Central University of Odisha - [CUO], Koraput

Koraput, OdishaCentral UniversityEstd 2009
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About CUO

Central University of Odisha (CUO), formerly known as Central University of Orissa, is a government university, located in the Koraput District of Odisha. Established in 2009, CUO is approved by the UGC and accredited by the NAAC. The Central University of Odisha offers UG, PG, and PhD programs across various disciplines through 9 schools and 18 different departments. Admissions at the Central University of Odisha (CUO) are based on the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for all UG and PG programs. 

Central University of Odisha Merit List 2024

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Central University of Odisha Highlights
Particulars Statistics 
Name Central University of Odisha
Formerly Known As Central University of Orissa
Campus | Location 2 | Main Campus at Sunabeda, Koraput District, City Centre at Landiguda
Establishment year | Ownership type 2009 | Government University
NAAC B+
Campus size 430 Acres
Recognized  UGC | AIU
Courses offered  UG, PG, PhD
Placements | Highest Median Salary Yes | INR 1.8 LPA
Top Recruiters TCS, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Ashok Leyland, Indian Navy, Accenture

Central University of Odisha Courses & Fee

Courses Details Total Fees
B.Sc Eligibility: 10+2 in relevant subject or any degree in Science with minimum 60% marks in aggregate
Selection Criteria: CUET UG
INR 5,650
B.Ed Eligibility: 50% marks in the Bachelor‟s Degree and/or in the Master’s Degree in Science/Social Science/Humanities
Selection Criteria: CUET PG
INR 8,240
MA Eligibility: Graduation in relevant subject with minimum 50% marks in the respective subject and aggregate
Selection Criteria: CUET PG
INR 13,480
M.Sc  Eligibility: Graduation in relevant Science subject with minimum 55% marks in aggregate
Selection Criteria: CUET PG
INR 13,680
MBA Eligibility: Any Graduate with minimum 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized University /Institution
Selection Criteria: CUET PG followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD+ PI)
INR 8,240
Ph.D Eligibility: Post Graduation degree in specialised subjects with at least 55% marks from a recognised University
Selection Criteria: Written Entrance Test + Viva Voce 
INR 25,720

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The Central University of Odisha admissions into bachelors, masters and doctorate programmes are based on the scores of national level entrance exam CUET UG & CUET PG. The applicants can apply for courses ranging from Humanities, Science and Technology, Education, and more. The MBA program admission is on the basis of the entrance exam followed by a group discussion and a personal interview. 

Similarly, for the PhD program, aspirants have to appear for a personal interview as well, in order to secure a seat in the doctoral degree program. For the personal interview applicants must carry all the original copies of caste and academic certificates. 

How To Apply at Central University of Odisha? 

The applicants can follow the below given steps to apply online at Central University of Odisha for UG and PG programs. 

  • Visit the official website of the university @cuo.ac.in
  • Proceed to the application process after registering.
  • Fill out the application form with accurate information such as academic history, test results, selected course, and personal information. 
  • Then attach all essential documents within the size constraints.
  • Continue to fill out the application form fee online.
  • Upon completion, print out the application form for future references. 
  • Once the student has filled the application form, they need to wait for the merit lists to publish on the official website. These merit lists will include the name of the shortlisted candidates. These shortlisted candidates can further proceed with the admission with the documentation verification and fee payment.

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Central University of Odisha Results

Examinations in Central University of Odisha are conducted in the months of September and February every year. Enrolled students can check their examination results on the official website of the university. Students can follow the steps given below to check their semester results:

  • Visit the official website of Central University of Odisha @cuo.ac.in.
  • On the topmost tabs, navigate Academics tab. 
  • Students will land on the Academics Information page. Navigate to the Results tab. 
  • The online result for all the announced courses will be displayed on the screen. 
  • Click on the desired course and download the PDF. 

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Central University of Odisha Placements

The Central University of Odisha offers satisfactory placements to its students. The renowned university has some of the top recruiters like TCS, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Ashok Leyland, Indian Navy, Accenture, and more. The placement highlights are as follows

Particulars
Placement Statistics (2021-22)
UG (3 year) PG (2 year) PG-Integrated (5 year)
No. of students graduated 23 274 12
No. of students placed 3 59 2
Median salary  INR 1.8 LPA INR 1.5 LPA INR 1.5 LPA
No. of students selected for Higher Studies 12 15 7

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Central University of Odisha Scholarships

The students enrolled in Central University of Odisha can apply for the non-net fellowship to research students by the university. Moreover, the students enrolled in other UG, PG and PhD programs can apply for state sponsored scholarships. The state scholarships are based on merit. More details are given in the table below.
 

