M.A. in English 

at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

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.

The University conducts an entrance test for admission to the MA programme. Candidates seeking admission are required to take the Common PG Entrance Test (CPET). Further, the university shortlists students on the basis of scores secured in the entrance test and releases a merit list. The merit list students can further take admission by paying the required amount of fees to confirm their seat. 

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.

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.

Yes, the application form for Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University,  admission can be rejected if the details filled by the candidate are incorrect. It can also be rejected if the candidate has not uploaded the correct documents required like marksheets, certificates, ID proofs, etc.

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.

Yes, Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University admissions are merit-based for some courses, such as BA, MA, etc. While for some other courses, admissions are entrance-based. Candidates must appear for an online test conducted by the university itself to take admission in courses like, MBA, MCA, etc. Candidates who want to take admission in Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University must apply online on its official 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).