M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication 

at Central University of Odisha, Orissa - Other

The Central University of Orissa offers a Master of Arts (MA) programme in Oriya and English. The eligibility criteria for these programs are as follows 

1. For MA in Oriya: A candidate must have a graduate degree with Oriya (Hons.) or Oriya as a subject at the graduation level with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate for General and OBC category students and 40% marks in aggregate for SC, ST & PH candidates.

2. For MA in English: A candidate must have a graduate degree with English (Hons.) or English as a subject at the graduation level with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate for General and OBC category students and 40% marks in aggregate for SC, ST & PH candidates.             

The median package offered to MA students during Central University of Orissa (CUO) placements 2023 was INR 5.5 LPA. This is an increase of 12% from the previous year.

The highest package offered to an MA student in 2023 was INR 7 LPA. The average package offered to MA students in 2023 was INR 6 LPA.

The following table shows the median package offered to MA students at CUO in the past few years:

The placement rate for MA students at CUO in 2023 was 85%. This is a slight increase from the previous year.

Some of the companies that recruited MA students from CUO in 2023 include:

• Deloitte
• EY
• KPMG
• PwC
• Accenture
• Capgemini
• Cognizant
• IBM
• Infosys
• TCS
• Wipro

There are about 270 seats available for the MA programme at Central University of Orissa for the 2023-2024 academic year.

 The Annual fees for MA programmes at Central University of Orissa is about Rs. 6000 everything included.

The fees for MA programs are as follows:

• Registration Fee: Rs. 230
• Tuition Fee for M.A. Programmes: Rs. 450 per semester
• Caution money for Laboratory (Refundable): Rs. 1000
• University Magazine Fee: Rs. 60
• Corpus Fund: Rs. 1000
• Library Fee: Rs. 350
• Sports Fee: Rs. 200
• Medical Fee: Rs. 50
• Examination Fee: Rs. 750
• Grade sheet Fee: Rs. 120
• Students’ Welfare Fund: Rs. 100
• Transport Fee: Rs. 500
• Internet Fee: Rs. 350
• Group Insurance: Rs. 500

It is important to note that these fees are subject to change and may vary depending on the program and academic year.

Comparision between these two answers is a bit difficult but here are some opints that might help:

1. NOU Orissa has a Training and Placement Cell that arranges training and placements for students, while Central University of Orissa does not have a placement cell so i would say NOU Orissa is a better option.

2. Both universities offer an MA in Odia, and both are approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and have a grade of 'B+' from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

The Top Courses Offered in Central University of Orissa are :

1. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
2. Master of Business Administration (MBA)
3. Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Mathematics  

It has 7 schools, 14 Departments and offers multiple courses. At UG level, the University offers BCA and B.Ed programmes. At PG level, the University offers MA, M.Sc, Integrated M.Sc and MBA programmes. The University also offers M.Phil and PhD programmes at Doctorate level with 8 different specialisations. For all the courses, admissions are offered on the basis of CUET- Common University Entrance Test. 

Central University of Odisha seat intake varies course-wise. The university also reserves some seats for reserved category candidates. Below is course-wise intake for Central University of Odisha:

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

No, for Joining Central University of Orissa one should clear CUET (Common University Entrance Test).

It's an online entrance test that's used for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate programs at many universities. The National Testing Agency (NTA) administers the CUET.

The selection of candidates is based on a merit list that considers an applicant's performance in the qualifying exam and entrance exam.

The Central University of Odisha offers placement assistance to students. The Central University of Odisha is visited by top companies for placements. The university is accredited by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). The Central University of Orissa offers various facilities to students, such as hostels, a central library, and others. Central University Bhubaneswar has experienced faculty members. The faculty are PhD, diploma, and degree holders. The faculty motivates students to work on their knowledge and skills. 

• For BCA, students should have completed 10+2 with mathematics as one subject from a recognized board.
• For B.Ed, candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University.
• For MA, applicants must have completed their graduation in a relevant subject from a recognised University.
• For M.Sc, candidates must have completed their graduation degree in a relevant subject from a recognised University.
• For MBA, Candidates should have minimum 60% marks in graduation from a recognised University.
• For M.Phil/PHD, candidates should have a minimum of 55% marks in post graduation from a recognised University.
• For admission to any of the above courses, candidates need to appear for CUET conducted jointly by NTA.