Institute of Technical Education and Research B.Tech Review By Prasad Srichandan Sahoo

SOA ITER is one of the most in-demand private engineering colleges in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The university is known to be great for education and research purposes. The engineering campus is situated 2-3 kms away from the medical, agricultural, and law campus. ITER is renowned for providing great placement opportunities and internships. My experience till now has been great.

The CSE course begins with basic Physics, Calculus, and Computer Science subjects in the 1st year similar to class 11th and 12th. As the course moves ahead new Computer Science related subjects are introduced. The curriculum includes quizzes, assignments, internal exams, and external exams. 75% attendance is mandatory for 5 marks in internals. Minimum of 65% attendance is required to appear in external exams. External exams are of 60 marks. Internal exams are of 30 marks. To take admission in the college, you must appear in the SAAT exam, or through JEE Mains. A minimum of 70 percentile is required to get the CSE branch. Students having below 70 percentile are offered CSIT, and other branches like Civil, ECE, EE, and EEE. Top achievers in the SAAT exams are given scholarships as well.

Most of the faculty members are experiences lecturers with Ph.Ds. There are ample research and education opportunities here. The faculties are friendly. Students have good access to the teachers for doubt solving purposes. Every teacher has a chamber where students are allowed to visit. The classes are interactive. Some faculties even care to know about student's personal problems so as to guide them, if required.

Yes, the placement cell is responsible for the campus recruitment drive program. It takes place every year in the auditorium. Top companies like Microsoft, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, etc. visit the campus. The average package is said to be around 6, 00,000 INR per annum. The highest package ever given to a Software developer was around 44, 00,000 INR per annum. The placement cell also organises online programs in association with top companies to prepare the students for placements. The SOA Proxima is another marvelous event that takes place during summers. It is a conference where companies visit to discuss the potential of job seeking candidates and scope of employment.

Yes, hostels are provided for everyone availing it. There are around 12 Boys’ Hostels and 5 Girls’ hostels. Other New hostels are being constructed at the moment. Both AC and Non- AC rooms are provided. Each hostel has great Wi-Fi, and mess. Festivals like Saraswati Puja, Ganesh Puja, etc. are celebrated in every hostel with great pomp and splendor. There are also inter-hostel sporting competitions every year. Each room is shared by 3-4 people on average. Toilets are also clean in the hostels.

There are numerous blocks starting from A to G. There is a central library situated at the centre of the campus. E-Block is the most famous block because most of the classes and important rooms are here. F- Block is the Civil Engineering department. There is a 5-stoyered cafeteria building. Hostels are situated at decent distance from the main academic buildings. There is a newly built sports complex, basketball courts, badminton courts, table tennis slots, Foosball, and other indoor games.

The clubs are very active. They conduct auditions in the first year to join the club. Club activities are common throughout the semester. Evening jamming, dramas, plays, concert, etc. are also done on a regular basis. There are unlimited food shops outside the campus. Everything is accessible near the college as it is located in the main city. SOA cup is the annual sports event that takes place around January- February every year. It includes sports like cricket, basketball, table tennis, athletics, etc.