Business & Management Studies Colleges in Orissa - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

XIM University was established as Xavier University in 2013. It was renamed as XIM University in 2021. It has been recognised by UGC and has been given Grade 'A' by NAAC.

Yes, KIIT School of Rural Management offers scholarships to the under various schemes to encourage meritorious students. The quantum of scholarship and period of scholarship is subject to change from time to time. The types of scholarships have been mentioned below:

KIIT School of Rural Management Scholarship
PradyumnaBal Memorial Scholarship	Teaching Assistantship	KIIT Merit Scholarship
KIIT International Scholarship	PhD Scholarship	Contingency Fund
Prerna Scholarship	National Scholarship	Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC & ST

Amity Global Business School (AGBS) Bhubaneswar offers comprehensive, secure, and separate hostel facilities for boys and girls, featuring both air-conditioned (AC) and non-AC options. 

Regional College of Management has courses such as M.A., MHMTT, BBA, BCA, MBA/PGDM, MCA which are primarily in the stream of Banking, Finance & Insurance, Hospitality & Travel, Business & Management Studies, IT & Software.

ASBM University has not released the placement report for the year 2023. However, SBM University has concluded its placement drive for MBA batch passing out in 2022. The institute achieved 100% MBA placements for the academic year 2021-2022. As per the media reports, the the highest package offered stood at INR 10 LPA. The top recruiters of ASBM University in 2022 included HCL, Deloitte, ITC, ICICI Bank, etc.

Admissions to most of the undergraduate programmes at Ravenshaw University Cuttack is based on the merit of the last qualifying exam. The university conducts its admissions through the SAMS (Student Academic Management System),  which is an integrated portal that provides a common platform for admission into various courses across the state of Odisha.

Both are popular job roles, as per the World Economic Forum report. The key differences between the two are as follows:

• The Data Analyst collects relevant data from various sources to filter and analyze it. The data scientist gathers sizable amounts of structured and unstructured data while performing data mining.
• Education: To become a data analyst, you can apply with a Bachelor's degree in math, Statistics or a related field. Data scientists typically pursue a master's Diploma or degree in data Science.
• Salary: The salary of a data scientist is usually higher than that of a data analyst. According to global estimates, a data scientist can earn around $100,000 per year, whereas a data analyst can earn around $70,000.

According to a 2022-2023 prospectus, Fakir Mohan University (FMU) may relax the cut-off percentage by up to 10% for students who meet minimum eligibility requirements. The university may also increase the intake capacity by up to 5% for some courses, subject to a minimum of one seat. 

• The minimum FMU cutoff for general category students for a BA (Hons) in Economics may be 84–94%. For ST category students, the minimum cutoff may be 60–70%. 
• For admission to the M.Com program, students must pass B.Com with 45% marks in aggregate. Admission is based on CPET and DHE. 

According to FMU, students are usually selected for admission through merit in the qualifying examination.

Sambalpur University course cost differs and is dependent on various factors. The below-mentioned is the Sambalpur University tuition fee for three courses:

Course Name	Tuition Fee
B.E. / BTech	INR 2.9 Lacs - INR 3 lakh
BSc	INR 4,900 - INR 2.4 lakh
MA	INR 4,600 - INR 1.1 lakh

Note: Looking at the data given above, one can say that Sambalpur University is not very costly university. 

Engineering job profiles vary across the industry as well as the domain where the person is recruited. Since the popular industries include petrochemicals, civil engineering, construction and other allied industries, the following job profiles are very popular and offer promising career opportunities

Job Profile	Average Annual Income (INR)
Software Engineer	4-8 LPA
Civil Engineer	3-6 LPA
Petroleum Engineer	5-8 LPA
Mining Engineer	4-7 LPA
Mechanical Engineer	3-6 LPA
Aeronautical Engineer	4-7 LPA
Metallurgical Engineer	4-6 LPA
Electrical Engineer	3-6 LPA
Electronics Engineer	3-6 LPA
Chemical Engineer	4-6 LPA

Note- The salary is taken from external sites and may vary.

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Srusti Academy of Management, located in Bhubaneswar was established in 2003 and is a private institute. It is one of the leading management institutes in Odisha and is affiliated with the Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT), Rourkela. The college offers various courses at UG and PG levels, approved by AICTE in the IT & Software and Business & Management Studies streams. Srusti Academy Bhubaneswar strives to offer focused trainings on soft skill, reasoning and quantitative aptitude, IT skills, etc. to prepare students for the industry-level. Further, the college has modern state-of-the-art classrooms with modern tools and technologies such as Wi-Fi, LCD projectors, lecture halls, comfortable seating arrangements, library, computer lab, language lab, etc. Apart from this, the college has decent connections with top-notch companies in the industry and provides placement assistance to students. Some of the top recruiters at Srusti Academy of Management are ICICI Bank, Just Dial, Axis Bank, India Bulls, L&T Finance, DTDC, Nestle, Pantaloons, Jio, Reliance Industries Ltd, Bata, Shoppers Stop, etc. 

