Utkal University Courses

The university is also particularly renowned for its Master of Fine Arts, MFA, course in arts. The course here is focused mainly on the different forms of art such as painting, sculpture, and applied arts, which are well appreciated in this university. The training at the university comprises the creative expression of students along with acquaintance with contemporary practices in art. Other courses that are quite popular in this institution are Performing Arts, Dance, and Music. Such efforts by the university towards preserving and promoting rich cultural heritage of Odisha boost up its reputation as one of the prime institutions to pursue arts and culture studies.   

It has become one of the university's the finest courses because the Utkal University of Culture specializes in the study of cultures from multiple disciplines that also range across art, music, and dance. With its multi-disciplinary methodology, this programme equips a student with vast and glorious cultural heritage combined with sound intellectual thought and logical abilities, all of which facilitate increased employment prospects in these culturally dominated areas. Besides, the fact that a great focus of this institution lies on the frontlines of research and creativity also leads to a rather compelling academic atmosphere for such purposes; the M.A. course will prove rather desirable to the interested scholars willing to enhance the realm of art and culture.

Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses: CoursesEligibilityPG DiplomaCandidate must have passed PG or equivalent from a recognised board / Institute/ UniversityM.A.Candidate must have Graduation Degree in a relevent field or equivalent from a recognised board / Institute/ University.M.ComCandidate must have passed Graduation Degree in B.Com, BBA from Utkal University or any other University recognised by Utkal University, B.ComCandidate must have passed Higher Secondary / +2 / Senior Secondary or any other equivalent examination passed from any Board / Council established by the Govt. of India or any State Govt. or any other equivalent examination recognised by Central Board of Secondary Education / Council of Higher Secondary / Dept. of Industry or any other Dept. of Govt. of Odisha or Utkal University.B.A.Candidate must have passed Higher Secondary / +2 / Senior Secondary or any other equivalent examination passed from any Board / Council established by the Govt. of India or any State Govt. or any other equivalent examination recognised by Central Board of Secondary Education / Council of Higher Secondary / Dept. of Industry or any other Dept. of Govt. of Odisha or Utkal University.BBACandidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board / Institute/ University.MBA/PGDMCandidate must have completed Bachelor degree of minimum 3 years duration with above mentioned marks from any recognised University/Institute.
45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category.MCACandidate must have completed BCA/ Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent Degree with above mentioned marks from any recognised University/Institute. or Candidate who have completed B.Sc./ B.Com./ B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 Level or at Graduation Level can also apply with minimum mentioned marks and 45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category.