OUTR B.Tech Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to the College of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar, relies primarily on the JEE MAIN exam, favoring candidates with scores above 100. Lateral entry is available through OJEE for diploma holders. The college offers a government-funded, affordable fee structure, with fees around Rs. 32,000 per semester and total annual costs for general category students near Rs. 38,700. Hostel and mess fees are Rs. 10,000 per semester. Scholarships and loans are available, including CET Merit, Medhabruti, and others, with fee waivers for financially needy students.

The faculty, though sometimes insufficient, is qualified and supportive. In 2016-17, about 90% of students from the reviewed branch were placed, with the highest package reaching 43 LPA by Microsoft. Average packages are between 3.5 to 5 LPA. Renowned recruiters include Maruti Suzuki, Vedanta, TCS, Infosys, and Microsoft, which has also offered packages as high as 83 LPA recently. The college maintains a strong placement track record, with over 200 companies visiting yearly, resulting in 450+ offers, and 60-95% of students securing placements.

Internships are mandatory, supported by the college's industry collaborations. Various scholarships, such as the CET Merit Scholarship, are offered to top students, and economically weaker students receive additional support. Government schemes like Prerana and Yashasvi are available to further assist students financially.