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

Yes CUTM is much better than Astha School of Management. CUTM is one of the best engineering colleges in Bhubaneswar, Odisha based on placement records, especially in computer science engineering.  For undergraduate programs at CUTM, the first-year fees vary from INR60,000 to INR1.42 Lakhs, while postgraduate programme fees range from INR80,000 to INR7.5 Lakhs for the first year, depending on the specific programme. Astha school of Management is also good college.  Astha School Of Management provides good placements to its students. As per their commitment, they have provided 100% placements this year. Most of the companies are from marketing and finance domains, which have recruited students with good salary packages. Most of the students got dual placement offers.

The seats availability for offered courses at TAT - Trident Academy of Technology goes up to 858. Courses offerred by TAT - Trident Academy of Technology are approved by eminent Government bodies such as AICTE.

National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) is promoted by the SM Charitable Educational Trust. NIST Berhampur is ranked 38^th as per All India Rank Among All Institutes by Times Engineering Survey 2024. NIST University students are placed in top companies such as ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, TCS, PwC, Flipkart, Infosys,  and others. NIST has been granted an autonomous college status accorded by the UGC. NIST is NBA-accredited.

The admission process for various courses offered at GITA differs . To be admitted to GITA, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the college. The college offers over 12 courses (including specialisations) in various streams such as Business and Management Studies, Engineering and IT & Software etc. Candidates can detail detailed admission process below:

STEP 1: Gandhi Institute for Technological Advancement Application Process 2025

Candidates are required to apply online on the official website of the institute.

STEP 2: Selection Rounds

Students will be selected based on registration, entrance exam score and counselling as per respective courses.

STEP 2.1: GITA PhD Admission Selection Criteria

Admission shall be based on the marks secured in the entrance test and interview, subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria and the rules of reservation. Once, the candidates proceed further need to submit the necessary documents. Aspirants are advised to keep ready the following documents for the selection procedure:

• Date of birth (SSC/ matriculation or equivalent certificates)
• Postgraduate Degree/MPhil degree or provisional certificates as applicable
• GATE/NET etc. valid scores, if applicable

Note: The above-listed certificates are to be submitted at the time of interview at GAC, Bhubaneswar

Documents need to be submitted (in original) at the time of admission for verification:

• Postgraduate Degree/MPhil degree or provisional certificates as applicable.
• Marks Statement of the qualifying examination.
• Transfer and Conduct certificate from the Institute where the candidate last studied.
  GATE/NET etc. valid scores, if applicable.
• Migration certificate.
  Date of Birth (SSC/Matriculation or equivalent Certificates).
• Integrated community certificate issued by the competent authority in case of SC/ST candidates.
• Medical Certificate from not below the rank of a Civil Surgeon in case of PHC.
• Physical Fitness certificate.
• Service certificate and “No Objection” certificate from the present employer (for part-time candidates only.)
• Deposit of Admission and registration fee for research scholars registration fee (one time): INR 20,000.
• Tuition fee (Annual): INR 30,000.
• Thesis evaluation fee: to be notified at the time of submission of the thesis.

STEP 3: Merit List and Admission Confirmation

Once selection rounds are over, the institute releases a merit list. To allot and confirm the seat candidates are required to pay the application fee at the admission receipt centre.

Gandhi Institute For Technology has courses such as B.Tech, MBA/PGDM, MCA, M.E./M.Tech, UG Diploma, After 1th Diploma to offer. These courses are in the stream of Engineering, Business & Management Studies, IT & Software. Gandhi Institute For Technology has specializations such as B.Tech specializations in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Agriculture & Farm Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, M.E./M.Tech specializations in Power Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Industrial Engineering, UG Diploma specializations in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, After 10th Diploma specializations in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering.

Berhampur University appoints experienced and trained faculty members. The faculty are passionate and committed to helping the students in their career pathways. They engage the students with the latest activities and innovate teaching and quality research.  The faculty focuses on theoretical and practical knowledge to the students.

Gangadhar Meher University is a government university which was established in 1944. Gangadhar Meher University (GMU), Sambalpur, has a student community consisting of 6,449 students. The university provides 26 PG, 28 UG, and 23 PhD programmes to students. Being a government university, the fee is kept reasonable according to the students' finances.