Berhampur University appoints Geetanjali Dashi as new VC

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1 min readUpdated on May 7, 2022 12:03 IST

Dash is a retired professor of political science at Fakir Mohan University Balasore and holds more than 36 years of teaching experience. 

Berhampur University appoints Geetanjali Dashi as new VC

Berhampur University appoints Geetanjali Dashi as new VC

Geetanjali Dash has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Berhampur University. Odisha governor and chancellor of Universities, Ganeshi Lal appointed her for a period of four years. Dash is a retired professor of political science at Fakir Mohan University Balasore and holds more than 36 years of teaching experience. 

Dash has authored five books and guided four PhD and 35 MPhil scholars. “My priority is to face the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) peer team, who will come to the campus very soon. The university has NAAC A grade. We will try to retain the grade or improve it to A+ grade,” said Dash.

Dash further said that the affiliated colleges under Berhampur University are not accredited.

“I will try to work in this field and mentor the colleges to get them accreditation. Orientation programmes will be conducted for colleges to prepare them for this challenge. Accredited colleges will get funding from the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) scheme, grants from the University Grants Commission (UGC) and other agencies,” she added.

Q:   How are Berhampur University MBA placements?

A:

Berhampur University MBA placement data 2024 is not released. However, as per the NIRF report 2024 available on the official website of Berhampur University, the key highlights of Berhampur University PG 2-year placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2021)

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2022)

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2023)

Median package

INR 3.5 LPA

INR 4.2 LPA

INR 4.8 LPA

Total students

1050

930

1155

Students placed

350

362

512

Students opted for higher studies

150

210

282

Q:   How are the placements at Berhampur University?

A:

As per the overall NIRF report 2024 released by the University, the key highlights of Berhampur University placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

Particulars

UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2021)

UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2022)

UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2023)

Median package

INR 1.7 LPA

INR 2.5 LPA

INR 3.6 LPA

Total students

160

160

160

Students placed

140

142

131

Students opted for higher studies

18

18

29

Particulars

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2021)

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2022)

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2023)

Median package

INR 3.5 LPA

INR 4.2 LPA

INR 4.8 LPA

Total students

1050

930

1155

Students placed

350

362

512

Students opted for higher studies

150

210

282

Q:   What is the median package offered during Berhampur University placements?

A:

According to Berhampur University NIRF report 2023, the course-wise median package offered during Berhampur University placements 2022 is presented below:

Course

Median Package (2022)

UG 3-year (BA, BSc, BCA)

INR 2.5 LPA

PG 1-year (PG Diploma)

INR 5 LPA

PG 2-year (MA, MSc, MBA)

INR 4.2 LPA

Further, an improving trend was witnessed in the median package offered over the past three years during Berhampur University UG and PG placements over the past three years, which is presented below:

The course-wise median salary trends witnessed during Berhampur University UG and PG placements over the past three years are presented below:

Course

Median Package (2020)

Median Package (2021)

Median Package (2022)

UG 3-year

INR 1.5 LPA

INR 1.7 LPA

INR 2.5 LPA

PG 1-year

INR 3.6 LPA

INR 5 LPA

INR 5 LPA

PG 2-year

INR 2.2 LPA

INR 3.5 LPA

INR 4.2 LPA

The new Vice-Chancellor said that she will focus on the holistic development of students. Apart from education, curricular, extracurricular and co-curricular activities, soft skills, physical fitness, placement cell and other activities will be worked on the campus. Seed funding will be given to the young faculty members, she added.

Meanwhile, the higher education department is now inviting applications for the post of Vice-Chancellor Shri Jagannath Sanskrit University, Puri. Interested candidates can apply on or before May 31. 

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Q:   How many students are placed during Berhampur University placements?

A:

According to the overall NIRF report 2024 released by Berhampur University, the course-wise number of students placed during Berhampur University placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars

UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2021)

UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2022)

UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2023)

Total students

160

160

160

Students placed

140

142

131

Students opted for higher studies

18

18

29

Particulars

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2021)

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2022)

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2023)

Total students

1050

930

1155

Students placed

350

362

512

Students opted for higher studies

150

210

282

Q:   Who are the top recruiters during Berhampur University placements?

A:

The list of top recruiters of Berhampur University in 2022 and recent past is presented in the below-mentioned table:

Berhampur University Top Recruiters

Asian Paints

Godrej

Thomson Reuters

Royal Bank of Scotland

Kotak Mahindra Bank

IBM

Genpact

TCS

SBI Life Insurance

Infosys

Q:   What are the career prospects after an MBA from Berhampur University?

A:

After pursuing an MBA from Berhampur University, there are diverse career prospects that you can explore. Here are some potential career paths:

  1. Management Roles: With an MBA, you can expect to land management roles in various industries such as marketing, finance, human resources, and operations.
  2. Consulting: Your MBA degree can open doors to consulting opportunities in areas like strategy, operations, and human resources.
  3. Finance: An MBA can prepare you for roles in finance, including investment banking, financial analysis, and portfolio management.
  4. Marketing: You can explore marketing roles in industries like consumer goods, technology, and healthcare, with expertise in areas like brand management, product development, and digital marketing.
  5. Entrepreneurship: With an MBA, you can develop the skills and knowledge necessary to start and grow your own business.
  6. Education: You can also consider pursuing a career in education, as a professor or researcher, or in other academic roles.

It must be noted that the career prospects after an MBA from Berhampur University will depend on factors such as your academic performance, work experience, and the network you build during your studies. It's essential to explore various career paths, networking, and gaining relevant experience through internships and other opportunities to enhance your employability. To get complete information related to MBA programme, Click Here

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