XIM University Bhubaneswar, NIT Rourkela, SOA Bhubaneswar, NLUO Cuttack and AIIMS Bhubaneswar are the top colleges in Odisha. NIT Rourkela has a CD Score of 914 out of 1000 in engineering, while AIIMS Bhubaneswar has a CD Score of 985 out of 1000 in MBBS.
There are 156 MBA/PGDM, 124 BTech, 21 integrated law and 19 MBBS colleges in Odisha, and the most popular courses are MBA, BTech, BA LLB and MBBS. Colleges in the state also offer BSc, BCom, BCA, pharmacy and agriculture courses. XIM University Bhubaneswar leads the MBA colleges, NIT Rourkela leads the engineering colleges, SOA Bhubaneswar leads the law colleges and AIIMS Bhubaneswar leads the MBBS colleges in Odisha.
Key Highlights
MBA
Fees27.54 K (GMU Sambalpur) to 28.40 Lakh (XIM)
Average Package5.20 LPA (SOA) to 19.53 LPA (XIM)
Highest Package48.60 LPA (IIM Sambalpur)
Best ROI108.37% (NIT Rourkela)
ExamsCAT, XAT, XGMT, CMAT, MAT
BTech
Fees46.00 K (GIST Rayagada) to 18.75 Lakh (SOA)
Average Package6.00 LPA (SOA, VSSUT) to 18.38 LPA (NIT Rourkela)
Best ROI454.55% (VSSUT Burla)
ExamsJEE Advanced, JEE Main, OJEE
Law
Fees1.25 Lakh (Madhusudan Law University) to 19.95 Lakh (KIIT)
Average Package3.50 LPA (BGU) to 9.00 LPA (NLUO)
Top CollegeSOA Bhubaneswar
Best ROI65.31% (NLUO Cuttack)
ExamsCLAT UG, CUET UG
MBBS
Fees5.86 K (AIIMS) to 1.16 Crore (SOA)
StipendNot officially published
Toughest CutoffNEET AIQ: 9803 (MKCG Berhampur)
ExamNEET UG
Table of Contents
Top MBA Colleges in Odisha 2026
XIM University Bhubaneswar leads the MBA colleges in Odisha with a CD Score of 723 out of 1000, followed by IIM Sambalpur at 649 and IMI Bhubaneswar at 552. Fees ranges from 57.77 K at Berhampur University to 28.40 Lakh at XIM University Bhubaneswar. Here is the list of the top MBA colleges in Odisha with their fees, CD Scores, medians and selection routes.
| College Name | Total Course Fees (INR) | CD Score (Out of 1000) | Average/Median Package | MBA Cutoff (General) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XIM University Bhubaneswar | 28.40 Lakh | 723 | 19.53 LPA | XAT, XGMT or CAT |
| IIM Sambalpur | 21.13 Lakh | 649 | 15.03 LPA | CAT |
| IMI Bhubaneswar | 19.58 Lakh | 552 | 12.48 LPA | CAT, XAT or GMAT |
| KIIT Bhubaneswar | 13.90 Lakh | 495 | 7.00 LPA | CAT, XAT or CMAT |
| SOA Bhubaneswar | 10.95 Lakh | 441 | 5.20 LPA | CAT, XAT or MAT |
| IMIS Bhubaneswar | 5.54 Lakh | 377 | - | CAT, XAT or CMAT |
| SSU Cuttack | 8.25 Lakh | 373 | - | CAT, MAT or CMAT |
| NIT Rourkela | 6.09 Lakh | - | 6.60 LPA | CAT |
Ques. Which MBA entrance exams do colleges in Odisha accept?
Ans. XIM University Bhubaneswar selects on its own XGMT alongside XAT and CAT, while IIM Sambalpur and NIT Rourkela admit on CAT alone. IMI Bhubaneswar accepts CAT, XAT or GMAT, and KIIT Bhubaneswar, SOA Bhubaneswar, IMIS Bhubaneswar and SSU Cuttack accept CAT, XAT, CMAT or MAT with their own selection round. The state universities, including Sambalpur University and Berhampur University, admit on notified criteria.
