

C.V. Raman Global University
Also known as CGU Odisha, CGU Bhubaneswar, C V Raman Global University, C.V. Raman Global University, Odisha, C.V. Raman College of Engineering, CV Raman College of Engineering, CVRCE, CVRCE Bhubaneswar, C.V. Raman College of Engineering - [CVRCE], Bhubaneswar
- Fees
- Contact us
- Courses
- 39+
- NIRF Engineering
- #95
- Established
- 1997
About C.V. Raman Global University
C.V. Raman Global University, Odisha (CGU) is a private university at Bidyanagar, Mahura, Janla, Bhubaneswar. The institution dates its start to 1997 as C.V. Raman College of Engineering; the university was established on 29 February 2020 under the C.V. Raman Global University, Odisha Act, 2020 (Odisha Act 1 of 2020). Its recognition page shows AICTE approval and Section 2(f) status, and its ranking page records NBA accreditation for UG programmes in six engineering branches. NIRF 2025 places it 95th in Engineering; the NIRF data file reports 1,050 sanctioned UG and 132 PG seats for 2023-24, 4,978 UG and 264 PG students, 451 faculty members and 316 Ph.D. scholars.
Teaching is organised in seven faculties: Engineering and Technology, Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Management, Humanities and Social Science, Agriculture and Allied Sciences, Pharmacy, and Tourism & Hospitality. The programme list has 14 B.Tech branches (including Computer Science and Engineering with IoT & Cyber Security, AI & Machine Learning and Data Science options, Robotics and AI, and Marine Engineering), B.Sc Agriculture, BBA, BCA, B.Pharm, D.Pharm and B.Sc (BHMCT) at UG level, and M.Tech, MBA, M.Sc and Ph.D. programmes above that. Admission is merit-based, on scores in the university's own entrance test (CGET), JEE Main, OJEE, GATE, CAT, MAT, XAT, PGAT or ATMA, with the 2026-27 cycle run through the university's online counselling portal.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 1997
- Institution type
- Private
- Location
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Affiliation
- Private state university established on 29 February 2020 under the C.V. Raman Global University, Odisha Act, 2020 (Odisha Act 1 of 2020); unitary university; successor to C.V. Raman College of Engineering (1997)
- Approvals
- UGC, AICTE, NBA
- NIRF 2025
- #95 Engineering
- Programmes
- 39Engineering, Management, Science, Agriculture
- Also known as
- CGU Odisha, CGU Bhubaneswar, C V Raman Global University, C.V. Raman Global University, Odisha, C.V. Raman College of Engineering, CV Raman College of Engineering, CVRCE, CVRCE Bhubaneswar, C.V. Raman College of Engineering - [CVRCE], Bhubaneswar
- Website
- cgu-odisha.ac.in
NIRF 2025 Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category. It lists this college as C.V. Raman Global University, Odisha.
- #95EngineeringScore 46.62 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- 101–150UniversityRank band (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- 151–200OverallRank band (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)
Courses
39 programmes offered
| Course | Level | Specialisations |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 14 |
| Master of Science | Postgraduate | 6 |
| Master of Technology | Postgraduate | 6 |
| M.Sc. Computer Science | Postgraduate | 3 |
| B.Sc. Agriculture | Undergraduate | 1 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Undergraduate | 1 |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Undergraduate | 1 |
| Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology | Undergraduate | 1 |
Admission 2027
The university states that admission is purely on merit, using scores in tests such as its own entrance test (CGET), JEE Main, OJEE, CAT, MAT, XAT, PGAT, GATE and ATMA. The 2026-27 cycle is run through the online admission portal (admission.cgu-odisha.ac.in).
- B.Tech: CGET, JEE Main or OJEE score, then counselling.
- M.Tech: GATE or PGAT score; MBA: CAT, MAT, XAT or ATMA score; other UG and PG programmes: the test relevant to the programme.
- Ph.D.: research programmes in engineering, sciences, management, humanities, pharmacy, agriculture, biotechnology and tourism & hospitality; enquiries go to the admission cell (admission@cgu-odisha.ac.in).
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(10)C.V. Raman Global University: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIRF ranking of C.V. Raman Global University?
In the NIRF 2025 rankings, C.V. Raman Global University is ranked #95 in Engineering, in the 101–150 band among universities and in the 151–200 band overall.
Which courses does C.V. Raman Global University offer?
C.V. Raman Global University offers 39 programmes in Engineering, Management, Science, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Hospitality and Computer Applications, including Bachelor of Technology, Master of Technology, PhD in Engineering, Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration and M.Sc. Computer Science.
Which entrance exams does C.V. Raman Global University accept?
Depending on the course, admission to C.V. Raman Global University is through CGET, JEE Main, OJEE, GATE, PGAT, CAT, MAT and XAT.
What is the admission process at C.V. Raman Global University?
The university states that admission is purely on merit, using scores in tests such as its own entrance test (CGET), JEE Main, OJEE, CAT, MAT, XAT, PGAT, GATE and ATMA. The 2026-27 cycle is run through the online admission portal (admission.cgu-odisha.ac.in). B.Tech: CGET, JEE Main or OJEE score, then counselling.
Is C.V. Raman Global University a government or private institution?
C.V. Raman Global University is a private institution in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, established in 1997. It is affiliated to Private state university established on 29 February 2020 under the C.V. Raman Global University, Odisha Act, 2020 (Odisha Act 1 of 2020); unitary university; successor to C.V. Raman College of Engineering (1997).
Which bodies approve or accredit C.V. Raman Global University?
C.V. Raman Global University lists approval or accreditation from UGC, AICTE and NBA.
What other names is C.V. Raman Global University known by?
C.V. Raman Global University is also known as CGU Odisha, CGU Bhubaneswar, C V Raman Global University, C.V. Raman Global University, Odisha, C.V. Raman College of Engineering, CV Raman College of Engineering, CVRCE, CVRCE Bhubaneswar and C.V. Raman College of Engineering - [CVRCE], Bhubaneswar.
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Courses and fees: as listed for C.V. Raman Global University on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
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