Why is VSSUT, Burla considered the best state government college of Odisha as opposed to CET, Bhubaneswar?

VSSUT might be the best govt college, but CET is equally good. The only reason VSSUT has a better reputation is because of its rich legacy. There are some other minor aspects in which VSSUT and better than CET Bhubaneswar 

1. Academics: VSSUT is a deemed university so its curriculum is well-updated and structured. The professors are much more qualified and classes and labs are held regularly. Academically, VSSUT is better than CET mainly because it follows the BPUT pattern.
2. Extracurricular: VSSUT has a more vibrant campus life with many clubs like the Robotics Society, SAE BAJA, SAE SUPRA, Emotica- dramatics club, Coding Society, VSSUT Satellite Programme, etc All of the clubs participate in the national level competitions.
3. Campus life: VSSUT is located in a serene location away from the hustle and bustle of any city. The campus is huge and lush green offering a peaceful ambiance. 
4. Culture: VSSUT has an amazing culture because of its rich legacy of almost 60 years 

Overall, VSSUT grooms you better as a person although both colleges have a long way to go before they can be even called good institutions by Indian standards.