Masters of Library and Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc.) 

at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

According to the NIRF Report 2024 released by the University, the median package offered during Utkal University UG 4-year, UG 5-year and PG 2-year placements 2023 stood at INR 2.20 LPA, INR 3.5 LPA and INR 4.5 LPA, respectively. Further, the key highlights of Utkal University placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

Yes, Utkal University accepts admission based on entrance exam scores for many of the programmes. Given below are the eligibility criteria and accepted entrance exams for some of the courses offered at Utkal University:

MBA: For admission to the MBA programme at Utkal University, 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.

Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University, offers admission based on the merit acquired in the last qualifying exam. In order to secure admission to DDCE Utkal University, candidates must fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria. Candidates must have qualified Class 12 from any recognised national or state board. Candidates can apply to the desired course online on the institute's website.

A total of 75 companies visited the campus during Utkal University placements 2023. Further, an, improving trend was witnessed in the number of companies that visited the campus over the past three years during Utkal University placements, which is presented below:

Yes, Utkal University accepts CAT scores for admission to its MBA in Agri-Business Management. Candidates willing to get admission to this course can appear for CAT and submit their scores at the time of filling the application form. Apart from CAT, the university also considers scores of other entrance exams such as MAT, CMAT, XAT, ICAR-AIEEA PG, TISSNET and UMAT (in-house) entrance exams).

The Utkal University admission process for the year 2023 has been completed. The admission process for UG & PG courses usually begins every year in April. Around the same timeline, the university releases an official notification on its website. With the registration portal activation, the admission procedure also commences for the academic year. For Utkal University 2024 admissions, the procedure is also expected to commence in the first or second week of April. 

As per the Utkal University NIRF report 2024, the course-wise median package offered during Utkal University placements 2023 is presented below:

Further, the course-wise median salary trends witnessed during Utkal University placements over the past three years are presented below:

A total of 36 recruitment drives were held and 198 students were selected during Utkal University placements 2023. Further, an improving trend was witnessed in the number of students selected

Further, as per the Utkal University NIRF report 2024, the course-wise number of students placed over the past three years during Utkal University placements is presented below:

The University hasn't released its report for BSc placements in 2024. According to the NIRF Report 2024 released by the University, the median package offered during Utkal University UG 4-year,  UG 5-year 2023 stood at INR 2.20 LPA,  INR 3.5 LPA,  respectively.

As per Shiksha student reviews, students can also get placed as part of the teaching staff at the institute, with the a range of the package being 15,000 - 17,000 per month depending on experience.

According to data gathered from unofficial sources, Operations domain has placed the most number of Utkal University students. The domain-wise Utkal University alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Note: The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.

The “Others” category includes the domains of Engineering, Education, Human Resources, Finance, Research, Consulting, Accounting, Program and Project Management, Customer Success and Support, Marketing and Media and Communication.