Utkal University

To provide a platform for young students for their career development and employment, the university has established a Placement Cell. This cell is responsible for providing the students with various career development opportunities and attain their dream profession. It monitors the growth of the students on a regular basis and guides them towards achieving the best. Career Counselling is also provided to the students in which one-on-one and group discussions take place. This session helps the students in understanding their weaknesses and strengths and helps the students in achieving new career goals. The cell maintains positive and professional relations with the companies in global and national markets and invites them for on-campus placement drives and internships.

The cell’s major objective is to provide Basic Employability Skill Training and Pre-Placement Training to the students. In basic training, the cell enhances the communication skills, presentation skills, IT skills, and soft skills of the students along with personality grooming, teamwork, manners, and ethics. However, in pre-placement training, the cell focuses on some particular areas like Aptitude, Reasoning, and English. It also ogranises mock interviews, mock online tests, and group discussions, so that the students can clear the HR round smoothly.

Organisations that visit Utkal University for the purpose of placement are Mahindra Finance, Mindfire Solutions, ICICI Bank, Hinduja Leyland Finance, Bandhan Bank, Axis Bank, Amul, Zee Entertainment, IndusInd Bank, Capgemini, Deloitte, SBI Life, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Cognizant Technologies, Indigo Airlines, Wipro, Federal Bank, Reliance Jio, Bharat Financial, Kotak Mahindra Bank, KPMG, Ultra Tech Cement, etc.

Located at Vani Vihar, the campus of the university is in the center of the city. The airport is only 5 km away and the station is 3 km away from the university. The infrastructure of Utkal University is modern and fulfills all the requirements of an academic hub. The campus of the university is ragging-free and a Student Grievance Cell is also present here. The university has various clubs to cheer the students and provide them with a platform where they can try new things or showcase their hidden talents & passions. The names of these clubs are Athletic club, Creative Writing club, Eco club, Cultural club, Drawing & Painting club, and Debate club. At Utkal University, students are facilitated with 50+ smart classrooms with ICT-enabled teaching and learning technologies, a Wi-Fi-enabled campus with LAN facilities, and other major amenities and facilities like:

• Library: The University owns a modern Central Library known as Parija Library. This library is built in a five-floor building and covers an area of 28,000 sq. ft. Each floor is dedicated to providing different resources and the fifth floor consists of a reading room that can occupy up to 195+ users. Parija Library facilitates the students with 271000+ books, 150+ print national & international journals, periodicals, 17000+ bound volumes, references, newspapers, etc. An e-library is also present in the campus and its carpet area is 6000 sq. ft. The e-library is divided into two floors, i.e. ground floor and the first floor, and is connected to excellent internet services. The e-library is spacious and fully air-conditioned with a comfortable reading room with a seating capacity of 70+ students. The e-library offers various e-resources like e-books, e-journals, 5000+ theses, and other online databases. Apart from course materials, the library also provides a range of Manuscripts, Vedas, Sanskrit Puraana, etc. The library also facilitates the students with other services like a conference hall, seminar room, GD room, server room, etc.
• Hostel: The University offers excellent accommodation facilities to students traveling from far away locations. The campus has 13 hostels in total, out of which 7 are for female students and 6 are for male students. The safety and security of the students and the hostel are in the hands of warden and superintendent. The campus of the hostel is student-friendly and the rooms are furnished, well-ventilated, spacious, and clean. For the entertainment of the hostellers, there is a common room with a TV, computer systems, Wi-Fi facilities, a gymnasium, etc. A garden is also present in the hostel campus and the students of the hostels also celebrate events, annual functions and freshers & farewell parties. A mess facility is also available for the hostellers which serve delicious and hygienically cooked meals to the students.
• Computer Lab: The University has a furnished and well-maintained Computer Centre with 1000+ computer systems and internet connectivity. This computer centre allows the students to do practicals, learn new IT techniques daily, and work on different sponsored programs.
• Auditorium: The University has a well-furnished auditorium known as MKCG Auditorium. This place is fully air-conditioned, properly maintained, and highly technical. The auditorium can accommodate 500+ people and this space is used to organise various functions, events, shows, and ceremonies.
• Health Facilities: Utkal University has a Health Center which fulfills the primary health needs of the students. The health center is run under experienced doctors and nurses and it is equipped with all the medical facilities and tools. This center also provides first aid facilities to the students during any outdoor activities and an ambulance is also present on the campus in case of any emergency case.
• Sports: Utkal University believes that a healthy body and mind are crucial for any student and this can only be achieved by getting involved in physical games and sports. The university focuses on fulfilling the sports interests of the students and for this, it has constructed a sports complex in an area of 52,525 sq. m. The university has international-level indoor and outdoor gaming facilities like 400 m. Athletic Track, one Football field, one cemented Basketball court, two Volleyball courts, one handball court, Kho-Kho and Kabaddi ground, Table Tennis area, one wooden Basketball court, etc. For practice purposes, a second ground is also provided to the students.
• Other Facilities: Seminar Hall with 130+ seating capacity, Conference Hall, Open Air Theatre with 500+ seating capacity, Multipurpose Hall, Gymnasium, Post Office, Banks, Guest House, etc.