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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 lakh, and LPUNEST scholarships can reduce it by 30–60% depending on your score. If you make the most of these opportunities, the programme gives a solid understanding of the industry and prepares you for a career in hospitality and travel management.

At LPU, most MBA students who get placed typically receive average packages of 6-7LPA. Higher offers often depend on your skills, internships, and area of specialization.When comparing Marketing with Tourism & Hospitality, Marketing usually offers more varied roles and attracts a wider range of recruiters. Tourism & Hospitality is a better fit if you are sure you want a career in that field.

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 rankings.

The Utkal University NEET PG Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the MD and MS courses for all categories till round 2. For the General AI category, the cutoff was 407 in the first round and 89971 in the last round. The hardest and the easiest courses for this category in the last round were MD in General Medicine and MD in Physiology, respectively. Note: The cutoff for other categorie, rounds and courses will vary. 

The Utkal University NEET SS Cutoff 2025 for admission to the DM and MCh courses for students belonging to the All India quota will be released soon. However, as per the Utkal University NEET SS Cutoff 2024, the cutoff ranged from 170 to 7375 in the last round. In the first round, the cutoff was in the range of 239 to 3087 for admission to the DM and MCh courses.Therefore, going by the cutoff of 2024, we can expect the cutoff to range somewhere near this range. The NEET Super Speciality cutoff is the minimum percentile of marks required by candidates to qualify for the exam in that particular super speciality group. Students can click here to know more about the Utkal University NEET SS Cutoff 2025. 

The Utkal University NEET MDS Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the MDS course and its various specialisations for all rounds and categories under the All India category. For the General AI category, the cutoff ranged from 39 to 268, according to the first and last round closing ranks. Among all the specialisations offered, MDS in Oral Surgery was the hardest course to gain admission to, with the cutoff ranging from 39 to 92 in the first and last rounds. Note: Different categories, rounds, courses will have different cutoffs accordingly. 

Utkal University offers the BA BEd (Integrated) course for admission via the Orissa SAMS entrance exam. According to the Utkal University, Orissa SAMS cutoff 2024, the last round cutoff was 88 for the students belonging to the General Hs quota. Students can refer to the table below to know the BA BEd cutoff for various categories under the Home State quota for admission to Utkal University. Category NameLast Round Closing Ranks 2025General HS88SC HS79.33ST HS75.17

The Utkal University AYUSH Cutoff 2025 was published for admission to the BAMS and BHMS courses for all categories under the All India quota. For the General AI category, the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) programme had a cutoff of 61780. For the same category, the cutoff was 123918 for admission to the BHMS - Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery course. For the OBC AI quota, both the BAMS and BHMS courses had the last round cutoff of 62970 and 130536, respectively. Students can refer to the table below to know the last round cutoff for other categories for both the courses. Category NameBAMS Last Round Cutoff 2025 BHMS Last Round Cutoff 2025General AI61780123918OBC AI62970130536SC AI222630215896EWS AI67443– / –

Hi.1st semester of the B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) programme at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar — which follows the CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) used across its affiliated colleges and distance education units:  Duration & StructureProgramme: B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce)University: Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (affiliating university for many colleges)Duration: 3 years (6 semesters) under CBCS The course combines core commerce subjects, ability enhancement courses, and electives to give you a broad foundation in business and commerce. The semester system lets you take credits each term that count toward your final degree.  1st Semester Major SubjectsIn the first semester, the core subjects typically include:Environmental Science – Understanding environmental issues and sustainability.Financial Accounting – Basic concepts and procedures of accounting.Business Law – Introduction to legal environment of business.Micro Economics – Fundamentals of economic theory and market functioning. These subjects help build your accounting, legal, economic, and environmental awareness, which are essential foundations for higher commerce studies.  Credit System & EvaluationThe B.Com programme follows CBCS, meaning: Each paper carries specific credits. You earn credits by passing semester exams. There are usually internal assessments + end‑semester university exams. Internal assessment could include:• Assignments• Attendance• Class testsExternal assessment is conducted by Utkal University through semester exams.  How It Fits in the DegreeThe 1st semester is building the base for your commerce education. Later semesters expand into subjects like Business Taxation, Corporate Accounting, Business Communication, Cost Accounting, Auditing, Management, etc. (though exact titles vary by college).You also get to choose electives and skill enhancement courses in future semesters under the CBCS model. Where You Might Study ItUtkal University's B.Com programme is offered in:Affiliated colleges (regular mode) under Utkal UniversityDistance education unit (DDCE) — if you prefer correspondence mode.For example, the distance B.Com syllabus for both Honours and Pass streams follows the same core papers (Environmental Science, Financial Accounting, Business Law, Micro Economics) in Semester 1.

Yes, Utkal University has an entrance based admission criteria for many courses. Find below the eligibility criteria and accepted entrance exams for some popular courses offered by the university:MBA: Entrance based selection criteria and candidates are required to have valid scores in CPET/ CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ XAT/ ICAR-AIEEA PG/ TISSNET/ UMAT exam.Candidates based on valid scores in any of the aforementioned entrance exams will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) round.BSc: Candidates seeking admission to the BSc programme at Utkal University must have passed class 12 in the Science stream. The university inducts candidates for the BSc programme based on marks in the qualifying examination, i.e. class 12. B.Ed: Candidates willing to be admitted to the B.Ed programme at Utkal University must possess a bachelor's degree and should appear for the Career and Entrance examination conducted by the university.