Scholarship Details Benefits
Non-Net Fellowship to research Students
  • Non-Net Fellowship to M.Phil/ PhD Scholars pursuing research as per UGC norms.
  • UGC Non-NET fellowship INR 8000 per month for a period of three years
PG Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holders by UGC
  • The scholarship will be given to UG First and Second Rank winners who have been accepted into any PG Course
 
  • Students who have enrolled in a conventional, full-time Master's degree program at a recognized university, acknowledged university, private university, autonomous college, or post graduate college are eligible for the program
 
  • Application process: The National Scholarship Portal of the Government of India will only accept applications once a year. 
Additionally, a brief notice will be posted on the UGC website
  • Amount of fellowship: INR 3,100 per month for a period of two years only i.e. full duration of a PG course
     
  • No other additional grant will be payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical charges etc
 
  • The student who is awarded Postgraduate Scholarship for University Rank Holders can accept any other scholarships

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Central University of Odisha Campus & Facilities

The Central University of Odisha provides a lot of facilities to its enrolled students. With a huge campus of 400+ acres of land, it incorporates a Central Library, DACE, Computer Centre, and separate hostels for boys and girls and a guest house.

  • Hostels: to ensure the safety of the students, the Central University of Odisha has hostel facilities for girls and boys separately. Each of the hostels contains 236 rooms, providing good hygiene for the students. Moreover, the canteen facility is open for students too. Computer Centre: Central University of Odisha has full fledged Wi-Fi facilities for students to ensure grid connectivity throughout the campus. Moreover, it even extends to building a computer Centre to enhance the computer application knowledge in the students of Central University of Odisha.
  • Central library: Central University of Odisha has a library with more than 42,000 books for students and faculty members. The central library facility also extends to the library facility for students.
  • Guest House: the guest house in the university premises has a well functioning left with 32 rooms and 8 suits. It also has a banquet Hall, a conference hall, lobby, and dining hall for different occasions. 
  • DACE: The Central University of Odisha has established Dr Ambedkar Centre of excellence. The DACE provides free UPSC exam coaching to Scheduled Caste students. Each centre has 100 seats with the reservation of 33% for female candidates. The Central University of Odisha has this facility for all the SC students across different programs.

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Central University of Odisha FAQs

Ques.Are there any field trips or projects in Central University of Odisha?

Ans. The central university of Odisha organises field trips and educational tours for students enrolled in practical subjects such as MBA specialisations. Moreover, the central university does not fail to give real-life experiences and exposure to students from the Bachelor’s of Education course too. The cost of these educational tours must be paid by the student whenever organised.

Ques.How many specialisations are offered in postgraduate Central University of Odisha?

Ans. The Central University of Odisha offers numerous undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD level programs. There are in total 13 course specialisations offered under the postgraduate level. Some of the specialisations offered under the post graduate degree are M.A. in Hindi, M.A. in Sociology, M.Sc. in Biodiversity & Conservation of Natural Resources and more. The post graduate courses are offered in humanities sciences, technology, management and more such fields. 

Ques.How many affiliated colleges are there in Central University of Odisha?

Ans. The central University of Odisha does not have any affiliated colleges. It has two campuses in the state of Odisha, India. The location of both the campuses are Sunabeda, Koraput District, City Centre at Landiguda. All the UG, PG and Doctoral level programmes are offered in the two campuses of the Central University of Odisha. 

Ques.Can physically disabled students study in Central University of Odisha?

Ans. Differently abled students can study in the centre University of Odisha. It is made possible because of the PwD Category. It is a reservation category for people with disabilities. In order to take admission into the central university of Odisha under the PwD category, an aspirant must produce a proof of disability. This proof of disability must be attached while seeking admission and during the document verification. 

Ques.How many specialisations are there in MBA in Central University of Odisha?

Ans. The Central University of Odisha offers MBA programmes under the school of commerce and management studies. The specialisations in MBA are Master of Business Administration (General) and MBA(Logistics & Supply Chain Management). Both the two courses are professional courses in the field of management. Students have to appear for a group discussion and personal interview as a part of the selection process. 

Ques.What is the medium of instructions in Central University of Odisha courses? 

Ans. The medium of instruction in the Central University of Odisha is English However, there are exceptions for language courses like Hindi, Odia and more. The language of instruction in these courses will be the concerned language. 

Ques.Who are the top recruiters at Central University of Odisha?

Ans. The placements at the Central University of Odisha or satisfactory. Students can expect the highest median salary of INR 1.8 LPA. Moreover, some of the top recruiters at the Central University are TCS, Indian Navy, Accenture, Maruti Suzuki and more.

Ques.Do Central University of Odisha buildings have Lifts/Ramps? 

Ans. Yes, the Central University of Odisha has more than 80% of the buildings that are disabled student friendly. It is to inculcate the inclusivity of students from every walk of life. Moreover, the central university of Odisha Has walking AIDS and wheelchair facilities for handicapped students as well.

