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Utkal University M.A. Courses & Fees 2026

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Estd. 1943

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 2026

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 288 - 3.2L

Median Package₹ 4L - 13.3L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted Exam

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Graduation score40%

Utkal University M.A.
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M.A. in English

2 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

Orissa SAMS

Median Salary

₹4.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹3.35 K

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M.A. in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations

2 yearsOffered by Institute of Media Studies

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₹3.2 L

M.A. in Mathematical Finance

2 yearsOffered by Institute of Mathematics & Applications

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M.A. in Oriya

2 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

Orissa SAMS

Median Salary

₹4.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹3.35 K

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M.A. in Public Administration

3.82 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

Orissa SAMS

Median Salary

₹4.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹50 K

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M.A. in Philosophy

2 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

Orissa SAMS

Median Salary

₹4.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹3.35 K

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Q: What is Utkal University cutoff 2023 for NEET SS?

Utkal University admission to Super Specialty courses including various specialisations of DM and MCh is based on NEET SS scores followed by counselling. The MCC is to conduct the counselling up to two rounds. NEET SS Counselling 2023 is ongoing. As per NEET SS cut off 2023, the closing rank for Round 1 for DM in Endocrinology is 165, which is the most competitive rank of all the specialisations. Followed by DM Endocrinology is DM in Gastroenterology which stood closed at 603 post Round 1. Tabulated below are the closing ranks for Utkal University NEET SS Round 1 seat allotment:

Course	2023
DM in Cardiology	2110
DM in Endocrinology	165
DM in Gastroenterology	603
DM in Hepatology	2117
DM in Nephrology	840
DM in Neurology	939
M.Ch. in Neuro Surgery	1094
M.Ch. in Plastic Surgery	1119
M.Ch. in Urology	700

M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication

4.62 yearsOffered by B.J.B Autonomous College

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Exams Accepted

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹40 K

M.A. in Anthropology

2 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

Orissa SAMS

Median Salary

₹4.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹5.9 K

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M.A. in Sociology

3.22 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

Orissa SAMS

Median Salary

₹4.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

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M.A. (Personnel Management and Industrial Relation)

3.62 yearsOffered by B.J.B Autonomous College

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Exams Accepted

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹80 K

M.A. in History

2 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

Orissa SAMS

Median Salary

₹4.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹3.35 K

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M.A. in Sanskrit

2 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

Orissa SAMS

Median Salary

₹4.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹3.35 K

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M.A. in Political Science

3.02 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

Orissa SAMS

Median Salary

₹4.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹3.35 K

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M.A. in Statistics

2.62 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

Orissa SAMS

Median Salary

₹4.5 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

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MPMIR (Personnel Management and Industrial Relations)

3.82 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

Orissa SAMS

Median Salary

₹4.5 LPA

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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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The value for money rating of this course is 3.9/5 (18 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 Oriya,Utkal University
M.A. in English,Utkal University
M.A. (Analytical and Applied Economics),Utkal University
M.A. in Odia,DDCE Utkal University

Utkal University M.A.
Seats

3783

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

Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

Higher studies preferences

Majority opted in India

Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

Overall feeling of students

3.4

Total Fees

₹16 K

Duration

2 years

Master Of Arts (M.A) In Psychology

Amity University OnlineDegree

Total Fees

₹2.5 L

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M.A. in English

YCMOU NashikDegree

Total Fees

₹6.59 K

Duration

2 years

M.A. in English

School of Distance Education, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Shivaji NagarDegree

Total Fees

₹16 K

Duration

2 years

M.A. in Marathi

YCMOU NashikDegree

Total Fees

₹6.59 K

Duration

2 years

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Utkal University M.A.
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	-/-
Central University of Odisha Compare	-/-	₹ 1.8 K	-/-
BJB College	-/-	₹ 40 K - 80 K	-/-
Sri Sri University Compare	-/-	₹ 50 K - 1.4 L	-/-
Techno India University Kolkata Compare	-/-	₹ 3.16 L	-/-

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Infrastructure3.9

Faculty & Course4.0

Campus Life4.1

Value for Money4.0

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M.A. (Geography) - Batch of 2024

5.0

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

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

5.0

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 Sociology - Batch of 2024

3.6

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Utkal University is a memory of life.

Placements: Many students get placed and it is above 70%. The highest package is 8.5 LPA and the lowest package is 5 LPA. We did not face any recruitment companies during my final exam and many students are self-responsible for their own job. Many students prepare for government jobs because we really don't know where is our importance.

Infrastructure: Hostel facilities have improved during the last year. Wi-Fi facilities are available in every hostel. We have a separate department library and also have a massive library named Parija Library. Both books and internet facilities are available. The science department also has its own labs and a separate library. The class infrastructure is very good at all.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful but not supportive. They just announced to support us but in the background, they are busy with their own work. Teachers are knowledgeable but not good at teaching. During exam time, it is very tough.

Reviewed on 20 May 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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What is the average placement record for MBA in LPU? Which specialisation is better in MBA among marketing and tourism & hospitality?

Answered a month ago

Average placement is around ₹4–6 LPA. Marketing usually offers broader opportunities, while Tourism & Hospitality is good if you’re specifically interested in that sector; both have scope depending on your career goal.

Arshia Singh

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Why choose Utkal University?

Answered 6 hours ago

Utkal University is the oldest university in Orissa and the 17th the oldest university in India. Utkal University is government university in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It is recognised by AIU and UGC. As per NIRF 2025, the ranking of the institute is #48 in the "State Public University" category. The med

Puhup Kumari

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What is the eligibility for MBA at Utkal University?

Answered 6 hours ago

To apply for admissions in MBA programme at Utkal University students need to have a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university with an aggregate of 50% (45% for SC/ST).Utkal University MBA admissions are entrance based. Stufdents need valid score of exams like CPET / UTAM / CAT / CMAT / XAT /

Puhup Kumari

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Is it worth to do MBA in tourism and hospitality from LPU?

Answered 3 months ago

Yes, an MBA in Tourism and Hospitality from LPU is worth considering. You get practical exposure through workshops, internships, and projects with companies like Taj, Oberoi, Marriott, MakeMyTrip, and Cox & Kings. Top performers have earned packages around ₹12–15 LPA. The total fee is about ₹1.5 lak

Arya Sharma

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Why choose Utkal University?

Answered 2 months ago

Utkal University is government university in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It is recognised by AIU and UGC. As per NIRF 2025, the ranking of the university is #48 in the "State Public University" category. MBA & MBBS are the flagship courses of the university. Overall it is good university with good ranking

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