Universities offering distance learning courses in India-Odisha

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This is my 17th post in the series of distance learning education in India. through each such post, I have been explaining everyone of you the approved universities in India. Through this blogposts, I have been providing information about territorial jurisdiction of every university, all the courses they are offering till the time of posting the blog and whether the university is involved in any controversies, degree scams etc.

Odisha, again a backward state and a state not developed much in the education sector. However, in the past, its Utkal university was in limelight as one of its student Roopa Mishra topped UPSC civil services exam. There are 6 universities in Orissa / Odisha offering distance learning courses and Utkal University tops them. 

Now let us know more about universities from Odisha offering distance learning courses:

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1. Behampur University, Berhampur

Type: State Government University

Admission open: June to August

Medium of instruction: English and Odiya

NAAC category: NAAC assessment expired and not renewed yet, past pas B++ category. 

Admission open for non HSC passed: No

Reputation: One of the well known university. 

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC : districts of Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput, Rayagada, Nowrangapur, Malkangiri, Kandhamala and Boudh of Odisha / Orissa state. 

Territorial Jurisdiction as per the  University Act: districts of Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput, Rayagada, Nowrangapur, Malkangiri, Kandhamala and Boudh of Odisha / Orissa state. 

Information about the university: 

The Berhampur University came into existence on 2nd January 1967 being inaugurated by Dr. A.N. Khosla, the then Governor of Orissa and the first Chancellor of the University. The University was later shifted to the present site known as Bhanja Bihar, named after the celebrated poet of Orissa Kabisamrat Upendra Bhanja. Spreading over an area of about two hundred fifty acres the university is twelve kilometres and 5 kilometers away from the Berhampur City and Sea-beach of Gopalpur respectively. This university is offering various courses in distance mode and they looks good, career oriented as well as traditional. 

Exam Centre: districts of Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput, Rayagada, Nowrangapur, Malkangiri, Kandhamala and Boudh of Odisha / Orissa state. 

Courses Available: 

BA

BA (Honours)

B.Com

B.Com (honours)

B.Sc.- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology and  Botany

B.Sc. (honours)- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology and  Botany

MA in- English, Odia, History, Political Science, Economics, Mathematics, Education and Public Administration

M.Com

M.Sc. Physics, Botany, Chemistry, Zoology and marine sciences

MBA- 120 seats only, subject to clearing entrance test

MCA- only lateral entry, 2 years duration for computer science graduates, 30 seats only

LLM- 32 seats only

PGDCA

PGDMM

PGDBFF- Banking and Finance

Diploma in Yogic Sciences

PGD in Communicative English

PGDLAN - Library Automation and Networking

B.Lib. Sci.

M.Lib.Science

Any controversy: No

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2. Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar

Type: State Government University

Admission open: June to September with late fee

Medium of instruction: English and Odiya

NAAC category: Not accredited as of now, under accreditation 

Admission open for non HSC passed: No

Reputation: One of the well known university. 

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC : districts of Angul, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Khurda, Nayagarh and Puri  of Odisha / Orissa state. 

Territorial Jurisdiction as per the  University Act: districts of Angul, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Khurda, Nayagarh and Puri  of Odisha / Orissa state. 

Information about the university: 

The Utkal University, established in the year 1943, is the seventeenth oldest University in India. Its present campus at Vani Vihar, BHUBANESWAR is located on a sprawling 399.9 Acre area in the heart of BHUBANESWAR. It is one of the most prestigious university in the state and well recognized by UGC. 

Exam Centre: districts of Angul, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Khurda, Nayagarh and Puri  of Odisha / Orissa state. 

Courses Available: 

M.A. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
  M.A. ECONOMICS
  M.A. EDUCATION  
  M.A. HISTORY  
  M.A. ODIA  
  M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE  
  M.A. ENGLISH  
  M.A. SANSKRIT  
  MASTER IN SOCIAL WORK  
  MASTER IN COMMERCE  
  MASTER IN HINDI  
  MASTER IN SOCIOLOGY
  Year MBA Programme

  2 Year MBA Programme  
5 Year Integrated MBA / B.B.A  
1 Year Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management  
1 Year Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management  
1 Year Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management  
1 Year Post Graduate Diploma in Tour and Travel Management  
1 Year Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics and Nutrition Management  
1 Year Post Graduate Diploma in Production and Operation Management  
1 Year Post Graduate Diploma in Banking & Insurance Management  
Certificate Course In NGO Management In Oriya Medium  
Diploma Course In NGO Management In Oriya Medium


    MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATION (MCA)
    MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATION ( MCA- 2 Year Lateral Entry )

B.A Pass/General and honours in:
Economics  
Education
English  
History  
Home Science  
Odia  
  Philosophy  
Pol. Science  
Public  Administration  
Sanskrit  
Sociology

any controversy: No

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3. Sambalpur University, Sambalpur Jyoti Vihar, Burla

Type: State Government University

Admission open: June to September with late fee

Medium of instruction: English and Odiya

NAAC category: Not accredited as of now, under accreditation 

Admission open for non HSC passed: No

Reputation: One of the well known university. 