Ques.What are the documents required for MBA admissions at Central University of Odisha?

Ans. For an MBA course and its specialisations at Central University of Odisha, an applicant has to submit the below mentioned documents at the time of admission. 

  1. 5 Passport size Photograph 
  2.  Application form 
  3. Secondary School (Class 10th) Mark Sheet
  4. Certificate of Class 10th
  5. Senior Secondary School (Class 12th ) Certificate
  6. UG/+3 Mark Sheet and Certificate
  7. Transfer Certificate/ College Leaving Certificate, as applicable (Original+1 set of Photocopy), 45 days time period will be given for submission of original CLC, 
  1. Migration Certificate (Original+1 set of Photocopy), 45 days time period will be given for submission of original Migration Certificate, if you are not able to produce at the time of admission.
  2. Caste Certificates (ST/SC/OBC-NCL/EWS) Certificates, if applicable. 
  3. PwD/PH Certificate for those applying under the differently-abled category, 
  4. Certificate of being registered as Kashmiri Migrant & Kashmiri Pandits/Kashmiri
  5. Hindu Families (Non-migrants) for those applying under the Kashmiri Migrant quota, if applicable.
  6. Certificate(s) related to Defence Category eligible for Supernumerary Quota, if applicable
  7. An Affidavit copy of anti-ragging undertaking by students and parents/guardians through the UGC portal (Original+2 Xerox)
  8. Aadhar Card, if available
  9. Blood Group, if available

Ques.Is Central University of Odisha a government college?

Ans. The Central University of Odisha is a government institution. It was established in the year 2009 under the guidance of the government of India. It is one of the reasons why the sea is reasonable enough to suit every student. Moreover, students who cannot afford the course fee can apply for state scholarships on the state scholarship portal.

Ques.Do Central University of Odisha buildings have facilities for handicapped students? 

Ans. The Central University of Odisha has specially designed toilets for handicapped students. More than 80% of the buildings are designed in a way to make education easily accessible for the handicapped student population.

Ques.Can I get direct admission in Central University of Odisha?

Ans. an applicant has to appear for CUET UG or CUETPG in order to secure a seat in the central university of Odisha. A direct admission is not possible for the Central University of Odisha. Moreover, students who have registered must wait for the merit list to publish on the official website. Once the merit list s is announced, the selected candidates must proceed with the document verification process before paying the fee to secure a seat in their desired course. 

Ques.Can I pay Central University of Odisha application fee offline?

Ans. Since the admission in the central university of Odisha is totally online, the payment of fee must be done online as well. Moreover, shortlisted applicants can opt for net banking or QR scanner for the payment of fee as per the instructions. Under no circumstances, off-line payment of course fee will be accepted by the administration. 

Ques.Where can I see the PG merit list for Central University of Odisha?

Ans. The desired applicants who wish to secure a seat in the university of Odisha, can check the merit list on the official website of the Central University. Students can follow the below given steps to download the merit list or the list of shortlisted candidates for the university.

  1. Visit the official website of Central University of Odisha.
  2. Right below the name of the Central University of Odisha, there’s an admission’s tab. 
  3. When the student clicks on the admission tab, they can see CUET UG/PG admissions there.
  4. Once selected, students can look at the merit list according to the date of publication. 

Ques.Is there any dress code in Central University of Odisha?

Ans. The Central University of Odisha does not follow any dress code in the university campus. However, it encourages decent clothing inside the university campus. It does not have any fines for students with respect to the dress code. 

Ques.What are the placement cell activities at Central University of Odisha?

Ans. The placement cell of the central University of Odisha is quite active. It conducts activities like mock interviews, personality enhancement workshops and more for students. Moreover, the placement cell conducts placement drives with well-known companies such as TCS, Ashoka Leyland, and more. 

Ques.Are the hostel facilities good at Central University of Odisha?

Ans. The Central University of Odisha has great hostel facilities for students. However, in order to avail the hostel facilities, a student has to apply at the time of admission. The boys and girls hostel in the university campus are separate with 236 rooms in each hostel. Moreover, best infrastructure along with hygienic canteen facilities are provided to the enrolled students. 

Ques.What are the reservation relaxations at Central University of Odisha?

Ans. The reservation relaxations at the Central University of Odisha is for the categories like OBC (Non-Creamy layers)/SC/ST/PwD candidates. The relaxation percentage is up to 5% in each course and department. Therefore, in order to avail these relaxations, a student belonging to the reserved categories must provide with documents such as caste certificate at the time of admissions. 

Ques.Is there any scholarship for PhD scholars at Central University of Odisha?

