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Utkal University M.A. Courses & Fees 2026

Q: How many seats does Utkal University BSc offer?

Utkal University offers 28,873 seats in its BSc programme through its multiple specialisations and affiliated colleges. Out of all the colleges that offer BSc seats from Utkal University, Govindapur College offers the most amount of BSc seats with 720 seats, while Kamakhyanagar College offers the least amount of seats with only eight seats for the BSc programme.

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Utkal University M.A.
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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 2026

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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Q: Which entrance exam is accepted by Utkal 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

Q: How many seats does Utkal University BSc offer?

Utkal University offers 28,873 seats in its BSc programme through its multiple specialisations and affiliated colleges. Out of all the colleges that offer BSc seats from Utkal University, Govindapur College offers the most amount of BSc seats with 720 seats, while Kamakhyanagar College offers the least amount of seats with only eight seats for the BSc programme.

Q: Can I complete MA at DDCE, Utkal University in one year?

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.

Q: What is the selection criteria for Utkal University MA programme?

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.

Utkal University M.A.
Fees details 2026

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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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. (Analytical and Applied Economics),Utkal University
M.A. in Political Science,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 67 Student Responses

Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

Internships and industry projects

Offered every semester

Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

Higher studies preferences

Majority opted in 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

Love being in college

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Q: How many students are placed during Utkal University placements?

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

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Recruitment drives	44	45	36
Selected students	142	197	198

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:

Course

Placement Rate (2021)

Placement Rate (2022)

Placement Rate (2023)

UG 4-year

Total students: 40

Students placed: 16

Total students: 58

Students placed: 7

Total students: 59

Students placed: 22

UG 5-year

Total students: 90

Students placed: 69

Total students: 120

Students placed: 87

Total students: 120

Students placed: 90

PG 2-year

Total students: 1478

Students placed: 509

Total students: 1583

Students placed: 805

Total students: 1720

Students placed: 925

Q: How many companies visit the campus during Utkal University placements?

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:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Companies visited	28	63	75

Q: Who are the top recruiters during Utkal University placements?

The list of top recruiters during Utkal University placements 2023 is presented below:

Utkal University Top Recruiters
Surya International	Capgemini
Kotak Mahindra Bank	Infosys
Amul	Deloitte
Reliance Jio	Wipro
Ultratech Cement	Indigo Airlines

Q: How are the placements at Utkal University?

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:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Companies visited	28	63	75
Recruitment drives	44	45	36
Selected students	142	197	198

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M.A. (Geography) - Batch of 2024

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My two years of experience at Utkal University.

Placements: Students of M.A. in Geography at our university get an average salary package of 5 LPA every year. Students work as cartographers, urban planners, surveyors, professors, researchers in various institutions like universities, research institutes, NGOs, non-profit organisations, government agencies, etc.

Infrastructure: Overall, the infrastructure of our university is really good. High-speed Wi-Fi access is available across our entire university campus. Other facilities, like a well-equipped library, smart and air-conditioned classrooms, and specialised laboratories, are also provided to the students by our university. Our university canteen also provides us with very tasty and hygienic food.

Faculty: All the faculty members of Utkal University are highly qualified. Teachers teach us with great attention. M.A. Geography is a two-year programme, divided into four semesters. Semesters are not too difficult to pass if one studies properly. Students need to maintain atleast 75% attendance to sit in the examination. Around 80% students easily pass the examination every year.

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025Read More

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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

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M.A. in English - Batch of 2025

Offered by SCS Autonomous College

3.6

2Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

SCS College is my dream one for Masters.

Placements: Honestly speaking, in my two years of experience, there have been no big companies coming to the college for placement in Master in English Language. But for other courses like B.Ed, there are such opportunities for students to go to schools for placement. The percentage is very low for getting placement in any companies that come.

Infrastructure: SCS College is one of the biggest colleges in Puri. The classrooms are kind of fit for 24 students in the Master's department. Labs and the library are almost useless for students. The Wi-Fi is not available, and the one that is available now is not that good. The canteen was shut down 2 years ago.

Faculty: The teachers are highly qualified. Main faculty members have completed their Ph.D. Also, the guest faculty members are good. The teaching quality feels like some university level. The course curriculum is based on the student's mindset and luck to get a job in the future. The English language is very important to learn. Semester exams are good enough, and difficult, but based on students' knowledge.

Other: My love for literature is one of the reasons I chose the course. The best thing about the course is that you can be exposed to the diversity of British writers, which could help you reach deep into English writing. According to my research, there will not be any need for improvement in this course now. But some students think that there should be some grammar classes in this course. There are various events and fests going on in the college by various departments. Fresher and farewell are compulsory. Also, the seminars are good.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2025Read More

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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

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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

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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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