Ques. Which MBA colleges in Odisha have the lowest fees?
Ans. GMU Sambalpur is the cheapest at 27.54 K, followed by SCS College Puri at 45.00 K, RDWU Bhubaneswar at 49.42 K and ABS Bhubaneswar at 52.10 K. Within the main list, Berhampur University is cheapest at 57.77 K and Sambalpur University next at 69.63 K.
Ques. Which MBA college in Odisha reports the highest median package?
Ans. XIM University Bhubaneswar, at 19.53 LPA, ahead of IIM Sambalpur at 15.03 LPA and IMI Bhubaneswar at 12.48 LPA. IIM Sambalpur reports the state’s highest package at 48.60 LPA.
Top-Ranked MBA Colleges in Odisha by Agencies
XIM University Bhubaneswar leads the state at 30 in Collegedunia Management 2026, with a NIRF Management 2025 rank of 45. IIM Sambalpur follows at 55 in Collegedunia and holds the state’s best NIRF position at 34, ahead of SOA Bhubaneswar at 66, KIIT Bhubaneswar at 68 and IMI Bhubaneswar at 94. Check out the detailed agency rankings below.
| College Name | Collegedunia MBA Ranking | NIRF Management Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| XIM University Bhubaneswar | 30 (2026) | 45 (2025) |
| IIM Sambalpur | 55 (2026) | 34 (2025) |
| IMI Bhubaneswar | 93 (2026) | 94 (2025) |
| KIIT Bhubaneswar | 146 (2026) | 68 (2025) |
| SOA Bhubaneswar | 192 (2026) | 66 (2025) |
Placement of Top MBA Colleges in Odisha
NIT Rourkela leads the MBA ROI comparison at 108.37%, from a 6.60 LPA median against fees of 6.09 Lakh, followed by IIM Sambalpur at 71.13% and XIM University Bhubaneswar at 68.77%. XIM University Bhubaneswar reports the state’s highest median at 19.53 LPA, and IIM Sambalpur the highest package at 48.60 LPA. Here are the placement details for the top MBA colleges in Odisha.
| College Name | Total Course Fees (INR) | Average/Median Package | Highest Package | ROI (%) | Top Recruiters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Rourkela | 6.09 Lakh | 6.60 LPA | - | 108.37% | - |
| IIM Sambalpur | 21.13 Lakh | 15.03 LPA | 48.60 LPA | 71.13% | Accenture, Deloitte, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, TCS |
| XIM University Bhubaneswar | 28.40 Lakh | 19.53 LPA | - | 68.77% | Deloitte, KPMG, Accenture |
| IMI Bhubaneswar | 19.58 Lakh | 12.48 LPA | - | 63.74% | - |
| KIIT Bhubaneswar | 13.90 Lakh | 7.00 LPA | - | 50.36% | - |
| SOA Bhubaneswar | 10.95 Lakh | 5.20 LPA | - | 47.49% | - |
Top Engineering Colleges in Odisha 2026
NIT Rourkela leads the engineering colleges in Odisha with a CD Score of 914 out of 1000, followed by IIT Bhubaneswar at 860, SOA Bhubaneswar at 759 and IIIT Bhubaneswar at 754. BTech fees ranges from 1.13 Lakh at CUO Koraput to 18.75 Lakh at SOA Bhubaneswar. The table below carries fees, medians, CD Scores and admission routes.
