Utkal University situated in Bhubaneswar, Odisha was established in 1943 and the university was laid by Dr. Rajendra Prasad (first president of India) and was inaugurated by Dr. S Radhakrishnan (second president of India). Utkal University is the 17th oldest university in India. It is the largest affiliating university in India with 576+ affiliated colleges of various branches. Currently, the university offers UG, PG, Ph.D., and M.Phil. courses to students and the university at present have about 7 PG departments. 

Utkal University Important Dates

OJEE Dates
Online Application form Availability February 10, 2023 
Last Date for Applying Online March 31, 2023
Due Date for Printing the Confirmation Letter March 31, 2023
Release of OJEE Admit Card April 20, 2023
Date of Entrance Test May 8 – 12, 2023 (With May 15 as a reserve day)
Declaration of OJEE Result June 2, 2023
Counseling Will Start From 2nd week of June 2023
Online Application Form Availability 1st week of February 2023

Utkal University Ranking

Few rankings of the Institution are:

  • Utkal university was ranked 93rd among universities ranked by NIRF in 2023.
  • Utkal university was ranked 88th among universities ranked by NIRF in 2022.
  • Utkal university was ranked 96th among universities ranked by NIRF in 2020.
  • The college is accredited as ‘A+’ by NAAC with the score of 3.53.
  • It is also ranked as 63th best university in India with a grade AAAA and score 229.99.

Utkal University Courses

The courses offered by Utkal university are listed below. 

Courses Duration Eligibility
MBA 2 years  Bachelor’s degree under any stream with at least 50% passing aggregate.
MCA 2 years  Mathematics/statistics as a subject in 10+2 level and bachelor’s degree with no less than 50% aggregate.
L.L.M  1 year 50% passing aggregate in LLB or law degree.
MA 2 years 10+2+3 pattern with at least 50% aggregate in a relevant subject.
M.Com.  2 years Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate.
M.Sc.  2 years 10+2+3 pattern with at least 50% aggregate in a relevant subject.
BA+B.ED/B.SC +B. ED  4 years Combined result at 10+3-degree level.
BBA+MBA 5 years  Pass in 10+2 with not less than 50% aggregate.
BCA+MCA 5 years  The students must have completed his/her 10+2 with not less than 50% aggregate.

Utkal University Admission

Admission at Utkal university is 70% entrance-based and 30% on other modes. Candidates for UG courses are selected on first come first serve and candidates for PG courses like MA and M.Com. are selected with the entrance examination and merit based followed by the interview/Group Discussion.

The mode of application is online only.

Application Procedure: 

  • Candidates must register themselves through the official website. 
  • Applicants need to fill all the required details.
  • Candidates must upload all the necessary documents required to complete the application
  • Candidates must pay the application fee through online mode of payment.
  • There are courses where entrance exam is not required, in such case, students can visit the university directly for admission.
  • Candidates who fit the eligibility criteria and have verified documents can submit the registration fee for the admission.

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Utkal University Placements

Utkal University Placements 2021 has been concluded with 630 placements among which 16 students were from UG (4 years), 36 students were from PG (1 year), 509 students were from PG (2 years) & 69 students were from PG Integrated (5 years) programme. More highlights of Utkal University Placements 2021 are tabulated below:

Particulars UG (4 years) PG (1 year) PG (2 years) PG Integrated (5 years)
Number of Graduating Students  40 155 1478 90
Number of Students Placed 16 36 509 69
Number of Students Opted Out 10 40 270 2
Median Salary INR 1.77 Lakhs INR 3 Lakhs 3.94 Lakhs INR 3.25 Lakhs

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Utkal University Bhubaneswar Facilities

Utkal university offers various facilities to the students are:

  • Library- Library of the Utkal university is known as Purija library is said to one of the finest libraries in the state of Odisha. The library comprises large reading space, manuscripts, administrative and many other sections. It contains more than 2000 books and 5200 manuscripts.
  • Hostel- The University provides hostel facility for both boys and girls. Hostel also includes mess facility where in students gets hygienic food.
  • Canteen- The university also has a huge canteen, which is said to be the most crowded and social place for students. The canteen offers food at very reasonable rate which is made with proper hygiene.

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Utkal University Bhubaneshwar Faculty

The college have the very knowledgeable and intelligent faculty divided into the following diverse departments:

  • PG Department- 105+
  • Administrative staff-34+
  • M.Phil. department- 10+
  • Ph.D. department - 15+

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Utkal University Bhubaneswar FAQs

Ques. What is the highest package at Utkal university Bhubaneswar?

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Ans. Utkal university Bhubaneswar provides full placements to their students and the highest package for the year 2018-19 was 16 LPA.

Ques. Does the Utkal university Bhubaneswar provide an education loan?

Ans. As Utkal university Bhubaneswar is a government institute, loan facility is offered to students by state government, who are weak in financial condition. Also, College provided different scholarships like prerana and PG scholarships.

Ques. How to contact Utkal university Bhubaneswar?

Ans. You can contact Utkal university Bhubaneswar by calling on +916742567940 between 10:00am-6:00pm.

Ques. What is the significance of Utkal university Bhubaneswar than other universities?

Ans. Value-for-money- the cost of the course at Utkal university Bhubaneswar is not very high, but it is average around 60k including all the years of graduation. This is the significance of the University.

Ques. What are the accommodation facilities available at Utkal University Bhubaneswar?

Ans. The Utkal University Bhubaneswar provides hostel as well as the guest house which plays as a host to a number of guests visiting the university. The guest house has large hall, both AC/non-AC rooms, kitchen, and every essential amenity for the guests.