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Utkal University M.A. Courses & Fees 2025

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Utkal University M.A.
What's new?

What's new at Utkal University? Merit list and waiting list of MA (Public Health) course was released on Jul 25. Studets can visit the official website to check.

Utkal University MA Admission 2022

MA is offered with a course duration of two years, consisting of four semesters. MA is offered across 16 different specialisations including History, Psychology, Statistics, Sociology and more. Given below are the selection and eligibility criteria for MA admissions.

Selection criteria: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam conducted by University.

MA
Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria
Anthropology	Qualifying exam: University entrance test BA in the relevant discipline from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 50%
English
Mathematics
Political Science
Public Administration

Utkal University Sponsored MA Admission 2022

The University also offers MA under the sponsored courses. MA is offered with a course duration of two years. Candidates will be selected based on the scores obtained in the respective entrance exam. Find the eligibility criteria below:

Course

Eligibility Criteria

MA (Women Studies)

Qualifying exam: University entrance test

Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with an aggregate of 50%

Utkal University MA Admission 2022: Fees & Seat Intake

Utkal University annual fee for MA is mentioned in the table below:

Course	Annual Fee (in INR)
MA	2,573

Every year, the University admits more than 1,500 students. Given below is the course-wise seat intake for all programmes. MA programme has a seat intake of approximately 700 students. The specialisation-wise seat intake is mentioned below:

Specialisation	Seat Intake
Analytical and Applied Economics	88
AIHCA	32
Anthropology	34
English	40
Geography	24
History	52
Mathematics	64
Odia	64
PMIR	32
Philosophy	64
Political Science	64
Psychology	48
Public Administration	32
Sanskrit	64
Sociology	48
Statistics	32

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Utkal University M.A.
Highlights 2025

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 288 - 3.2L

Median Package₹ 4L - 13.3L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted Exam

Orissa SAMS

Graduation score40%

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M.A. in Geography (Part Time)

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M.A. in Odia (Part Time)

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M.A. in Economics (Part Time)

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M.A. in History

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₹26.76 K

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2 years

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Utkal University
Fees details 2025

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 288 - 3.2 L
Hostel	₹ 6.76 K - 26.02 K
One-time Payment	₹ 1 K
Total fee	₹ 8.05 K - 3.47 L

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The value for money rating of this course is 3.7/5 (15 Reviews).View placement details

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Utkal University M.A.
Curriculum

Specialization	Curriculum
MPMIR (Personnel Management and Industrial Relations),Utkal University
M.A. in English,Utkal University
M.A. in Oriya,Utkal University
M.A. in Odia,DDCE Utkal University
M.A. (Analytical and Applied Economics),Utkal University

Utkal University M.A.
Seats

3711

Total Seats Available

Institutes	Seats
Utkal University	801
Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University	2000
SCS Autonomous College	112
SCS (Autonomous) College	112
Rajdhani College	160

Utkal University MA Placements 2024

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 as per the official data, the key highlights of Utkal University placements 2023 as compared with 2022 are presented below:

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

Insights on Placements

Based on 15 Student Responses

Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

Internships and industry projects

Offered in the final year only

Employment opportunities

Many students started their own start-ups

Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

Higher studies preferences

Majority opted in outside India

Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

Placement support

Students are expected to reach out to companies themselves

Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

Overall feeling of students

2.6

Total Fees

₹21 K

Duration

2 years

M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication

Parul University OnlineDegree

Total Fees

₹60 K

Duration

2 years

M.A. in English

IGNOUDegree

3.4

Total Fees

₹16 K

Duration

2 years

Master of Arts in English Language Teaching

Parul University Online LearningDegree

Total Fees

₹60 K

Duration

2 years

M.A. in Hindi

IGNOUDegree

4.2

Total Fees

₹16 K

Duration

2 years

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Comparison with similar colleges

