Master of Business Administration (MBA) 

at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

Utkal University MBA placement report is not released. However, as per the Utkal University NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of PG 2-year (including MBA course) placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

The Utkal University MBA fee ranges INR 288 to INR 4 lakh. This fee range includes the tuition fee for MBA (Regular), IMBA, E-MBA and other MBA courses. This fee is given as per the data available on the official sources and hence, is subject to change. Other than the tuition fees, candidates also have to pay for Laboratory development fee, Mess charges, Alumni fees, etc.

There are nearly 12 Utkal University-affiliated colleges that offer MBAs. The fee payment has to be done at the time of admission followed by fee payment in the semesters.

 Yes, it is good to pursue an MBA in Bhubaneswar. Utkal University MBA placements percentage in 2021 was recorded to be 100%. As per the university NIRF report 2023, the median package offered to PG (two-year) students stood at INR 4 LPA. This is made possible with the placement assistance provided by the university to its students. The assistance is provided by imparting training and arranging campus placements.

Admission to an MBA course at Utkal University is entirely entrance-based. Candidates are required to take either the Utkal University Entrance Test conducted for PG courses or any national-level entrance exam. Before filling out the application form, check the eligibility criteria and then register, fill out the form, and submit the application. The final seat allotment is further based on academic records, marks in the entrance exam, category of the candidate,  Utkal University cutoff, and seat availability.

Utkal University offers MBA courses in vaious specialisations. The course-wise eligibility criteria differs for admission to MBA at Utkal University. To be eligible to apply for MBA course at Utkal University, candidates must pass graduation as per minimum educational requirement. Find below the course-wise eligibility criteria for Utkal University MBA course:

Utkal University offers a two-year regular course of MBA. Apart from this, the university also offers two other Management courses, namely MBA in Financial Management and MBA in Agribusiness specialisation. All the MBA courses are taught by the Department of Commerce and the Department of Business Administration. Utkal University admits students to MBA via a common selection process, which is inclusive of qualifying for the respective entrance exam, followed by PI round.

Yes, Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University offers MBA course. The duration of this course is of two years and it is offered in online or disatnce mode. Candidates must appear for an online test followed by a personal interview round to apply for admission in the course. Additionally, they must also fulfil the eligibility criteria before applying for admission in the course. 

Candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria, i.e, a UG degree holder can fill out the application form online. Candidates can register for the course on the university’s official website along with paying an application fee of INR 600. Check out the following steps to fill Utkal University application form for MBA course:

1. Visit the official website of the University, (utkaluniversity.nic.in).
2. Register yourself by clicking on the register button.
3. Pay the application fee online via debit/ credit cards or net banking.
4. Download the application form.
5. Take a printout of the application form and fill it out by entering the required details.
6. Submit the application form at the University office.

Utkal University accepts Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) scores for admission to MBA (Financial Management) and MBA (Rural Management) courses. However, for the MBA (Agribusiness) course, candidates with a valid score of CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ ICAR-AIEEA PG/ TISSNET can apply. Those who do not possess scores of the pre-mentioned entrance exams for the MBA in Agribusiness course can also apply via UMAT, which is also conducted by Utkal University.

Candidates must note that there is no other provision for admission to the MBA programmes.

The number of seats available for MBA at Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University is 600. The admisions are granted on the first come and first serve basis for this course. Hence, candidates must apply prior to the last date for admission to avoid any confusion and hurry later on.