DRIEMS University started operations in 1999 and is located at Cuttack, Odisha. Also, the University is known as Dhaneswar Rath Institute of Engineering and Medical Sciences University.
The State Private University is approved by UGC & AICTE and is recognised by INC, PCI, National Medical Commission (NMC), and Directorate of Medical Education & Training, Odisha.
The University is accredited by NAAC & NBA and is certified by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO).
The DRIEMS University Cuttack offers admission in more than 100 programs to the students at the UG, PG, Doctoral, and Diploma levels at a reasonable fee structure. The University is popular for offering high quality education and for facilitating excellent placement opportunities to the students.
It has around 13 Schools and Institutes; some of these are School of Engineering & Technology, School of Nursing, School of Fashion Design, Institute of Health Sciences and Hospital, and so on.
Vision: The vision of the DRIEMS University is to be recognised Globally for offering multi-disciplinary education & research facilities in varied disciplines to the students.
Mission: The DRIEMS University’s mission is to nurture the students with socio-economic & cultural awareness and ethics through a transformative educational framework so that they can contribute to the development of the Nation.
| Institute Name | DRIEMS University, Cuttack |
| Formerly Known As | DRIEMS Group of Institutions, Cuttack |
| Estd. Year | 1999 |
| Approved/Recognised by | AICTE, UGC, PCI, INC, NMC (MCI) |
| Type | Private University |
| Accreditation | NAAC-A, NBA |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate |
| Chairman | Dr. Pramod Chandra Rath |
| Address | Tangi, Kairapari, Cuttack - 754022, Odisha, India |
| Contact Number | +91-7941050666, 0671-2595061, 2595062, 2595065 |
| Official Website | https://www.driems.ac.in/ |
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The eligibility criteria of some of the DRIEMS University Courses are given in the table below:
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Course |
Annual Fees |
Eligibility Criteria |
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B.Tech |
Rs. 1,15,000/- to Rs. 1,59,000/-
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BBA |
Rs. 65,000/- |
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B.Pharm |
Rs. 1,55,000/- |
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MBA |
Rs. 1,50,000/- |
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MCA |
Rs. 1,51,000/- |
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MHM |
Rs. 65,000/- |
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* Apart from the above-listed courses, the University offers other programs like BCA, BPT, B.Sc, MOT, MPT, etc.
Admission Process
Students will be offered admission on the basis of their merit marks in the ‘DRIEMS University Entrance Test’ (DRUET) / other entrance exam as prescribed for the respective courses.
Students can fill in the admission form online at the DRIEMS University’s official website. The shortlisted students will be issued a Provisional Allotment Letter for the same. Post document verification & submission of requisite fee, the Final Allotment Letter will be issued to the students.
Reservation Criteria
Students belonging to various categories are granted admission on the basis of the following reservation criteria:
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Reserved Category |
Seats Reserved |
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NRI |
5% |
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SC |
8% |
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EWS |
10% |
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ST |
12% |
Note: Within each category (except for TFW), 5% seats shall be reserved for the students holding a Green Card & PwD, 30% for Women, and 3% for the Ex-Servicemen (ES) sub-categories.
* For detailed information about the eligibility criteria of other courses, admission process, reservation norms, kindly visit the University’s official website.
Documents Required
The DRIEMS University grants various types of scholarships under the Odisha State Government & Central Government Scholarship Schemes to the meritorious and deserving students.
Some of the scholarships are given-below:
Odisha State Government Scholarship Schemes
Eligible students can take benefit of below-given scholarships offered by the Government of Odisha:
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Scholarship Schemes |
Eligibility Criteria |
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Post Matric Scholarship (ST & SC and MBC Welfare Department) |
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e-Medhabruti – UG Merit (Higher Education Department) |
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e-Medhabruti – PG Merit (Higher Education Department) |
Central Government Scholarship Schemes
Few of the scholarships offered by the Central Government are below-mentioned along with their respective eligibility conditions:
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Scholarship Schemes |
Eligibility Conditions |
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Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities |
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AICTE – Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students (Technical Degree) |
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Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students (Department of Higher Education) |
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Note: The annual income of the family / Guardian must be calculated from all sources.
* For more information about the other scholarship schemes & their eligibility criteria, students can visit the DRIEMS University’s official website.
The University has established a Career Development Cell that is responsible for guiding the students and encouraging them to acquire the skills demanded by the industries. The Cell has connections with various companies to facilitate excellent DRIEMS University Placement opportunities to the students.
Following are some of the activities & events conducted by the Cell to enhance the chances of employability of the students:
Students of the DRIEMS University Cuttack have been previously hired at L&T Construction, Capgemini, RAMTeCH, IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra, SBI General Insurance, Piramal Finance, HDFC Bank, Genpact, etc.
The DRIEMS University Campus is spread over 150+ acres of land with state-of-the-art facilities. Students are provided with Wi-Fi connection across the campus and the smart classrooms which are equipped with advanced interactive aids like smart boards, and other such amenities.
The University offers the following infrastructural amenities to the students:
