What do students prefer, VSSUT burla or CET Bhubaneshwar for electrical engineering?

Both CET and VSSUT offer equally good quality education. The teaching scenario is similar and students have to usually depend on self-study. The curriculum is outdated and faculties have the least interest in imparting knowledge apart from regular coursework.
Core placements, however, are better at VSSUT than CET. This is because VSSUT is at least 25 years older than CET and has an elaborate alumni network across many top companies. However, overall both institutes have pretty good placement scenarios.

CET however is better in terms of co-curricular activities, availability of coaching, connectivity with the rest of the state and country, and quality of living. CET students have a record of performing well in competitive exams like GATE, CAT, ESE, UPSC CSE, etc over the years. It’s also better in terms of infrastructure.

Overall, there isn’t much of a difference in terms of college life as the quality of your peers will almost be the same.