with the highest package ranging from INR 1.20 CPA (NIT Rourkela) to INR 10 LPA (IGIT Dhenkanal & BPUT Rourkela). Here is the list of top BTech colleges along with their median/average placements, highest placements, and top recruiters.
| College Name | Median/Average Placement | Highest Placement | Top Recruiters |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bhubaneswar | INR 14 LPA | INR 64 LPA | Google, Microsoft, Reliance, Flipkart, D.E.Shaw, Oracle |
| NIT Rourkela | INR 11.80 LPA | INR 1.20 CPA | Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Deloitte, Wipro |
| IIIT Bhubaneswar | INR 7.8 LPA | INR 26.5 LPA | Zscaler, Informatica, HPDS, Dell, Motive |
| GIET Gunupur | INR 6.25 LPA | INR 26.5 LPA | TCS, Tech Mahindra, Deloitte, Depronto, Infotech, ITC, Infotech |
| Odisha University of Technology and Research, Bhubaneswar | INR 6.5 LPA | INR 42 LPA | American Express, Incture Technologies, Argusoft, Comviva |
| VSSUT Burla | INR 5.25 LPA | - | Byjus, Pradan, Vedanta, Aditya Birla Group |
| IGIT Dhenkanal | INR 4 LPA | INR 10 LPA | TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Byjus, HCL, Cognizant, Accenture |
| BPUT Rourkela | INR 6 LPA | INR 10 LPA | TCS, Infosys, TATA Steel, BSL, Accenture, Rober, Bosch, Cognizant |
| Government College of Engineering, Keonjhar, Keonjhar | INR 4.20 LPA | - | Vedanta, Tata Steel, Aditya Birla Group, L&TEssar, OCL India Ltd. |
| CIPET, CSTS Bhubaneswar | INR 3 LPA | - | - |
Top-Ranked Government Engineering Colleges in Odisha: ROI wise 2025
Government College of Engineering, Keonjhar, Keonjhar, has the highest ROI of 358.97%, offering a median package of INR 4.20 LPA with a total course fee of INR 1.17 Lakh. Below is the table showing the top BTech colleges in Odisha ranked in terms of ROI for 2025.
| College Name | Average/Median Package | Total Course Fees | ROI (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government College of Engineering, Keonjhar, Keonjhar | INR 4.20 LPA | INR 1.17 Lakh | 358.97% |
| Odisha University of Technology and Research, Bhubaneswar | INR 6.5 LPA | INR 1.36 Lakh - INR 3.14 Lakh | 288.89% |
| VSSUT Burla | INR 5.25 LPA | INR 1.82 Lakh - INR 2.12 Lakh | 266.50% |
| BPUT Rourkela | INR 6 LPA | INR 2.35 Lakh | 255.32% |
| NIT Rourkela | INR 11.80 LPA | INR 6.25 Lakh - INR 9.2 Lakh | 152.71% |
| IIT Bhubaneswar | INR 14 LPA | INR 9.06 Lakh-INR 11.27 Lakh | 137.77% |
| CIPET, CSTS Bhubaneswar | INR 3 LPA | INR 2.42 Lakh | 123.97% |
| GIET Gunupur | INR 6.25 LPA | INR 4.2 Lakh - INR 7.92 Lakh | 103.13% |
| IGIT Dhenkanal | INR 4 LPA | INR 2.58 Lakh- 5.74 Lakh | 96.15% |
| IIIT Bhubaneswar | INR 7.8 LPA | INR 9.79 Lakh | 79.67% |
Top Government Engineering Colleges in Odisha: Admission 2025
Mainly, BTech colleges accept the JEE Advanced/Mains scores and OJEE Scores, but a few of the colleges even conduct their exam for selection. The details of the top 10 BTech colleges with Seat intake, Exam Accepted, and Cutoffs are mentioned below.
