Utkal University
Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar · Science · Arts · Commerce · Law · Management
Odisha's oldest university, with a big, leafy campus at Vani Vihar in the heart of the city. Known for postgraduate courses at very low fees.
- Oldest university in Odisha
- Very low fees
- Central location
Quick answers
- Government or private?
- State government
- Which district?
- Khordha district, Odisha (Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar)
- M.A. / M.Sc fees?
- About ₹20K a year.
- How to get in?
- Through CPET and SAMS merit.
- NIRF 2025 rank?
- Not ranked in NIRF 2025
Figures are approximate, from public 2025 reports.
Key facts
- Fees / year (M.A. / M.Sc)
- ₹20K
- Average package
- —
- Highest package
- —
- Placement rate
- —
- NIRF 2025
- Not ranked
- Established
- 1943
- Hostel
- Yes
- Campus
- 400 acres
- From city centre
- 4 km
Figures are approximate, from public 2025 reports. Check fees and placement numbers with the college before you apply.
Courses & fees
| Course | Duration | Fees / year |
|---|---|---|
| M.A. / M.Sc / M.Com | 2 years | ₹20K |
| LL.B | 3 years | — |
| MBA | 2 years | — |
What students say online
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Answers respect Utkal as Odisha's "mother university", with students from many backgrounds and affordable hostels in a cheap, well-connected city. Its MBA is not recommended because of weak placements.
Often praised
- Reputation and history
- Affordable city and hostels
Common complaints
- Weak MBA placements
Based on the threads below, reviewed Sep 2026.
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