Utkal University, a leading public university in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, offers quality education in arts, science, commerce, and professional fields. For the 2026 academic year, the university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma courses with low fees for regular programs and higher fees for self-financed ones. Fees start from Rs. 144 per year for regular PG (women exempted), up to Rs. 4,00,000 total for specialised MBA programs. Admissions are through CPET or OJEE. The university supports students with scholarships, bank loans, and instalment payments. Pay fees via bank drafts at admission for transparency and ease.
Utkal University offers undergraduate courses like B.Pharm and integrated programs in management and computer applications. These are self-financed with practical training. Fees are paid per semester or year, with options for instalments.
| Course Name | Duration | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| B.Pharm | 4 years | INR 3,20,000 (40,000 per semester) |
| 5-Year Integrated MBA (IMBA) | 5 years | INR 2,20,000 (40,000 per year for first 3 years, 50,000 per year for last 2) |
| 5-Year Integrated MCA (IMCA) | 5 years | INR 2,50,000 (50,000 per year) |
| 4-Year Integrated B.A. B.Ed. | 4 years | INR 2,00,000 (50,000 per year) |
Utkal University postgraduate programs include regular and self-financed options in various departments. Regular courses have minimal fees, while self-financed courses focus on industry skills. Women are exempt from tuition in regular programs.
| Course Name | Duration | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| M.A./M.Sc./M.Com (Regular) | 2 years | INR 288 - INR 360 |
| MBA (Financial Management) | 2 years | INR 1,00,000 |
| MCA | 2 years | INR 50,000 |
| M.Sc. Biotechnology | 2 years | INR 34,000 |
| M.Sc. Applied Microbiology | 2 years | INR 60,000 |
| M.Sc. Environmental Science | 2 years | INR 1,20,000 |
| MBA (Agribusiness) | 2 years | INR 4,00,000 |
| M.Tech (Information Technology) | 2 years | INR 1,50,000 |
| M.Pharm | 2 years | INR 1,40,000 |
| Master of Journalism & Mass Communication (MJMC) | 2 years | INR 50,000 |
| M.A. Women Studies | 2 years | INR 30,000 |
| M.A. Hindi | 2 years | INR 30,000 |
| MBA Rural Management | 2 years | INR 70,000 |
| Master of Public Health | 2 years | INR 70,000 |
| Master of Social Work | 2 years | INR 70,000 |
| M.Ed. | 2 years | INR 1,00,000 |
| B.Ed. | 2 years | INR 96,000 |
Utkal University provides diploma and certification courses for skill enhancement. These are affordable and merit-based.
| Course Name | Duration | Total Fees | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS | 1 year | INR 50,000 | Self-financed. |
| Certificate in French Language | 6 months-1 year | INR 1,840 | Merit-based, no entrance. |
Utkal University has 14 hostels for PG students, with limited seats on merit. Fees are annual, paid via bank draft. Mess is compulsory.
| Hostel Type | Occupancy | Total Annual Fees (Hostel + Mess) |
|---|---|---|
| Regular PG | Single | INR 6,300 |
| Regular PG | Joint | INR 5,890 |
| Ph.D. | Single/Joint | INR 10,300 |
| Self-Financed | Single/Joint | INR 15,100 |
| International | Single | INR 42,000 + mess actual |
Utkal University offers scholarships to support Indian students from low-income or merit backgrounds. Apply through departments or government portals.
| Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
| B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | ₹3,60,000 | 10+2 or equivalent examination, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, minimum of 45% marks in aggregate |
| M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum 50% marks in aggregate | |
| LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum 45% marks in aggregate | |
| Diploma | 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board | |
| M.Sc. (Master of Science) | Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, minimum of 50% aggregate marks | |
| M.A. (Master of Arts) | ₹4,850 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university |
| M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture or equivalent, minimum of 55% marks in aggregate | |
| M.Com. (Master of Commerce) | Bachelor's degree in Commerce or a related field, minimum of 50% marks in Bachelor's degree | |
| M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, at least 50% marks in aggregate, studied Mathematics at the 10+2 level or at the graduation level | |
| M.Pharm. (Master of Pharmacy) | Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm.), minimum of 55% aggregate marks | |
| M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy) | ₹3,350 - 5,900 | Master's degree in the relevant subject, minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade |
| B.Sc. + M.Sc. | 10+2 with at least 50% marks in aggregate, B.Sc. with at least 50% marks in aggregate |