Admission to Odisha government colleges like VSSUT requires passing the JEE Mains examination, followed by participation in the OJEE counselling process. This involves registration, college selection, and a merit-based seat allotment over three rounds, with opportunities for seat upgrades. Successful candidates proceed with document verification and registration at the college, paying academic fees for the first two semesters. The faculty at VSSUT is highly qualified, with most holding PhDs and M.Tech degrees from prestigious institutions, maintaining a student-to-teacher ratio of 1:20 in labs.
The college offers two types of courses: normal and self-sustaining, with fees approximately Rs. 35,000 and Rs. 85,000 respectively. Self-financed branches like computer science and IT have fees around Rs. 1 lakh per annum, while core branches like mechanical charge about Rs. 40,000. Hostel and development fees are roughly Rs. 41,000. The placement rate for B.Tech programs is around 80%, with top packages reaching INR 20 LPA and average packages for IT around INR 6.4 LPA.
Leading recruiters include Deloitte, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Cognizant, and Wipro. Internships are mandatory, aligning with AICTE regulations, with opportunities at companies like IBM and Infosys. Scholarships from the Government of Odisha, such as Prerna and Medhabruti, support meritorious students, along with national scholarships and state loan stipends. Partnerships with banks like SBI facilitate low-interest loans, while tuition fee waivers based on JEE Mains rank offer about a 20% discount for top-ranking students per branch.
The college maintains affordability without a fee hike policy, providing significant support for non-tax payee and SC/ST students through scholarships.
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