Utkal University
Bhubaneswar, Odisha

ଉତ୍କଳ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ
ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର, ଓଡ଼ିଶା

Psychology

Advancing human flourishing through training, innovation, and community engagement

The Department of Psychology was established in 1953 at Ravenshaw College, Cuttack as an undergraduate Department by Prof. Radhanath Rath. It was upgraded to Post-Graduate Teaching and Research Department in 1958, and moved to Utkal University Campus at Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar in 1962. The department was recognized as a U.G.C. Department of Special Assistance (DSA) in 1976-77. In 1980, it was declared as a Centre of Advanced Study in Psychology (CASP), the first such UGC Centre in Psychology in the country, and the only such Centre in Odisha. In 2017, the Department entered into a partnership project with UNICEF for a Centre of excellence on Early Childhood Development. The faculty members as well as the students have contributed to the growth of the discipline as well as cater to the mental health needs of the community through innovative research and practices.

Vision:

To engender human flourishing through seamless integration of innovative science, personalized care, and digital empowerment.

Mission:

To empower individuals and communities by providing evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and technology-driven psychological care.

Thrust Areas of Research:

Psychology of Human Strengths
Cyber Psychology & Digital Health
Applied Social Psychology
Mental Health & Well-being

Organizational Behaviour

Distinctive Features:

This Department was the first UGC Centre of Advanced Study in Psychology (CASP), in India, and the only such Centre in Odisha.
The Annual Function of Indian Science Congress was organized by the Department twice in 1962 and 1977. The then Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Mrs. Indira Gandhi graced the occasion.
The 12th Annual Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology was organized in 1974. The Department has organized Annual Conventions of National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) a number of times (thrice). The 5th International Conference of Cross- Cultural Psychology was also hosted by the Department in 1981.
Combines inductive pedagogy, experiential learning, and community outreach for driving positive social change.
Prioritizes inclusivity and diversity-friendly frameworks in theory and practice.
Integrates global insights with indigenous realities to ensure culture-fair practices.
Adopts creative approaches in improving mental health outcomes through digital innovations in the field.

Faculty

Dr. Bhaswati Patnaik

bhaswati.patnaik@utkaluniversity.ac.in

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Dr. Bhaswati Patnaik

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Ms. Sunanda Pattnaik

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Ms. Mousumi Sethy

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Ms. Lucy Sonali Hembram

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Prof. Radhanath Rath

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Dr. Jagannath Prasad Das

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Mrs. Gita Das

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Prof. Saroj Kumar Mishra

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Prof. Biswa Bandhu Chatterjee

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Prof. Biranchi Narayan Puhan

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Prof. Prem Shankar

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Prof. Kasturi Jachuk

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Prof. Shantilata Sahoo

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Sri. Purnendu Lal Bose

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Prof. Ajit Kumar Mohanty

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Prof. Adhikari Srikanta Dash

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Prof. Udaya Nath Dash

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Prof. Banamali Mohanty

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Prof. Fakir Mohan Sahoo

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Prof. Narayan Chandra Pati

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Prof. Sudhakar Rath

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Prof. Nirlipta Pattnaik

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Prof. Sarat Kumar Patra

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Prof. Pravash Kumar Mishra

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Mrs. Namita Das

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Dr. Nandita Babu

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Prof. Pratap Kumar Rath

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Dr. Binod Chandra Kar

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Prof. Namita Mohanty

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Dr. Sangeeta Rath

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Dr. Manaswini Dash

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Programmes Offered
Syllabus

Sl.No.	Programmes	Number of seats
1	M. A Programme	48
2	PhD Programme

Content

Sl.No.	Programme	Download
3	M.A. Syllabus
4	PhD Coursework Syllabus

Objectives & Outcomes

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5	Programme Objectives and Outcomes of all Programmes

News & Events

25

Apr

Swachhata Abhijaan

24

Apr

Annual Prize giving Ceremony ‘NAVARASA’

Seminar Talk on Decoding Body Language and Micro Expressions

17

Apr

Seminar Talk on Decoding Body Language and Micro Expressions

Odia Pakhya 2026: Aama Posaaka, Aama Paridhaana

02

Apr

Odia Pakhya 2026: Aama Posaaka, Aama Paridhaana

World Happiness Day 2026: Observance and Awareness

20

Mar

World Happiness Day 2026: Observance and Awareness

One day Workshop on Psychological First Aid and Mental Hygiene

14

Mar

One day Workshop on Psychological First Aid and Mental Hygiene

Seminar Talk on Emotional Intelligence and its Relevance in Research and Applications

05

Feb

Seminar Talk on Emotional Intelligence and its Relevance in Research and Applications

Seminar Talk on Emotional Intelligence and Mental Health

04

Feb

Seminar Talk on Emotional Intelligence and Mental Health

Seminar Talk on Non communicable Diseases: Biopsychosocial approach

30

Jan

Seminar Talk on Non communicable Diseases: Biopsychosocial approach

22

Jan

Special Lecture on Growth Mindset

Seminar Talk on Recent advances in Counselling

19

Jan

Seminar Talk on Recent advances in Counselling

International Conference on Positive Psychology and Mental Health (PPMH 2025)

29

Dec

International Conference on Positive Psychology and Mental Health (PPMH 2025)

19

Nov

Field Trip of Final Year Students 2025

Seminar on Access to Services: Mental Health in catastrophes and emergencies was on World Mental Health Day

10

Oct

Seminar on Access to Services: Mental Health in catastrophes and emergencies was on World Mental Health Day

Seminar on Changing the Narratives on Suicide on Suicide Prevention Day, Sponsored by RUSA 2.0

10

Sep

Seminar on Changing the Narratives on Suicide on Suicide Prevention Day, Sponsored by RUSA 2.0

Seminar on Psychology and Indian Knowledge System

07

Aug

Seminar on Psychology and Indian Knowledge System

05

Feb

Suicide Prevention Week, 2024

Value Added Course on Geriatric Counselling

05

Feb

Value Added Course on Geriatric Counselling

05

Oct

International Conference MHDA, 2024

05

Sep

Art Therapy Seminar

05

Jul

Field visit, 2024

Seminar Talk on Behaviour change communication by Prof. Saswata Biswas

20

Apr

Seminar Talk on Behaviour change communication by Prof. Saswata Biswas

Seminar Talk on Importance of passion and performance in career developmentby Prof. Vishala Patnam

28

Feb

Seminar Talk on Importance of passion and performance in career developmentby Prof. Vishala Patnam

Seminar Talk on Systems thinking in counseling by Dr. Majushree Palit

18

Jan

Seminar Talk on Systems thinking in counseling by Dr. Majushree Palit

Seminar talk on Neural and Computational mechanism of threat related perception by Aparajita Mohanty

18

Dec

Seminar talk on Neural and Computational mechanism of threat related perception by Aparajita Mohanty

