Colleges in Orissa

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, School of Law ranked 17th in the Law (Private) category by the Outlook in the year 2024. KIIT School of Law has been recognised for its excellence in various fields by Outlook-ICARE and NIRF among many other ranking bodies. 

Utkal University hasn't released its placement data for MSc. The university has released the NIRF Report 2024. As per the report, the median package offered during Utkal University UG 4-year,  UG 5-year placements 2023 stood at INR 2.20 LPA,  INR 3.5 LPA, respectively. 75 companies visited the campus and 198 students were selected for placements at the university in the same placement round in 2023.

Utkal University MSc graduates can apply for government jobs in their field or another. For most government jobs, graduation from UGC approved colleges is necessary and Utkal University has UGC approval.

A post-graduation degree also makes candidates eligible for higher studies, which can help them secure government jobs in teaching, research and manufacturing. Candidates can look for government jobs directly after graduating or take government entrance exams after completing the course.

No, there is no mention of the MSc programme at Utkal University having internship or practical components according to the course outline presented in the university website. Candidates are free to do internships outside the university and build their resume accordingly. It is advisable to do internships during one's time in the programme so as to be better prepared for the placement rounds at the university.

A lot of universities in Odisha take MSc admission through the Odisha SAMS CPET. We can compare Utkal University to Ramadevi University, which also takes MSc admission through the same exam. The tuition fee of Ramadevi University is more affordable than Utkal University, but as Utkal University has more affiliated colleges, it offers more varied MSc courses. Thus, after securing a valid score in the Odisha SAMS entrance exam, candidates can apply for admission into any of the universities depending on their requirements. 

To get admission to a BA programme at Utkal University, you need to score at least 45% marks in your 12th grade the university except CBSE 12th Odisha CHSI, ISC, and SAMS exams.

Utkal University offers multiple MSc courses across multiple affiliated colleges. Candidates taking admission into the programme should note that the MSc programme is two years long and follows the semester model. Therefore, the programme has four semesters which candidates have to pass to be eligible for an MSc degree. 

If candidates have applied for the integrated BSc+MSc degree, they will have to complete five years in the programme, which amount 10 semesters of study that candidates will have to do as part of the course.