| College Name | Total Course Fees (INR) | Average/Median Package | CD Score (Out of 1000) | Cutoff (General) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Rourkela | 9.20 Lakh | 18.38 LPA | 914 | JEE Main, JoSAA and CSAB counselling |
| IIT Bhubaneswar | 11.30 Lakh | 13.30 LPA | 860 | JEE Advanced, JoSAA counselling |
| SOA Bhubaneswar | 18.75 Lakh | 6.00 LPA | 759 | SAAT or JEE Main |
| IIIT Bhubaneswar | 13.04 Lakh | - | 754 | JEE Main, OJEE counselling |
| VSSUT Burla | 1.32 Lakh | 6.00 LPA | 654 | JEE Main, OJEE counselling |
| OUTR Bhubaneswar | 3.21 Lakh | 7.00 LPA | 591 | JEE Main, OJEE counselling |
| VITS Khorda | 1.80 Lakh | - | 510 | OJEE counselling |
| IGIT Dhenkanal | 2.94 Lakh | - | - | JEE Main, OJEE counselling |
| KIIT Bhubaneswar | 18.51 Lakh | 7.40 LPA | - | KIITEE or JEE Main |
| BPUT Rourkela | 2.35 Lakh | - | - | JEE Main, OJEE counselling |
| Silicon University Bhubaneswar | 9.81 Lakh | - | - | JEE Main, OJEE counselling |
| Sambalpur University | 4.38 Lakh | - | - | OJEE counselling |
| CUO Koraput | 1.13 Lakh | - | - | CUET UG, notified admission |
Ques. Which entrance exams are accepted by engineering colleges in Odisha?
Ans. IIT Bhubaneswar admits through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling, while NIT Rourkela admits on JEE Main through JoSAA and CSAB. VSSUT Burla, OUTR Bhubaneswar, IIIT Bhubaneswar, IGIT Dhenkanal and BPUT Rourkela fill through JEE Main scores in OJEE state counselling. KIIT Bhubaneswar conducts KIITEE and SOA Bhubaneswar conducts SAAT, and both also accept JEE Main.
Ques. Which engineering colleges in Odisha have the lowest fees?
Ans. GIST Rayagada is the cheapest at 46.00 K, followed by Subas Institute Bhubaneswar at 88.00 K, GCE Keonjhar at 1.17 Lakh and GCE Bhawanipatna at 1.17 Lakh. Within the main list, CUO Koraput at 1.13 Lakh and VSSUT Burla at 1.32 Lakh are the cheapest.
Ques. Which engineering college in Odisha gives the best return on fees?
Ans. VSSUT Burla, at 454.55%, from a 6.00 LPA median against a state fee of only 1.32 Lakh. OUTR Bhubaneswar follows at 218.07% and NIT Rourkela at 199.78%, the last on the state’s highest engineering median of 18.38 LPA.
Top-Ranked Engineering Colleges in Odisha by Agencies
NIT Rourkela leads at 19 in Collegedunia Engineering 2026 and holds the state’s best NIRF position at 13. SOA Bhubaneswar follows with a NIRF rank of 22, KIIT Bhubaneswar at 36 and IIT Bhubaneswar at 39. VSSUT Burla sits in the NIRF 151-200 band, and OUTR Bhubaneswar, Silicon University Bhubaneswar and GIET Gunupur in the 201-300 band. Check out the detailed agency rankings below.
| College Name | Collegedunia Ranking | NIRF Engineering Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Rourkela | 19 (2026) | 13 (2025) |
| IIT Bhubaneswar | 45 (2026) | 39 (2025) |
| SOA Bhubaneswar | 125 (2026) | 22 (2025) |
| IIIT Bhubaneswar | 131 (2026) | - |
| KIIT Bhubaneswar | - | 36 (2025) |
| VSSUT Burla | 246 (2026) | 151-200 band (2025) |
| OUTR Bhubaneswar | 360 (2026) | 201-300 band (2025) |
| Silicon University Bhubaneswar | - | 201-300 band (2025) |
| GIET Gunupur | - | 201-300 band (2025) |
| GEC Bhubaneswar | - | 201-300 band (2025) |
Placement of Top Engineering Colleges in Odisha
VSSUT Burla leads the engineering ROI comparison at 454.55%, from a 6.00 LPA median against fees of 1.32 Lakh, followed by OUTR Bhubaneswar at 218.07% and NIT Rourkela at 199.78%. NIT Rourkela reports the state’s highest engineering median at 18.38 LPA, ahead of IIT Bhubaneswar at 13.30 LPA. Here are the placement details for the top engineering colleges in Odisha.