12

Oct

Mental Health Awareness Week

International Conf on Mental health, NEP,2020 and psychology in practice

10

Oct

International Conf on Mental health, NEP,2020 and psychology in practice

International Conference on Mental Health, NEP 2020 and Psychology in Practice

04

Oct

International Conference on Mental Health, NEP 2020 and Psychology in Practice

20

Sep

International Day of Happiness 2023

16

Sep

Suicide Prevention Awareness Week

Seminar Talk on Psychology implications for special education by Dr. Nibedita Patnaik

25

Aug

Seminar Talk on Psychology implications for special education by Dr. Nibedita Patnaik

Seminar Talk on Mental Health, making counselling part of life by Prof. Namita Mohanty

23

Aug

Seminar Talk on Mental Health, making counselling part of life by Prof. Namita Mohanty

Seminar Talk, Mental Health, Personal well-being as a part of counselling the clients by Prof. Sukanya Ray

23

Aug

Seminar Talk, Mental Health, Personal well-being as a part of counselling the clients by Prof. Sukanya Ray

17

Aug

Anti-ragging day

International Seminar Psychology August 2023

15

Aug

International Seminar Psychology August 2023

International Workshop on Holistic Wellbeing and Life Purpose on 8.8.2023

09

Aug

International Workshop on Holistic Wellbeing and Life Purpose on 8.8.2023

08

Aug

Expressive Arts Therapy Seminar

MoU signed between Dept of Psychology and PGIMER & Capital Hospital Bhubaneswar on 25 May 2023

04

Aug

MoU signed between Dept of Psychology and PGIMER & Capital Hospital Bhubaneswar on 25 May 2023

Distinguished Lecture on Power of the Smile: Emotional Contagion at Work, Nov 2022, Dept of Psychology, Utkal University , Prof Sandeep Patnaik

21

Feb

Distinguished Lecture on Power of the Smile: Emotional Contagion at Work, Nov 2022, Dept of Psychology, Utkal University , Prof Sandeep Patnaik

Intensive Awareness Programme on Suicide Prevention, Oct 2022, UTSA, A Walk for a Cause: Our Students participated

21

Feb

Intensive Awareness Programme on Suicide Prevention, Oct 2022, UTSA, A Walk for a Cause: Our Students participated

Freshers’ Orientation Programme: Talk on Careers in Psychology, Oct 2022, Dept of Psychology, Utkal University, Dr Rooplekha Khuntia, NISER, Bhubaneswar

21

Feb

Freshers’ Orientation Programme: Talk on Careers in Psychology, Oct 2022, Dept of Psychology, Utkal University, Dr Rooplekha Khuntia, NISER, Bhubaneswar

Making Mental Health & Well-being a global priority, Oct 2022, Dept of Psychology, Utkal University, Janani

21

Feb

Making Mental Health & Well-being a global priority, Oct 2022, Dept of Psychology, Utkal University, Janani

International Day of Older Persons: A Panel Discussion on Resilience and Contribution of Older Women, Dept of Psychology, Utkal University, Sep 2022

21

Feb

International Day of Older Persons: A Panel Discussion on Resilience and Contribution of Older Women, Dept of Psychology, Utkal University, Sep 2022

Mental Health Counselling Opportunities, Sep 2022, Dept of Psychology, Utkal University, Seminar

21

Feb

Mental Health Counselling Opportunities, Sep 2022, Dept of Psychology, Utkal University, Seminar

World Suicide Prevention Day Observation, Sep 2022, Dept of Psychology, Utkal University, Street play competition

21

Feb

World Suicide Prevention Day Observation, Sep 2022, Dept of Psychology, Utkal University, Street play competition

Anti-Ragging Orientation Programme,Jul 2022, Dept of Psychology, Utkal University

21

Feb

Anti-Ragging Orientation Programme,Jul 2022, Dept of Psychology, Utkal University

Distinguished Lecture on Rooting & Mental Well-being, Jan 2022,Dept of Psychology, Utkal University, Prof Sukanya Ray

21

Feb

Distinguished Lecture on Rooting & Mental Well-being, Jan 2022,Dept of Psychology, Utkal University, Prof Sukanya Ray

17

Oct

Orientation Programme for Freshers 2022

Distinguished Speakers: Intl Conference on Human Dignity and Mental Health in the New Normal, 17-18 December, 2021

17

Dec

Distinguished Speakers: Intl Conference on Human Dignity and Mental Health in the New Normal, 17-18 December, 2021

International Conference Announcement of Department of Psychology

08

Dec

International Conference Announcement of Department of Psychology

25

Nov

Add-on Course on Geriatric Counselling

23

Nov

Orientation Programme 2021

ALUMNI SPEAK: Prof Sandeep Patnaik,University of Maryland, USA, 25.09.2021

25

Sep

ALUMNI SPEAK: Prof Sandeep Patnaik,University of Maryland, USA, 25.09.2021

WB-OHEPEE supported Webinar Series: Black Fungus infection in COVID-19 patients, 19.05.2021

19

May

WB-OHEPEE supported Webinar Series: Black Fungus infection in COVID-19 patients, 19.05.2021

Strengthening Anganwadi Centres with UNICEF, Odisha support

21

Jan

Strengthening Anganwadi Centres with UNICEF, Odisha support

WORKSHOP ON OBSERVANCE OF ECCE DAY, 17-18 January, 2020 at Rayagada

19

Jan

WORKSHOP ON OBSERVANCE OF ECCE DAY, 17-18 January, 2020 at Rayagada

Sharing “Charchapatra” with Kurumpeta Anganwadi Centre, Rayagada with UNICEF Odisha partnership on 21.12.2019

21

Dec

Sharing “Charchapatra” with Kurumpeta Anganwadi Centre, Rayagada with UNICEF Odisha partnership on 21.12.2019

Students of Psychology showcasing Best Practices in Department Stall on the occasion of Platinum Jubilee of Utkal University 2019

21

Oct

Students of Psychology showcasing Best Practices in Department Stall on the occasion of Platinum Jubilee of Utkal University 2019

Nutrition and Early Childhood Development: Visit to Sisu Bhaban, Capital Hospital , Bhubaneswar

21

Oct

Nutrition and Early Childhood Development: Visit to Sisu Bhaban, Capital Hospital , Bhubaneswar

Street Play 2019 on World Mental Health Day

10

Oct

Street Play 2019 on World Mental Health Day

30

May

Farewell 2019

Listing Best Practices of Anganwadis in Kandhamaal, Odisha

22

Mar

Listing Best Practices of Anganwadis in Kandhamaal, Odisha

Review Meeting of Partnership activities with UNICEF 2019

21

Mar

Review Meeting of Partnership activities with UNICEF 2019

CHILD PROTECTION AWARENESS WORKSHOP, 28.02.2019

28

Feb

CHILD PROTECTION AWARENESS WORKSHOP, 28.02.2019

13

Feb

Department Alumni Meet 2019

Renaming DARCEE after Prof Radhanath Rath, the Founding Father of the Department on 18.12.2018

