Utkal University Bhubaneswar Answered Questions

Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, gives weight to marks under the State Selection Management System (SAMS) for B.Com programme admission. A 10+2 pass with a 50% aggregate minimum is the required qualification for the candidates.Though individual CUET cutoffs are not stated for Utkal University, 2024-25 cutoffs can be verified on the SAMS Odisha website. The university also has a B.Com, and any UG course with Commerce as one of the core subjects is accepted. The fee for the course is Rs.15,000.

No, it is not difficult to get into Utkal University MSc as their is only one round of selections. Utkal University MSc admissions take place through the Odisha SAMS CPET entrance exam. If a candidate has a valid PG Entrance Test score they are eligible to apply for admission in the MSc programme.The Odisha SAMS is not as tough as other national-level entrance exams in the country, as the competition is much less than other exams. Thus, it is not very difficult to get into Utkal University MSc.

Yes, candidates who want to take admission in Utkal University BBA can apply for direct admission once their Class 12 results are announced. As admission into the programme is through the merit secured in Class 12, it is easier for aspirants who want to take admission into the course as there aren't any rounds of selection one has to go through to secure admission.

No, there is no mention of the MSc programme at Utkal University having internship or practical components according to the course outline presented in the university website. Candidates are free to do internships outside the university and build their resume accordingly. It is advisable to do internships during one's time in the programme so as to be better prepared for the placement rounds at the university.

Utkal University MSc admission starts with Odisha SAMS entrance exam registration process. Candidates who want to apply for admission at the programme should make sure they first get a valid score in the Odisha SAMS entrance exam. After that they can apply for admission in the MSc programme. Odisha SAMS entrance exam application form comes out in May and the exam takes place in July.

No, Utkal University admission takes place through the Odisha SAMS entrance exam and thus is necessary to take admission into the programme. The institute does not conduct or recognise results of any other exam for its MSc admissions. Candidates applying for admission through the Odisha SAMS exam will have to apply separately for admission for the institute.

A lot of universities in Odisha take MSc admission through the Odisha SAMS CPET. We can compare Utkal University to Ramadevi University, which also takes MSc admission through the same exam. The tuition fee of Ramadevi University is more affordable than Utkal University, but as Utkal University has more affiliated colleges, it offers more varied MSc courses. Thus, after securing a valid score in the Odisha SAMS entrance exam, candidates can apply for admission into any of the universities depending on their requirements. 

Candidates applying for admission into the BBA programme do not have to apply for any entrance exam to secure their admission. The eligibility criteria for admission into Utkal University BBA is a passing grade in Class 12. As admission into the programme takes place through the merit secured in Class 12, candidates can just take direct admission and do not have to sit for any exams.

Yes, as per the university website, Utkal University follows the reservation policy set out by the state government of Odisha and government of India. The institute offers reservation in all its courses. As per the reservation policy of government of India, 15%, 7.5% and 27% of the seats are reserved for candidates belong to the SC, ST and OBC category. Candidates should contact the admissions office to get further information regarding the same.

Utkal University MSc is offered in the offline mode, that means the MSc programme conducts its classes at various affiliated colleges of the university. Candidates also have to appear for exams offline in the campus to complete the degree. Candidates applying for admission should take note that the university does not provide any online MSc opportunities.Admission into the programme is offered through Odisha SAMS entrance, the eligibility criteria for MSc is a 45% minimum aggregate in graduation.