Compare M.A. at Utkal University with other similar colleges

College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
Utkal University	₹ 4.5 LPA	₹ 3.35 K - 50 K	-/-
Gangadhar Meher University Compare	₹ 3.6 LPA	₹ 360	-/-
BJB College Compare	-/-	₹ 40 K - 80 K	-/-
GIET University Compare	-/-	₹ 40 K	-/-
KISS Compare	-/-	-/-	-/-
Rama Devi Women’s University Compare	₹ 2.8 LPA	₹ 8.42 K - 48.46 K	-/-

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Placements3

Infrastructure3.9

Faculty & Course4

Campus Life4

Value for Money3.9

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M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication - Batch of 2023

Offered by B.J.B Autonomous College

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

My 2-year journey is really memorable. You can also join & have the experience. Teachers are good.

Placements: I found this course more suitable in this digital world. You could pursue an M.A. in Journalism at BJB College. It provided real-time experience, practical guidance, and a friendly environment that made you more efficient in your studies. You could also explore opportunities with channels like OTV, Kanak, News 18, and more during your placement process. In this course, you could join roles in reporting, anchoring, copywriting, and more.

Infrastructure: It also provided a Wi-Fi campus and a friendly classroom vibe. It had a big library where you could take books for your studies. There was no time limit to return the books because they had more books. You could also take notes from teachers, as they provided everything.

Faculty: Teachers were also very friendly, and their guidance was amazing. You never forget it. Faculty members were from reputed media houses, providing real-time experience. During our time, our sir took us to OTV to see how it worked. The exams were difficult, but you could always take guidance from teachers. They were good at providing guidance.

Other: Personally, I loved this field, as I always wanted to be a media person. Today, I also work with a reputed media house. You could start internships with many satellite media channels in your first year, which would give you more opportunities to connect with people and excel in the field. Something I wish I could have done during my time.

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025Read More

Anonymous

M.A. in Sanskrit - Batch of 2025

Offered by Gujarat University

3.8

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

The teachers are very helpful and knowledgeable.

Placements: The placement in the college is good, but the course and the department have poor placement campusing, with a placement percentage rate of 70%. The top companies, such as schools, colleges, publishing houses, etc., offer roles like teachers, assistant professors, publishers, content writers, etc. The highest package offered is 5 LPA, and the lowest is 2 LPA, with an average of 3 LPA. They also provide internship opportunities.

Infrastructure: In the college, the infrastructure is good; they provide students with Wi-Fi facilities, well-decorated classrooms, and a library full of books. The hospital facilities are quite good, and the quality of food is good; they provide faster medical support, etc.

Faculty: The teachers in the college are very helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. They assist the students and provide practical applications in teaching. The teaching environment is good, and the course curriculum is relevant for future readiness. The semester exams are challenging but fair, with a passing percentage above 80%.

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024Read More

Anonymous

M.A. in Sanskrit - Batch of 2025

Offered by Gujarat University

3.8

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

The college culture is good in the college.

Placements: The placement is good in the college; the students placed, but in the course of the college, placement is poor. The students' placement rate is 65%, and the top companies like school, college, publishing house, etc., and the top roles like teachers, professors, publishers, content writers, etc. The highest package is 5 LPA, and the lowest is 1.2 LPA.

Infrastructure: In the college, infrastructure is fabulous, and there are well-equipped labs and a library available. There is Wi-Fi also available, and the campus is big. The canteen food is good, and the hostel facility also. There are sports organized by the college.

Faculty: In the college, the faculty are so nice; they are well knowledgeable, qualified, and help the students. Their teaching quality is good, and the course curriculum is relevant for the industry. The semester exam is quite tough, but cheating is not allowed, and the passing percentage is 80%.

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024Read More

Anonymous

M.A. in Sanskrit - Batch of 2025

Offered by Gujarat University

3.8

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

The infrastructure and culture of the college are good.