18

Dec

Renaming DARCEE after Prof Radhanath Rath, the Founding Father of the Department on 18.12.2018

State Consultation on NUA ARUNIMA Curriculum, 19-20 September 2018

20

Sep

State Consultation on NUA ARUNIMA Curriculum, 19-20 September 2018

18

Aug

VISIT TO UNICEF OFFICE, WEST BENGAL

EXPOSURE VISIT FOR LEARNING ABOUT EARLY STIMULATION AND INTERVENTION TO NIMHANS, BANGALORE, 16-17 August 2018

17

Aug

EXPOSURE VISIT FOR LEARNING ABOUT EARLY STIMULATION AND INTERVENTION TO NIMHANS, BANGALORE, 16-17 August 2018

21

Apr

Annual Function 2018

IGNITING YOUNG MINDS: State level dialogue on ECCE Odisha, 17-18 November 2017

17

Nov

IGNITING YOUNG MINDS: State level dialogue on ECCE Odisha, 17-18 November 2017

Regional ECCE Consultation Baripada 2017

09

Sep

Regional ECCE Consultation Baripada 2017

Felicitation: Prof J.P. Das of University of Alberta, 2017

21

Aug

Felicitation: Prof J.P. Das of University of Alberta, 2017

REGIONAL ECCE CONSULTATION at Koraput, Odisha in UNICEF Partnership project, June 2017

20

Jun

REGIONAL ECCE CONSULTATION at Koraput, Odisha in UNICEF Partnership project, June 2017

Int’l Conf on Mental Health, NEP 2020 and Psychology in Practice

02

Jun

Int’l Conf on Mental Health, NEP 2020 and Psychology in Practice

Notice & Circular

Physical Facilities:

Smart Classrooms: 03
Computer Labs: 01
Seminar Library: 01
Disability-friendly washrooms: 02
Ramp: 01

Testing Library: Psychometric Tests are issued to researchers who want to study the process of test administration, scoring and interpretation.

Laboratory Facilities:-

University and Child Counselling Centre: There is a fully functional counselling center in the Department of Psychology. Counselling services are offered to the students of Psychology department and students of other departments of the university who face difficulties in making decisions and adjustments in day -to -day life situations. People from outside the university also visit the center for counselling. Individual as well as group counselling services are provided by the faculty members and other counsellors to alleviate the problems of the clients in a specially arranged counselling setting. Psycho-educational diagnoses as well as remediation programs are also recommended to the children with learning disabilities and other social and emotional problems. Students often avail the opportunity for Career and Relationship counselling. Besides face to face counselling, there is also provision for telephonic counselling. Students are also helped to develop insight and skills in solving problems and discovering the strengths in their personality.

Radhanath Rath Centre for Early Childhood Education (Formerly Demonstration and Research Centre for Early Education (DARCEE): The Centre offers Pre-school education since 1980 to the young children in the age group of 3-4 years. Play way method as well as audio-visual techniques are used to help children acquire cognitive skills. Child centered activities are given foremost importance to facilitate learning. Moreover, utmost care is taken for the social, emotional, and intellectual development of the children. Development of integrated personality among the children is one of the major objectives of preschool education. The intake capacity of the school is limited to 60 students only. There are specially trained teachers and other care takers who help in developing learning readiness among the preschoolers in a fearless and non-punitive environment. DARCEE also serves as an action- research oriented experimental laboratory-cum-demonstration center in early childhood development and education for the M.A. and Ph.D. students.

Mentoring: The Department provides mentoring for students of different departments of this University and from outside focusing on the following:

Communication skills
Personality Development
Interpersonal skills
Career choice and facing job interviews
Realistic self-assessment

Publications

Number of articles published during last five years

Year	National	International
2021-22	05	04
2022-23	11	02
2023-24	05	09
2024-25	06	07
2025-26	04	08

Details of publications* are available under faculty profile

Details of publications are available under faculty profile

Research Projects

Sl. No.	Project title	Funding agency	Amount (Rs. in lakh)	Period	PI/Co-PI/ Coordinator
1.	Centre of Excellence on Early Childhood Development	UNICEF	4 Crore (Total outlay)	4 years	Prof Bhaswati Patnaik
2.	Role of Positive Psychology in Job Satisfaction of AWWs	WB-OHEPEEE, Utkal University	1,25,000	1 year	Dr Mousumi Sethy
3.	Mapping Witchcraft Practices in Odisha	WB-OHEPEEE, Utkal University	1,25,000	1 year	Dr Lucy Sonali Hembram
4.	Role of Cyber Bullying in Adolescent well being	WB-OHEPEEE, Utkal University	1,25,000	1 year	Dr Sunanda Pattnaik

Workshop/Seminar Details

List of Workshops/Seminar/Conferences/Refresher Course/FDP organized ( in Last Five Years )

