College of Engineering Bhubaneswar M.Tech Structural and Foundation Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Applicants must hold a B.E. or B.Tech in Civil Engineering with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognised university (45% for reserved categories). A valid GATE score in CE (Civil Engineering) or a rank in OJEE PG is required for OJEE PG counselling at ojee.nic.in. Candidates from related engineering disciplines may apply if permitted under BPUT norms. Final eligibility is confirmed at the time of document verification at COEB after seat allotment.

Ans. The total tuition fee for the two-year M.Tech in Structural and Foundation Engineering at COEB is INR 1,77,000, payable as INR 88,500 per year. This is based on 2025 published data and may be revised for 2026-27. Students should confirm the exact fee with COEB or through the OJEE PG counselling portal at ojee.nic.in before finalising admission. Hostel charges, where applicable, are separate and not included in the tuition fee shown above.

Ans. Admission is through OJEE PG centralised counselling, which uses GATE scores or OJEE PG ranks. Candidates register at ojee.nic.in, upload B.E./B.Tech marksheets and category documents, and enter web options for M.Tech college and specialisation. Seats are allotted in counselling rounds based on merit. Candidates who receive allotment must report to COEB Bhubaneswar within the deadline and complete fee payment and document verification to confirm their M.Tech Structural Foundation admission.

Ans. GATE is not mandatory for M.Tech Structural and Foundation Engineering at COEB. Candidates who have a valid OJEE PG rank are also eligible for OJEE PG counselling at ojee.nic.in. A GATE CE score is preferred and may strengthen seat allotment chances, particularly in competitive rounds. Candidates without GATE or OJEE PG rank should confirm eligibility directly with COEB and check the latest OJEE PG counselling guidelines before applying for the 2026-27 academic session.

Ans. M.Tech students at COEB may be eligible for the Odisha Post-Matric Scholarship for SC, ST, and OBC students from Odisha, applied through the Odisha e-Scholarship portal. The AICTE Pragati Scholarship supports female students and the AICTE Saksham Scholarship supports differently-abled students, each offering INR 50,000 per year for candidates with family income below INR 8 LPA. Students should also check the NSP at scholarships.gov.in for additional post-matric category-based scholarship options.

Ans. Graduates of M.Tech Structural and Foundation Engineering from COEB can pursue roles in structural design, geotechnical engineering, construction project management, or civil infrastructure consulting. GATE-qualified M.Tech holders are eligible for government and PSU recruitment in Odisha and nationally. Graduates inclined toward research can pursue PhD programmes in Structural or Geotechnical Engineering at BPUT or other universities. The BPUT-affiliated degree is recognised for public sector positions and national engineering firms.