Central University of Orissa-[CUO], Koraput

Koraput, OdishaCentral UniversityEstd 2009
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About CUO

Central University of Odisha is one of the 15 new Central Universities so established by the Government of India. CUO was located at Koraput District of Odisha, which comes within the KBK region (Koraput, Bolangir and Kalahandi) in the State of Odisha. The CUO is accredited by NAAC and approved by the UGC. It offers several UG, PG and Doctoral courses in various specialisations. Location wise, it is very close to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Sunabeda. Damanjodi railway station is at a distance of about 15 Kms and Koraput railway station is at 25 Kms. The total university campus land size is 450.09 acres spread over village Chikapar and the adjoining Chakarliput. CUO consists of its seven constituent schools of several departments offering various courses.

Central University of Odisha Highlights

Established | Institute type 2009 | Central University
Accredited to NAAC
Affiliated to UGC
Campus size 450.09 acres
Courses Offered B Ed, BCA, B Sc, MA, M Sc, M Phil, MBA, Ph D
Faculties 20+
Gender Diversity Co-Ed
Application mode Online and Offline
Facilities Library, Cafeteria, Hostel, Sports Complex, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Wi-Fi Campus, Shuttle Service, Auditorium, Labs
Admission Criteria Entrance exams and Merit-based
Official Website https://www.cuo.ac.in/

Central University of Odisha Important Dates 2023

Event Dates
CUET 2023 Exam Date May 21 to May 31, June 1, 2, 5 to 23, 2023
CUET 2023 Result Date July 15, 2023
CUET PG 2023 Exam Date June 5, 2023 to June 30, 2023
CUET PG 2023 Result Date July 20, 2023
Last Date to apply for integrated MSc program July 27, 2023
UG Provisional Merit List July 28, 2023
Admission of Provisional Merit list candidates August 4 – August 5, 2023
Provisional Waiting list release August 7, 2023
Date of Admission for Waiting List August 11, 2023
PG Admission 2023 Counselling registrations start date August 4, 2023
PG Admission 2023 Counselling registrations last date August 23, 2023
PG Admission 2023 Provisional Merit List release August 25, 2023
Last date of admission for PG Provisional Merit List August 31, 2023
Declaration of PG Provisional Waiting List September 01, 2023
Last Date of Admission for Waiting September 05, 2023

Central University of Odisha Merit List 2023

Course Merit List
M.Sc. Anthropology Check Here
M.Sc. in Biodiversity and Conservation of Natural Resources Check Here
M.A. in Odia Check Here
M.A. in Sanskrit Check Here
M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication Check Here
M.A. in Economics Check Here
M.A. in English Check Here
M.A. in Hindi Check Here
M.Sc. in Statistics Check Here
M.Sc. in Computer Science Check Here
M.A. in Sociology Check Here
B.Ed Check Here
MBA Check Here

Central University of Odisha Courses 

CUO offers various courses under its constituent colleges, varying in UG, PG and Ph D programmes. Under these programmes candidates can choose from a variety of specializations to enroll.

Course Duration Eligibility Specializations Selection Criteria
BCA 3 years 10+2 examination in Science from a recognized Board with Mathematics and Physics as subjects - Marks scored in the Entrance Test conducted by the university
Integrated B.Sc +M.Sc 5 years 10+2 examination in Science from a recognized Board Mathematics Performance in the Entrance Examination CUET (UG)
B.Ed. 2 years Graduation - Marks scored in the entrance Test conducted by the university
M.Sc 2 years Science graduates with minimum 55% aggregate marks or Arts graduates with minimum 50% aggregate marks Applied Statistics and Informatics Marks scored in the Entrance Test conducted by the university
Anthropology
Biodiversity and Conservation of Natural Resources
Journalism and Mass Communication
Sociology
MBA 2 years Candidates with their  graduation degree in any relevant field General Management Marks scored in CUET, followed by a Group Discussion and a Personal Interview
MA 2 year Candidates with a graduate degree in relevant field with 50% aggregate marks Economics Marks scored in the Entrance Test conducted by the university, along with Group Discussion (GD) / Personal Interview (PI)
English
Journalism and Mass Communication
Sanskrit
Sociology
Odia
Hindi
M.Phil 1 years Candidates with a postgraduate degree in the relevant course field Odia Entrance test conducted by the university, followed by a Viva-Voce test
Sociology
Anthropology
Journalism and Mass Communication
Biodiversity and Conservation of Natural Resources
Economics
Education
Ph.D Minimum 3 years Candidates with a postgraduate degree in the relevant course field Odia Merit and Interview based
Sociology
Anthropology
Journalism and Mass Communication
Biodiversity and Conservation of Natural Resources
Economics
Statistics
Education

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Central University of Odisha Admissions

CUO has a total of 7 schools, 14 Departments and offers multiple courses. It has a variety of courses to offer at UG, PG and Doctorate level.