Sl.	Name of the programme	Duration	No. of participants
1	Refresher Course in Psychology & Behavioural Sciences with HRDC, Utkal University	22.08.2022 to 04.09.2022	41
2	Mental Health Counselling Opportunities Workshop with the NGO-One Life	16.9.2022	85
3	International Day of Older Persons: A Panel Discussion on Resilience and Contribution of Older Women: In collaboration with Help Age India and Dept of Sociology, UU	29.09.2022	75
4	Seminar on Careers in Psychology: Speaker: Dr Rooplekha Khuntia, NISER, BBSR	17.10.2022	81
5	Seminar on Power of the Smile: Emotional Contagion at Work, Speaker Prof Sandeep Patnaik, University of Maryland, Global Campus, USA	1.11.2022	92
6	Workshop on How to Crack UGC-NET Exam, Speaker Pragyan P. Biswal: Alumnus of the Dept	15.12.22	53
7	Workshop on Rooting & Mental Well-being: Speaker: Prof Sukanya Ray, University of Suffolk, Boston, USA	5.1.2023	86
8	Workshop on Expressive Art Therapy; Resource Person: Amanda AlArja, Palestine	8.08.2023	73
9	Seminar Talk: Mental Health: Personal Wellbeing as a part of Counselling the Clients; Speaker: Prof Sukanya Ray, University of Suffolk, Boston, USA	23.08.2023	67
10	Seminar Talk: Mental Health, Making Counselling part of life; Speaker: Prof Namita Mohanty, KISS University	23.08.2023	56
11	Seminar Talk: Psychology: Implications for Special Education, Speaker: Dr Nibedita Patnaik, Former HOD, Dept of Special Education, National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Secunderabad	25.08.2023	81
12	International Conference on Mental Health, National Education Policy 2020 and Psychology in Practice, supported by WB-OHEPEE, UU	4.10.2023	150
13	Mental Health Awareness Week, 9 to 12 October, 2023: Invited Talk: Prof Sarada Prasanna Swain, SCB Medical College & Hospital, Cuttack	10.10.2023	96
14	Refresher Course on Educational Psychology, with HRDC, UU	4–17 December 2023	38
15	Seminar Talk: Neural and Computational Mechanism of Threat Related Perception; Speaker: Aparajita Mohanty, Stony Brook University, NY	18.12.2023	53
16	Seminar Talk: Systems Thinking in Counselling; Speaker: Dr Manjushree Palit, Jindal School of Psychology and Counselling, OP Jindal Global University, New Delhi	18.1.2024	69
17	Seminar Talk: Importance of Passion and Performance in Career Development; Speaker: Prof Vishala Patnam, Senior Human Dev Expert, Former Principal, VKNMY, Parvani, Maharashtra	28.02.2024	83
18	Seminar Talk: Behaviour Change Communication; Speaker: Prof Saswata K. Biswas, IRMA, Gujarat	7.3.2024	81
19	Seminar Talk on Alternative Healing Approaches to Well-being, by Prof Sukanya Ray from Suffolk University, Boston, USA	24.07.2024	73
20	Expressive Art Therapy Workshop, with the Resource Person Ms. Amanda AlArja from Palestine	3.08.2024	51
21	International Conference on Mental Health in the Digital Age: Response to Current Challenges, supported by WB-OHEPEE, UU	27–28 September 2024	152
22	One-day Workshop on Expressive Arts Therapy: Tools for Self-introspection; Resource Person: Ms Amanda AlArja from Palestine	6.03.2025	53
23	One Day Workshop on Life-skills and Personality Development; Resource Person: Prof Sonia Malik, Dept of Psychology, MD University, Rohtak, Haryana	29.03.2025	63
24	Seminar on Asian Mental Health in USA; Resource Person: Prof Sukanya Ray from Suffolk University, Boston, USA	04.08.2025	82
25	Seminar on Human Dignity and Rights; Resource Person: Prof Pratap K. Rath, Open Learning Systems, BBSR	05.08.2025	81
26	Seminar on Compassion and Counselling; Speaker: Prof Namita Mohanty, KISS University	06.08.2025	81
27	Seminar on Indian Knowledge System; Resource Person: Prof Meera Padhy, Centre for Health Psychology, University of Hyderabad	07.08.2025	79
28	Seminar on Changing the Narratives on Suicide on Suicide Prevention Day; Chief Speaker: Kali Prasanna Mohapatra, Director, Higher Education, and Psychiatrist Amrit Pattjoshi	10.09.2025	120
29	Seminar on Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies was on World Mental Health Day; Chief Speaker: CEO, SUM Hospital: Dr Swetapadma Dash	10.10.2025	85
30	International Conference on Positive Psychology and Mental Health (PPMH 2025)	19th and 20th December 2025	152
31	Seminar Talk on Recent Advances in Counselling; Resource Person: Prof Manjushree Palit, OP Jindal Global University	19.01.2026	68
32	Special Lecture on Growth Mindset by Prof Argel B. Masanda from University of Perpetual Help Medical Centre, Philippines	22.01.2026	81
33	Seminar Talk on Non-communicable Diseases: Biopsychosocial Approach; Speaker: Prof Meena Hariharan, Founder Director, Centre for Health Psychology, University of Hyderabad	30.01.2026	73
34	Seminar Talk on Emotional Intelligence and Mental Health; Speaker: Prof Swati Patra, IGNOU, New Delhi	4.02.2026	69
35	Seminar Talk on Emotional Intelligence and its Relevance in Research and Applications; Speaker: Prof Rabindra Kumar Pradhan, IIT Kharagpur	5.02.2026	74
36	One Day Workshop on Psychological First Aid and Mental Hygiene; Resource Person: Prof Sonia Malik, Dept of Psychology, MD University, Rohtak, Haryana	14.03.2026	73
37	Seminar Talk on Decoding Body Language and Micro Expressions; Resource Person: Behaviour Consultant Ms. Kanan Tandi	17.04.2026	53
38	Seminar Talk on Therapy and Case Studies in Psychiatry; Resource Person: Dr Sardar Jaydev Kumar Deo, HOD, Psychiatry, PGIMER & Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar	24.04.2026	96

Achievements

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

Year	Qualified for Admission into PhD (UGC exam)	UGC-NET	UGC-JRF	GATE	Mukhyamantri fellowship & Rajiv Gandhi fellowship	Progression to higher studies
2022-23	0	10	6	5		16
2023-24	06	19	1		04	17
2024-25	00	06	00	14		01

Awards won by Students

Ms. Shakti Sampanna Parida, 4th Semester PG, secured 3rd position in Solo Classical Dance in the Odisha Inter University Literary and Cultural Competition 2026 held at Ravenshaw University, Cuttack.
Manosmita Pattnaik (3rd Semester)
- Won the Pitching Competition at IIT Kharagpur during the Entrepreneurship Development Workshop held from 4–6 April 2025.
- Awarded the Jhansi Rani Laxmibai Prativa Puraskar at the Odisha Women’s Conclave 2023 for social service.
Megha Aggarwal (3rd Semester)
- Won First Prize in Solo Singing at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas City Activation Programme, 2024.
Sneharani Sahoo (3rd Semester)
- Received the State Level Rajiv Gandhi Prativa Samman 2024 for Best NSS Volunteer.
Shakti Sampanna Parida (3rd Semester)
- Represented India at the Dominican Republic during India Week Celebrations, January 2023.
- Felicitated at the 32nd Rath Yatra Loknatya Mahotsav 2023 for Odissi Dance.
- Received the Utkal Prativa Ratna Samman, 2023.
- Secured First Position in Odissi Dance at the College and District Level, NUA-O, 2024.
- Secured 2nd Position in Record Dance at Glory Fest, National Inter University/College Cultural Fest-2024.
- Secured 3rd Position in Odissi Dance at Glory Fest-2024.
- Performed and was felicitated on numerous occasions for Odissi Dance performances.