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC : Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Deogarh, Bargarh, Bolangir, Subarnapur, Nawapara, Kalahandi, Boudh and Athamallik Sub-Division of Angul District

Territorial Jurisdiction as per the  University Act: : Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Deogarh, Bargarh, Bolangir, Subarnapur, Nawapara, Kalahandi, Boudh and Athamallik Sub-Division of Angul District

Information about the university: 

The Sambalpur University Act was passed by the Odisha Legislature on 10th December, 1966 to fulfill long cherished dream of the people of Western Odisha for establishment of a University. The University started functioning from 1st January, 1967.

Exam Centre: districts of Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Deogarh, Bargarh, Bolangir, Subarnapur, Nawapara, Kalahandi, Boudh and Athamallik Sub-Division of Angul District

Courses Available: 

Post Graduate Courses 1.Master in Computer Application 2. Master in Business Administration Under Graduate Courses 1.Bachelor in Computer Application Post Graduate Diploma Courses 1. P.G. Diploma in Computer Application On Campus Courses Post Graduate Courses 1.Master in Business Administration Post Graduate Diploma Courses 1. P.G.Dip. in Environmental Education and Management 2. P.G.Dip. in Remote Sensing and GIS 3. P.G.Dip. in Journalism and Mass Communication 4..P.G.Dip. in Industrial Chemistry 5. P.G.Dip. in Social Work and H.R.D 6. P.G. Dip. In Industrial Safety and Health 7. P.G.Dip. in Travel and Tourism Management 8. P.G.Dip. in Nutrition and Dietetics 9. P.G.Dip. in Women Studies 10. P.G.Dip. In Lib. Automation and Networking


any controversy: No
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4. Fakir Mohan University, Balasore

Type: State Government University

Admission open: June to August

Medium of instruction: English and Odiya

NAAC category: Not accredited as of now, under accreditation 

Admission open for non HSC passed: No

Reputation: Not so known but recognized

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC :Entire state of the Orissa but as per the Act

Territorial Jurisdiction as per the  University Act: : Balasore

Information about the university: 

Fakir Mohan University, Vyasa Vihar, Balasore Orissa was established by the Govt. of Orissa under Section 32 of the Orissa University Act, 1989(Act 5 of 1989)and it was notified vide the Government’s Notification No. 973 dated 3rd July, 1999. The University has also been duly recognized by the UGC Under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act vide the Notification No. F–9–1/2000 (CPP–I) dated 11 Feb, 2000

Exam Centre: Balasore

Courses Available: 

Diploma in AIDs & Family Education(DAFE)
P.G Diploma in Computer Application(PGDCA)
Bachelor in Library & Information Sc. (B.Lib. Sc)
Bachelor in Computer Application (BCA)
Master in Computer Application(MCA)
Master in Business Administration (MBA)
Master in Library & Information Science (M.Lib.Sc))

any controversy: No

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5. North Orissa University, 

Type: State Government University

Admission open: June to August

Medium of instruction: English and Odiya

NAAC category: B

Admission open for non HSC passed: No

Reputation: Not so known but recognized

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC :Entire state of the Orissa but as per the Act

Territorial Jurisdiction as per the  University Act: : Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar district

Information about the university: 

The Government of Orissa under the section 32 of the Orissa University Act, 1989 (Act 5 of 1989), established the North Orissa University and notified vide notification No.880 dated 13th July 1998. The University is included in the list of Universities maintained under section 2(f) of the University Grants Commission Act 1956, to impart higher education in the Tribal base area of North Orissa. The jurisdiction of the University extends over two Districts, Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar. North Orissa University was established with the objectives of providing quality professional education to all sections of students. With the advent of liberalization since 1991, the Central and State Government are seriously reviewing and evaluating the State of Higher Education especially in emerging fields. There is a marked shift in Government’s approach from regular campus higher education to higher education through distance learning mode.

Exam Centre: Bhubaneshwar, Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar

Courses Available: 

Master in Computer Application
Master of Business Administration
M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication
M.A. (PMIR)
Master in Social Work(MSW)
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
Bachelor in Library and Information Science
M.A. in Political Science
M.A. in Education
M.A. in Sanskrit
M.A. in Odia
M.A. in English
M.A. in History
M.A. in Sociology
M.A. in Economics
M..A./ M.Sc. in Anthropology

any controversy: No

Thats all
There is no other approved private, deemed, central or state universities in Orissa/ Odisha authorised to offer any courses in distance mode.