B.A. B.Ed (Integrated) 

at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

Joining Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University for BA course is generally considered a decent option. Candidates must consider factors like infrastructure, faculty experience, hostel and mess facilities, curriculum, etc. while taking admission. They can apply online or offline for admission at Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University.

To get admission to BA from DDCE, Utkal University, candidates need to clear class 12th from any recognized board. Admission for distance education does not require clearing any entrance exam. They need the minimum marks required to get enrolled in the course. First, the candidate needs to fill out an application form online or visit the college campus, submit the required documents, pay the fee, and wait for confirmation of admission. 

Yes, Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University, offers the BA course at the UG level. This is offered for a duration of three years and in distance mode. Candidates must have a valid aggregate in Class 12 or equivalent examination to apply for the course at Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University. 

The duration of BA course at Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University is of three years. The course consists of six semesters. The core subject for this course is Odia, while the medium of instruction in the semester examinations is English/Odia. Candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria before applying for admission in BA course at Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University.

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:

Yes, Utkal University accepts admission based on entrance exam scores for many of the programmes. Given below are the eligibility criteria and accepted entrance exams for some of the courses offered at Utkal University:

MBA: For admission to the MBA programme at Utkal University, candidates are required to have valid scores in CPET/ CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ XAT/ ICAR-AIEEA PG/ TISSNET/ UMAT exam. Candidates based on valid scores in any of the aforementioned entrance exams will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) round.

BSc: Candidates seeking admission to the BSc programme at Utkal University must have passed class 12 in the Science stream. The university inducts candidates for the BSc programme based on marks in the qualifying examination, i.e. class 12.

B.Ed: Candidates willing to be admitted to the B.Ed programme at Utkal University must possess a bachelor’s degree and should appear for the Career and Entrance examination conducted by the university.

Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University, offers admission based on the merit acquired in the last qualifying exam. In order to secure admission to DDCE Utkal University, candidates must fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria. Candidates must have qualified Class 12 from any recognised national or state board. Candidates can apply to the desired course online on the institute's website.

A total of 75 companies visited the campus during Utkal University placements 2023. Further, an, improving trend was witnessed in the number of companies that visited the campus over the past three years during Utkal University placements, which is presented below:

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).

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.