Utkal University

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Utkal University
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MottoSatyam param dhīmahi
Motto in English
Seek The Highest Truth
TypePublic
Established27 November 1943; 80 years ago (27 November 1943)
Academic affiliations
ChancellorGovernor of Odisha
Vice-ChancellorSabita Acharya[1]
Academic staff
187[2]
Students4,334[2]
Undergraduates249[2]
Postgraduates3,840[2]
245[2]
Address
Vani Vihar
, , ,
751004
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20°18′14″N 85°50′23″E / 20.303961°N 85.839647°E / 20.303961; 85.839647Coordinates: 20°18′14″N 85°50′23″E / 20.303961°N 85.839647°E / 20.303961; 85.839647
CampusUrban
399.9 acres (161.8 ha)
LanguageEnglish, Odia
Websiteutkaluniversity.ac.in
University rankings

Utkal University (UU) is a Public university in Bhubaneswar, Khordha, Odisha, and is the oldest university in the state, and the 17th-oldest university in India.[3] It is a teaching-cum-affiliating university. The present campus at Vani Vihar located on a sprawling 399.9 acre area in the heart of Bhubaneswar.

In 2016, Utkal University adopted its theme song from "tunga sikhar chula" (1st 3 stanzas) poem of Godabarish Mishra, one of its founder members.[4]

A 2018 stamp dedicated to the 75th anniversary of Utkal University
Utkal University Main Gate
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Main Park
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Goddess Saraswati

Location[edit]

P.G. Department of Commerce, Utkal University

Dr. Baidyanath Misra, the head of the department of Analytical & Applied Economics, instituted two academic chairs, funded by the Reserve Bank of India and the State Bank of India at the university.[5] University Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Department of Pharmacy)[6]

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Department of Computer Science and Application
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Parija Library

Rankings[edit]

Utkal University ranked 93rd among universities by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2023.[7]

Accreditation[edit]

Utkal University was accredited A grade with CGPA of 3.16 upon 4 by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)[8] in the third assessment cycle.[9]

Notable alumni[edit]

References[edit]

  1. "Six state-run varsities get new VCs in Odisha, Utkal University gets first woman VC". The New Indian Express. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Utkal University Data for NIRF'2022'" (PDF). NIRF.
  3. Panda, Binita and Routray, Padmalita (2018). "Effectiveness of Training Programs Conducted by the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre: A Case Study of Utkal University". Siddhant: A Journal of Decision Making. 18 (1): 49–57. doi:10.5958/2231-0657.2018.00006.X.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. "Utkal University gets a theme song". Odisha Television Ltd. 16 February 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  5. Misra, Surendra Nath (2004). Indian Economy and Socio-economic Transformation: Emerging Issues and Problems : Essays in Honour of Professor Baidyanath Misra. ISBN 9788176295253.
  6. "Utkal University". utkaluniversity.nic.in. Retrieved 7 October 2020. Archived 9 August 2020 at the Wayback Machine
  7. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Rankings_NIRF_U_2023
  8. "Institutions with valid accreditation (as on March-2020)". NAAC. 1 March 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  9. Dash, Mrunal Manmay. "Utkal University drops in NAAC grading". Odisha TV. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  10. "Indian fellow-Sangita Mukhopadhyay". Indian National Science Academy. 12 January 2018. Retrieved 12 January 2018. Archived 18 January 2018 at the Wayback Machine

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