Placement

Sl. No	Name of the Student	Programme Studied	Placement	Year of Placement
1	PRADEEP KUMAR JENA	PG	SSB Lectureship	2024
2	SMRUTIPARNA JENA	PG	SSB Lectureship	2024
3	BARSHARANI OJHA	PG	SSB Lectureship	2024
4	ARUN KUMAR MALA	PG	SSB Lectureship	2024
5	PRAGYAN PARAMITA SANDHA	PG	SSB Lectureship	2024
6	ANJANIE AGARWAL	PG	SSB Lectureship	2024
7	SITAKANT BARAD	PG	SSB Lectureship	2024
8	DEBASMITA DAS MOHAPATRA	PG	SSB Lectureship	2024
9	Baishnobi Rath	PG	Guest Faculty at Capital Law College	2024
10	SOUMYA KHADGARAY	PG	Assistant Child Psychologist for Children with Special Needs in Insighte Childcare	2024
11	LAMYA SHEIKH	PG	JP DAS Learning Clinic / KIIT International School – Cognitive Therapist for Special Educational Needs	2024
12	SUBHASHREE PANDA	PG	Guest Faculty in Rajdhani College	2024
13	IPSITA PANI	PG	Guest Faculty in Rajdhani College	2024
14	SHRADDHA SMARAKI DAS	PG	Guest Faculty in RD Women’s University	2024
15	Baishnobi Rath	PG	Guest Faculty in RD Women’s University	2024
16	SHIBANI BASUNDHARA	PG	Guest Faculty in Bhawani Patna Women’s College	2024
17	ITISHREE TRUPTILATA	PG	Guest Faculty in Government Women’s College, Sundergarh	2024
18	LAXMI SOREN	PG	Gandhi Fellowship	2024
19	RITUPARNA MOHANTY	PG	Clinical Consultant in an NGO	2024
20	SAMPAD MOHAPATRA	PG	Guest Faculty in BJB College	2024
21	JASMEET KAUR	PG	ASST PROF, PSYCHOLOGY, KSOM, BBSR	2024
22	KOMAL AGGARWAL	PG	JUNIOR COUNSELLOR, MANAM FOUNDATION	2024
23	PRATIMA MALIK, 22 PASSOUT	PG	GUEST FACULTY, KKS WOMEN’S COLLEGE, BALESWAR	2024
24	SNEHA PATRA, 24 PASSOUT	PG	COUNSELLOR, MOTHER’S PUBLIC SCHOOL, BBSR	2024
25	ESHA JAGAD, 24 PASS OUT	PG	STUDENT COUNSELLOR, PHYSICSWALLA	2025
26	JAYANTI MALA	PG	GUEST FACULTY, F.M. UNIVERSITY	2025
27	ANANYA JALLY	PhD	PGT OF SSB	2025
28	ALOK KUMAR SETHY	PhD	PGT OF SSB	2025
29	SNIGDHA MISHRA	PG	PGT OF SSB	2025
30	KOMAL AGGARWAL	PG	INTERN AT A Project on AI Enabled Personality Assessment System at IITKGP	2025
31	RITUPARNA MITRA	PG	RA IN ICMR PROJECT AT KIMS	2023
32	SANGHAMITRA SAHOO	PG	UTKAL BALASRAM, ANGUL AS COUNSELLOR	2023
33	LOKANATH CHAUDHURY (16-18)	PG	DMHP, GANJAM, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST	2023
34	BAIJAYANTI DASH (15-17)	PG	TELEMANAS CELL, DEADDICTION CENTRE, BERHAMPUR	2023
35	SUNITI SAMANTRAY	PG	TELEMANAS, MHI, CTC	2023
36	PRAJNASHREE DAS	PG	DO	2023
37	RAJASHREE SAHOO	PG	TELEMANAS CELL, DEADDICTION CENTRE, BERHAMPUR	2023
38	SUSHREE SHRABANI KALSAI	PG	CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, DISTRICT JAIL, BOLANGIR	2023
39	PUJA RANI SAHU	PG	CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, CIRCLE JAIL, BERHAMPUR	2023
40	TANAYA MISHRA	PG	MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELLOR, SCB, CTC	2023
41	ATASEE RATH	PG	CLINICAL COUNSELLOR, AMRI HOSPITALS, BBSR	2023
42	MANASI NAIK	PG	GERIATRIC COUNSELLOR, DMF, OLD AGE HOME, JODA, KEONJHAR	2023
43	NAMITA SONI (23 PASSOUT)	PG	GUEST FACULTY, INDIRA GANDHI WOMEN’S COLLEGE, CTC	2023
44	PRAJNA PARAMITA SANDHA	PG	PGT PSYCHOLOGY	2023
45	DEBASMITA DAS MOHAPATRA	PG	PGT PSYCHOLOGY	2023
46	SWADHIN KUMAR SASMAL	PG	ASST TEACHER, SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER, SCHOOL N MASS EDU DEPT	2023
47	PRADEEP KUMAR JENA	PG	SSB Lectureship	2024
48	SMRUTIPARNA JENA	PG	SSB Lectureship	2024
49	BARSHARANI OJHA	PG	SSB Lectureship	2024
50	ARUN KUMAR MALA	PG	SSB Lectureship	2024
51	PRAGYAN PARAMITA SANDHA	PG	SSB Lectureship	2024
52	ANJANIE AGARWAL	PG	SSB Lectureship	2024
53	SITAKANT BARAD	PG	SSB Lectureship	2024
54	DEBASMITA DAS MOHAPATRA	PG	SSB Lectureship	2024
55	Baishnovi Rath	PG	GUEST FACULTY, CAPITAL LAW COLLEGE, BBSR	2024
56	Saswati Sanghamitra Lenka	PG	Research Associate in BJB College, OURIP Project	2022
57	Gouri Panda	PG	Psychologist, Place of Safety, Special Jail, Rourkela	2022
58	Gumpul Rana	PhD	Asst Prof, Sri Sri University, Cuttack	2022
59	Priyanka Pattnaik	PhD	Asst Prof, Sri Sri University, Cuttack	2022
60	Smrutiparna Jena	PG	Clinical Psychologist, DHH Sundargarh	2022
61	Swagatika Sahoo	PG	Special Educator, KIIT International School, BBSR	2022
62	Atasee Rath	PG	Psychological Counsellor, Sakhi One Stop Centre, Capital Hospital, BBSR	2022
63	Laxmipriya Priyadarshini	PG	Sports Psychologist, Sports Science India, BBSR	2022
64	Devidutta Pati	PG	PGT, Psychology, Ravenshaw Junior School, CTC	2022
65	Priyanka Anurag	PG	PGT, Psychology, GM University, Sambalpur	2022
66	Smrutiparna Jena	PG	Asst Prof, Sri Sri University, Cuttack	2022
67	Shreetam Nayak	PG	JRF, Psychiatry Dept, AIIMS	2022
68	Sonali Mishra	PG	TGT, Social Studies, Mother’s Public School, Puri	2022
69	Barsha Rani Ojha	PG	Asst Post Master, Puri	2022
70	Smrutiparna Jena	PG	Asst Prof, Sri Sri University, Cuttack	2022
71	Pradeep Kumar Jena	PG	Guest Faculty, Rourkela Autonomous College	2022
72	Umashankar Das	M.Phil	Psychologist, DPMU, NHM, Deogarh	2022
73	Arun Kumar Mala	PG	Guest Faculty, Shashibhusan Rath Govt. Autonomous College, Berhampur	2022
74	Ananya Jally	PG	Guest Faculty, Dhenkanal Autonomous College, Dhenkanal	2022
75	Shasank Sekhar Gadnayak	PG	Counsellor, People’s Forum, Jharsuguda	2022
76	Guru Prasad Bag	PG	Guest Faculty, Bhawanipatna Women’s College	2022
77	Prasanna Kumar Pani	PG	PGT Psychology, Army Public School, Gopalpur	2022
78	Manas Ranjan Sethy	PG	Lab Assistant and Storekeeper, BJB Autonomous College	2022
79	Swagatika Naik	PG	Academic Consultant, OSOU, Sambalpur	2022
80	Binit Pushpalak	PG	Asst Professor, Sri Sri University	2022
81	Shasank Sekhar Gadnayak	PG	Asst Prof, Psychology, FM University	2022
82	Ipsita Pani	PG	Guest Faculty, Ravenshaw University	2023
83	Gumpul Rana	PhD	OPSC	2023
84	Saswati Jena	PhD	OPSC	2023
85	Prabhakar Duari	PG	OPSC	2023
86	Dipti Parida	M.Phil	OPSC	2023
87	Priti Sriranjan	–	OPSC	2023
88	Satyasmita Behera	M.Phil	OPSC	2023
89	Sudarsan Behera	M.Phil	OPSC	2023
90	Rituparna Mitra	PG	RA, ICMR Project, KIIMS	2023
91	Sanghamitra Sahoo	PG	Utkal Balashram	2023
92	Loknath Chowdhury	PG	Clinical Psychologist, DMHP, Ganjam	2023
93	Baijayanti Dash	PG	Counsellor, Telemanas Cell, Deaddiction Centre, Berhampur	2023
94	Suniti Samantaray	PG	Counsellor, Telemanas Cell, COE, MHI, SCBMCH, CTC	2023
95	Prajnashree Das	PG	Counsellor, Telemanas Cell, COE, MHI, SCBMCH, CTC	2023
96	Rajashree Sahoo	PG	Counsellor, Telemanas Cell, Deaddiction Centre, Berhampur	2023
97	Sushree Shrabani Kalsai	PG	Clinical Psychologist, Balangir District Jail	2023
98	Pooja Rani Sahu	PG	Clinical Psychologist, Circle Jail, Berhampur	2023
99	Tanaya Mishra	PG	Mental Health Counsellor, SCB Medical	2023
100	Atasee Rath	PG	Clinical Psychologist, Amri Hospital	2023
101	Manasi Nayak	M.Phil	Geriatric Counsellor, DMF Old Age Home, Joda	2023
102	Nikita Das	M.A	SSB	2021
103	Saswati Pragyan Sahoo	PhD	SSB	2021
104	Jayshree Sarangi	M.Phil	SSB	2021
105	Soumya Sarangi	PhD	SSB	2021
106	Jyotirmayee Pradhan	M.A	SSB	2021
107	Pragyan Paramita Biswal	M.Phil	SSB	2021
108	Aparna Jena	M.Phil	SSB	2021
109	Jitendra Kumar Behera	M.A	Clinical Psychologist, NUHM, Dept. of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of Odisha	2021
110	Rituparna Meher Ritu	M.A	Wellness Coach, Corporate Employees Counselling Program, Accenture	2021
111	Sangita Dash	M.Phil	Career Counsellor, District Employment Exchange Program	2021
112	Gauri Panda	M.A	Psychologist, Dhwani Speech and Hearing Clinic, Rourkela	2021
113	Pushparani Hembram	M.A	Clinical Psychologist, Kalahandi District Headquarter Hospital	2021
114	Sudipta Rath	M.A	Sanctrum Wellness and Healing	2021
115	Bikash Sahu	PG	Career Counsellor, District Employment Exchange Program	2021
116	Rashmi Ranjan Mallick	PG	Trainer, ITI Staff Employability Skills, KIIT, Bhubaneswar	2021
117	Sunanda Panda	PG	Annapurna Finance	2021
118	Prapti Pradhan	PG	Clinical Psychologist, Hi Tech Hospital, Bhubaneswar	2021
119	Subhashree Mallick	PG	High School Teacher, Anadai Memorial High School, Cuttack	2022
120	Sailaza Das	PG	Psychology Teacher cum Counsellor, OP Jindal School, Angul	2022
121	Ankita Das	PG	Career Counsellor, International Educational Gateway Pvt. Ltd.	2021
122	Saswati Sanghamitra Lenka	PG	Research Associate in BJB College, OURIP Project	2022
123	Gouri Panda	PG	Psychologist, Place of Safety, Special Jail, Rourkela	2022
124	Gumpul Rana	PhD	Asst Prof, Sri Sri University, Cuttack	2022
125	Priyanka Pattnaik	PhD	Asst Prof, Sri Sri University, Cuttack	2022
126	Smrutiparna Jena	PG	Clinical Psychologist, DHH Sundargarh	2022
127	Swagatika Sahoo	PG	Special Educator, KIIT International School, BBSR	2022
128	Atasee Rath	PG	Psychological Counsellor, Sakhi One Stop Centre, Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar	2022
129	Laxmipriya Priyadarshini	PG	Sports Psychologist, Sports Science India, BBSR	2022
130	Devidutta Pati	PG	PGT, Psychology, Ravenshaw Junior School, Cuttack	2022
131	Priyanka Anurag	PG	PGT, Psychology, GM University, Sambalpur	2022
132	Smrutiparna Jena	PG	Asst Prof, Sri Sri University, Cuttack	2022
133	Shreetam Nayak	PG	JRF, Psychiatry Dept., AIIMS	2022
134	Sonali Mishra	PG	TGT, Social Studies, Mother’s Public School, Puri	2022

