07 Top Ranked Engineering Colleges in Odisha in 2025
Parala Maharaja Engineering College, Berhampur

Rank - 21
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NIRF India Rankings: Not Listed
Institute Type: Engineering College in Odisha
NAAC Accreditation Rating: "A" Grade
Student Placement Rate: 91%
Average Package: ₹300,000
Highest Package: ₹1,200,000
Entrance Examinations: JEE Advanced, JEE Mains Examinations, Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE), OJEE Lateral Entry
Parala Maharaja Engineering College (PMEC) in Berhampur is considered one of the top government engineering colleges in Odisha. PMEC is a government-run institution, which ensures that it has the backing of the state government of Odisha. This often leads to better funding, infrastructure, and academic support. PMEC’s campus is spread over 80 acres, with modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, and a central library. PMEC consistently maintains a high academic standard, with programs in various disciplines like Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, and more. The college has a good placement rate with several companies offering competitive packages, with the highest salary reaching ₹12,00,000 per annum. Recruiters such as TATA Power, Tech Mahindra, Airtel, and others visit the campus regularly. The focus on innovation and the application of theory in real-world scenarios makes PMEC stand out as one of the best government engineering college in Odisha.
B.Tech specializations: Automobile Engineering, Chemical engineering, Civil engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electrical engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Mechanical engineering
Top Recruiters:
The top recruiters of the institute include Airtel, API Dots, Adani Group, Tech Mahindra, HT Logics, Hexaware, Zenus Group, TATA Power, Dexgreen and many more.
Affiliated to: Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT)
Institute is Approved By: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Governed by the Government of Odisha
Recognitions: Higher Education Department, Govt. of Odisha, National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), University Grants Commission (UGC)
Scholarships Offered:
Medhabruti Scholarship
Offered by the Government of Odisha, Medhabruti Scholarship is available to students who have secured at least 60% marks in their 10+2 examinations. The annual family income should not exceed ₹6 lakh. The scholarship amount varies based on the student’s academic performance and family income.
Admission Process:
To get admission to a BTech program in Odisha, the student must pass Class 12 with at least 60% aggregate and take entrance exams like JEE Main or OJEE.
Academic Programs Offered:
Undergraduate Programs: Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech): A four-year program with specializations in Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy and Material Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Production Engineering
Postgraduate Programs: Master of Technology (M.Tech): A two-year program with specializations in Thermal Engineering, System Design Engineering, Production Engineering, Power System Engineering, Structural Engineering.
Parala Maharaja Engineering College (PMEC) is a government autonomous institution located in Berhampur, Odisha, India. Established on April 26, 2009, it was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik. The college is named after King Krushna Chandra Gajapati, a prominent figure in the formation of a united Odisha state.