M.Sc. in Zoology 

at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

The annual for all the specialisations of the MSc programme is 4,632 and the total tuition fee ranges between INR 2,610 - INR 1.48 lakh. It must be noted that this data is taken from unofficial sources and hence is subject to change. To understand the fee payment process or about concession, candidates can reach out to university officials. Moreover, the application fee for PG courses at Utkal is INR 600. Registration fee payment can be through credit card/debit card/net banking. Applications of only the students who submit the fee on time are accepted. 

Utkal University accepts different tests for different courses. Check below to know the accepted exam for few courses:

MBA: CPET/UTAM/CAT/CMAT/XAT/ICAR/TISSNET

BSc: 12th class exams

B.Ed:  Career and Entrance examination

Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University offers Degree and Diploma courses including 3 UG and 8 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University has specializations such as M.A. specializations in English.

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:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Companies visited	28	63	75
Recruitment drives	44	45	36
Selected students	142	197	198

Yes, the application form for Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University,  admission can be rejected if the details filled by the candidate are incorrect. It can also be rejected if the candidate has not uploaded the correct documents required like marksheets, certificates, ID proofs, etc.

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. 

Utkal University Orissa SAMS cutoff has been released up to Round 1. The University offers admissions to various BSc specialisations based on Orrisa SAMS. As per Utkal University cutoff, BSc (Hons) in Physics is the most competetive cource . Tabulated below is the college-wise BSc (Hons) in Physics cutoff for the previous years: 

College	2022
Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar Autonomous College	91.8
Nimapara College	88.2
Stewart Science College	85.6
Nayagarh College	83.5
Kendrapara Autonomous College	83
Nimapara Autonomous College	81.67
Christ College, Cuttack	79.17

MAT is conducted multiple times in a year. MAT 2024 exam dates were announced phase wise - February, May, August and December. Candidates will be allowed to register for multiple mode and multiple attempts. The MAT December 2024 dates are given below:

MAT Test Mode	MAT Test Date	MAT Registration Ends	Availability of MAT Admit Card
CBT - 1	7-Dec-24	30-Nov-24	3-Dec-24
PBT	14-Dec-24	7-Dec-24	10-Dec-24
CBT - 2	22-Dec-24	15-Dec-24	18-Dec-24

Yes, candidates can download the application form and submit it at the University office. The hard copy of the application form can be collected from the respective department. This completed form can further be submitted to the department along with copies of the necessary documents. The documents required with the application form are Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet, graduation degree and marksheet (if applicable), postgraduation degree and marksheet (if required), migration certificate, character certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), original application fee e-receipt, and one passport-size photograph.

No, direct admission is not valid for B.Ed course at Utkal University. Candidates willing to get admission to B.Ed course must qualify for Utkal University Entrance Test. The university will evaluate candidates based on their past academic records and scores of entrance test. However, the reservation policy of the Government of Odisha is applicable for admission to B.Ed courses. For more details around the same candidates are advised to visit the university's admission office.