Odisha’s oldest engineering institute introduce uniform code for students

A engineering university, which is run by the state in Odisha, brought uniforms for new students and banned Dupattas (long scarves) for girls, stating the reasons for security.

This was one of the first situations in which engineering students were asked to attend uniform courses.

Veer Surendra Sai Technology University (VSSUT), Burla, men are asked to come with navy blue pants and sky -colored shirts, while the girls’ navy color is the color of Shahalwar and vest and sky colored shirts.

“It was informed that all first-year students (except for the graduate and doctoral program) adopted in the 2025-26 academic year were introduced at the university.

However, the university said: “No dupat is allowed for security reasons.”

VSUT, “Neutral and secular uniform began to choose the color. Fabric and shadow, they were chosen because they will not be easily stained or change color. All teaching staff unanimously accepted these colors,” he said.

In DuPatta ban, Mr. Sahoo, in various engineering disciplines, students work with moving pieces and if caught caught DuPatta’nın may pose a life -threatening risk for girls, he said. “As an honorable alternative to DuPattas, a vest was prescribed,” he added.

According to university officials, uniform aims to instill a sense of discipline among students and to ensure the easy identification of foreigners when clothing code is applied. For now, he said that it will be made gradually compulsory for all students who are accustomed to informal clothes, but gradually for all students.