Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology


Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, formerly known as the University College of Engineering, Burla, is a University Grants Commission recognized public university located in Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India. Established in 1956, it is the oldest engineering college of Odisha. UCE Burla, its previous name, was officially changed to its current name on 12 February 2009, as a result of a resolution by the Government of Odisha to accord it with the status of a unitary university.
VSSUT was declared to be eligible to receive central assistance under Section 12B of the UGC Act in 2012.

History

Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology was initially founded as University College of Engineering, Burla, under the direction of the Government of Odisha, as the first engineering college of the state, in 1956. The primary purpose of the college was to supplement white collar workers, in the form of electrical, civil, and mechanical engineers, to the nearby Hirakud Dam project. The foundation for the college was lain by the first Prime Minister of the country, Jawaharlal Nehru. The first batch contained 20 students, consisting of 3 branches, namely Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
The University later passed on to the administrative control of the Sambalpur University, and then under the control of the Biju Patnaik University of Technology. In 2008, the students of UCE actively campaigned for due recognition as an independent university, culminating in the university being founded in 2009.

Programmes Offered

Halls of residence

VSSUT provides on-campus residential facilities to its students, research scholars, faculty members and many of its staff. The students live in hostels throughout their stay in the campus. Hostel rooms are wired for internet, for which students pay a compulsory charge. There are 11 halls of residences including 5 for girls and 6 for boys.
01Marichi Hall of Residence
02Atri Hall of Residence
03Kratu Hall of Residence
04Arundhati Hall of Residence
05Anuradha Hall of Residence
06Vasistha Hall of Residence
07Visakha Hall of Residence
08Angira Hall of Residence
09Pulastya Hall of Residence
10Rohini Hall of Residence
11Vasundhara Hall of Residence
12Pulaha Hall of Residence

VSSUT offers a vibrant and proactive campus culture by providing various opportunities to student to showcase their talent and skills through various societies and festivals and on campus events.

Achievements

The National Institutional Ranking Framework has accorded it a rank of 119 in engineering institutions