Students

2025 PG ADMISSION

Sl. No.	Name	Roll Number
1	AMRUTANSHU MOHAPATRA	PSYC25-001
2	DURGESH NANDINI OJHA	PSYC25-004
3	MONALISA PARIDA	PSYC25-005
4	PRIYANKA MINZ	PSYC25-006
5	RAJ TARANGINI PANDA	PSYC25-007
6	RENYA RENISHA PUROHIT	PSYC25-008
7	STUTEE SWYAAMSIDDHA	PSYC25-009
8	JYOTIRMAYEE JENA	PSYC25-010
9	ANUJA TIRKEY	PSYC25-011
10	ASTHA ANSUPRIYA NAIK	PSYC25-012
11	BAISAKHI PAUL	PSYC25-013
12	NIBEDITA NAIK	PSYC25-016
13	RAJEET KUMAR SINGH	PSYC25-018
14	RAJNANDINI BEHERA	PSYC25-019
15	REEKITA DUNGDUNG	PSYC25-020
16	RUTUPARNA BEHERA	PSYC25-021
17	SIBRAJ BEHERA	PSYC25-022
18	SMRUTI REKHA NAIK	PSYC25-023
19	ARCHANA PRIYA KORA	PSYC25-025
20	BINITA BURH	PSYC25-027
21	GITANJALI TUDU	PSYC25-028
22	RITIKA MALLICK	PSYC25-030
23	SAKUNTALA TUDU	PSYC25-031
24	SANGEETA HORO	PSYC25-033
25	SONALI LAKRA	PSYC25-036
26	SWAGATIKA NAYAK	PSYC25-037
27	SWETALINA MOHARANA	PSYC25-038
28	ABHIPSA MOHANTY	PSYC25-039
29	BHAGYASHREE PURTY	PSYC25-042
30	GOURI JETHI	PSYC25-043
31	SHRUTI PATTANAIK	PSYC25-044
32	ADYASHA MOHANTY	PSYC25-045
33	AMLAN JYOTI JENA	PSYC25-046
34	ANANDITA MOHARANA	PSYC25-047
35	ARPITA NAYAK	PSYC25-048
36	AYUSHMAN SAHU	PSYC25-049
37	GOURAB KRUSHNA MOHAPATRA	PSYC25-051
38	KAJAL PARIDA	PSYC25-052
39	KRITIKA MOHAPATRA	PSYC25-053
40	RIDDHI SHARANYA	PSYC25-054
41	TADISHA NATH	PSYC25-055
42	UTKAL KESHARI MISHRA	PSYC25-056
43	PRADIPTA KUMAR JENA	PSYC25-058
44	SAINA PATTANAIK	PSYC25-059
45	ANKITA BHAGAT	PSYC25-060
46	RASHMIREKHA SAHOO	PSYC25-061
47	SAMPANNA SINGH	PSYC25-062
48	RUDRA MOHAN SAHOO	PSYC25-063

