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.

Utkal University admission to MBA (Financial Management) course start with filling the application form. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with an aggregate of 50% (45% for SC/ST) to be eligible for this course. Further, to secure a seat to MBA (Financial Management) course at Utkal University, candidates must qualify for CPET exam with a valid score.

Utkal University hasn't released its latest cutoffs for MBA. According to the information available the closing rank for OJEE for MBA admissions in 2022 was 13361. The university also has affiliated colleges which take MBA admission through the OJEE entrance exam. Dhenkanal Autonomous College, which is affiliated to Utkal University had the highest cutoff in 2022 with a closing rank of 10867. Therefore, candidates should make sure they are in the 10,000 - 13,000 range if they want to secure admission into the MBA programme through OJEE.

A comparison between Berhampur University and Utkal University is presented below for their MBA courses:

NOTE: The fee mentioned above is taken from an unofficial source, so it's indicative. Also, the median package given is PG (2-year) placement data as per the respective universities' NIRF report 2023.

At the time of applying for admission to Utkal University MBA course, candidates have to pay an application amount of INR 600 as a one-time fee. Further, candidates also have to submit a set of documents such as past academic scorecard, DOB, etc. Find below the list of documents required during Utkal University MBA application process:

• Class 10 and 12 pass certificates
• Original certificates and mark sheets of UG degree
• Original college leaving and conduct certificate
• Three photographs (Stamp size)
• Original university registration receipt (for students of Utkal University)
• Migration certificate (for students from other Universities)
• Undertaking forms duly signed by the candidate’s parents
• Relieve orders (in the case of employees) from the competent authority
• Certificate for claiming reservation for any category from a competent authority