Utkal University Bhubaneswar Answered Questions

Yes, a two-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) course is offered by the university. It is offered as a full-time self-financed degree course under the University Department of Teacher Education. The seat intake for the course is 50. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree with a 50% aggregate are eligible to apply for this course.

The Utkal University admission process for the year 2023 has been completed. The admission process for UG & PG courses usually begins every year in April. Around the same timeline, the university releases an official notification on its website. With the registration portal activation, the admission procedure also commences for the academic year. For Utkal University 2024 admissions, the procedure is also expected to commence in the first or second week of April. 

 Yes, it is good to pursue an MBA in Bhubaneswar. Utkal University MBA placements percentage in 2021 was recorded to be 100%. As per the university NIRF report 2023, the median package offered to PG (two-year) students stood at INR 4 LPA. This is made possible with the placement assistance provided by the university to its students. The assistance is provided by imparting training and arranging campus placements.

Admission to integrated courses such as BBA-MBA is based on the Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) conducted by the university. Candidates are shortlisted based on marks secured in the entrance exam (70% weightage) and academic records (30%). A merit list is released to announce the names of selected students. These candidates can then report at the university on the day and at the time prescribed by the university. After document verification and fee payment, admission is confirmed. The number of seats left vacant is announced at the time of admission. In this case, other students can get a chance. For any queries, candidates can reach out to their course coordinators. 

Combined intake across all courses at Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University is up to 1264. Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University offers Degree and Diploma courses including 3 UG and 8 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode.

Utkal University accepts Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) scores for admission to MBA (Financial Management) and MBA (Rural Management) courses. However, for the MBA (Agribusiness) course, candidates with a valid score of CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ ICAR-AIEEA PG/ TISSNET can apply. Those who do not possess scores of the pre-mentioned entrance exams for the MBA in Agribusiness course can also apply via UMAT, which is also conducted by Utkal University.Candidates must note that there is no other provision for admission to the MBA programmes.

Yes, candidates can download the application form and submit it at the University office. The hard copy of the application form can be collected from the respective department. This completed form can further be submitted to the department along with copies of the necessary documents. The documents required with the application form are Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet, graduation degree and marksheet (if applicable), postgraduation degree and marksheet (if required), migration certificate, character certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), original application fee e-receipt, and one passport-size photograph.

The total tuition fee ranges between INR 1,100 – INR 80,200. This fee is however as per the data available on official sources and hence, is subject to changes. Over 10 colleges affiliated with the university offer B.Ed courses. The fees at the affiliated colleges can vary. The total admission fee further also varies as the total course fee shall include many other components. Candidates are advised to visit the official website to get more details around Utkal University B.Ed fee structure.

Candidates with a valid BE/BTech degree can apply for Mtech. Admission to the course is based on marks secured in Odisha Joint Entrance Exam (OJEE). Eligible students can apply by registering and submitting the application online (utkaluniversity.ac.in). Further, the seat allotment is carried out as per the cutoff marks, seat intake, and reservation policy.

The total tuition fee for MCA ranges between INR 50,000 – INR 2.2 lakh. It must be noted that this information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. The fee has to be submitted annually. Candidates can pay the fees further in the shape of BD/BC favouring the concerned department or in any other mode as suggested by the university officials. Candidates are advised to visit the official website to get more details around Utkal University MCA fee structure.