Ans. The non-net fellowship is awarded to the research students enrolled in MPhil and PhD programmes. It is a fellowship of INR 8000 per month for a minimum of three years during the course of study. 

Ques.How many acres is the Central University of Odisha?

Ans. The Central University of Odisha is spread across two more than 430 acres of land. Moreover, there are two campuses of the Central University in Koraput District and City Centre at Laniguada. It is situated in the state of Odisha, India. Both the campuses are equipped with great facilities for students. 

Ques.Where can I check my central University of Odisha results?

Ans. The Central University of Odisha publishes its results on the official website. Once the student opens the official website, right below the name of the university, the student can find the academic section. Under the academy section, the results tab link can be seen. Once the student clicks on the results tab, we can download PDFs of any design course on the screen. 

Ques.Is there a personal interview for Central University of Odisha MBA program?

Ans. The MBA program admissions are done on the basis of entrance exam results and a few more rounds of selection. Appearing for the entrance exam does not guarantee admission in MBA in central university of Odisha. An applicant has to appear for the group discussion round and the personal interview round at the time of selection. Once a student qualifies all the three rounds, then upon the fee payment, the seat will be confirmed.

Ques.Are there any transfer programmes in central university of Odisha?

Ans. The Central University of Odisha does not offer any transfer program as of now. However, the students can expect transfer programs and various new activities for the student population in future. 

Ques.Will PwD students get a scribe in the central university of Odisha?

Ans. The persons with disability enrolled into the Central University of Odisha can get a scribe of their choice. However, there are some formalities that need to be taken care of at the time of scribe indication. A scribe must have a certification for the job role. Moreover, the person with disability must inform prior to the examinations about the scribe. 

Ques.Can SC students apply for the non-net fellowship of Central University of Odisha?

Ans. The non-net fellowship of Central University of Odisha does not have any caste barriers. Moreover, in order to apply for the non-net fellowship, an applicant must have good scores in the CSIR / NET exams. Also at the time of application for scholarship, a student must attach the caste certificate. The caste certificate should be updated according to the year of application. 

Ques.Can I apply for two scholarships at Central University of Odisha?

Ans. Students enrolled in the Central University of Odisha cannot apply for two scholarships at the same time. Moreover, a close background check is done by the concerned authorities to prevent an applicant from applying for two scholarships at the same time. 

However, there is an only exception with the PG merit scholarship for university rank holders by UGC. Students enrolled in the above-mentioned university can apply for other scholarships as well at the same time.

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CUO Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
M.Sc
3 Courses
10,490 (1st Year Fees) Graduation1 May - 31 May 2024
MA
7 Courses
8,000 - 10,490 (1st Year Fees) Graduation1 May - 31 May 2024
B.Ed
1 Course
9,200 (1st Year Fees) Graduation1 May - 31 May 2024
B.Sc + M.Sc
1 Course
8,000 (1st Year Fees) 10+227 Feb - 26 Mar 2024
MBA
1 Course
8,700 (1st Year Fees) Graduation-

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Courses Offered By CUO 2024

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Master of Science [M.Sc] 
1st Yr Fees:₹10,490
3 Courses2 Years Full Time

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Master of Arts [MA] 
1st Yr Fees:₹8,000 - 10,490
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1st Yr Fees:₹9,200
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1 May - 31 May 2024
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10+2

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27 Feb - 26 Mar 2024

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Application Timeline [B.Ed]May 01, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Application Timeline [MA]May 01, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Application Timeline [MA in Journalism & Mass Comm.]May 01, 2024 - May 31, 2024

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director
Prof. Chakradhar Tripathi
Assistant Professor
Mr. Sanjeet Kumar Das
Department of English Language and Literature
Assistant Professor
Dr. Anjaneyulu Thotapally
Department of English Language and Literature
Assistant Professor
Dr. Arale Shrikant Laxmanrao
Department of Hindi
Assistant Professor
Dr Manoj Kumar Singh
Department of Hindi
Assistant Professor
Dr. Sanjib Sarkar
Department of Sanskrit
Assistant Professor
Mr. Biswajit Bhoi
Department of Economics
Assistant Professor (Stage III) & HoD I/c
Dr. Minati Sahoo
Department of Economics
Assistant Professor
Dr. Pradip Kumar
Department of Statistics
Associate Professor
Dr. Deepthi Shanker
Department of Sociology
Assistant Professor
Dr. Sourav Gupta
Department of Journalism & Mass Communication
Assistant Professor
Dr. Sarbeswar Barik
Department of Mathematics
Associate Professor
Dr. Padma Charan Mishra
Department of MBA

CUO College Details

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Sunabeda, NAD Post Office
Koraput - 764020
Odisha, India
Get SMS Contact:  06852-288200
Get Call Details:  06852-288200
Website Link:  http://www.cuo.ac.in/
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