Utkal University Bhubaneswar Answered Questions

Yes — doing an MBA in Tourism & Hospitality from LPU can be worth it if you're passionate about careers in travel, hotels, events, or tourism management. LPU's programme blends business management with industry-specific skills, practical learning through internships, live projects, industry visits, and exposure to hospitality operations. It has tie-ups with top brands and offers placement support, with many graduates securing jobs in tourism and hospitality sectors. The average salary for this specialisation has been moderate (around ₹5–9 LPA) with good placement rates, though it may be lower than some other MBA specializations. Ultimately, value depends on your effort, interests, and career goals.

Hi.1st semester of the B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) programme at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar — which follows the CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) used across its affiliated colleges and distance education units:  Duration & StructureProgramme: B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce)University: Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (affiliating university for many colleges)Duration: 3 years (6 semesters) under CBCS The course combines core commerce subjects, ability enhancement courses, and electives to give you a broad foundation in business and commerce. The semester system lets you take credits each term that count toward your final degree.  1st Semester Major SubjectsIn the first semester, the core subjects typically include:Environmental Science – Understanding environmental issues and sustainability.Financial Accounting – Basic concepts and procedures of accounting.Business Law – Introduction to legal environment of business.Micro Economics – Fundamentals of economic theory and market functioning. These subjects help build your accounting, legal, economic, and environmental awareness, which are essential foundations for higher commerce studies.  Credit System & EvaluationThe B.Com programme follows CBCS, meaning: Each paper carries specific credits. You earn credits by passing semester exams. There are usually internal assessments + end‑semester university exams. Internal assessment could include:• Assignments• Attendance• Class testsExternal assessment is conducted by Utkal University through semester exams.  How It Fits in the DegreeThe 1st semester is building the base for your commerce education. Later semesters expand into subjects like Business Taxation, Corporate Accounting, Business Communication, Cost Accounting, Auditing, Management, etc. (though exact titles vary by college).You also get to choose electives and skill enhancement courses in future semesters under the CBCS model. Where You Might Study ItUtkal University's B.Com programme is offered in:Affiliated colleges (regular mode) under Utkal UniversityDistance education unit (DDCE) — if you prefer correspondence mode.For example, the distance B.Com syllabus for both Honours and Pass streams follows the same core papers (Environmental Science, Financial Accounting, Business Law, Micro Economics) in Semester 1.

Yes, Utkal University has an entrance based admission criteria for many courses. Find below the eligibility criteria and accepted entrance exams for some popular courses offered by the university:MBA: Entrance based selection criteria and candidates are required to have valid scores in CPET/ CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ XAT/ ICAR-AIEEA PG/ TISSNET/ UMAT exam.Candidates based on valid scores in any of the aforementioned entrance exams will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) round.BSc: Candidates seeking admission to the BSc programme at Utkal University must have passed class 12 in the Science stream. The university inducts candidates for the BSc programme based on marks in the qualifying examination, i.e. class 12. B.Ed: Candidates willing to be admitted to the B.Ed programme at Utkal University must possess a bachelor's degree and should appear for the Career and Entrance examination conducted by the university.

Candidates need to register online at the official website of Utkal University. Follow the below-mentioned steps for the complete Utkal University application process:Step 1.1: Visit the official website of the University,  utkaluniversity.nic.inStep 1.2: Register yourself by clicking on the register button.Step 1.3: Pay the application fee online via debit/ credit cards or net banking.Step 1.4: Download the application form.Step 1.5: Take a printout of the application form and fill it by entering required details.Step 1.6: Submit the application form at the University office.

Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University offers admissions completely on the basis of merit. The institute does not require any entrance exam to offer admission to any course. In order to secure admission to DDCE Utkal University, candidates must fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria laid by the institute.