Utkal University

Utkal University was founded in 1943. This state university is recognized by AIU and UGC and has received an “A+” accreditation from NAAC. According to NIRF 2023, it is ranked 93rd among the top universities in India. Currently, Utkal University features 27 post-graduate teaching and research departments on its campus. The university has 381 affiliated colleges across various streams, including Humanities, Social Sciences, Science & Technology, Commerce & Management, Medicine, Homeopathy, Law, and more.

Utkal University comprises three main departments and 31 sub-departments. It is the oldest university in Orissa and the 17th oldest in India. The university provides distance-learning programs for its students. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, and MPhil courses. Some key highlights about Utkal University are listed in the table below:

Utkal University offers more than 93 courses across various disciplines. These programs are available at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, covering areas such as Engineering, Medicine & Health Sciences, and Business & Management Studies, among others. Additionally, certain courses at Utkal University provide options for further specialisations. Prospective students looking to enroll in Utkal University courses can consult the table below for information on eligibility criteria and fee structures for each course: