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BERHAMPUR UNIVERSITY

By RItesh Kumar
Berhampur University - College Information

Berhampur University

Location: Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur

District: Ganjam, Odisha

Courses Offered:

  • Berhampur University offers a wide range of Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma, and Doctoral (M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Litt., D.Sc.) programs.
  • Disciplines include Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Law, and more.
  • **Popular PG Courses:** M.A. (various specializations like Industrial Relations, Odia, Journalism, History, Political Science, etc.), M.Sc. (Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Marine Science, Oceanography, etc.), M.Com, MBA, MCA, M.Pharm, LL.M.
  • **Popular UG Courses:** B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., BBA, BCA, LLB, B.Ed.
  • Also offers self-financing courses and a DBT sponsored stipend-based M.Sc.

Admission Criteria:

  • Admissions are primarily entrance-based for most PG courses and some UG programs, while some UG admissions are merit-based.
  • UG Courses: Minimum 10+2 pass with varying percentage requirements (typically 50%, with relaxations for reserved categories). Some courses may require an entrance test.
  • PG Courses: Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject with a minimum of 45-50% marks. Admission is generally through the Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) conducted by the university.
  • MBA: Accepts scores from OJEE.
  • M.Pharm: Requires B.Pharm qualification and GPAT scores.
  • Ph.D. Programs: Master's degree in the relevant field with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST). Candidates with UGC-CSIR-NET/GATE/SLET/INSPIRE Fellowship are often exempted from the written test.
  • Application Process: Online application submission via the official university website.

Facilities:

  • **Hostels:** Comprehensive residential facilities with 8 boys' hostels and 9 girls' hostels (some under construction). Well-furnished rooms, hygienic mess food, 24x7 security, recreational facilities (TVs with DTH, indoor/outdoor games, gymnasium), study rooms, Wi-Fi, and purified drinking water.
  • **Library:** R.P. Padhi Library, well-stocked with over 1.5 lakh books and journals.
  • **Labs:** Well-equipped laboratories for various science and technical departments.
  • **Computer Center:** Modern computer center with internet access.
  • **Sports:** Stadium, indoor sports complex, multi-gym hall, grounds for various outdoor games (Basketball, Football, Tennis, Hockey, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Volleyball).
  • **Health Center:** Qualified health and wellness center on campus.
  • **Other Amenities:** Cafeteria/canteen, auditorium, guest house, public health center, banks, post office, medicine shop, daily market.

Affiliation:

University Grants Commission (UGC), Association of Indian Universities (AIU), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). Accredited by NAAC with an 'A' grade.

Contact:

Address: Berhampur University, Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur – 760007, Odisha, India

Phone (Main): +91-680-2343314 (Vice-Chancellor), +91-680-2343315 (Registrar), +91-680-2343316 (Controller of Examinations)

Email (General): registrar@buodisha.edu.in, vc@buodisha.edu.in

Important Dates:

Admission and examination dates vary by course and academic session. Typically, application periods for various courses open in **April-June**. Exams are conducted on a semester basis (e.g., PG 2nd Semester Exams in July 2025). For the most current and accurate information regarding admissions, entrance tests (like CPET, OJEE), and examination schedules, please always refer to the official Berhampur University website.

Special Features:

  • Established on **January 2, 1967**, by the Odisha Act 21 of 1966.
  • Also known as "Bhanja Bihar," named after the renowned Odia poet Kabisamrat Upendra Bhanja.
  • One of the prominent affiliating universities in Odisha, overseeing over 180 colleges across various districts (Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, etc.).
  • Campus sprawls over approximately 250 acres.
  • Strong focus on research with M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Litt., and D.Sc. programs.
  • Active Career and Placement Assistance Cell, with median packages of INR 3.6 LPA (UG) and INR 4.8 LPA (PG) in 2023. Top recruiters include TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Asian Paints, ICICI, etc.
  • Offers various scholarships like Medhabruti, Prerana, and UGC PG Merit Scholarship.
  • Organizes Youth Festivals, Youth Leadership Camps, workshops, and seminars.
  • Motto: "Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya" ("Lead me from darkness unto light").

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