Utkal University, Bhubaneswar has a panel of faculty consisting of professors, associate professors, assistant professors, guest faculty and other academic staff in its postgraduate departments and academic centers. The faculty members are engaged in the process of teaching, research, academic counseling and other university-related activities. Utkal University has several academic departments which include the departments of Arts, Science, Law, Business Studies and Management along with specialized disciplines such as Biotechnology, Computer Science and Applications, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Education and many more.

Utkal University Faculty Highlights

  • Faculty members from various academic disciplines
  • Professors, associate professors and assistant professors from various departments
  • Teaching, research and academic counseling by faculty members
  • Faculty member profiles for each department available on the university website
  • Faculty members with specialized research expertise
  • Guest faculty members in selected programs and departments

Utkal University Faculty List

Some of the Utkal University faculty members listed on the official website are:

Faculty Name

Designation

Department

Dr. Bijayalaxmi Jena

Associate Professor

Chemistry

Prof. Joydev Dinda

Associate Professor

Chemistry

Prof. Braja Narayan Patra

Professor

Chemistry

Dr. Ajaya Kumar Behera

Associate Professor

Chemistry

Dr. BIJAYA KUMAR SUNDARAY

Professor & Head

Personnel Management and Industrial Relations

Dr. Kartik Chandra Das

Assistant Professor

Personnel Management and Industrial Relations

Dr. Madhuchhanda Mohanty

Assistant Professor

Personnel Management and Industrial Relations

Prof. Navaneeta Rath

Professor/HOD

Odia

Dr. Ramesh Chandra Malik

Assistant Professor & Coordinator

Odia

Dr. Rudranarayan Mohapatra

Assistant Professor

Odia

Source: Official Website

Utkal University Faculty in Various Departments

The faculty of Utkal University is organized into various postgraduate departments and academic disciplines. Currently, the following departments are listed at the university under various categories:

Arts: Analytical and Applied Economics, Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Anthropology, English, History, Law, Library and Information Science, Odia, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Sanskrit, Sociology and University Department of Teacher Education.

Science: Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science and Applications, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Statistics, Zoology and many other specialized disciplines.

Business Studies and Management: Business Administration, Commerce and Personnel Management and Industrial Relations.

The university also provides specialized academic programs and departments in disciplines such as Education, Computer Science and Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Journalism and Mass Communication and many others.

Utkal University Faculty FAQs

Given below are the FAQs about the faculty of Utkal University:

Q:   What is the total faculty strength at Utkal University?
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Utkal University has 117 faculty members and 343 non-teaching staff. The university professors are PhD and Diploma holders. The university conducts conferences on a large scale and also arranges guest lectures for the students on various occasions. In addition to this, from Presidents to CEOs, Utkal University has witnessed visits from numerous inspiring personalities, such as Professor Ganeshi Lal and many others.

Q:   What are the facilities available for students at University Law College, Utkal University?
A:
Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Co-ed Hostel, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus.
Q:   Does Utkal University offer hostel facilities?
A:

Yes, Utkal University has separate hostels for boys and girls. There are a total of 13 hostels, six for boys and seven for girls. Every hostel has a common room where boarders are provided with computer, WiFi, Library, newspapers, periodicals, and television. The students are also provided with computational facilities and WiFi. Each hostel has a mess facility.

Faculty Reviews

Overall Faculty Rating (Out of 5)

4.2

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Offered by Srirama Chandra Bhanja Medical College and Hospital
Reviewed on 25 Sep 2026
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
This is the best college to pursue and the best option for your career.

Faculty: Teachers were highly qualified. They helped you to complete your assignments and cleared all your doubts. Semester exams were not hard because both theory and practicals were thoroughly taught by our teachers, so students did not face any problems during exam time.

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Aditya Kumar | MS in Ophthalmology - Batch of 2025
Offered by Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital, Bhubaneswar
Reviewed on 11 Sep 2026
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4.4
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 3
Is your admission in this college.

