OJEE Accepting Colleges in Odisha 2026

Fakir Mohan University Balasore is a premier state public university established in 1999 in Balasore, Odisha. Spread over 50 acres, it offers diverse postgraduate and research programs across 19 departments, emphasizing academic excellence and a robust campus environment for holistic student development.

Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) Deemed to be University, established in 2017 in Khordha, Odisha, is a unique institution recognized for empowering indigenous communities. Offering diverse UG, PG, and PhD programs across 7 departments on a sprawling 100-acre campus, KISS fosters holistic development and academic excellence.

Samanta Chandra Sekhar Autonomous College, Puri, established in 1944, is a premier autonomous institution in Odisha. Offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across Arts, Science, and Commerce, the college is known for its strong academic foundation and vibrant campus life spread over 25 acres.

Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Pharmaceutical Science is a distinguished pharmaceutical science institute established in 2008 in Sundargarh, Odisha. The Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, a non-private college member, offers a total of 4 courses across various disciplines. DAIPS Sundargarh is renowned for its academic offerings; the institute has **** students enrolled in various pharmaceutical programs, including its flagship B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy) and D.Pharm (Diploma in Pharmacy) courses. This top-ranked premium institute (Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Pharmaceutical Science) operates through more than 2 specialized departments with over **** faculty members, committed to academic excellence. DAIPS, affiliated with Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT), Rourkela, is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies, often referred to as a premier college for pharmacy education.

Bhubaneswar Engineering College is a distinguished engineering college established in 2008 in Khordha, Odisha. The Bhubaneswar Engineering College offers a total of 9 courses across various disciplines, notably B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, and Diploma programs, making it a non-private college member. BEC is renowned; the institute, spread across a 25-acre campus, has a total seat capacity of 696 students enrolled in various programs, focusing on Engineering and other specialized fields across its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Bhubaneswar Engineering College) operates through more than 8 specialized departments with over 120 faculty members, maintaining a 1:17 faculty-student ratio. BEC is committed to academic excellence, affiliated with Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Rourkela, and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college). The institute also secured 43rd position in the Odisha Engineering College Ranking for 2024.

Sambalpur University, a distinguished public university in Sambalpur, Odisha, was established in 1967. The Sambalpur University offers 60 courses across diverse disciplines, notably in Engineering, Management, Law, and Sciences, to more than 25,000 students. SU, a non-private college member, operates through 27 specialized departments with 106 faculty, maintaining a 1:8 faculty-student ratio. This top-ranked premium institute (Sambalpur University) secured the 85th overall rank by NIRF in 2024, and was also placed in the 101-150 band for University category. Further, Sambalpur University achieved a 93rd overall percentile in Scimago Institutional Rankings. Spread over 670 acres, SU is recognized by regulatory bodies (a premier college), fostering international collaborations with institutions like Goethe University, Germany, and SEGi University, Malaysia.

Ravenshaw University is a distinguished unitary state university established in 1868 (initially as a college) in Cuttack, Odisha. The Ravenshaw University offers a total of 90+ courses across various disciplines, operating as a non-private college member. RU is renowned; the institute has 8000 students enrolled in various programs including MA, BBA, MBA, MSc, and PhD (among others) across its 33 departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Ravenshaw University) operates through more than 33 specialized departments with over 315 faculty members, maintaining a student-faculty ratio of 1:24. Notably, Ravenshaw University has been ranked 151-200th by NIRF 2024 under the University category, and EduRank 2025 placed the university at 267th nationally. RU is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college).

Global Institute of Management (GIM), Khordha, Odisha, established in 2010, is an AICTE-approved institution affiliated with Biju Patnaik University of Technology. GIM is renowned for its MBA program, offering a vibrant campus ecosystem and strong academic foundation to groom future business leaders. The institute also records promising placements.

Utkal University is a distinguished public university established in 1943 in Khordha, Odisha. The Utkal University offers a total of 2106 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. UU is renowned; the institute provides programs including Engineering and other specialized fields across its more than 27 departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Utkal University) operates with over 117 faculty members. The university has been ranked 87th by NIRF 2023 under the University category, and 43rd in Research by NIRF 2023, placing it in the 101-150 band overall. Further, Utkal University secured Band B (Rank 11-50) in ARIIA 2021. Spanning 399.9 acres, UU is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college).