B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering 

at VSSUT, Orissa - Other

The eligibility criteria for B.Tech at Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT) is as follows:

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised board with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate (40% marks for SC/ST/OBC candidates) in Physics,  Chemistry,  and Mathematics.
• Entrance Examination: Candidates must appear for the Joint Entrance Examination - Main (JEE Main) or the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) and secure a valid rank.

Selection Procedure:

• Candidates will be selected for admission to the B.Tech programme based on their JEE Main or OJEE rank.
• The university will conduct a counseling session for the shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates will be allotted seats in the B.Tech programme based on their rank and preference.

The key highlights of VSSUT BTech placements over the past three years in terms of offers made are presented below:

Course	Offers Made (2022)	Offers Made (2023)	Offers Made (2024)
BTech	733	770	609

The B.Tech placements are decent at Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology. The highest paid package offered to students is Rs.10.20 lakhs. The companies which visited this university are Deloitte, Tata Steel and Infosys. In Deloitte, 31 students are placed, In TCS, 161 students are placed and in Wipro, nearly 150 students are placed. The students from the 6th semester can apply for the campus placements. The average package was 7 lakhs. Almost everyone was placed leaving the ones who went for higher studies. 

Yes,  VSSUT offers various courses at undergraduate and research levels in Engineering, Science, Computer Application, Arts and Architecture streams including B.Tech. All courses are AICTE approved. it has aa category called Computer Science & Engineering . It's sanctioned intake is 60 students and total intake is 70 students. B.Tech is a total course of 4 years and can be a great career option for computer enthusiasts.

The key highlights of VSSUT BTech placements over the past three years in terms of offers made are presented below:

Course	Offers Made (2022)	Offers Made (2023)	Offers Made (2024)
BTech	733	770	609

Yes, VSSUT offers good placements to its students. The Key highlights of VSSUT placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package	INR 24.5 LPA	INR 47.38 LPA	INR 18 LPA
the lowest package	INR 2.4 LPA	INR 3 LPA	INR 2.4 LPA
Total offers	871	839	650

Yes, you can join Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT) without JEE.

There are two ways to join VSSUT without JEE:

1. Through the OJEE: VSSUT accepts OJEE scores for admission to its B.Tech program. The OJEE is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Government of Odisha for admission to engineering and technology programs in the state.
2. Through lateral entry: VSSUT offers lateral entry admission to its B.Tech programme for students who have completed a Diploma in engineering and technology from a recognised institution.

To be eligible for lateral entry admission to VSSUT, you must have passed a Diploma in engineering and technology with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate (55% marks for SC/ST/OBC candidates).

The cutoff various every year but as per the past year cutoff, a general category student with a rank under 1,50,000 in JEE MAINS EXAMINATIONS can easily get a seat at VSSUT. For getting higher branches you need to have rank under 60K. The cutoff rank for reserved categories is around 4-5 Lacs rank in JEE MAINS examinations which is very low.

So, getting Admission in this college is not so difficult as NIT'S and GFTI. A student with basic knowledge of subjects can easily make up to get a seat here.

{Source: M.E./M.Tech students & alumni}

Is VSSUT good for M.E/M.Tech?

Teaching Quality and Curriculum
* Most faculty members are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable.
* Course curriculum is relevant, but some students feel it needs improvement with a more practical approach.
* Some students mention that the teachers are not knowledgeable enough.

Placements
* Placements for M.E/M.Tech are relatively poor compared to undergraduate programs.
* Average salary packages range from 3-6 LPA, with some students receiving offers ranging from 10-13 LPA.
* Few companies visit the college for placements, and mostly offer programming or software training roles.
* Alumni members are trying to improve placement facilities.

Infrastructure
* Infrastructure is decent, with modern amenities like a newly inaugurated incubation center and e-learning center.
* Hostels are well-equipped, with good food and facilities.
* Library and labs need improvement.

Overall Assessment
* While VSSUT has potential, its placement records for M.E/M.Tech programs are disappointing.
* Teachers are generally helpful, but some lack knowledge in their fields.
* Students may want to consider other institutions with stronger placement records.

Note: These findings are based on the reviews and feedback provided by students and alumni of VSSUT.

Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT) accepts various entrance exam scores for different programs.

• for B.Tech/M.Tech :- admission on the basis of JEE main and ojee rank. where JEE stands for joint entrance exam and ojee stands for odisha joint entrance exam
• for M.Tech :-a valid GATE score is required and for non GATE students may be considered based on vacant seats and career assessments.
• for M.Sc :- admission based on vacant seat and career assessment.