Faculty: Teachers are qualified, helpful, and knowledgeable, with good teaching quality. The MBBS curriculum is relevant and clinically focused. The semester/professional exams are moderately difficult, with a good overall pass rate. Overall, the college is good.

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Rajdeep Nanda | BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Batch of 2030
Offered by S.C.B. Dental College And Hospital, Cuttack
Reviewed on 12 Sep 2026
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2.6
Placements 1 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 2 Value for Money 4
SCB Dental College - The only one in the state.

Faculty: Faculty members are good, but the exams are not held according to the curriculum. It's wayward. They are not conducted efficiently either. It's a complaint for some while an opportunity for others, so you can look at it however you want. The internal exams are not that serious.

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Silu behera | Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) - Batch of 2028
Offered by NIIS Institute of Information Sciences and Management
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026
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4.6
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
The college is about 26 years old. It is a value-for-money college.

Faculty: All the college staff are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. The teaching quality is top. It makes the students industry-ready. Exams are good. Teachers give us selection questions. Pass percentage is 100 percent. The college also has its social media IDs.

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Sangita Pradhan | M.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2025
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
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4.8
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
One of the best colleges in Odisha.

Faculty: Teachers in our college are very friendly. They are highly qualified. If we have any doubts about studying, they will solve them. Before our semester, they prepare us very well. Our university has an A+ grade from NAAC.

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Manmaya Ojha | Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2027
Offered by Srusti Academy of Management and Technology
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
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3.0
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 2 Value for Money 2
Overall Review of Srusti Academy of Management and Technology: An Average College.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful and knowledgeable. The MBA program can make a student professional and industry-ready. Faculty members are friendly and helpful, and they teach us to build our character and confidence, helping us to improve our personality. Exams do give us stress.

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Lamya Sheikh | M.A. in Psychology - Batch of 2024
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026
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4.6
Placements 4 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
Overall, it is a good university in Bhubaneswar.

Faculty: Our professors were highly qualified. They were very friendly with us. Our exams followed a semester system. The papers were hard. Before every semester, our professors prepared us and suggested the most important questions. Our sports faculty members were also good. They organized football, cricket, hockey, basketball, and volleyball tournaments every year.

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Amlan Mishra | M.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2025
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
For good studies, one of the best universities in Bhubaneswar.

Faculty: In our university, professors are highly qualified. They are not so friendly, but they are strict. Before every semester, they prepare us very well. So in the last year, the pass rate of students was 90-95 percent.

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Amlan Mishra | M.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2025
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026
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4.8
Placements 5 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
For doing good studies, this is a good place.

Faculty: In our university, professors are highly qualified. They are not so friendly, but they are strict. Before every semester, they prepare us very well. So in the last year, the pass rate of students was 90-95 percent. Our sports faculty is very good.

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Rashmirekha Nayak | M.Sc. in Chemistry - Batch of 2024
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026
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4.6
Placements 5 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
One of the best universities in Odisha.

Faculty: Our professors were highly qualified and very friendly in nature. If we had any doubts about some topics, they solved them, and every year before the semester, they prepared us. The pass rate of our college was above 65%. I also got my dream job in JSPL.

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Snehasish Behera | BBA (Hons.) - Batch of 2026
Offered by DAV School of Business Management
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
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3.8
Placements 4 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
It's a wonderful experience. Lots of learning and knowledge from faculty members.

Faculty: Teachers are really highly experienced and friendly. They help students as much as they can. Teaching quality is also excellent. Course curriculum is relevant and makes students industry-ready. Exams are moderate. Pass percentage is above 90 percent.

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Amit Yadav | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Batch of 2027
Offered by Rajdhani College
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026
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4.0
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 4
Our college is good, but one improvement is needed regarding the caste system in the college hostel.

Faculty: There are excellent faculty members who help students a lot. Our HOD is very supportive and personally helps any student who is sincere in their studies or tries to improve. The semester exams are of average difficulty if students study regularly.

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Dimpoly Toppo | Master of Education - Batch of 2022
Offered by Regional Institute of Education
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Best institute for pursuing this course.

