UTKAL UNIVERSITY

Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

IQAC Accreditation Update: Utkal University has initiated compilation for the NAAC Cycle 4 assessment. All departments must upload matching evidence folders in their respective sub-directories by July 2026.
Active Enrollment
1600
+4.7% YoY
Core Faculty Strength
150
+4.2% recruited
Annual Research Papers
120
+11.5% Citations
Sponsored Grants
500000
+21% new consultancies

Overall Research Output Trend (Scopus/WoS)

Global metrics

Demographic Diversity

Cohort: 2025-26

Institutional Highlights

NAAC Ranking Score

Accredited A+ Grade with 3.53 CGPA (Cycle 3)

IQAC Audit confirmed preparation is active for Cycle 4 targets (3.65+ CGPA).

NIRF University Ranking

Ranked within Top 100 Indian Universities

Ranked 88th in the University category. Target: Top 70 in 2026 filings.

Centre of Excellence (COE)

Established 2 New COEs in Eastern Odisha

Research focus: Coastal ecology monitoring & Digital economy studies.

Timeline & Recent Milestones

Jan 2026

State-of-the-Art CIF Upgraded

Installed advanced Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with DST-FIST support.

Nov 2025

Green Campus Audit & Solar Installation

Commissioned new 150 kW rooftop solar energy grid across administrative blocks.

Sept 2025

Placement Milestone

Record campus placements with 354 students placed, max package hitting 18.5 LPA.

1. Curricula Aspects

Detailed reports on course design, curriculum revisions, Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) implementation, student curricular mobility, skill-based vocational course records, and feedback logs.

Focuses on the revision, modernization, and adaptability of courses across various departments at Utkal University. Incorporates Choice Based Credit System (CBCS), outcome-based education (OBE), and multi-disciplinary structures aligned with NEP 2020.

Courses Revised 142
CBCS Percentage 100%
Elective Courses 320

Performance Records

DEPT COURSE STATUS CODE
Computer Science M.Sc. Computer Science (NEP Aligned) Revised CS-NEP-2025
MBA Master of Business Administration Revised MBA-OBE-25
Physics M.Sc. Physics (Advanced Lab Electives) Active PHY-CBCS-24

2. Teaching, Learning & Assessment

Comprehensive review of student intake strength, gender and geographic diversity, classroom engagement indicators, library and lab access levels, examination pass percentages, and LMS activity logs.

Enrollment Statistics & Trends

Student Diversity Distribution

Encompasses student enrollment statistics, demographic distribution, and reservation quota compliance.

CATEGORY MALE FEMALE TOTAL
Postgraduate (PG) 1,650 2,150 3,800
Undergraduate (UG) 1,100 1,400 2,500

3. Research Initiatives & Outcomes

Central database logging sponsored research grants, consultancies, publications in Scopus and Web of Science, patent registers, PhD fellowships, collaborations, and incubation outcomes.

Details active sponsored research projects from central, state, and private corporations. Covers funding levels, PI distributions, and outcomes.

SL Scheme / Project Name Principal Investigator University Department Co-Investigators Co-Institutions Funding Agency Agency Type Award Year Funds (Lakhs) Project Duration Project Status File
1 Demo Sheme Demo Investigator Physics Demo Data, Test consultant Test Demo Agency Non-Government 2002 1500000.00 2 years Active

Scopus, Web of Science, and UGC Care listed publications of the university faculty, research citations, and institutional research index values.

SL Paper Title Author Name Department Journal Name Publication Year ISSN No Vol No Issue No Page From Page To ORCID ID Publication Type Journal Index Print Copy / E-Copy Journal Website Link Article Link File
No records found.

Book publications and book chapter contributions by university faculty members, covering authored works, edited volumes, and academic book chapters.

SL Author Name Co-Authors Category Book Title Chapter Title Conference Proceedings Title Publication Year ISBN Volume No Version Publisher Name Publisher Address File
No records found.

Details of research papers presented and published in national and international conference proceedings.

SL Author Name Co-Authors Category Conference Title Date From Date To Proceedings Title Chapter Title Publication Year ISBN/ISSN Volume No Issue No Version Publisher Name Publisher Address File
No records found.

Policy documents submitted to government and non-government organizations or bodies.

SL Author Contributor Co-Authors Policy Book Title Institution Name Publication Year ISBN Volume No Version Publisher Name Publisher Address File
No records found.

Patent filings, published claims, granted licenses, and intellectual property rights managed by the IP cell of Utkal University.

SL Contributors Institutional Affiliation IPR Type Patent Number Patent Title Patent Location Award Publish Year Application Reference File
No records found.

Details of e-contents developed by teachers including audio, video, text resources, or online courses.

SL Author Name Module Name Year of Publication Learning Level Course / Subject Name Course Code Content Type Instruction Language Duration Platform Name Funding Grant Details Content Link File
No records found.

