OUTR B.Arch : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to the College of Engineering and Technology Bhubaneswar is based on the All India JEE Main exam. Candidates are ranked post-exam and partake in a counseling session for admission. The architecture department faces a faculty shortage, with 4-5 lecturers covering the B.Tech course. Still, the student-to-faculty ratio remains favorable. For the B.Arch program, the department has over 10 faculty members for 100 students, fostering a supportive learning environment. Semester exams align well with the syllabus.

The college, being a government institution, offers reasonable fees, with admission costs not exceeding Rs 40,000 and semester registration fees capped at Rs 22,000. Scholarships are available for SC and ST students. The college provides good placement opportunities for B.Tech students, with companies like TCS visiting and some students securing offers up to 15 LPA. However, the architecture department lacks direct placements, and students are expected to secure internships independently.

Guidance from faculty and senior students aids architecture students in finding internship opportunities and participating in NASA competitions to enhance their skills. Scholarships, such as the Prerana and Medhabruti, are available, with the latter offering Rs 50,000 for the entire bachelor's course. The CET Merit Scholarship and Need and Merit scholarship provide additional financial aid. The Tuition Fee Waiver scheme reduces course fees. The Bachelor of Architecture program fee is Rs 56,800 per annum, with hostel fees ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,600 per semester, and a variable mess fee of Rs 100 per day.

The annual tuition fee is approximately Rs 32,000. Despite affordable fees, the college reports issues with management in the academic section and obtaining fee-related certificates.