M.A. in Ancient Indian History Culture and Archeology (AIHCA) 

at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

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

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.

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

Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University offers various specialisations under MA course. They are as follows:-

• MA in Economics
• MA in English
• MA in Odia
• MA in Public Administration
• MA in Sociology
• MA in Education
• MA in Hindi
• MA in Political Science
• MA in Sanskrit
• MA in History

No, you cannot complete MA at Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University in one year. The duration of this course at the university is of two years. Candidates are granted admission based on the merit of graduation in the required field. They must fill the application form online through the official website and submit it to the concerned department of the 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:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Companies visited	28	63	75
Recruitment drives	44	45	36
Selected students	142	197	198

A total of 36 recruitment drives were held and 198 students were selected during Utkal University placements 2023. Further, an improving trend was witnessed in the number of students selected

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Recruitment drives	44	45	36
Selected students	142	197	198

Further, as per the Utkal University NIRF report 2024, the course-wise number of students placed over the past three years during Utkal University placements is presented below:

Course	Placement Rate (2021)	Placement Rate (2022)	Placement Rate (2023)
UG 4-year	Total students: 40 Students placed: 16	Total students: 58 Students placed: 7	Total students: 59 Students placed: 22
UG 5-year	Total students: 90 Students placed: 69	Total students: 120 Students placed: 87	Total students: 120 Students placed: 90
PG 2-year	Total students: 1478 Students placed: 509	Total students: 1583 Students placed: 805	Total students: 1720 Students placed: 925

University Law College, Utkal University courses are approved by eminent Government bodies such as BCI. The combined seats available for various programmes provided by University Law College, Utkal University goes up to 50.

Combined intake across all courses at Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University is up to 1264. Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University offers Degree and Diploma courses including 3 UG and 8 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode.

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

• Class 10 and 12 marksheets
• Graduation marksheet
• ID proof
• Passport photograph
• Transfer or character certificate
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Online test scorecard if applicable