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A+ NAAC accredited
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Estd. 1943

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why choose Utkal University?

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.

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Q: Is it worth doing MBA at Utkal University?

Yes, it is worth doing MBA from Utkal university. The flagship course of the Utkal University is MBA. MBA at Utkal University is offered as a 2 year full-time programme at the PG level. MBA is offered in the specialisations like Rural Management, Financial Management, Agri Business, Business Administration, etc. The total tuition fee for the MBA course is INR 288 - 5.1 lakh, depending on the offering institute.

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Utkal University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5

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Placements3.6

Infrastructure4.0

Faculty & Course4.2

Campus Life4.1

Value for Money4.2

What students say about Utkal University

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Companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, etc., visit the college for placements.

Based on 53 Reviews

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The highest salary is not sufficient for students may be placements should work on it.

Based on 30 Reviews

Sangita Pradhan Verified Icon

M.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2025

4.8

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

One of the best colleges in Odisha.

Placements: Last year, the placement percentage was 70-80 in our college. The lowest package is 4 LPA-5 LPA. In our universit many companies come to offer jobs like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Capgemini, Cognizant, HDFC Bank, Deloitte, etc. The highest salary package offered is 16 LPA-18 LPA in our college. 10-15 percent of students got paid internship. If you have good spoken English and some skills, then you will be easily hired.

Infrastructure: Our university has a great environment. We have smart classrooms, AC classrooms with high-speed internet connection, and a well-managed library. Hostels are also good, with hygienic food and Wi-Fi facilities. You won't miss your home there. Our sports faculty are also good. We have sports tournaments every year like cricket, football, volleyball, basketball, etc.

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.

Other: I have enjoyed my college journey and made friends and memories.

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026Read More

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M.A. in Psychology - Batch of 2024

4.6

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Overall, it is a good university in Bhubaneswar.

Placements: Our placement cell was not so good according to last year's record. Last year, 10–20% of students got placed in various companies like TCS, Wipro, Infosys, BYJU'S, and Unacademy. Last year, the highest package was 8–8.5 LPA. The lowest package was 4–5 LPA. The average package fell around 5 LPA. If you had great communication skills, you could get a job easily.

Infrastructure: Our campus had a good environment. Our university had separate, well-organized buildings, smart classrooms with great Wi-Fi, well-maintained laboratories, good roads for transport, and a great green environment. Hostels were also good. Our hostels were very hygienic and provided good food three times a day.

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.

Other: A single sheet could not decide your future. So, enjoy the college life, make friends, and make memories.

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026Read More

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M.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2025

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

For good studies, one of the best universities in Bhubaneswar.

Placements: In our college, we have a good placement cell. Approximately 68-72 percent of students got placed. Last year, the total number of graduating students was 1744, and of them 1250 students were placed. The highest package is 10.5 LPA and the lowest package is 3 LPA. Many trusted companies come to our college to offer jobs like Azim Premji Foundation, Annapurna Microfinance, Odisha Television (OTV), Harsha Trust, etc.

Infrastructure: Our campus has a fresh environment, well-managed buildings, smart classrooms, a playground, good roads for transport, and many other facilities. Our hostels come with a good security system, clean rooms, a fast Wi-Fi facility, and 3 meals a day. Hostel food is very hygienic, so you don't miss your home in our hostels.

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.

Other: Good college for building a career. I enjoyed my college life very well. They organise cricket, football, basketball, volleyball, etc., tournaments every year.

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026Read More

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M.A. in Political Science - Batch of 2025

4.8

5.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

For doing good studies, this is a good place.

Other: Good college for building a career. I enjoyed my college life very well. They organise cricket, football, basketball, volleyball, etc., tournaments every year.

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026Read More

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M.Sc. in Chemistry - Batch of 2024

4.6

5.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

One of the best universities in Odisha.

Placements: Our college had a good placement cell. Approximately 65-75% of students got jobs in various companies like Vedanta Limited, NALCO, Tata Chemicals, JSPL, etc. In our college, the highest package was 6 LPA, and the lowest package was 2.50 LPA, according to last year. The average package was 5 LPA.

Infrastructure: Our college campus had lovely nature, and the buildings were separate and well-managed. Our campus had a great garden with a good playground. At night, the lighting in the college campus was amazing. Our college had a total of 13 hostels, 7 boys' hostels and 6 girls' hostels, with great Wi-Fi. They provided food like home food.

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.

Other: The college gave me a fresh environment, good friends, and a dream job.

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026Read More

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BBA (Hons.) - Batch of 2026

Offered by DAV School of Business Management

3.8

4.0Placements3.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

It's a wonderful experience. Lots of learning and knowledge from faculty members.

Placements: Since most of the students apply for higher studies after BBA. Only 4 to 5 students apply for a job. All of them got placed in good companies like Motilal Oswal, De Shaw Group, Integron, etc. The highest package is 21 LPA, the lowest is 3 LPA. All students are given internships. Top roles are HR, marketing, and Fintech.

Infrastructure: The library is good, with a lot of books available on co-curricular activities and extra knowledge from well-known publishers. Wi-Fi is not available. Classrooms are highly polished and digitally equipped with the latest technologies. Hostel food is not good. The warden and hostel management are good.

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.

Other: Lots of events happen to gain knowledge and skills.

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026Read More

Utkal University

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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 2 months ago

LPU has this pretty solid placement ecosystem for MBA students, with recruiters coming in from various sectors like banking, FMCG, consulting, IT, e-commerce, and financial services ,and they do visit the campus. In some recent placement seasons, the highest MBA package went up to INR 49.4 LPA, and

Sammy

Contributor-Level 9

Can I get a B.Pharm seat at Utkal University with an OJEE general rank of 2204?

Answered a month ago

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.

Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 9

Is the Utkal University good in terms of placement?

Answered a month ago

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

Particulars

Placement 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)

diksha soni

Contributor-Level 10

Does everyone at Utkal University get decent placements?

Answered a month ago

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

Particulars

Placement 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)

diksha soni

Contributor-Level 10

How are the placements at Utkal University?

Answered 2 months ago

Utkal University placement 2026 details will be updated once out. As per the 2024-2025 placement data released by NIRF, the median package offered to UG-4 students is INR 3.6 LPA & that to UG-5 students is INR 4 LPA.

Puhup Kumari

Contributor-Level 9