REVANSHAW UNIVERSITY

Ravenshaw University

Location: College Square, Cuttack

District: Cuttack, Odisha

Courses Offered:

• Ravenshaw University offers a wide array of **Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Integrated, Diploma, and Ph.D. programs**.
• The university's departments cover disciplines across **Arts, Science, Commerce, Business & Management, and specialized fields**.
• **Popular UG Courses:** B.A. (Hons), B.Sc. (Hons) (including specializations like Computer Science, ITM, DSM, Economics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Botany, Zoology, Geology), B.Com, BBA, BCA, Integrated B.Sc. B.Ed., Integrated B.A. B.Ed.
• **Popular PG Courses:** M.A. (e.g., English, Economics, History, Odia, Political Science, Journalism & Mass Communication), M.Sc. (e.g., Biotechnology, Computer Science, ITM, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Life Science), M.Com, MBA, MCA.
• The university offers **over 90 courses** in total.

Admission Criteria:

• Admissions are based on a combination of **merit in qualifying examinations and entrance tests**.
• **UG Courses:**
  • Minimum **50% aggregate marks** (45% for SC/ST candidates) in the 10+2 (Higher Secondary) examination in the relevant stream.
  • Admission is primarily **merit-based** on 10+2 marks for most B.A., B.Sc., B.Com, BBA, and BCA programs.
• **PG Courses:**
  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject with a minimum of **50% aggregate marks** (45% for SC/ST).
  • Admission is typically **entrance-based**, often through the Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) conducted by the state government (SAMS Odisha portal).
  • For **MBA**, valid scores from national-level tests like **CAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA/CMAT** are often considered.
• **Ph.D. Programs:**
  • A Master's degree in the relevant field with a minimum of **55% marks** (50% for SC/ST).
  • Admission requires clearing the **Research Entrance Test (RET)** conducted by the university, followed by an interview. Candidates with **UGC-NET/JRF/CSIR-NET/GATE** scores are generally exempted from the written test.
• **Application Process:** Online application through the official university website. Application fees vary by course (e.g., ₹500 for UG, ₹700 for PG, ₹1,000 for Ph.D.).

Facilities:

• **Kanika Library:** A renowned central library, well-stocked with a vast collection of books, journals, periodicals, and e-resources, providing a calm study environment.
• **Hostels:** Extensive hostel facilities with a total of **13 hostels** (7 for boys, 6 for girls) accommodating over 5000 students. Rooms vary in capacity, offering essential furniture, Wi-Fi, study rooms, gyms, and TV rooms. Affordable fees with hygienic meals provided.
• **Computer Centre:** Well-equipped computer labs with internet access.
• **Laboratories:** Modern and well-equipped laboratories for various science and technical departments.
• **Sports Facilities:** Comprehensive sports infrastructure including two cricket grounds (with turf wickets), football field, volleyball courts, basketball court, lawn tennis court, table tennis, separate gymnasiums for boys, girls, and faculty, indoor hall for badminton, and an indoor yoga center.
• **Auditorium & Open-Air Theatre:** Spaces for academic, cultural, and extracurricular events.
• **Health Centre/Dispensary:** Provides medical services to students and staff.
• **Other Amenities:** Cafeteria/Canteen, Guest House, Post Office, two Nationalized Banks with ATM facilities, Anti-Ragging Cell, Equal Opportunity Cell.

Affiliation:

University Grants Commission (UGC), Association of Indian Universities (AIU). **Accredited by NAAC with an 'A' grade** in its first visit. It is a **State University** under the Government of Odisha.

Contact:

Address: Ravenshaw University, College Square, Cuttack – 753003, Odisha, India

Phone (Main): +91-671-261-0060, +91-671-2201690

Email (General): registrar@ravenshawuniversity.ac.in, ravenshawuniversity@yahoo.co.in

Important Dates:

Admission and examination schedules vary by course and academic session. For the academic year 2025-26:

• UG admission eligibility requires a 10+2 qualification with minimum marks (typically 50%).
• PG admission generally requires a Bachelor's degree with 50% marks and often involves the **CPET entrance test**.
• Ph.D. admissions involve a Research Entrance Test (RET).
• OJEE Counselling Registration for certain courses (BTech/BArch/BPlan/BCAT/Int. MSc, MBA/MCA/MArch/MPLan/MSc/MTech) is typically in **July (e.g., last date around 4th or 8th July 2025)**.
• MAT CBT July 2025 registration is generally ongoing in **June-July**.
• Semester exams are conducted as per the academic calendar (e.g., 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th semester exams typically around December-January).

Please refer to the **official Ravenshaw University website** for the most current and precise admission notifications, application deadlines, and examination schedules.

Special Features:

• **Historical Significance:** Established as Ravenshaw College in **1868**, making it the **oldest and one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in Odisha** and one of the oldest in India. It was upgraded to a unitary **State University on November 15, 2006**.
• **Architectural Heritage:** Known for its magnificent red brick building of Gothic architecture, which has significant historical value (e.g., hosted the first Legislative Assembly of Odisha).
• **Academic Excellence:** Has consistently attracted meritorious students and focuses on high standards of teaching and research.
• **Research Focus:** Promotes high-quality research, innovation, and extension activities. Has established Centres of Excellence (e.g., Centre for Environment and Public Health, Centre for Odishan Studies).
• **Rankings:** Frequently ranked among the top universities in India by various bodies (e.g., NIRF 2024 Ranking: 151-200 in the University Category).
• **Vibrant Campus:** A compact, clean, green campus of 87.4 acres in the heart of Cuttack, with a second campus (146 acres) being developed for applied studies.
• **Multidisciplinary Approach:** Curriculum of all courses is multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary with a CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) focus on employability, entrepreneurship, and skill development.
• **Notable Alumni:** Alma mater to numerous distinguished personalities of Odisha.
• **Commemorative Stamp:** Achieved the unique distinction of being one of the three colleges in India to have been awarded national honor through the issue of a commemorative stamp in 1978.
• **Motto:** "Jñānameva Shakti" (**"Knowledge is Power"**).