Utkal University Bhubaneswar Answered Questions

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.

No, Utkal University is a state-level university located in Orissa. It is the oldest university in Orissa and the 17th-the oldest university in India. The university is recognised by AIU and UGC and is accredited with an “A+” grade by NAAC. It is ranked 93 among the top Universities in India by NIRF 2023. At present, Utkal University has 27 post-graduate teaching and research departments on campus. The university has 381 affiliated colleges for different streams, such as Humanities, Social Sciences, Science & Technology, Commerce & Management, Medicine, Homeopathy, Law, etc.

Utkal University has not released the placement data 2023. However, the NIRF placement report 2023 is out. As per the report, the median package offered to UG 4 year was INR 1.80 LPA. Candidates can refer to the table below for a detailed insight into the median package offered:CourseMedian Package (2022)UG 4-year (BA BEd,  BSc BEd)INR 1.80 LPAUG 5-yearINR 3.40 LPAPG 1-yearINR 3.50 LPAPG 2-year (MBA,  MTech,  MCA)INR 4.00 LPA

Utkal University has 381 affiliated colleges. These colleges offer various UG, PG, and PhD courses in different streams, such as Humanities, Social Sciences, Science and Technology, Commerce and Management, Medicine, Homoeopathy, Law, etc. Candidates for UG courses are selected on a first-come, first-served basis, and candidates for PG courses like MA and M.Com. are selected with the entrance examination and merit-based selection followed by the interview or group discussion. Some of the colleges are Madhusudan Law College, University Law College, Aastha College of Allied Health and Paramedical Sciences, Academy of Management and Information Technology, and others.

Students of Utkal University can apply for various central government scholarships through the national scholarship portal. The scholarships are:PG Merit Scholarship for University Rank HolderPG Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child ScholarshipPost Matric Scholarship Schemes Minorities CSPost Matric Scholarship Schemes for Students with DisabilitiesCentral Sector Scheme of ScholarshipPG Scholarship Scheme for SC ST Students for pursuing Professional coursesFinancial Assistance for Education to the wards of BEEDI/CINE/IOMC/LSDM- Post MatricPrime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam RiflesMerit cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical courses CS

Utkal University offers various UG, PG, and doctorate-level courses in the fields of Humanities, Social Sciences, Science and Technology, Commerce and Management, Medicine, Homeopathy, Law, etc. Tabulated below is the list of a few popular courses along with their total tuition fee:CoursesTotal Tuition FeesMBA/PGDMINR 288 - INR 4 lakhBScINR 360 - INR 1.7 lakhBAINR 360 - INR 2 lakhMScINR 288 - INR 1.5 lakhBA BEdINR 1.6 lakh - INR 2 lakh

Yes, Utkal University has a placement cell that organises placement drives for the students. Utkal University has not released the placement statistics for the year 2023. However, NIRF has officially published the placement report 2023. As per the report, the median package offered during Utkal University UG 4-year and PG 2-year placements 2022 stood at INR 1.80 LPA and INR 4.00 LPA, respectively. Further, a total of 805 students were placed out of 1,583 students during Utkal University PG 2-year placements in 2022.

Utkal University offers a 3-year BSc programme in 12 specialisations. The specialisations are Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Physics, Statistics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mathematics, Geology, Geography, Computer Science and Applications, and Chemistry. The total tuition of the course ranges from INR 360 to INR 2.3 lakh. To apply for the BSc course, candidates need to fulfil the basic eligibility criteria, which is that they must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board. 

Utkal University offers various facilities to its students, including:Library- The library of Utkal University, known as Purija Library, is said to be one of the finest libraries in the state of Odisha. The library comprises large reading spaces, manuscripts, administrative, and many other sections.Hostel- The university provides hostel facilities for both boys and girls. The hostel also includes a mess facility where students get hygienic food.Canteen- The university also has a huge canteen, which is said to be the most crowded and social place for students. The canteen offers food at a very reasonable rate that is made with proper hygiene.

Utkal University offers various PG courses. It offers two-year MBA, MCA, MCom, MTech, MSc, LLM, and MA courses. The MSc is offered in 10 specialisations. The university also offers MPhil and PhD courses in 30 different specialisations. The minimum course duration for a PhD is three years, with a maximum of six years. The minimum course duration for an MPhil is two years, whereas the maximum course duration is five years. The university also offers sponsored courses to the students, like a five-year integrated MBA, an MCA, and other courses.