Orissa Engineering College (OEC), Bhubaneswar — Overview
Orissa Engineering College (OEC) is a private engineering and management institute in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, and is notable for being the first private engineering college in the state, established in 1986. It was founded with the vision of expanding access to quality technical education in Odisha.
📍 Location:
Nabajyoti Vihar, Nijigarh Kurki, P.O. Harirajpur – Jatni, Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 752050 (about 58 acres campus)
📘 Accreditations & Affiliations
✔ Approved by: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
✔ Affiliated to: Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT), Rourkela
✔ Accreditation: NAAC accredited and several programs (like Electronics & Telecom, Mechanical, Electrical) accredited by NBA.
📚 Academic Programs
🧑🎓 Undergraduate (UG)
B.Tech / B.E. (4-year):
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Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
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Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (ECE)
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Mechanical Engineering (ME)
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Electrical Engineering (EE)
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Civil Engineering (CE)
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Information Technology (IT)
Admission typically via JEE Main and/or Odisha JEE (OJEE) counseling based on ranks and eligibility.
🎓 Postgraduate (PG)
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M.Tech programs (e.g., CSE, Mechanical, etc.)
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MBA (Management) through its management school (Center for Management Studies)
Scholarships:
OEC offers merit- and need-based scholarships such as Medhabruti Scholarship, Central Sector Scheme, and minority/SC/ST support (subject to eligibility).
💼 Placements & Career Support
OEC has a Training & Placement Cell that supports students with pre-placement training, soft skills, and company interactions:
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Typical average package: ~₹3 – ₹3.1 LPA (depending on branch & year)
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Highest package estimates vary in different reports (some student reviews mention up to ₹10.5 LPA)
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Placement rate: around 65 – 85 % with participation from companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Capgemini, L&T and others visiting for recruitments over years.
Note: Placement outcomes vary by branch, academic performance, market conditions, and entering rank.
🏫 Campus & Facilities
✔ Spacious campus (≈58 acres) with academic blocks and green surroundings.
✔ Hostel facilities for boys and girls with basic amenities.
✔ Library, labs, workshops and computing centers.
✔ Transport, medical care, canteen, and extracurricular facilities.
✔ Student clubs, tech fests, cultural events and sports.
📌 Eligibility & Admissions
B.Tech Eligibility:
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10+2 (Physics & Mathematics + one science subject) with minimum required marks depending on category.
Admission Process:
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Entrance via JEE Main or OJEE followed by counseling to allocate seats in engineering programs.
🧠 Summary: Why OEC?
Orissa Engineering College (OEC) is
✅ One of the oldest private engineering colleges in Odisha (est. 1986).
✅ AICTE-approved and BPUT-affiliated with NBA-accredited programs.
✅ Offers B.Tech, M.Tech and MBA with active placement support.
✅ Campus life with practical exposure, labs, clubs and extracurriculars.