2024 PG ADMISSION

Sl. No.	Name	Roll Number
1	ABHIPSA SARANGI	12007V241001
2	AISHWARYA SAHOO	12007V241002
3	AKANKHYA KANUNGO	12007V241003
4	ALAKA PATTNAIK	12007V241004
5	ALPHA SETHI	12007V241005
6	AMULYA SETHY
7	ANCHAL SWAIN	12007V241008
8	ANKITA KUJUR	12007V241009
9	ANSH TUDU	12007V241010
10	ARPITA SAHOO	12007V241011
11	BINATI BIBHUSITA SA	12007V241012
12	CHANDAN KUMAR SEN	12007V241013
13	CHANDINI HIKAKA	12007V241014
14	DEEPASMITA BHUE	12007V241015
15	ESHA SINGH	12007V241016
16	FALGUNI RAUL	12007V241017
17	HITESH KUTRUKA	12007V241018
18	ITISHREE PRADHAN	12007V241019
19	JAJNASENI DAS	12007V241020
20	JASHASWINEE JIBAN DASH	12007V241021
21	MANOSMITA PATTANAIK	12007V241022
22	MEGHA AGRAWAL	12007V241023
23	MONALISA ROUT	12007V241024
24	NANDINI MAHARANA	12007V241025
25	PADMINI SETHI	12007V241027
26	PRAHALLAD PATRO
27	PRATYASHA BARLA	12007V241030
28	PRIYANKA PRIYADARSHANI SETHY	12007V241032
29	PRIYANSHU PRATIK MOHANTY
30	PUJASHREE AJAGAR	12007V241034
31	SALMA SUMI MURMU
32	SATYAPRIYA PATRA	12007V241032
33	SHAKTI SAMPANNA PARIDA	12007V241033
34	SHIKHA ROUT	12007V241034
35	SHOVANA DASH	12007V241035
36	SHRESTHA PADHI	12007V241036
37	SIDDHARTH MOHAN PRADHAN	12007V241037
38	SNEHARANI SAHOO	12007V241038
39	SRISTI SARANGI	12007V241039
40	SUBHASHREE MOHANTY	12007V241040
41	SUBHRAMAYEE GADHAI	12007V241041
42	SUNANDA BADHEI	12007V241042
43	SUSHREE PALLABI MISHRA	12007V241043
44	SWETALIN DAS	12007V241044
45	SWETAPADMA BARAIK	12007V241045
46	TANMAYEE MOHANTY	12007V241046
47	TAPASWINI SARANGI	12007V241047
48	VAIBHAVEE SINGH	12007V241048

PG 2023 ADMISSION

Sl. No.	Name	Roll Number
1	ABANTIKA PATRO	12007V23001
2	ABHIJIT SHARMA	12007V23002
3	AKANKHSYA SUBUDHI	12007V23003
4	ANANYA DASH	12007V23004
5	ANANYA MOHANTY	12007V23005
6	ANANYA SWAIN	12007V23006
7	ARANYA MISHRA	12007V23007
8	ARCHANA JENA	12007V23008
9	ARCHITA DAS	12007V23009
10	ASIMA SWAIN	12007V23010
11	AYUSHA MOHAPATRA	12007V23011
12	BINUPRAVA JENA	12007V23012
13	CHANDAN KUMAR MAJHI	12007V23013
14	DEBABRATA NAIK	12007V23014
15	GANANATHA MUNDA	12007V23015
16	GAYATRI PRIYADARSHINI	12007V23016
17	GITANJALI PARIDA	12007V23017
18	HARAPRIYA DALAI	12007V23018
19	ISHA RANI DAS	12007V23019
20	J SMRUTI SARTHAK	12007V23020
21	KARMI KISKU	12007V23021
22	LAXMI PRIYA DAKUA	12007V23022
23	LIZARANI PRADHAN	12007V23023
24	MAMATA ORAM	12007V23024
25	MANISHA JAGYASENI	12007V23025
26	MOUSUMI MALLIK	12007V23026
27	MRINMAYEE PRADHAN	12007V23027
28	NAMRATA LENKA	12007V23028
29	PRIYADARSHANI MALLICK	12007V23029
30	RAJASHREE RAJALAXMI	12007V23030
31	RAJESH DAKUA	12007V23031
32	RAJESWARI HALDAR	12007V23032
33	REENA MUDULI	12007V23033
34	RUPA RANJAN NAIK	12007V23034
35	SADI NEELAMBARI REDDY	12007V23035
36	SANMEERA NAGESH	12007V23036
37	SHRADHANJALI PALEI	12007V23037
38	SHRUSHTI MOHANTY	12007V23038
39	SMRUTIREKHA MEKAP	12007V23039
40	SNIGDHA SHRABANI MISHRA	12007V23040
41	SOUMYA SNIGDHA MISHRA	12007V23041
42	SRUSTI SARJANA PATTANAIK	12007V23042
43	SRUTI SAMIKHYA	12007V23043
44	SUBHALAXMI NAYAK	12007V23044
45	SUBHALAXMI SAHU	12007V23045
46	SUSANA EKKA	12007V23046
47	S.V. VIVEKANANDA	12007V23047
48	YUKTI KOTAK	12007V23048