| College Name | Total Course Fees (INR) | Average/Median Package | Highest Package | ROI (%) | Top Recruiters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSSUT Burla | 1.32 Lakh | 6.00 LPA | - | 454.55% | - |
| OUTR Bhubaneswar | 3.21 Lakh | 7.00 LPA | - | 218.07% | - |
| NIT Rourkela | 9.20 Lakh | 18.38 LPA | - | 199.78% | - |
| IIT Bhubaneswar | 11.30 Lakh | 13.30 LPA | - | 117.70% | - |
| KIIT Bhubaneswar | 18.51 Lakh | 7.40 LPA | - | 39.98% | - |
| SOA Bhubaneswar | 18.75 Lakh | 6.00 LPA | - | 32.00% | - |
Top Law Colleges in Odisha 2026
SOA Bhubaneswar leads the integrated law colleges in Odisha with a CD Score of 777 out of 1000, followed by KIIT Bhubaneswar at 732 and NLUO Cuttack at 657. Fees for the five-year degrees ranges from 1.25 Lakh at Madhusudan Law University Cuttack to 19.95 Lakh at KIIT Bhubaneswar. The table below shows each college’s CD Score, course, eligibility and fee.
| College Name | CD Score (out of 1000) | Top Course | Eligibility Criteria | Total Course Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOA Bhubaneswar | 777 | BA LLB (Hons.) | 10+2; SAAT or notified selection | INR 17.15 Lakh |
| KIIT Bhubaneswar | 732 | BA LLB (Hons.) | 10+2; KIITEE Law or CLAT UG | INR 19.95 Lakh |
| NLUO Cuttack | 657 | BA LLB (Hons.) | 10+2 with 45% aggregate; CLAT UG | INR 13.78 Lakh |
| CUTM Bhubaneswar | 305 | BBA LLB (Hons.) | 10+2; notified university selection | INR 6.30 Lakh |
| XIM University Bhubaneswar | - | BA LLB (Hons.) | 10+2; CLAT UG or university selection | INR 10.47 Lakh |
| BGU Bhubaneswar | - | BBA LLB (Hons.) | 10+2; notified university selection | INR 10.40 Lakh |
| ASBM University Bhubaneswar | - | BBA LLB | 10+2; notified university selection | INR 5.05 Lakh |
| Bhadrak Autonomous College | - | BA LLB | 10+2; notified admission | INR 2.50 Lakh |
| Vikash Law School Bargarh | - | BA LLB (Hons.) | 10+2; notified admission | INR 2.43 Lakh |
| University Law College Bhubaneswar | - | BA LLB (Hons.) | 10+2; notified admission | INR 2.25 Lakh |
| BJB College Bhubaneswar | - | BA LLB | 10+2; notified admission | INR 2.20 Lakh |
| FMU Balasore | - | BA LLB | 10+2; notified admission | INR 1.88 Lakh |
| Sambalpur University | - | BBA LLB | 10+2; notified admission | INR 1.25 Lakh |
| Madhusudan Law University Cuttack | - | BA LLB (Hons.) | 10+2; notified admission | INR 1.25 Lakh |
Ques. Which entrance exams are accepted for law admission in Odisha?
Ans. NLUO Cuttack admits only through CLAT UG, with a 10+2 aggregate of 45%. KIIT Bhubaneswar conducts KIITEE Law and also accepts CLAT UG, while SOA Bhubaneswar admits through SAAT or its own notified selection. XIM University Bhubaneswar, BGU Bhubaneswar, CUTM Bhubaneswar and ASBM University Bhubaneswar ranges their own selection, and the state colleges, including Madhusudan Law University Cuttack and University Law College Bhubaneswar, admit on notified criteria.
Ques. Which law colleges in Odisha have the lowest fees?
Ans. Madhusudan Law University Cuttack and Sambalpur University are the cheapest at 1.25 Lakh each, followed by FMU Balasore at 1.88 Lakh, BJB College Bhubaneswar at 2.20 Lakh and University Law College Bhubaneswar at 2.25 Lakh. Vikash Law School Bargarh at 2.43 Lakh is the cheapest private option.
