Central University of Orissa Admission 2024, Eligibility Criteria , Application Process

Central University of Orissa Admission 2024 Updates 

The Central University of Orissa has announced a Special Admission Test drive for filling up the vacant seats. The admission test will be conducted for various courses such as Master of Arts, MBA, M.Sc. in Mathematics, and Master of Science. The admission test is on 28th November 2024 in the Respective Departments of Central University of Odisha, Koraput. Please visit https://cuo.ac.in for more details.

The registration for Common University Entrance Test [CUET (UG) – 2024 will wind up on 12th March 2024. The students willing to take admission to the Central University of Orissa must fill out the application form without fail.

• Central University of Orissa was established in the year of 2009.
• The Motto of the University is ” CUO For nation Building ” .
• It is situated in Koraput, Odisha, India .
• The University offers Undergraduate Courses , Postgraduate Courses and Research Courses in various fields. The motive of the university to provide practical based education, skill-based programs, innovative ideas, and creativity based programs. The university provides placement programs every year to its students. Many top companies visit here every year and giving attractive packages to the students.

The university is very strict against those students who are found guilty of ragging. Students have to submit their character certificate at the time of admission and parents also have to submit an affidavit which states that their children are not included in ragging.

The Central University of Odisha envisions developing the university into a premier University of new higher education standards and to maintain a balance between teaching and scholarship and commitment to curb down social, educational, and cultural challenges.

The Central University of Orissa has the main focus on developing the tribal population in the area of Orissa. For this, the university has also signed MOUs with leading organisations such as Tribal Digital Literacy Centre, ICMR- Nirth, CSIR Institute of Minerals and Metals (CSIR-IMMT), Bhubaneshwar.

Central University of Orissa Mission

• Develop the feeling of kindness and humanity for the welfare of society.
• Enhance the unique name of the University.
• Advocate and develop skillful citizens for nation-building.

• Strengthen the backbone of the country by giving quality education
• Provide ‘Inclusive education to the underprivileged.
• Enhance a holistic outlook for higher education.

Also Read Central University of Orissa Fee Structure

Central University of Orissa Notifications 2024

• Gazette Notification of Renaming from MHRD to Ministry of Education
• Notification related to Online Classes & Examinations 
• Conduct of Online Ph.D. Viva-voce Examination of Mr. Arun Kumar Raj, Dept. of Odia
• Notice Extension of winter semester registration – Payment of fee
• Provisional Additional Merit List (2nd Round) 
• Notice Admission Schedule (2nd Round) 

Central University of Orissa Admission:

Accommodation Facility	For both (Boys & Girls)
Accredited by	UGC
Application Mode	Online & Offline
Campus Area	–
Chancellor	Professor K. Srinath Reddy
Distance Learning	Yes
Founded In	2009
How to Reach	–
Library	Yes
Location	Koraput, Odisha
Rankings	–
Sports Facilities	Yes
University Name	Central University of Orissa
University Type	Central
Vice-Chancellor	Sachidananda Mohanty

Central University Of Orissa Admission Important Dates

End date for Registration for PG course Counselling:	20-Oct-22
Declaration of Provisional Merit List:	23-Oct-22
Date of Admission for Provisional Merit List:	26-Oct-22
Declaration of Provisional Waiting List:	27-Oct-22
Date of Admission for Waiting List:	31-Oct-22
Commencement of Classes:	01-Nov-22

School and Department

The University consist seven schools and these schools further includes different departments. Following is the list of schools and its various departments:-

• School of Languages
  • Department of English languages and literature
  • Department of Odia languages and literature
  • Department of Hindi
  • Department of Sanskrit
• School of Social Sciences
  • Department of Anthropology
  • Department of Economics
  • Department of Sociology
• School of Education & Education Technology
  • Department of Journalism and Mass Communication
  • Department of Education
• School of Basic Sciences & Information Sciences
  • Department of Mathematics
  • Department of Computer Science
• School of Biodiversity & Conservation of Natural Resources
• School of Commerce & Management Studies
• School of Applied Sciences
  • Department of Statistics

Eligibility Criteria of Central University of Orissa.

However to take admission in MA Courses candidates have to be Graduate in any relevant subject with atleast 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university, then only they will be eligible to apply for it .
Whereas to take admission in M.Sc. Courses candidates have to clear their Graduation Degree with atleast 55% marks in aggregate in Science Stream and 50% marks in aggregate in Arts Stream .
Moreover for the admissions in MBA Courses candidates have to be graduate with atleast 60% marks in aggregate in any field from any recognized University . And candidates have a CAT/MAT examination valid scorecard.
Hence some of the courses admissions are also depend upon the University’s criteria . So before filling the form and register your name please check all the eligibility Criterias mentioned by the University .

Central University of Orissa Admission

• Passport size Photograph
• Application form 
• Secondary School (Class 10th) Mark Sheet
• Certificate of Class 10th
• Senior Secondary School (Class 12th ) Certificate
•  UG Mark Sheet and Certificate
• Transfer Certificate/ College Leaving Certificate, 
• Migration Certificate 
• Caste Certificates (ST/SC/OBC-NCL/EWS) Certificates
• PwD/PH Certificate
• Certificate of being registered as Kashmiri Migrant & Kashmiri Pandits/Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-migrants) 
• Certificate related to Defence Category
• Aadhar Card

Courses offered .

However the University is offering different courses for the new commers of the University . Similarly the courses are based on different fields. Such courses are :
• B. Ed
• B.Sc.
• M.Sc
• MA
• M.Sc
• M.Phil
• PhD

Important dates .

Since the dates are tentative it is instructed to all the candidates who are applying for the application process on this University to check the final dates before starting for the admission process .
Additionally the availability of online application form starts from March , 2024 .
Moreover last date of online application form is on May , 2024.
However registration date of CUCET 16th March to April , 2024.
Whereas examination date of CUCET Exam for UI & PG Program will be on May, 2024.
Therefore examination date of CUCET Exam for RP Program will be on June , 2024
Hence declaration of CUCET Result will be on June , 2024.

How to apply ?

Since the candidates can fill the application form in both the ways offline and online method . However it is instructed to follow all the guidelines of the University before starting the form fill-up session . As it is very necessary to ensure all the required Criterias set by the University in different courses . Hence follow the steps which are mentioned below :
• Firstly for the online form fill up candidates have to visit the official website of the University . And for offline form fill up candidates can visit of the University office and collect the application form .
• Moreover fill the application form properly with all the correct details .
• Additionally submit it along with the required documents as well as application fee . And take a copy of the application form for future purpose

A variety of options are available for fee payment. The candidates can pay via debit card, credit card, net banking, demand draft, and cheque. Both online and offline options are accepted by the Central University Of Orissa.

Central University of Orissa Admission 2024 Fees

At the time of counseling, the candidates have to pay the course fees. The fees for various courses are given below.

• MBA- Rs 12870
• M.A. in English- Rs 7120
• M.Sc. in Biodiversity & Conservation of Natural Resources- Rs 8170
• M.Sc. in Computer Science- Rs 12870
• 5– Year Integrated M.Sc. in Mathematics- Rs 8170 

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