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Utkal University

By RItesh Kumar
Utkal University - College Information

Utkal University

Location: Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar

District: Khordha, Odisha

Courses Offered:

  • Utkal University offers a vast array of Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma, Certificate, M.Phil., and Ph.D. programs across various streams including Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Law, Engineering, and Medicine.
  • Popular courses include MBA, B.Ed, Ph.D., B.Pharm, MCA, M.Tech, M.Sc, M.A., B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BCA, LL.M.

Admission Criteria:

  • UG Courses: Primarily merit-based on 10+2 qualification with varying percentage requirements (typically 50%, with 5% relaxation for reserved categories like OBC/SC/ST). Some professional UG courses might require an entrance exam.
  • PG Courses: Generally require a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Admission is often through the Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) conducted by the university.
  • MBA: Accepts scores from national-level tests like CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/ICAR-AIEEA PG/TISSNET for certain specializations.
  • Ph.D.: Master's degree in the relevant field with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST). Candidates with UGC-CSIR-NET/GATE/SLET/INSPIRE Fellowship of DST/Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship are often exempted from the written test.
  • Admission Process: Online application submission. For PG courses, a Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) is often required, with 70% weightage given to entrance scores and 30% to qualifying examination marks.

Facilities:

  • Well-stocked Parija Library (one of the finest in Odisha with over 200,000 books and 5800 rare manuscripts)
  • Modern computer labs
  • Wi-Fi enabled campus and hostels
  • Separate hostel facilities for boys and girls (12 hostels in total with accommodation for over 4500 students)
  • Cafeteria/canteen with hygienic food
  • Sports complex (Basketball Court, Football Ground, Tennis Court, Hockey Ground, Kho-Kho Ground, Kabaddi Court, Volleyball Ground)
  • Auditorium
  • Indoor stadium
  • Health center
  • Guest house
  • Shuttle service

Affiliation:

University Grants Commission (UGC), Association of Indian Universities (AIU), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). Accredited by NAAC with an 'A+' grade (CGPA of 3.26/4.00).

Contact:

Address: Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar – 751004, Odisha, India

Phone (Main): +91 674 2567 700 (Vice Chancellor's Office), 0674-2567387 (Registrar's Office), 9437008052 (Controller of Examinations)

Email (General): info@utkaluniversity.ac.in (check official website for specific departmental emails)

Important Dates:

Admission dates vary by course and year. For the academic year 2025-26, UG admission eligibility requires a 12th Marksheet, and PG admission requires a bachelor's degree with 50% marks. Expected last date for filling out PG admission forms is often around May end (e.g., 29th May 2025). Exams typically follow the semester system. Please refer to the official university website for the most current admission notifications and examination schedules.

Special Features:

  • Oldest university in Odisha, established on November 27, 1943.
  • One of the largest affiliating universities in India with over 576 affiliated colleges.
  • Ranked in the 101-150 band among universities by NIRF 2024.
  • Dedicated placement cell with a good placement rate (approx. 70-80% in 2023).
  • Hosts various academic events, national/international conferences, workshops, and cultural fests.
  • Offers various scholarships (e.g., Post Matrix, Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana).
  • Strong focus on research, with M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs and various research centers.
  • Has a theme song adapted from Godabarish Mishra's poem.

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