PG 2022 ADMISSION

Sl. No.	Name	Roll No.
1	AISHWARYA PATRA	12007V221001
2	AKANKSHYA SWAIN	12007V221002
3	ALIVA DASH	12007V221003
4	ANKITA PRIYADARSHINI	12007V221004
5	ANKITA PRIYADARSHINI DEVI	12007V221005
6	ANURADHA PATRA	12007V221006
7	AUMKAR KANHAR	12007V221007
8	BARSHARANI BEHURA	12007V221008
9	BASANTI NAIK	12007V221009
10	CHANDAN KUMAR HANSDAH	12007V221010
11	DEBANGI SECHANGI ARCHANA NAYAK	12007V221011
12	DIPA MONI SINGH	12007V221012
13	ELVIRA BURH	12007V221013
14	ISHA JAGAD	12007V221014
15	JENIVA BAA	12007V221015
16	KOMAL AGRAWAL	12007V221016
17	LAJMA BEHERA	12007V221017
18	LAMYA SHEIKH	12007V221018
19	LIPIKA PANDA	12007V221019
20	LOPAMITRA JENA	12007V221020
21	MALATI KISKU	12007V221021
22	MANTRI SOREN	12007V221022
23	MONALISA KUMBHAR	12007V221023
24	MOONA QUEEN	12007V221024
25	NAMASYA NANDINI SWAIN	12007V221025
26	NIMAIN CHARAN BEJ	12007V221026
27	POONAM DASH	12007V221027
28	PREETI DEY	12007V221028
29	PRIYAMBADA SAHOO	12007V221029
30	PUSPANJALI AGASTI	12007V221030
31	RUTUPARNA MALLICK	12007V221031
32	SAMBIT DIKHIT	12007V221032
33	SAMIKSHYA SOUMYADARSHINI PANDA	12007V221033
34	SASWATA DAS	12007V221034
35	SATYA PRAKASH SAHOO	12007V221035
36	SATYA TAPASI NAIK	12007V221036
37	SHRIDULA MOHANTY	12007V221037
38	SHUBHASHREE TRIPATHY	12007V221038
39	SNEHA PATRA	12007V221039
40	SONALI SAHOO	12007V221040
41	SOUMYA KHADGARAI	12007V221041
42	STITIPARNACHARY	12007V221042
43	SUCHISMITA SINGH	12007V221043
44	SUCHITRA MUNDA	12007V221044
45	SUMITRA PADHAN	12007V221045
46	SUSHREE ANNANYA ROUT	12007V221046
47	T. PRABHABATI SUBUDHI	12007V221047
48	TOPHAN MALA	12007V221048

P.G. 2021 ADMISSION

Sl. No.	Name	Roll No.
1	ABHILIPSA MOHANTY	12007V211001
2	ABHIPSA SATPATHY	12007V211002
3	ALANKRUTA ROUL	12007V211003
4	AMLANSU KUMAR JENA	12007V211004
5	ANANYA APARAJITA	12007V211005
6	ANANYA SINGH	12007V211006
7	ANITA CHATTAR	12007V211007
8	ANITA KANHAR	12007V211008
9	ANKITA BHATTACHARYA	12007V211009
10	ARPITA APARAJITA	12007V211010
11	ASHUTOSH PATRA	12007V211011
12	DIBYA MOHANTY	12007V211012
13	DIPALI JENA	12007V211013
14	ITISHREE SAHOO	12007V211014
15	JABEEN AKHTAR KHAN	12007V211015
16	JAINAB TASHNEEM	12007V211016
17	MANISHA BEHERA	12007V211017
18	NAMITA SONI	12007V211018
19	NEHAMUKTA SETHI	12007V211019
20	NIBEDITA BISWAL	12007V211020
21	NIKITA PRADHAN	12007V211021
22	NITISH KUMAR	12007V211022
23	PINKI SAMAL	12007V211023
24	PRAGATI GURU	12007V211024
25	PRAGATI NAG PATTANAIK	12007V211025
26	PRAJNA PARAMITA SANDHA	12007V211026
27	PRIYANKA DAS	12007V211027
28	PRIYANKA TUDU	12007V211028
29	PUNYASWETA MOHANTY	12007V211029
30	RAJASHREE TRIPATHY	12007V211030
31	RAKESH KUMAR MISHRA	12007V211031
32	RANJAN KUMAR BEHERA	12007V211032
33	RASHMI RANJAN KUMAR	12007V211033
34	SAISILPA CHAMPATI	12007V211034
35	SAKSHI MODA	12007V211035
36	SATWIKK SIVANGSH	12007V211036
37	SHIBANI BASUNDHARA MISHRA	12007V211037
38	SHRUTIRANI BARAIK	12007V211038
39	SIDHARTHA PRADHAN	12007V211039
40	SNEHA LAKRA	12007V211040
41	SUBHALAXMI BHUYAN	12007V211041
42	SUBHASHREE DAS	12007V211042
43	SUBHASHREE NAYAK	12007V211043
44	SULAGNA SAMANWITA BISWAL	12007V211044
45	SUMITRA TIYU	12007V211045
46	TRIBIKRAM PRADHAN	12007V211046
47	VAISHNABI PRASAD	12007V211047
48	VISAKHA MUNDA	12007V211048

Alumni

The Department enjoys a strong and vibrant Alumni connect as the alumni from the first batch of Post-Graduation (1965) to the current one comprise its membership. Total strength of Alumni members including that in social media is more than 1110. Regularly the Alumni Meets are organised.

Objectives:

To mentor the current students with regard to new developments in the discipline of Psychology
To orient the scholarly community for meaningful application and participation in the social issues concerning mental health.
To instil a sense of identity and ownership for the progress of the discipline of Psychology towards well-being of the humanity.
To provide exposure on emerging career opportunities in Psychology.

Notable Awards and Recognitions by Alumni

Prof J.P. Das (1931–2025) was a pioneering cognitive and educational psychologist.He was a faculty member of the Department from 1958-1968. Key Contributions: He developed the PASS (Planning, Attention, Simultaneous, and Successive) theory of intelligence, an alternative to traditional IQ tests that focuses on how the brain processes information. He also co-developed the Das-Naglieri Cognitive Assessment System.After serving at Utkal University, he served as a Professor Emeritus of Educational Psychology and Director of the Developmental Disabilities Centre at the University of Alberta in Canada. Honours: In 2015, he was awarded the Order of Canada for his transformative work in cognitive psychology.
Prof Ajit Mohanty was a Professor and Chairperson at the Centre of Advanced Study in Psychology, Utkal University till 2009 and superannuated from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.The Encyclopaedia of Applied Linguistics, 2013 (Springer) carries a Biographical entry on Professor Ajit Mohanty for his eminent contributions to the field of Applied Educational Linguistics. He has served in the Editorial Boards of several international Journals including International Journal of Multilingualism, Language Policy, Culture & Cognition and Psychological Studies. He is the founder Director of two International Projects “From Mother Tongue to Other Tongue” and the “National Multilingual Education Resource Consortium” (www.nmrc-jnu.org) at JNU. He was an International Consultant to Governments of Finland and Nepal for Developing Multilingual Education Policy and Strategy for Nepal. Professor Mohanty Chaired the Policy Development Team and drafted the 2014 Policy for Mother Tongue based Multilingual Education for tribal children in Odisha. He has also drafted two Odisha State Policies for Early Childhood Care and Education and Odisha Child Policy. He was a awarded Fellowship of the National Academy of Psychology, India (voluntarily relinquished in 2022). He is a Fellow of the Association of Psychological Science, USA “in recognition of (his) sustained outstanding contributions to advancement of psychological science”. Professor Mohanty was a UGC Emeritus Professor of Psychology in Utkal University.

Some Distinguished Alumni of the Department