Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology
Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Odisha was formed by Odisha Act 9 of 2009 by converting the University College of Engineering (UCE), Burla to a nonaffiliated Unitary University and came into force by the issue of notification by the Government of Odisha. This State Government University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi under Sections 2(f) & 12(B) of the UGC Act. This University is named after Veer Surendra Sai, the great Indian freedom fighter With a glorious history and strong academic staff, VSSUT is strongly identified with engineering education in India. Since its inception and foundation, VSSUT has constantly led the way in reform movements, taking pivotal roles in reconstruction, modernization, and administration of society. The University has a strong alumni base and most of them occupy coveted positions in many educational, industrial, and research organizations all over the world. The efforts and expertise of VSSUT graduates have been the major contribution to the planning and construction of Odisha's infrastructure. the mission is to be competitive not only in India but all over the world. The University has adopted a dynamic, global, creative, and communicative approach to education as well as research and development. Keeping abreast with modern developments, VSSUT is constantly restructuring itself and renovating its physical infrastructure as well as its research and development facilities in various departments and central facilities such as a computer center, library, internet center, central research facility, and workshop. The government of Odisha has recently funded to establish an Innovationcum-Incubation Centre at the VSSUT campus. Seven UG programs and Eight PG programs of the University have got NBA Accreditation. The University also got NAAC Accreditation during 2016-17. Admissions to various Masters programs are conducted by the University. Admission into B.Tech. program is made based on the all-India rank secured in JEE (Main) through OJEE. However, admission to B.Tech.(LE) as well as MCA programs based on OJEE rank through Odisha Joint Entrance Examination(OJEE). All the programs are approved by AICTE. Admission to 5 yrs. Integrated M.Sc. Programs are done through an entrance examination conducted by VSSUT. The Training and Placement section of the University plays a very important role in counseling and guiding students for their successful career placement. Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Odisha, Burla strives to create values and ethics in its products by inculcating depth and intensity in its educational standards and need-based research through participative learning in a cross-cultural environment that promotes learning beyond the classroom, collaborative partnership with industries and academic within and outside the country in learning and research, encouraging innovative research and consultancy through the active participation and involvement of all faculty members facilitating technology transfer, innovation, and economic development to flow as natural results of research wherever appropriate and finally expanding curricula as appropriate to include broader perspectives.
