Website: https://www.jec.edu.in/
Jhadeswar Engineering College (JEC), Balasore, Odisha is a technical education institution established in 2025 with the objective of providing quality engineering education and developing skilled human resources capable of meeting national and global industry requirements. The college is managed by Jhadeswar Educational Trust and is located near Birla Tyres on Indian Oil Road, Balasore. The institute is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), recognized by the Government of Odisha, and its B.Tech programmes are affiliated with Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT), Odisha.
The college offers undergraduate B.Tech programmes across several engineering disciplines, including Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering with Artificial Intelligence, and Electrical & Computer Engineering. The programmes are designed to provide students with a combination of theoretical knowledge, practical training, technical skills, and exposure to emerging technologies. B.Tech programmes generally have a four-year duration, with approved intake varying by specialization.
Jhadeswar Engineering College places emphasis on practical and industry-oriented learning through modern laboratories, workshops, and specialised learning facilities. The institution is developing future-focused Centres of Excellence and laboratories covering areas such as electric vehicles, drone technology, cloud computing, cybersecurity, 3D printing and additive manufacturing, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and machine learning, renewable energy, and AI-enabled robotics. These initiatives are intended to help students develop skills aligned with evolving technological and industry requirements.
The college also focuses on research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and professional development. Students are provided opportunities to participate in technical activities, hackathons, industrial visits, seminars, workshops, and innovation-related programmes. The institution has established initiatives such as an Institution's Innovation Council and an Institute-Industry Cell to encourage innovation, collaboration, industry interaction, and practical exposure.
Jhadeswar Engineering College provides campus facilities intended to support academic and extracurricular development. These include computer laboratories, libraries, engineering laboratories, sports facilities, a gym, canteen facilities, transportation services, and other student-oriented infrastructure. The college also conducts student induction programmes and various academic and co-curricular activities to help students adapt to campus life and develop professional and interpersonal skills.
The institution also has a dedicated faculty and training and placement cell focused on supporting students' academic and professional development. Faculty members bring academic and industry experience across different engineering disciplines, while the placement cell assists students in exploring employment opportunities and preparing for their careers. The college's overall mission is to develop critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving abilities, innovation, entrepreneurship, and socially responsible professional values among students.
With its focus on engineering education, emerging technologies, practical learning, research, innovation, and industry interaction, Jhadeswar Engineering College aims to create an environment where students can develop the technical and professional skills required for modern engineering careers. The institution also provides opportunities for educators and academic professionals interested in teaching, research, technical training, and contributing to the development of future engineers.