Ques. Which law college in Odisha has the best placement record?
Ans. NLUO Cuttack, with a median of 9.00 LPA for its five-year cohort, the highest in the state, ahead of KIIT Bhubaneswar at 6.50 LPA and SOA Bhubaneswar at 5.40 LPA. NLUO Cuttack also returns the most on fees at 65.31%, roughly double the next best.
Top-Ranked Law Colleges in Odisha by Agencies
Odisha is unusually strong in the NIRF Law list, with three institutions inside the top 15: SOA Bhubaneswar at 10, KIIT Bhubaneswar at 14 and NLUO Cuttack at 15. SOA Bhubaneswar also leads the state at 8 in Collegedunia Law 2026, with KIIT Bhubaneswar at 10 and NLUO Cuttack at 13. Check out the detailed agency rankings below.
| College Name | Collegedunia Law Ranking | NIRF Law Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| SOA Bhubaneswar | 8 (2026) | 10 (2025) |
| KIIT Bhubaneswar | 10 (2026) | 14 (2025) |
| NLUO Cuttack | 13 (2026) | 15 (2025) |
| CUTM Bhubaneswar | 102 (2026) | - |
Placement of Top Law Colleges in Odisha
NLUO Cuttack leads the law ROI comparison at 65.31%, from a 9.00 LPA median against fees of 13.78 Lakh, followed by BGU Bhubaneswar at 33.65%, KIIT Bhubaneswar at 32.58% and SOA Bhubaneswar at 31.49%. These are the four law colleges in Odisha that file a verified five-year median. Here are the placement details.
| College Name | Average Package | Total Course Fee | ROI (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLUO Cuttack | 9.00 LPA | INR 13.78 Lakh | 65.31% |
| BGU Bhubaneswar | 3.50 LPA | INR 10.40 Lakh | 33.65% |
| KIIT Bhubaneswar | 6.50 LPA | INR 19.95 Lakh | 32.58% |
| SOA Bhubaneswar | 5.40 LPA | INR 17.15 Lakh | 31.49% |
Top MBBS Colleges in Odisha 2026
AIIMS Bhubaneswar leads the MBBS colleges in Odisha with a CD Score of 985 out of 1000 and a Collegedunia all-India Medical rank of 11. SCBMCH Cuttack follows at 950 and MKCG Berhampur at 916. AIIMS Bhubaneswar is also by far the cheapest at 5.86 K for the whole course, against 1.16 Crore at SOA Bhubaneswar. Here is the list of the top MBBS colleges in Odisha.
| College Name | Collegedunia All India Rank | CD Score (Out of 1000) | Total MBBS Fees | NEET Cutoff (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | 11 (2026) | 985 | 5.86 K | - |
| SCBMCH Cuttack | 55 (2026) | 950 | 1.90 Lakh | - |
| MKCG Berhampur | 98 (2026) | 916 | 1.90 Lakh | NEET AIQ: 9803 |
| PRMMCH Mayurbhanj | 123 (2026) | 896 | 1.90 Lakh | - |
| SJMCH Puri | 149 (2026) | 875 | 1.90 Lakh | - |
| GMC Balasore | 165 (2026) | 862 | 1.90 Lakh | - |
| GMC Balangir | 207 (2026) | 828 | 1.91 Lakh | - |
| KIIT Bhubaneswar | 214 (2026) | 823 | 93.25 Lakh | - |
| SLN Medical College Koraput | 260 (2026) | 733 | 1.90 Lakh | - |
| VIMSAR Sambalpur | 287 (2026) | 649 | 1.90 Lakh | - |
| SOA Bhubaneswar | 289 (2026) | 644 | 1.16 Crore | - |
| DRIEMS University Cuttack | 504 (2026) | 30 | 45.40 Lakh | - |
| Hi-Tech Medical College Rourkela | 506 (2026) | 30 | 42.70 Lakh | - |
| Hi-Tech Medical College Bhubaneswar | 533 (2025) | - | 57.80 Lakh | - |
Ques. Is NEET UG mandatory for MBBS admission in Odisha?
