M.A. in Statistics 

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.

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.

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.

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

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 course admission is both merit and entrance exam-based. Below are the eligibility and selection criteria for some of the programmes offered at Utkal University:

Candidates who qualify for entrance examinations or are shortlisted based on their marks in the qualifying examination will have to report to the admission cell at Utkal University for document verification and fee payment for final seat allotment.

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. 

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: