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Utkal University Course Admissions 2025: Fees, Eligibility, Dates & Selection Process

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Utkal University Admission Overview 2025

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Q:   Which entrance exam is accepted by Utkal University?
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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

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Q:   What is the last date for Utkal University application form 2023?
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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. 

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Utkal University Eligibility & Selection 2025

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Q:   Does Utkal University accept CAT score?
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Yes, Utkal University accepts CAT scores for admission to its MBA in Agri-Business Management. Candidates willing to get admission to this course can appear for CAT and submit their scores at the time of filling the application form. Apart from CAT, the university also considers scores of other entrance exams such as MAT, CMAT, XAT, ICAR-AIEEA PG, TISSNET and UMAT (in-house) entrance exams).

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Utkal University Admission Process 2025

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Q:   How much percentage is required for Utkal University?
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To get admission to PG courses at Utkal University, candidates must fulfil the minimum eligibility requirements for the respective courses. The eligibility criteria may differ for all courses at Utkal University. Find below the required percentage for some of the popular PG courses of Utkal University:

 

Course

Eligibility

MBA

Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with an aggregate of 50% (45% for SC/ST)

B.Ed

UG degree with minimum 50-55% aggregate

MSc

BSc/BSc (H) degree or an equivalent with minimum 55% aggregate

MCAUG degree in BCA or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate

Utkal University
B.Sc. Admissions 2026

613 courses 2 - 5 years
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  • 10+2 with 45% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: CBSE 12th, ISC, Odisha CHSE, BSEB 12th, MPBSE 12th
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Utkal University
NIRF Student Diversity Report 2026

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Utkal University UG - 4 years student admission report: State Public UniversityAccordion Icon V3
UG 4 years2024-25
Total students415
% Female students
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61%
% Outside State Students
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7%
International Students
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1
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Utkal University UG - 5 years student admission report: State Public UniversityAccordion Icon V3
UG 5 years2024-25
Total students599
% Female students
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49%
% Outside State Students
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7%
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Utkal University Application Process 2025

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Q:   Can I fill out the Utkal University application form offline?
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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.

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Utkal University Scholarships 2025

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Q:   Are there any scholarships offered by Utkal University?
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Yes, the University offers a RUSA Doctoral Fellowship for / MPhil PhD students. The University announces the fellowship of INR 50,000 to INR 75,000 per month depending upon the academic qualifications, research competencies and publications for a maximum period of four years. For this fellowship, candidates can apply through the Common Research Entrance Test (CRET). Apart from this, many other merit and need-based scholarships are also offered such as POSCO Asian Scholarship, Poverty-Cum-Merit Scholarship, namely Khiragovinda, Post-Metric Scholarship, Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan Scholarship, etc. 

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Utkal University
Students Ratings & Reviews