Placements: The placement in the college is good, and there are students placed as well, but in the course, the placement is poor. The placement percentage is 70%, and the top roles offered are teachers, content writers, publishers, etc. The companies include schools, college publishing houses, and students also get internship opportunities. The highest package is 5 LPA, the lowest 1.3 LPA, and the average 3 LPA.

Infrastructure: The college has good infrastructure; there is a big playground available for basketball and badminton, and common amenities like AC and Wi-Fi are available. There are hostels, and the canteen food is quite good. Medical facilities are also available, and the library culture is good.

Faculty: The teachers in the college are very commendable; they also provide students with practical examples in studies. They are knowledgeable, qualified, and help the students. The course curriculum is relevant for the future and makes students future-ready. The semester exams are challenging but fair, with a passing rate of 100/80.

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024Read More

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M.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2021

4Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life2Value for Money

All about Utkal University.

Placements: Not at all good for placement, but it is good to study here as it is a very reputed institute. As far as placement, some of my friends got placed at around 2.5 lacs per annum. The top companies that came here are TCS and Wipro and some other firms that none of my friends got internships with.

Infrastructure: The course here seems to be very outdated and it needs some serious reforms and corrections. Despite the fact that many students have opted for live hostels, these are also out of date and have turned old with time and the mess food is comparatively good when compared with private hostels.

Faculty: The faculty members here are well talented but they lack in method of teaching as they are not good teachers and they are also not so cooperative. If they find anyone overly smart, they give poor marks and the courses are not at all industry ready and easily one can pass a semester studying before night.

Other: At my university, campus life is very tempting as the campus is very huge as it is the largest campus in all of Odisha and I wish the courses taught here should be improved and every year, fests are also organized to encourage students.

Reviewed on 20 May 2024Read More

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M.A. (Personnel Management and Industrial Relation) - Batch of 2020

Offered by B.J.B Autonomous College

3.8

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

A great college to pursue M.A.

Placements: In our college, there were good placement opportunities. Every year, around 50–60% of students get placed. There were various placement drives organized by the college. The top recruiters are Flipkart, EY, HCL, Genpact, etc. The average package offered to the students in our course was 6 LPA.

Infrastructure: There were all types of necessary facilities available to the students in our departments. The college had a Wi-Fi connection in the labs. Students can get all types of books from the college library. Classrooms at the college were well furnished. There was a canteen facility available in the college. Overall, the college had great infrastructure.

Faculty: Faculty members of the college were qualified and knowledgeable. They were supportive and helpful to the students. Teachers used to conduct various seminars and extra lectures for us. Many guest faculty members used to visit the college. Students can contact teachers regarding their doubts. Exams at the college were difficult.

Other: The management of the college was good. Placement cell of the college was very active. Multiple companies visit the college for placements.

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2023Read More

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Which entrance exam is accepted by Utkal University?

Answered a month ago

Yes, Utkal University has an entrance based admission criteria for many courses. Find below the eligibility criteria and accepted entrance exams for some popular courses offered by the university:

MBA: Entrance based selection criteria and candidates are required to have valid scores in CPET/ CAT/ MA

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How to apply in Utkal University?

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Candidates need to register online at the official website of Utkal University. Follow the below-mentioned steps for the complete Utkal University application process:

Step 1.1: Visit the official website of the University, utkaluniversity.nic.in

Step 1.2: Register yourself by clicking on the registe

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How can I get admission at DDCE Utkal University?

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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 1

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Is admission to DDCE Utkal University merit-based or entrance-based?

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Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University offers admissions completely on the basis of merit. The institute does not require any entrance exam to offer admission to any course. In order to secure admission to DDCE Utkal University, candidates must fulfil the course-specific

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What is the fees range for courses offered by the DDCE Utkal University?

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Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University tuition fee ranges between INR 26,800 to INR 53,100. This fee is exclusive of other components such as Application Fee, Examination Fee, Security Deposit, Hostel Fee, etc. The fee is taken from the official website of the institute.

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