Awards and recognitions received by teachers, scholars, or departments for outstanding achievements.

SL Receipt Date Award Title Innovation Title Awardee Name Awardee Category Awarding Agency Organization Type Award Level Award Category Monetary Prize Official Link Evidence / Certificate
No records found.

Details research fellowships like JRF, SRF, DST-Inspire, University Research Fellowships (URF) received by faculty members or doctoral students.

SL Teacher Name Fellowship Name Award Year Awarding Agency Research Grant Funding Agency Name Sanction Order No Documents
No records found.

Details of research scholars enrolled, qualifying national exams, and their present fellowship status.

SL Research Fellow Name Department Enrolment Year Fellowship Duration Fellowship Type Granting Agency Qualifying Exam Qualifying Year Present Status URL Link Documents
No records found.

Workshops, seminars, and conferences organized by the university or its departments.

SL Event ID Event Year Event Type Event Organizer Event Name Participants No Date From Date To Event Place Event Mode Funding Agency Total Amount Programme File Data File
1 Event-001 2001 Seminar Demo Organizer Workshop and Seminar 10 2026-06-13 2026-06-17 Bhubaneswar Online Demo Agency 1400000.00

Signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with industries, institutes, and corporate bodies.

SL Organisation Name MOU Signing Date MOU Duration MOU Objectives Actual Activities MOU Status Activities Link Documents
No records found.

Student and teacher exchange programmes, collaborations, and internship arrangements.

SL Exchange ID Academic Year Direction Flagship Programme Partner Institution Event Title Students Exchange No Period From Period To Student Name Department Contact Info Agreement Document Scholarship/Stipend Exchange Status
No records found.

4. Infrastructural Strength

Tracking main learning facilities, specialized laboratories, museum collections, and high-end core diagnostic instruments housed under the Central Instrumentation Facility.

The primary learning resource hub of Utkal University housing massive physical and digital publications, journals, archival texts, and thesis repositories.

RESOURCE CAPACITY COUNT AVAILABILITY
Reference Books Section 95,000 volumes Physical Access
Shodhganga Thesis Database 6,800 uploads IP Range & WAN Access

5. Student Support & Progression

Information relative to student placements, packages, scholarship disbursements, progressions into high-ranking global institutions, and competitive exam outcomes.

Placement Statistics (Count vs Average Package)

Tracks student recruitments, campus placement drives, and career advisory camps organized by the Central Placement Cell (CPC).

COMPANY ROLES COUNT PACKAGE
TCS Systems Engineer 48 ₹4.5 LPA
Deloitte Analyst 12 ₹8.2 LPA

6. Community Engagement

Extension services, coastal village adoption programs under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, and local outreach efforts of NCC, NSS, and Youth Red Cross chapters.

Programs in neighborhood communities organized by university wings to spread literacy, hygiene awareness, and environmental sustainability.

TITLE TARGET AREA PARTICIPANTS OUTCOME
Coastal Sanitation Drive Puri Coastline 180 1.2 Tons plastic recovered

7. Governance & Quality Initiatives

Governance tracking, employee developmental benefits, FDP programs, IQAC compliance registries, and Annual Quality Assurance Reports.

Internal Quality Assurance Cell tasks, NAAC documentation, NIRF filings, AQAR compliance audits, and regular quality circle inspections.

ACTIVITY TIMELINE STATUS
Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) December 2025 Submitted

8. Institutional Values & Practices

Environmental audits, green campus projects, waste management and water harvesting statistics, inclusiveness schemes, gender equity workshops, and code of conduct details.

Campus Sustainability Performance

Monitors carbon reduction efforts, solar grid contribution, bio-gas utilization, and switching campus light systems to energy-efficient LED modules.

SECTOR SOLAR OUTPUT LED SHARE REDUCTION ACHIEVED
Administrative Block 45 kW 90% 32 Tons CO2

Accreditation Ready Reporting Structure

Quick access point for downloading comprehensive compiled reports and consolidated evidence folders structured to match NAAC Criterion, NIRF data formats, and IQAC Annual Reviews.

NAAC Criterion Data Packages (Cycle 4 Ready)

Each package contains spreadsheets matching NAAC templates and digital directories linking to supporting receipts, circulars, and certificates.

Criterion 1: Curricular Aspects Consolidated
XLSX • 4.8 MB • Rev: Jan 2026
Criterion 2: Teaching-Learning & Evaluation
XLSX • 6.2 MB • Rev: Feb 2026
Criterion 3: Research, Innovations & Extension
XLSX • 8.4 MB • Rev: March 2026

NIRF & IQAC Annual Reports

Direct downloads of the approved annual reviews and rankings questionnaires submitted to official bodies.

NIRF Submission Report 2026 (Overall)
PDF • 3.2 MB • Approved
NIRF Submission Report 2026 (University)
PDF • 4.1 MB • Approved