For all the courses, admissions are offered on the basis of CUET - Common University Entrance Test. The registration for CUET begins in the month of March and the exam is conducted in the month of May or June every year

How to apply?

To apply for the Central University of Orissa, any course, candidates need to appear for the CUET Entrance Examination conducted by NTA.

  • Visit the official website.
  • Click on Online Application form 
  • Tap on the New Registration
  • In Registration Details select:
    • Category 1 UI (for BCA and Integrated M.Sc programme)
    • Category 2 PG (For B.Ed, MA, M.Sc and MBA programmes)
    • Category 3 RP (For M.Phil/PHD programmes)
  • After the registration details, fill Personal details, Academic details, Photo and Signature
  • After all the information filing, going to University and select the Central University of Orissa and select programme details of your candidature
  • Recheck all the information and go to the payment window
  • After paying the application form fee, your application process will be completed
  • Candidates who are awaiting results may also apply for the exam
  • After the exam, the selected students will be called for counselling / Interviews

Also, any candidate who hasn’t selected the Central University of Orissa while filling the CUET Application form but has a valid CUET score in a relevant subject can directly apply for admission by reporting at University on the notified date.

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Central University of Odisha Placements

Currently, there is no placement cell for CUO. But the university does help in providing summer internships.

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Central University of Odisha Facilities

CUO has a total campus size of 450+ acres. 

Hostels: There are total of 3 hostels in CUO for students:

  • Boys Hostel I
  • Boys Hostel II
  • Girls Hostel I

Girls hostel can accommodate 150 students.

Library: Library at CUO has 13075 books, 74 print Journals/Magazines, 8000 E-Journals, 18 Newspapers (07 Oriya daily + 10 English daily)

Also, apart from academic facilities, there are few recreational facilities for students to grab on to studies effectively, like:

  • Computer Labs
  • Sports
  • Cafeteria
  • Library  
  • Auditorium  
  • Hostel  
  • Gym  
  • Laboratory  
  • Medical  
  • Classrooms  
  • Security

Central University of Odisha Faculty

CUO has quite a good class of faculties belonging to several departments of its constituent colleges and schools.

The Central University of Orissa consists of 14 Departments of various specializations under 7 Schools of study. Each department is headed by the head of the department and consists of highly educated and qualified Professors and Assistant professors. The faculty of CUO is highly qualified and experienced in their respective fields of teaching. The administration is led by chancellor of the college Prof. PV Krishna Bhatta who also has a teaching background with a major in Sociology.

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Central University of Odisha FAQs

Ques. What is the best way to reach the Central University of Odisha?

Ans. The best route to reach campus is via the railway station by cab or bus as it is just 15 km away from Damanjodi railway station and 25 km from Koraput railway station.

Ques. Which is the best department considered in terms of placement at Central University of Odisha?

Ans.  As for now, Central University of Odisha is quite new and is still in the under-development stage, so it doesn’t have any placement cell for now. But it does help in getting internships to students.

Ques. What is the total campus-intake capacity of Central University of Odisha?

Ans. The total intake capacity for students studying and residing on campus is around 850+.

Ques. What is the median package offered to the students of PG Integrated program at Central University of Odisha?

Ans. The only programme at Central University of Odisha recorded placements is B Sc + M Sc Integrated 5 yr programme with 2.75 Lakhs per Annum package.

Ques. What is the ranking of Central University of Odisha among its peer universities?

Ans. Central University of Orissa, Koraput ranked 23rd position among the 25 top Central Universities of the country, as per the Outlook-ICARE rankings. As well as recently, the University was in the rank band of 151-200 position in NIRF ranking.

