M.A. in Public Administration 

at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

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.

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.

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

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

BSc admission at Utkal University takes place through the Class 12 scores. Candidates can follow these steps to apply for admission in the programme:

1. Apply and appear for Class 12 exams
2. Apply for Utkal University BSc admission when results are announced
3. Complete the document verification at the university campus
4. Pay some amount of the tuition fee to confirm your admission

As Utkal University allows direct admission through Class 12 exams it is easy to secure admission into the BSc programme at the institute.

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 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:

No, direct admission is not valid for B.Ed course at Utkal University. Candidates willing to get admission to B.Ed course must qualify for Utkal University Entrance Test. The university will evaluate candidates based on their past academic records and scores of entrance test. However, the reservation policy of the Government of Odisha is applicable for admission to B.Ed courses. For more details around the same candidates are advised to visit the university's admission office.