College of Engineering Bhubaneswar B.Tech {Lateral} Computer Science & Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Applicants must hold a Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering, IT, or a related branch with minimum 45% aggregate marks, OR a B.Sc with Mathematics with 45% marks from a recognised board. A valid OJEE rank in the LE-TECH track is required for OJEE Board counselling at ojee.nic.in. Candidates should verify the branch-to-branch eligibility mapping in the official OJEE LE-TECH brochure before applying for the 2026-27 session at COEB Bhubaneswar.

Ans. The total tuition fee for the three-year B.Tech Lateral Entry in CSE at COEB is INR 2,28,000, structured as INR 76,000 per year over three years. This is based on published 2025 fee data and may be revised for 2026-27. Students should confirm the current fee directly with COEB or through the OJEE counselling portal at ojee.nic.in before finalising admission. Hostel charges are additional and separate from the fee shown.

Ans. Admission is through OJEE LE-TECH centralised counselling. Diploma holders register at ojee.nic.in, upload diploma marksheets and category certificates, and enter web options for preferred college and branch. Seats are allotted based on OJEE LE-TECH rank and category. Candidates who receive an allotment must report to COEB within the reporting window and complete fee payment and document verification to confirm their lateral entry B.Tech CSE seat for 2026-27.

Ans. Yes. Holders of a B.Sc degree in Computer Science with at least 45% aggregate marks are eligible to apply for lateral entry into B.Tech CSE through the OJEE LE-TECH B.Sc lateral entry track. Candidates must secure a valid OJEE LE-TECH rank and participate in OJEE Board counselling at ojee.nic.in. Eligibility specifics may vary based on the B.Sc syllabus and BPUT regulations, so candidates should review the current OJEE LE-TECH brochure or contact COEB directly before applying.

Ans. Students at COEB may be eligible for the Odisha Post-Matric Scholarship for SC, ST, and OBC candidates from Odisha, applied through the Odisha e-Scholarship portal. The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) also provides post-matric support for eligible categories. The AICTE Pragati Scholarship offers INR 50,000 per year for female students in AICTE-approved programmes with family income below INR 8 LPA, and the AICTE Saksham Scholarship offers the same to differently-abled students.

Ans. B.Tech CSE graduates from COEB can pursue roles in software development, data engineering, systems analysis, cloud computing, or IT consulting. The BPUT-affiliated degree is recognised across Odisha and by national IT employers. Past campus recruiters at COEB have included TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, and Tech Mahindra. Graduates may also pursue M.Tech or MCA through GATE or other PG exams, or appear for government IT positions through OPSC, OSSSC, or central competitive exams.