Utkal University
Vanivihar. the leading university of the state. it had once the distinction of largest university in the world in terms of colleges affiliated to it.
International Institute of Information & Technology(IIIT), Bhubaneswar
Gothapatna,5 km from khandagiri. this is the newly built technical college of the state, affiliated to the biju pattnaik university of technology to impart it eduction in state and soon going to be autonomous.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
(http://www.iitbbs.ac.in), national institute of science education and researchniser, institute of mathematics and applications have recently started taking students and are being expanded. a medical school modeled after aiims is also being constructed.
Bhubaneswar has developed as an information technology hub. Infosys, Satyam, TCS, IBM, Wipro, Mindfire Solutions, Discoverture Solutions and others have their facilities here. Many indigenous players are also in the fray. There are a few private agencies that are cropping up, and now it is also becoming an education hub. Apart from a lot of engineering colleges, some good B-schools are also there. XIM and KSOM are the top two B-schools in Bhubaneswar.
The best bet would however be if you are a government worker, or at least a PSU employee. Mostly, your government quarter would be a 10-minute drive from the office. A 30-minute drive to office is considered a very long distance! These quarters are a blessing: there are enough playground and schools nearby. Both market for vegetables and grocery is literally at the doorstep, compared to other cities. One can both breathe clean, unpolluted air and drink pure, surplus water.
University Law College
Vani vihar, bhubaneswar : one of the oldest and the renowned law college produced leading lawyers and justices in the state of odisha.
Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB)
(http://www.ximb.ac.in), one of the premier b-schools of india. with an alumni base extending from new delhi to new york, ximb is a global figure in imparting quality management education.
College Of Engineering & Technology
Khandagiri. the most prestigious state-run technical college of the state, affiliated to the biju pattnaik university of technology.
Just walk on the streets, particularly the main markets at Unit 1 or Unit 2. You can experience the Oriya flavor from the street hawkers, shopkeepers, their customers, practically everyone. Visit the scores of parks in the city. The planetarium for one is good. The science park refreshes your basics and takes you back to school days. Or go around the rose garden in CRPF square or the recent NICCO park.
There may be an odd play going on in Rabindra Mandap, opposite the General Post Office. Or a dance program at Soochana Bhavan. This place also had radio news broadcasts May1998 and a newspaper library. Visit places such as the hall of dance called Natamandira or the bhoga-mandapa, meaning hall of offering. Though these particular places can be found around the temple, the temple itself is off limits to non-Hindus.
Enjoy the architecture of both ancient temples and the modern buildings in Sachivalaya Road, or just take time and enjoy the architecture of the temples and experience the religious culture.
Take a short trip to nearby places like the above mentioned the Dhauligiri or the Khandagiri-Udaigiri, those moments will always mingle in you memories.
Take rest in one of the many small lassi shops and enjoy one of those cool yoghurt drinks. The lassi in Bhubaneswar is one of the best around.