Utkal University

Yes, Utkal University of Culture is a really good college in terms of placements. Placements at Utkal University of Culture are good. About 100% of students of this college secure international and national placements. This college also offers Z1 visa facilities. Even the lowest salary is about INR 10,000 per month.

The Utkal University of Culture does not accept direct admissions. Admission at this university is strictly based on merit-entrance examination or on marks scored in the qualifying examination.

Candidates are suggested to visit the Shiksha website to get more details on the admission process. 

Admission to Utkal University of Culture is given on the nature of courses and programs. Here is how it's divided:

Undergraduate Programs:

Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum percentage that varies by course

Admission: Generally merit in the qualifying exam    

Postgraduate Programs:

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with minimum percentage varies by course.

Admission: Merit in the qualifying examination most of the time, and sometimes entrance test/interview are also part of the process.

The university is considered a respectable institution. The reason is simple: it teaches arts, culture, and heritage studies. The university offers numerous undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Fine Arts, Performing Arts, and Culture Studies. It focuses on developing glorious cultural heritage of Odisha in the best possible manner by conserving it. Faculty competency and an environment suitable for creative learning and research abound within the university. However, the student must consider his or her specific academic and career aspirations, as well as reviews by alumni, before deciding whether it meets their aspirations.

Utkal University of Culture is 10th among the hotel management colleges in Bhubaneswar the admission percentage is 64%. Worldwide it is listed at 11261 out of 14131 and in Asia it is placed 4622 out of 5830. In India it stands at 738 of 876 universities while in Odisha it stands at 23 of 25 universities. Currently, the university has its official educational programme for Bachelors of Hotel Management (BHM) programme ideal for students who desire to practice within the hotel sector upon the completion of the course in teaching hotel functions, food, and beverages services, including housekeeping. 

The placements of the candidates in M.A. in Hotel Management at Utkal University of Culture have been good. For the year 2023, the university was able to secure a student placement rate of 98.74%, and a the highest package of INR 750000/- per annum was offered. The median salary package provided from the company for the fresher was between INR 2-4 Lacs per annum. Leading recruiters of the campus were Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Reliance Retail, Amul, Godrej Agrovet and Bandhan Bank. Although it is difficult to get figures related to the data for M.A. in Hotel Management, yet placement scenario seems promising.

The admission criteria for M.A at Utkal University of Culture is a bachelor’s degree with 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST). The Bachelor of Arts programme which is spread over 4 semesters with an intake capacity of 32 takes specialisation in Odia, English, History, Culture Studies. Admissions are taken through UUCAT entrance examination passing rate for the entire programme is 40%. Application fee is INR 500. Selection weight age is: UUCAT: 70% and Graduation marks: 30%. Session begins in July. CGPA requirement: 6.4.5/ 10 for honors and 5.5/ 10 for distinction.

Utkal University of Culture's B.Des admission process involves:

Eligibility: 10+2 pass with minimum 45% average of total marks (40% in case SC/ST)

Age: 17-23 years

Entrance exam: UUCAT (Utkal University Common Admission Test) or NATA/JEE Main There as two entrance exam that students have appeared for such as UUCAT or NATA/JEE Main.

Qualifying marks: 40% in UUCAT

Seats: 30

Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)

Application fee: INR 500

Selection weightage: UUCAT (70%), 10+2 marks (30%)

Counseling: July-August

Session begins: August

Utkal University of Culture's B.A. placements are not explicitly stated, but here are some key statistics: the university has 200 students and 10 employees. In its M.A. courses like Odia Language and Literature, Linguistics, History and Archaeology, Culture Studies, the total intake of 32 students which cost fee structure of INR 6.61 K . Generally the placement percentage of the university is around 80% ; but no B.A. specialisation placement figures have been mentioned.

Utkal University of Culture's rankings are as follows: on the international scene, this institution stands at 11,261 of the 14,131 universities across the globe and in Asia it stands at 4,622 position of the 5,830 universities. In the All India ranking, UiO is 738 of 876 universities and in Odisha ranking it is 23 out of 25 universities. Forbes’ 2017, it has an acceptance rate of 64% it therefore falls under averagely selective category. Incorporated in 1999, Utkal University of Culture offers programs that award Bachelors degree, Master degree as well as doctoral degree in subjects such as arts, humanities and social sciences.