Top MA Public Administration Colleges in Orissa 2026

Updated on - Sep 23, 2025 11:57 AM IST

There are 2 M.A. (Master of Arts) Public Administration colleges in Odisha. Choose from 1 private colleges, with the fees ranging from INR 2,70,000 - INR 3,24,000. Admissions are done via merit or entrance exams like Odisha CPET, CBSE 12th. Top M.A. (Master of Arts) Public Administration colleges in Odisha include Utkal University, XIM University Bhubaneswar.

Showing 2 MA Public Administration Colleges in Orissa

Utkal University

4.4
(54 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Government
NAAC

4,850 MA
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#151-200 NIRF Ranking
Odisha CPET Exams
...+2 OJEE , CBSE 12th

Utkal University specialties

Rankings : Top 100 National University - Ranked #93 Nationally in the University category by NIRF 2024 - Ranked #48 among State Public Universities in India (NIRF 2025)

Region : Strategic Capital Location - Located in the heart of Bhubaneswar, the 'Smart City' and IT hub of Eastern India - Proximity to major industrial zones like Mancheswar and research institutes like Institute of Physics

Fees : Highly Subsidized Education - Rs 0.15 - 2.5 L (Total) - Regular PG courses are extremely affordable, starting as low as Rs 2,160 per year

ROI : Excellent Value for Money - High Return on Investment due to government-subsidized fee structures - Median salary for PG 2-year programs stands at Rs 4.50 - 4.70 LPA

Specializations : Pioneer in Anthropology & Biotech - The Department of Anthropology is one of the oldest and most renowned in the country - Strong research focus in Biotechnology and Polymer Science with dedicated RUSA 2.0 funding

Partnerships/Exchange Programs : Global Academic Linkages - MoUs with international institutions like the University of Sugriwa (Bali, Indonesia) - Academic partnerships with ICCR and 'Study in India' program to attract international scholars

Almuni : Powerhouse of Leadership - Droupadi Murmu: 15th President of India - Dharmendra Pradhan: Union Minister of Education

Hostel : Extensive Residential Ecosystem - 13 hostels in total: 6 for men and 7 for women, accommodating over 4,600 students - Amenities include Wi-Fi, common rooms with TV, and on-site gymnasiums in ladies' hostels

Infrastructure : Sprawling 400-Acre Vani Vihar - Massive 399.9-acre lush green campus known as 'Vani Vihar' - Features 40 building blocks, including 26 dedicated teaching blocks and a central library (Parija Library)

Shortlisted by 2035+ students

XIM University Bhubaneswar

4.4
(5 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NBA

1,20,000 - 2,70,000 MA
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#43 NIRF Ranking
NMAT Exams
...+6 OJEE , CLAT , Odisha CHSE , LSAT , XGMT , AILET

XIM University Bhubaneswar specialties

Placements : 100% Placement Success - Achieved 100% placement for MBA-BM 2024 batch - Diverse roles: Consulting, Finance, Product Management

Internships : Top Company Internships - Internships at Deloitte, Microsoft, ICICI Bank - Projects in Consulting, FMCG, BFSI sectors

Top Industries : Diverse Industry Recruitment - BFSI (ICICI Bank, Goldman Sachs), Consulting (Deloitte, PwC) - IT (Microsoft, Amazon), FMCG (L'Oréal, Nestle)

Rankings : Top National Rankings - NIRF Management #43 (2024), #45 (2025) - IIRF #11, India Today #8 (Private University)

Region : Strategic Eastern Hub - Located in Bhubaneswar, a growing corporate hub - Proximity to major corporate institutions

Fees : High Investment - Rs 14.80-28.4L (Total) for MBA programs

ROI : Excellent Returns - Strong placements with high average packages

Flagship Courses : Flagship MBA Programs - MBA in Business Management (XIMB) - Specialized MBAs: HRM, Rural, Sustainability

Specializations : Unique Management Focus - MBA in Sustainability Management - MBA in Urban Management & Governance

Diversity : Culturally Rich Environment - Fosters intercultural competency through global exposure - Diverse student body and collaborative learning

Partnerships/Exchange Programs : Global Academic Collaborations - Partnerships with 28 international universities - Exchange programs with European, US B-schools

Alumni : Strong Alumni Network - Over 8,000 active alumni globally - Alumni support in placements and mentorship

Guest Lecturers : Industry Leaders Engagement - Regular leadership talks and conferences - Frequent interactions with industry professionals