| College Name | Total Seats (BTech) | Exam Accepted | Cutoff (Gen) 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bhubaneswar | 496 | Exam Accepted - JEE Advanced 12th Score - 75% aggregate marks required |
3685 (CSE) - 14898 (Metallurgical and Materials) |
| NIT Rourkela | 1065 | Exam Accepted - JEE Main 12th Score - 75% aggregate marks required |
2940 (CSE) - 41605 (Food Process Eng.) |
| IIIT Bhubaneswar | 223 | Exam Accepted - JEE Main 12th Score - 75% aggregate marks required |
33451 (CSE) - 41584 (Electrical & Electronics) |
| GIET Gunupur | - | Exam Accepted -OJEE/ GIETEE/JEE Main 12th Score - 50% aggregate marks required |
OJEE-849487(CS) |
| Odisha University of Technology and Research, Bhubaneswar | 720 | Exam Accepted - JEE Main / OJEE 12th Score - 75% aggregate marks required |
OJEE - 164719 (IT) - 1356723 (Textile) |
| VSSUT Burla | 976 | Exam Accepted - JEE Main / OJEE 12th Score - 60% aggregate marks required |
273028 (CSE) - 1209717 (Civil Engg.) |
| IGIT Dhenkanal | 660 | Exam Accepted - JEE Main / OJEE 12th Score - 50% aggregate marks required |
367649 (CSE)- 1501484 (Chemical Engg) |
| BPUT Rourkela | 29,765 | Exam Accepted - JEE Main / OJEE 12th Score - 75% aggregate marks required |
524209 (CSE)- 1414868 (Civil Engg.) |
| Government College of Engineering, Keonjhar, Keonjhar | 420 | Exam Accepted - JEE Main / OJEE 12th Score - 45% aggregate marks required |
826472 (CSE)- 1500198 (Electrical Engg.) |
| CIPET, CSTS Bhubaneswar | 120 | Exam Accepted - JEE Main 12th Score - 50% aggregate marks required |
1205832 (Manufacturing Engg & Tech.)-1206882 (Plastic Engg) |
Top-Ranked Engineering Colleges in Odisha by Top Agencies
The top Engineering colleges in Odisha are ranked by agencies like NIRF, IIRF, and College Dunia. Since the 2025 rankings are yet to be released by NIRF and IIRF, the data shown here is of the top 10 BTech Colleges based on the latest available ranking from 2024. NIT Rourkela holds the top position across all rankings, followed by IIT Bhubaneswar.
| College Name |  NIRF (2024 - BTech) |
 IIRF (2024 - BTech) |
 Collegedunia (2025 - BTech) |
 NAAC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bhubaneswar | 54 | 38 | 36 | - |
| NIT Rourkela | 19 | 43 | 26 | - |
| IIIT Bhubaneswar | 201-300 | 107 | - | |
| GIET Gunupur | - | 201-300 | - | A |
| Odisha University of Technology and Research, Bhubaneswar | 201-300 | 77 | 175 | A |
| VSSUT Burla | 151-200 | - | 118 | B |
| IGIT Dhenkanal | - | 104 | - | A |
| CIPET, CSTS Bhubaneswar | 32 | A |
Top Specialisations at Top Government Engineering Colleges in Odisha 2025
Computer Science is one of the most popular specializations in Odisha, with 95 colleges offering the stream. Below is the list of the top 10 specializations for government BTech colleges in Odisha, along with the total number of colleges with the top 3 colleges for each specialization.
Top Government Engineering Colleges in Odisha FAQ’s
Ques. What are the entrance exams accepted by the top government Engineering colleges in Odisha?
Ans. There are various exams that government Engineering colleges in Odisha accept for admission. OJEE is the most commonly accepted exam. The entrance exams are mentioned below, along with the number of colleges accepting the exam.
| Exam Name | Total Number of colleges accepting the Exam |
|---|---|
| OJEE | 13 |
| JEE Main | 11 |
| GATE | 05 |
| CUET PG | 02 |
| Odisha CPET | 02 |
| JEE Advanced | 01 |
| OUAT | 01 |
| DASA | 01 |
| COAP | 01 |
| ICAR AIEEA PG | 01 |
Ques. How many colleges are affiliated with Biju Patnaik University?
Ans. The most popular affiliation in Odisha is the Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Rourkela. The table below contains the popular affiliations and the number of Engineering colleges affiliated with them.
| Affiliations | Total No. of BTech colleges |
|---|---|
| Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Rourkela | 08 |
| Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar | 01 |
Ques. Which Government engineering colleges are the best for Computer Science in Odisha?
Ans. IIT Bhubaneswar is the best for Computer Science in Odisha.. Below are the top 5 BTech colleges in Odisha, offering Computer Science specialization along with their total course fee.
| Colleges Name | Total Course Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| IIT Bhubaneswar | INR 9.06 Lakh-INR 11.27 Lakh |
| NIT Rourkela | INR 6.25 Lakh - INR 9.2 Lakh |
| IIIT Bhubaneswar | INR 9.79 Lakh |
| GIET Gunupur | INR 4.2 Lakh - INR 7.92 Lakh |
| Odisha University of Technology and Research, Bhubaneswar | INR 1.36 Lakh - INR 3.14 Lakh |
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