M.A. in Oriya 

at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

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

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.

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.

No, Candidates cannot get direct admission into Utkal University MSc as admissions into the programme take place through the merit secured in the Odisha SAMS CPET entrance exam. Candidates applying for admission into the programme will have to first appear for the exam and then subsequently apply for admission.

If candidates want to take direct admission in the programme, they can apply for the integrated BSc + MSc programme of the university. To secure admission in the programme they will have to apply through their Class 12th score and complete their BSc degree as well.

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).

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:

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

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:

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

MAT is conducted multiple times in a year. MAT 2024 exam dates were announced phase wise - February, May, August and December. Candidates were allowed to register for multiple mode and multiple attempts. The MAT exam dates 2024 are given below: