Updated on Aug 13 2025, 05:56 PM IST
HI-Tech College of Engineering Bhubaneswar (HCE) rightly holds its pride among the premier engineering institutions that offer a plethora of engineering courses. The college thus follows a competitive, streamlined admission process conforming to the rules laid down by the government. HCE mainly admits students through the following two entrances: Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main and Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE).
The JEE Main ranking shall be a must for HCE Bhubaneswar admission for those aspirants who are inclined towards pursuing a bachelor's degree in technology in the particular academic year. The OJEE marks are also accepted for HCE Bhubaneswar admissions. Entry requirements and qualifications are under the purview of the government, and these are the criteria for the aspirants to enter.
HCE Bhubaneswar carries out direct B. Tech programmes via OJEE lateral entry to third-semester (second-year) entry. This entry is kept specially for the students having diplomas or B.Sc graduates willing to pursue Bachelor's degree programmes in engineering.
HCE Bhubaneswar admission cycle generally runs parallel to the JEE Main and OJEE schedules. Though there can be changes in the dates indicated every year, the procedure starts soon after the results of the respective entrance examinations are declared. For recent notifications with regards to application deadlines and HCE Bhubaneswar admission dates, candidates are advised to visit the official HCE website and the respective exam portals.
The application procedure for HCE Bhubaneswar admission is mentioned below in a detailed manner:
HI-Tech College of Engineering has five B.Tech programmes:
All of them have limited intake as per JEE Main ranks.
Lateral Entry: HCE provides for lateral entry directly into the 3rd semester B. Tech courses through OJEE. This option is for those who possess diplomas or a B.Sc. degree and meet the eligibility requirements of the state government and the institute.
We recommend preparing and submitting photocopies of all critical documents in advance to ensure a seamless admission experience.
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