Ans. Yes. Every candidate must qualify NEET UG and then take part in MCC All India Quota counselling, MCC deemed-university counselling or Odisha state counselling, as applicable. A management or NRI seat at KIIT Bhubaneswar, SOA Bhubaneswar or the Hi-Tech colleges does not waive the NEET UG requirement, and there is no recognised direct-admission route.
Ques. Which MBBS college in Odisha has the lowest fees?
Ans. AIIMS Bhubaneswar at 5.86 K for the whole course, after which the state government colleges all charge 1.90 Lakh, including SCBMCH Cuttack, MKCG Berhampur, VIMSAR Sambalpur, SLN Medical College Koraput, PRMMCH Mayurbhanj, GMC Balasore and SJMCH Puri. GMC Balangir is marginally higher at 1.91 Lakh.
Ques. Which MBBS colleges in Odisha are deemed universities?
Ans. KIIT Bhubaneswar and SOA Bhubaneswar are deemed universities, so their MBBS seats are filled through MCC deemed-university counselling rather than the All India Quota, and their fees are far higher at 93.25 Lakh and 1.16 Crore. The Hi-Tech colleges at Rourkela and Bhubaneswar and DRIEMS University Cuttack are private colleges that fill through Odisha state and management quota counselling.
MBBS Internships at Top Colleges in Odisha
All 6 MBBS colleges below ranges a 1-year compulsory rotating internship at an attached teaching hospital. AIIMS Bhubaneswar trains its interns under the central scale, while SCBMCH Cuttack, MKCG Berhampur and VIMSAR Sambalpur ranges theirs at the large state government hospitals. None currently publishes a stipend order of its own. The table below shows the governing body, attached hospital and stipend.
| College Name | Type / Governing Body | Attached Teaching Hospital | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | Institute of National Importance, MoHFW | AIIMS Bhubaneswar teaching hospital | Not officially published |
| SCBMCH Cuttack | Government medical college, Govt of Odisha | SCB Medical College Hospital, Cuttack | Not officially published |
| MKCG Berhampur | Government medical college, Govt of Odisha | MKCG Medical College Hospital, Berhampur | Not officially published |
| VIMSAR Sambalpur | Government autonomous institute, Govt of Odisha | VIMSAR Burla teaching hospital | Not officially published |
| KIIT Bhubaneswar | Deemed to be University | Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences hospital | Not officially published |
| SOA Bhubaneswar | Deemed to be University | IMS and SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar | Not officially published |
Ques. Do MBBS students in Odisha receive an internship stipend?
Ans. Yes. The compulsory rotating internship is paid at every recognised college in the state, but none of the Odisha colleges currently publishes a stipend order of its own, so the rate is not verifiable from an official source. Candidates should confirm the current figure with the college at the time of admission.
Cheapest Colleges in Odisha 2026
GMU Sambalpur is the cheapest MBA option at 27.54 K, GIST Rayagada the cheapest BTech CSE college at 46.00 K, Madhusudan Law University Cuttack the cheapest law college at 1.25 Lakh and AIIMS Bhubaneswar the cheapest MBBS college at 5.86 K. Each table below is drawn from a narrower course filter than the main lists above.
