Utkal University, Bhubaneswar
Utkal University, Bhubaneswar is a government institution in Khordha, Odisha, established in 1943. Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Key facts
- Location
- Khordha, Odisha
- Type
- Government: Multi-disciplinary university
- Established
- 1943
- Main entrance
- Merit or the university's entrance
- AISHE code
- U-0366
- Courses offered
- Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in many subjects
- Eligibility
- Depends on the programme: Class 12 for UG, a bachelor's degree for PG.
- Approval to check
- A state university under a state Act (check UGC's list); programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
- Institution type
- State Public University
- Area
- Urban
- PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
- Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
- Before you apply
- This year's prospectus for seats and eligibility, NAAC grade and NIRF rank, fees and hostel. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
- Official website
- utkal-university.org
Entrance exams Utkal University, Bhubaneswar accepts
- JEE MainB.Tech at NITs, IIITs and state colleges; the first step to the IITs
Questions about Utkal University, Bhubaneswar
How do I get admission to Utkal University, Bhubaneswar?
Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Which entrance exams does Utkal University, Bhubaneswar accept?
Utkal University, Bhubaneswar uses JEE Main. Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Is Utkal University, Bhubaneswar a government or private institution?
Utkal University, Bhubaneswar is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).
Where is Utkal University, Bhubaneswar?
Utkal University, Bhubaneswar is in Khordha, Odisha, India.
When was Utkal University, Bhubaneswar established?
Utkal University, Bhubaneswar was established in 1943.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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