Our History

A Legacy of
Excellence

Since 1956, Kratu Hall has been the crucible where raw talent is forged into visionary engineering leadership.



01

Cosmic Inspiration

Part of the legendary Ursa Major constellation naming tradition.

02

Since 1956

Decades of producing top-tier engineers and leaders.

03

254 Strong

A tight-knit community of brilliant minds from across the state.

04

VSSUT Proud

Integral part of Odisha's premier technical institution.





1956

The Genesis

Founded alongside the University College of Engineering (UCE). A cornerstone of technical education in Odisha.

2009

A New Era

UCE transforms into VSSUT. Kratu Hall embraces modernization while preserving its deeply rooted traditions.

2025

SEARCH Cluster

Integration into the state-of-the-art SEARCH architectural cluster, maintaining our distinct identity and unparalleled facilities.