Cheapest MBA General Colleges in Odisha 2026
| College Name | Total Course Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| GMU Sambalpur | 27.54 K |
| SCS College Puri | 45.00 K |
| RDWU Bhubaneswar | 49.42 K |
| ABS Bhubaneswar | 52.10 K |
| Berhampur University | 57.77 K |
| RIT Rourkela | 60.00 K |
| MPC College Baripada | 63.50 K |
| Sambalpur University | 69.63 K |
| CUO Koraput | 71.75 K |
| MSCB University Baripada | 78.03 K |
Cheapest BTech CSE Colleges in Odisha 2026
| College Name | Total Course Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| GIST Rayagada | 46.00 K |
| Subas Institute Bhubaneswar | 88.00 K |
| GCE Keonjhar | 1.17 Lakh |
| GCE Bhawanipatna | 1.17 Lakh |
| PMEC Berhampur | 1.22 Lakh |
| VSSUT Burla | 1.32 Lakh |
| KEC Bhubaneswar | 1.34 Lakh |
| NIET Bhubaneswar | 1.60 Lakh |
| GIT Bhubaneswar | 1.80 Lakh |
| SEC Sundargarh | 1.80 Lakh |
Cheapest Integrated Law Colleges in Odisha 2026
| College Name | Total Course Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| Madhusudan Law University Cuttack | INR 1.25 Lakh |
| Sambalpur University | INR 1.25 Lakh |
| FMU Balasore | INR 1.88 Lakh |
| BJB College Bhubaneswar | INR 2.20 Lakh |
| University Law College Bhubaneswar | INR 2.25 Lakh |
| Vikash Law School Bargarh | INR 2.43 Lakh |
| Bhadrak Autonomous College | INR 2.50 Lakh |
| ASBM University Bhubaneswar | INR 5.05 Lakh |
| CUTM Bhubaneswar | INR 6.30 Lakh |
| BGU Bhubaneswar | INR 10.40 Lakh |
Cheapest MBBS Colleges in Odisha 2026
| College Name | Total Course Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | 5.86 K |
| SCBMCH Cuttack | 1.90 Lakh |
| MKCG Berhampur | 1.90 Lakh |
| VIMSAR Sambalpur | 1.90 Lakh |
| SLN Medical College Koraput | 1.90 Lakh |
| PRMMCH Mayurbhanj | 1.90 Lakh |
| GMC Balasore | 1.90 Lakh |
| SJMCH Puri | 1.90 Lakh |
| GMC Balangir | 1.91 Lakh |
Top Colleges in Odisha 2026 FAQs
Ques. Which are the top colleges in Odisha?
Ans. XIM University Bhubaneswar leads management with a CD Score of 723 out of 1000, NIT Rourkela leads engineering at 914, SOA Bhubaneswar leads law at 777 and AIIMS Bhubaneswar leads MBBS at 985. IIM Sambalpur, IIT Bhubaneswar, KIIT Bhubaneswar and NLUO Cuttack are the other strong options in the state.
Ques. Which college in Odisha has the highest median package?
Ans. NIT Rourkela, at 18.38 LPA for its BTech cohort, ahead of IIT Bhubaneswar at 13.30 LPA. On the management side XIM University Bhubaneswar leads at 19.53 LPA, and on the law side NLUO Cuttack leads at 9.00 LPA.
Ques. Which college in Odisha gives the best return on fees?
Ans. VSSUT Burla, at 454.55% for its BTech, because its 6.00 LPA median sits against a state fee of only 1.32 Lakh. OUTR Bhubaneswar follows at 218.07%, and on the management side NIT Rourkela leads at 108.37%.
Ques. Which medical college in Odisha is the hardest to get into?
Ans. AIIMS Bhubaneswar, which fills entirely through MCC All India Quota counselling and sits at 11 in the Collegedunia all-India Medical ranking with a CD Score of 985. Among the state colleges, MKCG Berhampur closed at a General All India Quota rank of 9803 in 2026.
Ques. Can students pursue an MBA without CAT or engineering without JEE in Odisha?
Ans. Yes for both. XIM University Bhubaneswar conducts its own XGMT, and KIIT Bhubaneswar, SOA Bhubaneswar, IMIS Bhubaneswar and SSU Cuttack accept XAT, CMAT or MAT with their own selection round. On the engineering side KIIT Bhubaneswar conducts KIITEE and SOA Bhubaneswar conducts SAAT, while OJEE is the state route for the government and affiliated colleges.
Ques. How many colleges does Odisha have in these four streams?
Ans. Collegedunia lists 156 MBA/PGDM colleges, 124 BTech colleges, 21 integrated law colleges and 19 MBBS colleges in Odisha. These are separate course filters, so a university offering several of these courses is counted in more than one of them.
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