Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) 

at Odisha University of Technology and Research, Bhubaneswar

No, you cannot join Odisha University of Technology and Research (formerly CET Bhubaneswar) without appearing for JEE Main or the state-level entrance exam OJEE. The admission process for the university's undergraduate programs, such as B.Tech and M.Sc. Integrated courses, is based on the rank obtained by candidates in JEE Main.
To be eligible for admission to the university's B.Tech and B.Arch programs in Odisha, candidates must have a valid JEE Main score. Similarly, for state-level entrance exams, candidates can apply for the OJEE to be considered for admission to various engineering programs in Odisha.

CET BBSR cutoff 2022 for BTech, BPlan, BArch and Integrated MSc has been released on the basis of JEE Main scores. Candidates with valid JEE Main scores are called for the next round. Tabulated below are the closing ranks for all BTech specialisations offered at CET BBSR for Home State Quota for the previous year cutoff 2022: 

JEE Main 2024 Exam is conducted in two sessions. Tabulated below are the important dates releated to JEE Main 2024 for admissions to BTech, Integrated BTech and BArch and others:

The highest package offered during 2023 placements was made to CSE and IT students. Alongside this, the E&I branch attracted the highest number of job offers. Take a look at the below table depicting the highest packages and number of jobs offered to the top 10 branches during CET Bhubaneswar placements 2023:

The College of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar (CET BBSR) offers several scholarships for B.Tech students:

CAFAS Scholarship: This scheme provides INR 10,000 annually based on merit.

CET Merit Scholarship: The top 20% students of every class get a CET merit scholarship of INR 400 per month.

Alumni Scholarship: CET BBSR also provides an Alumni scholarship.

FFE, Vikas Scholarship: This scholarship, funded by NRIs, is worth INR 25,000.

Other Merit-cum-Need Scholarships: CET BBSR offers other merit-cum-need scholarships.

CET Bhubaneswar (CET BBSR) accepts scores from the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) and the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) for admission to its B.Tech program. The cutoff ranks for OJEE in 2022 for the general category ranged from 9 to 106, and for JEE Mains, the admission was done through OJEE counseling. The cutoff varies every year and is subject to change. The OJEE is the qualifying exam considered mandatory for CET Bhubaneswar admission, and it is essential for students to get a valid rank in OJEE to get selected for CET Bhubaneswar. 

Tabulated below is the schedule for OJEE 2024:

Unfortunately, the most recent end data for B.Tech at CET BBSR hasn't been delivered at this point. The affirmations for the 2024-25 batch are as yet continuous, and the end positions will be pronounced after the advising system is finished.

• JEE Main Cutoff 2023:
  • Overall rank: 9738 - 109575
  • Popular Programs:
• B.Tech in CSE: 9738 - 25000
• B.Tech in ECE: 12000 - 28000
• B.Tech in ME: 15000 - 32000

The cutoffs for different categories (General,  OBC,  SC,  ST) can also vary.

If your JEE Main percentile score is around 88%, your rank would be between 1,20,000 and 1,80,000. This rank may not be sufficient to secure a seat in the top NITs or IIITs, but you can still consider applying to reputed private engineering colleges that accept a percentile score within this range.

For the College of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar (CET BBSR), the cut-off is the closing ranks of JEE Main. The exact cut-off can vary from year to year. As per the admission criteria of the institute, only candidates who meet the CET BBSR cut-off are eligible for admission to undergraduate courses.

The fee structure for various courses at the College of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar (CET BBSR) is as follows:

B.Tech: The fee for the B.Tech course is INR 65,800 for the 1st year, and INR 56,800 for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years.

B.Arch: The fee for the B.Arch course is INR 2.84 lakh.

B.Plan: The fee for the B.Plan course is INR 96,000.

B.Tech (Lateral Entry): The fee for the B.Tech (Lateral Entry) course is INR 1.78 lakh.

B.Arch (Lateral Entry): The fee for the B.Arch (Lateral Entry) course is INR 1.50 lakh.

M.Tech: The fee for the M.Tech course is INR 1.22 lakh.

M.Arch: The fee for the M.Arch course is INR 1.8 lakh.

M.Plan: The fee for the M.Plan course is INR 48,000.

M.Sc: The fee for the M.Sc course is INR 48,000

Integrated M.Sc: The fee for the Integrated M.Sc course is INR 1.2 lakh.

MCA: The fee for the MCA course is INR 2,82,000 for the 1st year and INR 2,73,000 for the 2nd and 3rd years.