Faculty: All teachers are well educated and very knowledgeable. They are very helpful, and the quality of teaching is great. The course curriculum is relevant to the course. Teachers want to make students like them. Semester exams are not that hard. Most of the students passed the exams.

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Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
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4.2
Placements 4 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 5
Good academics and an affordable course.

Faculty: Exams are conducted strictly. Teachers are brilliant. They are well-qualified and helpful. They support students not only in academics but also in their personal growth by providing mentorship and guidance. The course is designed in a way that helps students academically. It also prepares them for examinations like UGC NET.

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Aditi kar | Master in Business Administration (Integrated) - Batch of 2028
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
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3.4
Placements 2 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
There are good faculty members and good placements in other departments.

Faculty: Teachers are qualified and are also helpful. Though in my department, the things they teach are quite outdated. Not based on recent things, but basically, they are knowledgeable. Semester exams are difficult or easy, depending on the teachers. 90% of students pass.

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Yes, with an OJEE general rank of 2204, you have a good chance of securing a B.Pharm seat at Utkal University, though it is not 100% guaranteed. Government pharmacy seats in Odisha typically close within a general rank range of 4500 to 5500, putting your rank safely inside the competitive threshold.

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Yes, Utkal University provides decent placements to its students. Look at the table below to know more:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2023)Placement Statistics (2024)Placement Statistics (2025)
Total Students

59 (UG 4-year)

120 (UG 5-year)

20 (PG 1-year)

1720 (PG 2-year)

60 (UG 4-year)

120 (UG 5-year)

20 (PG 1-year)

1730 (PG 2-year)

111 (UG 4-year)

125 (UG 5-year)

20 (PG 1-year)

1744 (PG 2-year)

Students Placed

22 (UG 4-year)

90 (UG 5-year)

10 (PG 1-year)

925 (PG 2-year)

35 (UG 4-year)

101 (UG 5-year)

12 (PG 1-year)

1050 (PG 2-year)

38 (UG 4-year)

105 (UG 5-year)

13 (PG 1-year)

1250 (PG 2-year)

Median Package

INR 2.20 LPA (UG 4-year)

INR 3.50 LPA (UG 5-year)

INR 3.50 LPA (PG 1-year)

INR 4.50 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 2.80 LPA (UG 4-year)

INR 3.70 LPA (UG 5-year)

INR 3.80 LPA (PG 1-year)

INR 4.70 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 3.60 LPA (UG 4-year)

INR 4 LPA (UG 5-year)

INR 4 LPA (PG 1-year)

INR 5.20 LPA (PG 2-year)

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diksha soni

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 months ago

The placements at Utkal University are very good. Have a look at the table below to know more:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2023)Placement Statistics (2024)Placement Statistics (2025)
Total Students

59 (UG 4-year)

120 (UG 5-year)

20 (PG 1-year)

1720 (PG 2-year)

60 (UG 4-year)

120 (UG 5-year)

20 (PG 1-year)

1730 (PG 2-year)

111 (UG 4-year)

125 (UG 5-year)

20 (PG 1-year)

1744 (PG 2-year)

Students Placed

22 (UG 4-year)

90 (UG 5-year)

10 (PG 1-year)

925 (PG 2-year)

35 (UG 4-year)

101 (UG 5-year)

12 (PG 1-year)

1050 (PG 2-year)

38 (UG 4-year)

105 (UG 5-year)

13 (PG 1-year)

1250 (PG 2-year)

Median Package

INR 2.20 LPA (UG 4-year)

INR 3.50 LPA (UG 5-year)

INR 3.50 LPA (PG 1-year)

INR 4.50 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 2.80 LPA (UG 4-year)

INR 3.70 LPA (UG 5-year)

INR 3.80 LPA (PG 1-year)

INR 4.70 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 3.60 LPA (UG 4-year)

INR 4 LPA (UG 5-year)

INR 4 LPA (PG 1-year)

INR 5.20 LPA (PG 2-year)

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diksha soni

Contributor-Level 10