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Top Engineering Colleges in Odisha 2026

Ranked by NIRF India Rankings 2025 12 Colleges
According to NIRF 2025, Odisha has 5 individually ranked Engineering colleges and 7 more in rank-bands (101–300). National Institute of Technology Rourkela is the top Engineering college in Odisha (national rank #13). Cities include Bhubaneswar (4), Rourkela (1).
5 In India's Top 100
5 Individually Ranked
7 In Rank Bands
#13 Best Rank (National)
66.62 Highest NIRF Score
India # vs 2024 College City Score TLR RPC GO OI PR
13 ▲6 National Institute of Technology Rourkela Rourkela Rourkela 66.62 83.6 59.3 76.9 61.7 22.4
22 ▲4 Siksha `O` Anusandhan Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar 62.58 85.3 43.8 70.5 73.3 24.0
36 ▲1 Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar 58.79 78.6 47.8 60.3 77.3 10.8
39 ▲15 Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar 58.22 74.6 39.1 75.1 62.7 28.3
95 ▲1 C.V. Raman Global University, Odisha Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar 46.62 77.6 10.3 59.5 71.6 11.9

Score colour key: ≥70 strong 35–70 moderate <35 low  · TLR = Teaching & Learning, RPC = Research, GO = Graduation Outcomes, OI = Outreach, PR = Perception

Ranked colleges by city: Bhubaneswar (4)  ·  Rourkela (1)

Odisha Engineering Colleges in Rank Bands

These colleges appear in NIRF 2025 but are not assigned individual ranks — they fall within the following rank bands. Scores are not published for band colleges.

Rank 151-200
  • Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology Sambalpur
Rank 201-300
  • Centurion University of Technology and Management Paralakhemundi
  • College of Engineering & Technology, Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar
  • GIET University, Gunupur Gunupur
  • Gandhi Engieering College (GEC) Bhubaneswar
  • Gandhi Institute for Technological Advancement (GITA), Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar
  • Silicon University,Odisha, Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar

Present in NIRF 2024, Absent from NIRF 2025

  • International Institute of Information Technology Bhubaneswar (was rank/band 201-300)
  • Silicon Institute of Technology (SIT), Bhubaneswar (was rank/band 201-300)
  • Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (was rank/band 151-200)

These colleges participated in NIRF 2024 but did not submit data or qualify for NIRF 2025. This does not necessarily mean the college has closed or declined — participation is voluntary.

How to Use This List

  • The India # column shows the college's national rank among all Engineering colleges — useful for comparing Odisha colleges against the national best.
  • The ▲/▼ vs 2024 column shows rank improvement or decline compared to NIRF 2024. A rising college often signals improving quality.
  • Rank-band colleges (if listed above) are ranked somewhere within that band nationally — they are accredited but NIRF does not release individual ranks for them.
  • Use NIRF score rather than rank alone to compare close-ranked colleges — a difference of 1 rank can mean just 0.1 score points.
  • NIRF rankings reflect academic quality and research output. For placement records, fee structure, and campus facilities, refer to the college's official website and NIRF disclosure reports at nirfindia.org.
Admission route for Engineering colleges in Odisha: OJEE (state quota) · JEE Main (NITs/IIITs/GFTIs)

There are 5 individually NIRF-ranked Engineering colleges in Odisha as per NIRF 2025. National Institute of Technology Rourkela is the best Engineering college in Odisha with a national rank of #13 and a score of 66.62. The table below shows all Engineering colleges in Odisha, ranked by their national NIRF position, with score and rank movement (▲/▼) compared to NIRF 2024. Colleges in rank-bands (101–300) are listed separately below the main table.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the best Engineering college in Odisha in 2026?

As per NIRF 2025, National Institute of Technology Rourkela is the top-ranked — and best — Engineering college in Odisha with a national rank of #13 and a score of 66.62.

How many Engineering colleges in Odisha are NIRF ranked?

5 Engineering colleges in Odisha appear individually in the NIRF 2025 national rankings. Additional colleges may appear in rank-bands (101–300) — see the rank-band section on this page.

What is the NIRF score of the top Engineering college in Odisha?

National Institute of Technology Rourkela (national rank #13) has an NIRF 2025 score of 66.62 out of 100. The parameter scores (TLR, RPC, GO, OI, PR) are shown in the table.

Are Odisha Engineering colleges better ranked than other states?

Rankings vary by stream and state. The national rank in the table shows each college's position among all Engineering institutions in India. States like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Telangana typically have more top-ranked colleges in engineering.

What does it mean if a Engineering college is in a rank band (101–150, 151–200, 201–300)?

NIRF places colleges with very similar scores in bands rather than individual ranks — a rank-band college is ranked within that range but not given a specific position. These are still among the top Engineering institutions in India and appear below the individually ranked table on this page.

Which Engineering colleges in Odisha improved their NIRF rank in 2025?

Colleges with a ▲ (green arrow) in the rank change column improved their position compared to NIRF 2024. The number shows by how many positions they moved up. Colleges with ▼ dropped in rank.

How is the NIRF score calculated for Engineering colleges?

NIRF evaluates colleges on five parameters: Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR); Research & Professional Practice (RPC); Graduation Outcomes (GO); Outreach & Inclusivity (OI); and Perception (PR). Each parameter is scored and weighted to give a final score out of 100. The individual parameter scores for each college in Odisha are shown in the ranking table above.

What entrance exam is needed for Engineering colleges in Odisha?

Admission to top Engineering colleges in Odisha is typically through national entrance exams as well as state-level tests. Check the admission guide at the bottom of this page for Odisha-specific entrance exam information.

Last updated: July 2026 · Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. Rankings are labeled 2026 for current relevance; data is from NIRF 2025 with rank comparison to NIRF 2024.