Odisha University of Technology and Research admits students to undergraduate and postgraduate technical programmes through centralised exam ranks. Its 8 departments offer the flagship B.Tech course with over 14 specialisations, along with B.Arch., B.Plan, integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc., MCA, MBA and several M.Tech options. Selection is based on exams such as OJEE and JEE Mains.

OUTR has over 63 courses, so the fee differs by programme. The total fee for B.Tech Electrical Engineering is INR 1.46 Lakhs, while the B.Tech Lateral Computer Science and Engineering total fee is INR 3.25 Lakhs. The university does not offer direct admission or Management Quota admission. Fee concessions are available for students from reserved minorities.

Students can apply for 2 major merit-based scholarships and one more financial aid support for the top 20% of academic performers. A merit-cum-need scholarship is also offered to children of ex-servicemen and widows. Eligible students may receive INR 10,000 per annum, while the top 20% of a class may receive INR 400 per month. Applicants must qualify OJEE, attend counselling and choose OUTR as their top preference.


OUTR Admission Highlights

The main admission details for OUTR are given below:

Category Particulars
Name of University Odisha University of Technology and Research (formerly, CET Bbsr)
Courses Offered UG & PG
Flagship Courses B. Tech.
Application Mode Online
Application Fees INR 1000 OJEE
Selection Criteria OJEE Counseling
Entrance Exams Accepted OJEE / JEE Mains
Scholarships Offered OUTR Merit Scholarship, NACAS Scholarship, Merit Scholarship for children of ex-servicemen/widow
Admission Helpline 0674-2386182
Official Website outr.ac.in

OUTR UG Admissions 2026

UG admission at OUTR is offered through OJEE and JEE Mains merit list cutoffs. Students also need the required Class XII score, must join OJEE counselling and should place OUTR as their first choice during choice filling.

The B.Tech programme has 14 specialisations. The Lateral route is available in 10 specialisations. The B.Tech admission details are listed below:

Course Eligibility Total Fee
B.Tech Electrical Engineering 10+2 with 75% + JEE Mains INR 1.46 Lakhs - 3.25 Lakhs
B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering
B.Tech Civil Engineering
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
B.Tech Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
B.Tech Information Technology
B.Tech Textile Engineering
B.Tech Biotechnology
B.Tech Fashion & Apparel Technology
B.Tech AI & Machine Learning
B.Tech Computer Engineering
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering - Robotics
B.Tech Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
B.Tech Instrumentation Engineering

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Other major UG options at OUTR include integrated science, architecture, planning and lateral entry B.Tech courses. Their eligibility, selection route and total fees are shown below:

Course Eligibility Selection Criteria Total Fees
B.Sc. + M.Sc. (3 courses) 10+2 OJEE INR 1.83 Lakhs
B. Arch. 10+2 OJEE INR 1.83 Lakhs
B. Plan 10+2 OJEE INR 1.46 Lakhs

B.Tech {Lateral}

Diploma OJEE INR 1.1 Lakhs - 2.44 Lakhs

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm


OUTR PG Admissions 2026

At the postgraduate level, OUTR offers M.Tech, M.Sc, MCA and MBA. Students can also choose M.Arch. and M.Plan. For full-time PG degree courses, admission is based on a valid OJEE PG score.

Course Eligibility Selection Criteria Total Fees
M. Tech. Graduation with 50% OJEE PG INR 73,240 - 1.62 Lakhs
MBA Graduation OJEE PG INR 1.62 Lakhs
M.Plan Graduation OJEE PG INR 73,240
MCA Graduation with 50% OJEE PG INR 73,240

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm


OUTR PhD Admissions 2026

OUTR started PhD programmes in all departments from the academic session 2023-2024. The university offers full-time, part-time and executive PhD options. These may be regular, sponsored or self-sponsored. Preference is given to students who have qualified UGC-NET including JRF, UGC-CSIR including JRF, SLET, GPAT, GATE, Inspire fellow (DST, GoI), CAT or NDF.

Course Eligibility Selection Criteria Total Fees
PhD Post Gradustion with 60% GATE/UGC-NET/ CSIR-NET/SLET INR 90,000

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm


OUTR Certificate, Diploma and Work-Based Programmes 2026

OUTR also offers eMasters and PG Diploma programmes for students who want to continue higher studies while working. Admission details are handled through the university's common admission process for the relevant course.


OUTR OJEE Cutoff 2024

The OJEE cutoff ranks for 2025 are not available yet. The course-wise OJEE 2024 cutoff ranks are given below:

BE OJEE Cutoff 2024
Electrical Engineering 798848
Computer Science & Engineering 273675
Civil Engineering 1011554
Mechanical Engineering 691856
Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering 702466
Information Technology 537029
Textile Engineering 961347
Biotechnology 583254
Fashion & Apparel Technology 1501276
AI & Machine Learning 267334
Computer Engineering 386556
Electronics & Communication Engineering 613528
Mechanical Engineering - Robotics 1071855
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering 1113092
Instrumentation Engineering -

OUTR Application Process 2026

OUTR follows one admission process for its UG and PG courses. Students cannot take direct admission, and there is no Management Quota. Applicants have to appear for OJEE and JEE Mains, qualify the required exam and then take part in OJEE Counselling.

During counselling, students must fill college choices and keep OUTR as their top choice. After selection, they pay the required course fee to the university and submit the needed documents to confirm the seat in the allotted course.


OUTR Scholarships 2026

OUTR provides three merit-based scholarships with cash support. The Central and Foreign Affairs Scholarship, also called CAFAS, and the OUTR Merit Scholarship give eligible students INR 10,000 per year. A need-cum-merit scholarship is available for children of ex-servicemen and widows. Students placed in the top 20% of their class can also get INR 400 every month. The eligibility and award value are given below:

Name of Scholarship Eligibility Value of Scholarship
OUTR Merit Scholarship 8.5 CGPA min. + all exams cleared in a single attempt + Admitted through CET 10,000 Rs. per annum
CAFAS Scholarship 8.5 CGPA min. + all exams cleared in a single attempt + JEE (General) rank 10,000 Rs. per annum
OUTR Performance Rewards Top 20% in Class 400 Rs. per month

OUTR Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. Does OUTR charge a separate admission application fee?

Ans. OUTR does not run a separate direct application process, so students do not pay an admission application fee to the university. The payable application fee is for entrance exams such as OJEE and JEE Mains. After a seat is allotted, students have to pay the course fee.

Ques. How does the number of OUTR courses compare with VSSUT?

Ans. OUTR offers about 44 courses at UG and PG level. VSSUT offers 56 courses and has some extra specialisations, including Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Robotics and CAD CAM, and Geotechnical Engineering.

Ques. What PhD options are available at OUTR?

Ans. OUTR introduced PhD programmes in every department from the 2023-2024 academic session. Students can apply for full-time, part-time or executive PhD programmes, and these can be regular, sponsored or self-sponsored. Applicants with UGC-NET including JRF, UGC-CSIR including JRF, SLET, GPAT, GATE, Inspire fellow (DST, GoI), CAT or NDF qualification get admission priority.