CUO Fees & Eligibility

CourseFeesEligibilityAction
M.Sc8,200 (1st Year Fees) Graduation
MA6,000 (1st Year Fees) Graduation
B.Ed9,200 (1st Year Fees) Graduation
B.Sc + M.Sc8,000 (1st Year Fees) 10+2
MBA8,700 (1st Year Fees) Graduation
BCA8,400 (1st Year Fees) 10+2
M.Phil14,050 (Total Fees) Post Graduation

Courses Offered By CUO 2024

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    Master of Science [M.Sc]
    1st Yr Fees:₹8,200
    3 Courses2 YearsFull Time

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    Graduation
    Master of Arts [MA]
    1st Yr Fees:₹6,000
    7 Courses2 YearsFull Time

    Eligibility:

    Graduation
    Master of Philosophy [M.Phil]
    Total Fees:₹14,050
    6 Courses1 YearFull Time

    Eligibility:

    Post Graduation
    Bachelor of Education [B.Ed]
    1st Yr Fees:₹9,200
    1 Courses2 YearsFull Time

    Eligibility:

    Graduation
    1 Courses5 YearsFull Time

    Eligibility:

    10+2

    CUO Upcoming Application Dates 2024

    EventsDates
    CUET UG Exam Date
    Ongoing
    May 15, 2024 - May 30, 2024
    Application Timeline [MA]
    Ongoing
    May 01, 2024 - May 31, 2024
    Application Timeline [B.Ed]
    Ongoing
    May 01, 2024 - May 31, 2024
    Application Timeline [M.Sc]
    Ongoing
    May 01, 2024 - May 31, 2024
    CUET UG Result Declaration Date
    Tentative
    Jul 15, 2024
    CUET-PG results
    Tentative
    Jul 20, 2024

    EventsDates
    CUET- PG Registration Timeline
    Tentative
    Jan 30, 2024 - Feb 16, 2024
    CUET- PG Admit Card Date
    Tentative
    Feb 27, 2024
    Application Timeline [B.Sc + M.Sc]Feb 27, 2024 - Mar 26, 2024
    EventsDates
    Application Timeline [B.Ed]
    Ongoing
    May 01, 2024 - May 31, 2024
    CUET-PG results
    Tentative
    Jul 20, 2024

    EventsDates
    CUET- PG Exam DateMar 11, 2024 - Mar 28, 2024
    CUET- PG Admit Card DateFeb 27, 2024
    CUET- PG Registration TimelineJan 30, 2024 - Feb 16, 2024
    EventsDates
    CUET UG Exam Date
    Ongoing
    May 15, 2024 - May 30, 2024
    CUET UG Result Declaration Date
    Tentative
    Jul 15, 2024

    EventsDates
    CUET UG Admit Card Release DateMay 01, 2024
    CUET UG Application Registration WindowFeb 09, 2024 - Mar 30, 2024
    Application Timeline [B.Sc + M.Sc]Feb 27, 2024 - Mar 26, 2024
    EventsDates
    Application Timeline [M.Sc]
    Ongoing
    May 01, 2024 - May 31, 2024
    CUET-PG results
    Tentative
    Jul 20, 2024

    EventsDates
    CUET- PG Exam DateMar 11, 2024 - Mar 28, 2024
    CUET- PG Admit Card DateFeb 27, 2024
    CUET- PG Registration TimelineJan 30, 2024 - Feb 16, 2024
    EventsDates
    Application Timeline [MA]
    Ongoing
    May 01, 2024 - May 31, 2024
    CUET-PG results
    Tentative
    Jul 20, 2024

    EventsDates
    CUET- PG Exam DateMar 11, 2024 - Mar 28, 2024
    CUET- PG Admit Card DateFeb 27, 2024
    CUET- PG Registration TimelineJan 30, 2024 - Feb 16, 2024

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    CUO Faculty

    Basic Information About Faculties of CUO

    Assistant Professor
    Sh. Sanjeet Kumar Das
    Department of English
    Assistant Professor
    Dr. Kapila Khemundu
    Department of Sociological
    Assistant Professor
    Dr. Jayanta Kumar Nayak
    Department of Biological
    Assistant Professor
    Mr. B. K. Srinivas
    Department of Anthropology
    Assistant Professor
    Mr. Prasant Kumar Behera
    Department of Economics
    Assistant Professor
    Mr. Biswajit Bhoi
    Department of Economics
    Assistant Professor
    Dr. Minati Sahoo
    Department of Economics
    Assistant Professor
    Dr. Ramendra Kumar Parhi
    Department of Psychology

    CUO College Details

    Basic Information About The Colleges

    Central Silk Board Building Landiguda
    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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