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M.A. (Geography) - Batch of 2024
5.0
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.
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M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication - Batch of 2023
Offered by B.J.B Autonomous College
5.0
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.
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M.A. in Sociology - Batch of 2024
3.6
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.
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Total Tuition Fees₹ 288 - 3.2L
Median Package₹ 4L - 13.3L
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  • Orissa SAMS
  • CBSE 12th
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    • Graduation score40%

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    M.A. in English

    2 years
    40
    ₹4.5 LPA
    ₹3.35 K

    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
    64
    ₹4.5 LPA
    ₹3.35 K

    M.A. in Public Administration

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    32
    ₹4.5 LPA
    ₹50 K

    M.A. in Philosophy

    2 years
    64
    ₹4.5 LPA
    ₹3.35 K
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    Q:   What is Utkal University cutoff 2023 for NEET SS?
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    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:

    Q:   Why choose Utkal University?
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    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 median package offered during Utkal University UG 4-year, UG 5-year and PG 2-year in the past years of placements stood at INR 2.20 LPA, INR 3.5 LPA and INR 4.5 LPA, respectively. In short, it is a good university in terms of rankings, reputation & infrastructure.

    Q:   What all specialisations are offered under MA course by DDCE, Utkal University?
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    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

    M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication

    Star Icon4.62 yearsOffered by B.J.B Autonomous College
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    ₹40 K

    M.A. in Anthropology

    2 years
    26
    ₹4.5 LPA
    ₹5.9 K

    M.A. in Sociology

    Star Icon3.22 years
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    ₹4.5 LPA
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    M.A. (Personnel Management and Industrial Relation)

    Star Icon3.62 yearsOffered by B.J.B Autonomous College
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    ₹80 K

    M.A. in History

    2 years
    64
    ₹4.5 LPA
    ₹3.35 K

    M.A. in Sanskrit

    2 years
    64
    ₹4.5 LPA
    ₹3.35 K

    M.A. in Political Science

    Star Icon3.02 years
    64
    ₹4.5 LPA
    ₹3.35 K

    M.A. in Statistics

    Star Icon2.62 years
    32
    ₹4.5 LPA
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    MPMIR (Personnel Management and Industrial Relations)

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    32
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    ₹ 288 - 3.2 L
    ₹ 6.76 K - 26.02 K
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    ₹ 8.05 K - 3.47 L
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    3.8/5
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    M.A. in English - Batch of 2025
    Offered by SCS Autonomous College
    3.6
    2.0Placements3.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value 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.
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    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.
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    Offered by Gujarat University
    3.8
    3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value 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.
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    M.A. in Sanskrit - Batch of 2025
    Offered by Gujarat University
    3.8
    3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value 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.
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    M.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2021
    3.0
    4.0Placements3.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty3.0Crowd & Campus Life2.0Value 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.
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    No, it is not hard to get admission in Utkal University Bhubaneswar. The university offers seats on both merit and entrance basis. Judging by the past year trends, the Utkal University admission chances are on a moderate level of difficulty. However, some courses, such as MBA, BA, MPhil see higher c

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