CGU Admission Dates 2026

CGU is in the spot admission stage for the 2026-27 academic session. The current admission round is open for all programmes through the university admission portal.

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CGU Courses and Fees

CGU offers more than 90 programmes at diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. Engineering and Technology is its main academic area, and the university also offers courses in Agriculture, Pharmacy, Management, Sciences, Computing, Hospitality, and Humanities. The fee details below are from official data for the 2026 academic year.

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Among its distinctive courses, CGU offers B.Tech in Marine Engineering, M.Sc in Artificial Intelligence, M.Sc in Cyber Security, and a Post Graduate Diploma in AI and ML. The Diploma in Hotel Management and M.Sc in Hospitality are aimed at students interested in the tourism and hospitality sector.

• B.Tech is offered in 14 specialisations, including CSE, AI and Data Science, AI and ML, ECE, Electrical Engineering, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Marine Engineering, IoT and Cyber Security, Robotics and AI, Data Sciences, and CSIT.
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with 60% in PCM from a recognised board
  • Entrance: CGET / JEE Main / OJEE / CUET UG
  • Total fees: INR 12.29 lakhs for most branches and INR 9 lakhs for Marine Engineering
• B.Sc Agriculture, B.Pharma, BBA, BCA are available at the UG level, with fees from INR 4.43 lakhs to INR 6.69 lakhs.
• MBA, M.Tech, MCA, M.Sc are offered at the PG level, with fees from INR 1.60 lakhs to INR 4.27 lakhs.
• Diploma in Engineering and Pharmacy costs INR 2.03 lakhs for three years.
• Ph.D. is available in 14 disciplines, including Engineering, Management, Sciences, and Humanities, with fees from INR 2.23 lakhs to INR 4 lakhs.

CGU Admission Process

CGU admission is based on course eligibility, entrance exam scores where required, online application, document checking, seat allotment, and fee payment. The accepted exam changes by programme.

B.Tech Admission

For B.Tech, CGU uses merit in national-level or university-level entrance exams. CGET is the university’s own test and is the main option for students who do not have a JEE Main or OJEE rank.

• Eligibility: 10+2 with at least 60% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognised board
• Entrance exams: CGET / JEE Main / OJEE / CUET UG
• Selection stages: Entrance score merit, online application at admission.cgu-odisha.ac.in, document verification, seat allotment, and fee payment

CGU usually accepts JEE Main scores from all sessions. Students who have qualified JEE Main but do not hold an OJEE rank can apply through the CGET route. CGU is considered accessible compared with top government colleges in Odisha, and it is an option for students with JEE Main percentile in the 50 to 80 range.

MBA Admission

MBA admission starts with shortlisting through entrance exam scores. Shortlisted students then attend a Personal Interview.

• Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline with 50% aggregate
• Entrance exams: CAT / MAT / CMAT / OJEE
• Selection stages: Written score shortlisting, Personal Interview, merit list, and seat allotment

M.Tech Admission

For M.Tech, selection is done through GATE score or OJEE PG rank. Students without a GATE score can take CGET-PG. The minimum requirement is B.Tech or BE with 55% aggregate in the relevant branch.

Other PG and Doctoral Programmes

MCA admission is through OJEE or CGET-PG, and students must have graduation with Mathematics. M.Sc applicants need a B.Sc degree in the relevant discipline. For Ph.D. admission, applicants need a Master’s degree with 55%, must clear the University Research Entrance Test, and then attend an interview. Ph.D. programmes are offered across 14 disciplines in Engineering, Management, Sciences, and Humanities.

B.Pharma, B.Sc Agriculture, BBA, BCA

These UG courses accept CGET or CUET UG scores. B.Pharma needs 10+2 with PCB or PCM, B.Sc Agriculture needs Biology, and BBA and BCA are open to students from any stream. Applications open in March every year.

CGU Placements

CGU has a Training and Placement Cell for campus recruitment in Engineering, Management, and Sciences. According to NIRF 2025 placement data, B.Tech graduates from the 4-year UG programme received a median package of INR 6.50 LPA. In the 2024-25 placement season, 1,294 students were placed, and the highest offer stood at INR 35 LPA.

For 2023-24, 1,062 of 1,158 registered students were placed. The placement rate was 76%, and the average package was INR 5.6 LPA. IT and IT-enabled services took the largest share of placements, followed by core engineering and BFSI recruiters.

Recruiters confirmed for CGU include TCS, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Accenture, Wipro, Capgemini, Cisco, Cognizant, PwC, Persistent Systems, and Intellect Design Arena. CSE and AI-specialisation students get most IT roles, while Chemical, Mechanical, and Marine Engineering students are recruited by manufacturing, oil and gas, and maritime companies.

CGU Rankings

CGU is ranked 95 in NIRF Engineering 2025. It has remained in the top 100 engineering institutions nationally for seven straight years and is the only private university in Odisha with this record. In NIRF 2025, it is also listed in the Overall 151-200 band and Science 101-150 band.

The six NBA-accredited B.Tech programmes are Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. NBA accreditation means these programmes meet the quality standards of the National Board of Accreditation. CGU has also received recognition in Times of India rankings in the private engineering category.

CGU Scholarships

CGU provides scholarships for students based on merit, financial need, and reserved category eligibility. Its main institutional scholarship gives direct fee support, while national government schemes can also support eligible students.

Students with disabilities and wards of defence personnel may also qualify for extra concessions. Scholarship applications are handled by the university’s academic office during admission or at the beginning of the academic year.

CGU Campus and Infrastructure

CGU’s 100-acre green campus in Mahura, Bhubaneswar brings academic schools, hostels, sports facilities, and research labs together on one site. The university has more than 2,236 research publications, over 50 government-funded research projects, and 8 active international academic collaborations. Students use a modern central library, advanced computer and engineering labs, and sports facilities for cricket, football, and basketball.

Separate hostel facilities are available for male and female students. Annual hostel fees range from INR 35,000 to INR 1,25,000, based on the room type. The campus also has a canteen, medical centre, and 24-hour security. International students from 22 countries receive support through a dedicated international students cell.

CGU works with universities and industry bodies for student exchange, faculty development, and joint research. These links include institutions in Europe, South-East Asia, and the Middle East, supporting the university’s aim of becoming a globally connected research institution.

CGU vs SOA University vs Centurion University

Students comparing private engineering universities in Odisha for 2027-28 admission often look at CGU, Siksha ’O’ Anusandhan University (SOA), and Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM). Among these three, CGU has the strongest NIRF Engineering rank, while SOA has a higher NAAC grade and a larger student base.

CGU’s NIRF Engineering rank of 95 is its main advantage in this comparison. SOA has a stronger NAAC A++ grade and a wider programme range, including medical sciences through its SCB Medical College affiliation. Centurion University focuses more on vocational and rural-technology education. For students who want NIRF-backed engineering outcomes among private universities in Odisha, CGU gives the clearest verified benchmark.