B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry 

at Ravenshaw University Cuttack, Cuttack

Many students enrolled in Ravenshaw BSc courses have reviewed the university and shared their experiences. One of the talked about aspects is the infrastructure and hostel life. As per the reviews, the institute provides various facilities such as Wi-Fi, a canteen, a sports arena, and more. Moreover, the hostel rooms are allocated on a sharing basis of 3 to 4 students per room. Students also suggested that the rooms are clean and the hostel fee is quite affordable.

Admission to Ravenshaw University is conducted in online mode via SAMS, Odisha. Interested students need to visit the official website SAMS for the same. While the admission process for UG course is completely merit based on the basis of scores obtained by the students in Class 12, admission to PG and doctoral-level programmes is completely entrace-based. For admission to all PG courses, such as MA, MSc and MBA, CPET exam is conducted by OSHEC and for MCA, the university accepts scores of OJEE exam for final admission. 

The Ravenshaw University BSc eligibility criteria state that any candidate who has completed Class 12 with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate without the mark in extra optional is eligible to apply. Moreover, for students in the SC/ST category, an additional relaxation of 5% is provided.

Note: It is important to note that meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee admission to the programme.

Ravenshaw University offers various facilities to students. The university provides modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. Some of the facilities include WiFi campus, canteen, dispensary, barrier-free campus, banking services, Post Office, library, smart classrooms, etc. Also, Ravenshaw University provides hostel facilities for both boys and girls.

{Source: M.A. students & alumni}

Based on the feedback from students and alumni, here's a summary of the key points:

Teaching and Faculty
* The teachers are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable.
* They are approachable and supportive.
* The teacher-student ratio is 10:1.

Course Curriculum
* The course curriculum is helpful for further studies.
* It covers both theoretical and practical aspects of English Literature.
* The special paper syllabus is good for further studies.

Infrastructural Facilities
* The infrastructure is well-built and aesthetically pleasing.
* The library has a good collection of books.
* Wi-Fi is available in the hostels and university premises.
* The canteen serves decent food.

Placement and Career Opportunities
* Placement opportunities are limited, mainly due to the nature of the course (English Literature).
* No internship programme is available in the department.
* Alumni have pursued careers in academia, literature, and publishing.

Student Life
* The campus life is vibrant, with regular events, fests, and competitions.
* The college has a strong sense of community, with students being actively involved in extracurricular activities.
* The city is connected, with access to public transport and amenities.

Conclusion
While pursuing an M.A. at Ravenshaw University Cuttack may not guarantee lucrative career opportunities, it provides a solid foundation in English Literature, a rich learning experience, and a strong network of peers and mentors. Students seeking a deeper understanding of literary theory and practice may find this course valuable. However, prospective students must weigh their options carefully and consider factors beyond placement rates when making their decision.

The selection criteria will vary with the opted Ravenshaw University programme. Aspirants opting for any of the UG programme are shortlisted based on their merit in the last qualifying exam. For PG courses such as MBA, MA, etc., aspirants need to pass Common PG Entrance Test. Aspirants fulfiling both eligibility and selection requirements can join Ravenshaw University by paying the course fee.

The total tuition fees for the Ravenshaw University BSc course vary depending on the choice of specialisation. Thus, the total tuition fee ranges from INR 6,500 to INR 1.5 lakh. Students with admission offers are required to pay the course fee after completion of all the selection rounds to confirm their seats.

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

Ravenshaw University provides hostel facilities both for boys and girls. The university has a total of 7 boys and 6 girls hostels. The names of these hostels are mentioned below:

Boys Hostel

• Dharmapada Hostel
• East Hostel
• Jagannath Chhatrabas
• Lalitgiri Hostel
• New Hostel
• New PG Hostel
• West Hostel

Girls Hostel

• Bhargabi Hostel
• Daya Hostel
• Devi Hostel
• Kathajodi Hostel
• Mahanadi Hostel
• Parija Hostel

Ravenshaw University application process is conducted online. Aspirants seeking admission into UG regular courses of the university shall submit an online application through SAMS. Below are the steps to apply for UG courses:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Ravenshaw University.

Step 2: Navigate to the 'Admission' tab in the main menu and click on the course-specific link.

Step 3: Make a new account by registering yourself.

Step 4: Login to apply for the preferred course. Fill out the application form.

Step 5: Pay the application fee.

Step 6: Submit the form.

Tabulated below is the schedule for OJEE 2024:

Dates	Upcoming Events
22 Mar '24	OJEE 2024 Last Date of Registration
6 May '24 - 10 May '24	OJEE 2024
Jun '24	Special OJEE registrations 2024
Jun '24	OJEE 2024 Result
Jun '24	Special OJEE 2024