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Placement Review IconPlacements3.6
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.2
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.1
Money Review IconValue for Money4.2
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The college provides opportunities to attend off-campuses like Capital IQ, Genpact India, Ocwen, UPS Logistics, RBS, etc, every year.
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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology - Batch of 2027
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I am satisfied with the college and faculty members.
Placements: The placement facility is overall good. Placement classes are given from the second year to prepare students. Placement drives come to the college every year. Many reputed companies come here for placement drives, such as Infosys, LTI, Mindtree, and Capgemini.
Infrastructure: The hostel is good. There are many biotechnology labs, biochemistry labs, microbiology labs, tissue culture labs, molecular biology labs, and cell biology labs with multiple lab equipment. Hostel and transport facilities are available. Food is also available.
Faculty: Faculty members are well qualified. Most have completed a Ph.D. Some are new, but most are experienced. They provide notes and strengthen the basics of students. Semester exams are conducted very strictly. The passing percentage per semester is 30 percent.
Other: The annual function is very good. It is full of fun. Students enjoy it very well. Food, drama, dance, and fun activities are all enjoyable.
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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Computer Science - Batch of 2020
Offered by SCS Autonomous College
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Our college is very good, it is our college placement in the city of Jagannath.
Placements: Our college is a government autonomous college, and it provides a small number of placements, such as a maximum of 30 to 40 percent. The percentage of students is placed in different companies at a good package of 3 LPA to 8 LPA, but our college provides a good internship programme.
Infrastructure: Our college provides a good classroom to all students and a good lab facility to different departments like the physics lab, Chemistry lab, Zoology lab, Botany lab, and computer lab for our department. The college authority provides a 24-hour Wi-Fi connection to our lab.
Faculty: Teachers are very helpful to us during the time of study and examination. The teachers are highly knowledgeable and qualified in different universities. In our college, two semesters are held in a year, and each semester is not easy. You crack it easily.
Other: I chose the course for my interest in computers. The college provides a seminar facility to different departments.
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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology - Batch of 2028
Offered by MITS School of Biotechnology
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It has good infrastructure and facilities. Placements are also good.
Placements: Most students from the B.Sc. in Biotechnology group at MITS got jobs, and it is about 70 percent. The highest salary package offered is 22 LPA, which is pretty high. Meanwhile, most students earn a package of 10 LPA on average. Top recruiting companies are Infosys and TCS, which are pulling talent for life science teams, and companies like Vivnovation in biotech have also jumped in. Roles like clinical research associate, QC executive, or bio-analyst are offered here. On top of that, plenty of students landed internships at nearby labs and pharma spots, picking up real-world skills fast.
Infrastructure: The quality of the food available in the canteen is decent and good. The institute provides sports and games like chess, carrom, badminton, and outdoor games like cricket, etc. Overall, the infrastructure is good. The hostel facilities are also good.
Faculty: Faculty members are very helpful and qualified. They give us the most relevant knowledge about the topic, and B.Sc. in Biotechnology is such a great path in the future. Almost 80 percent of students pass the semester exams. Exams are not so hard and not so easy.
Other: I chose this course because a B.Sc. in Biotechnology is very helpful for the future, and it makes students industry-ready. Our college organises events frequently.
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Our college is very good. Good hospitality is provided by the college authority.
Placements: Our college is very good at placement. At least 40 percent and a maximum of 60 percent of students are placed in different companies like TCS and Tech Mahindra, and different multinational companies at a good package of 10 LPA to 16 LPA, so I prefer to come to the college.
Infrastructure: Our college provides 24-hour high-speed Wi-Fi to us, and various types of labs are provided by the college authority to different departments, like the botany lab, the chemistry lab, the zoology lab, the physics lab, etc. Our college hostel is good, but the food is not so good.
Faculty: Our college faculty is very good and knowledgeable. In our college, 2 semesters are held in one year. The semester exam is very straightforward and moderate. Our college study quality is very good. The pass percentage of students is 70 to 80 percent, and many students are passing with distinction.
Other: In our college, various seminars are held by different departments, which are helpful to us.
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Our college hospitality is very good, and I prefer students to come to our college.
Placements: Our university is the top universities of Odisha. In our college, a minimum of 60 percent and a maximum of 80 percent of students are placed in different companies like TCS, Tech Mahindra, and different multinational companies at a good package of 10 LPA to 16 LPA, I like mathematics, so I continue my studies in Maths.
Infrastructure: In our college, various types of labs are provided by the college authority, and good hospitality and very good management are working for us. Our college hostel is very good, but the food is not so good. In a week, 4 days they give vegetarian food and 3 days give non-vegetarian food.
Faculty: Faculty are highly qualified by different universities abroad, and the faculty is very knowledgeable in our college. Many types of examinations are conducted by various courses, like annual exam and semester examination in our department 2 semester is performed in a year.
Other: I like mathematics, and I want to be a lecturer in the future, so I continue my studies in Maths.
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Our college was so good, so I prefer to join my college.
Placements: In our college, a minimum of 40 percent and a maximum of 60 percent of students can be placed in different companies like TCS, Tech Mahindra, Capgemini, etc. A very good package of 10 to 15 LPA was offered in my course, with different companies like Annapurna Finance, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, etc.
Infrastructure: In my college for Science students, different types of labs were provided by the college. In our college, 24/7 Wi-Fi was provided. A very good hostel facility was provided, but the food was not so good at our college. A sports day was arranged once a year.
Faculty: Teachers of our college were very helpful and strict. In our college, 2 semesters were held in one year. The semester was so tough, and a good percentage of students pass in a year. A minimum of 70 percent of students pass without any back paper in our college.
Other: My course deals with monetary economics. I want to be a businessman, so I prefer the commerce stream. Our annual day was arranged.
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Utkal University Admission 2025 FAQs

Q:   What is the selection criteria for Utkal University MA programme?
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Utkal University selects students for MA based on entrance test scores. This test is conducted by the university itself. The merit list for the same is released by the university before the seat allocation process.

Q:   What is the selection criteria for Utkal University integrated programmes?
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Admission to integrated courses such as BBA-MBA is based on the Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) conducted by the university. Candidates are shortlisted based on marks secured in the entrance exam (70% weightage) and academic records (30%). A merit list is released to announce the names of selected students. These candidates can then report at the university on the day and at the time prescribed by the university. After document verification and fee payment, admission is confirmed. The number of seats left vacant is announced at the time of admission. In this case, other students can get a chance. For any queries, candidates can reach out to their course coordinators. 

Q:   What is the Utkal University selection criteria for MPharm admission?
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Admissions to the MPharma course are made based on the OJEE exam. However, only giving the exam does not confirm admission. The admissions are given in order of rank. Those who get admission have to pay the fees to confirm their seat.
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Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University offers admissions completely on the basis of merit. The institute does not require any entrance exam to offer admission to any course. In order to secure admission to DDCE Utkal University, candidates must fulfil the course-specific

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Yes, the application forms for Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University, admission are available online. Candidates can fill them through the official website of the university/department. All the required documents should be attached carefully and details filled to avoid a

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The documents that are required for filling the application form for DDCE, Utkal University are as follows: -

  • Class 10 and 12 marksheets
  • Graduation marksheet
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  • Passport photograph
  • Transfer or character certificate
  • Caste certificate (if applicable)
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Yes, a candidate can apply for admission at Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University, if Class 12 result is pending. The institute may offer them provisional admission in this case. However, the candidate must submit the marksheet and certificate of Class 12 once the result

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No, you cannot get direct admission in MBA course at Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University. Admissions to this course is entrance-based. The university conducts an online test followed by a personal interview of the same. Career mapping of the student is also done and an

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