Central University of Odisha Admission 2021 – The Central University of Odisha offers multiple under-graduate, post-graduate, research-based and business management courses across various streams for the students to take admission into the session of 2022. The candidates can get admission into B. Ed, M.A., Integrated MSc, MBA, M.Phil and several other PG courses. To make the application process complete, the candidates also need to pay the amount of Rs. 600/- for UG and PG courses and Rs. 800/- for research-based programmes, as an application fee. Read the complete article to get the necessary details such as the application form, eligibility criteria, important dates etc. about Central University of Odisha Admission 2022.
Central University of Odisha Admission 2022
It is important for the aspirants to read the dates, instructions and eligibility criteria before filling out the Central University of Odisha Online Application form. Candidates can check the dates of the important events from the table given below:
Important Dates:
Events | Dates |
Release of Application Form | To be announced |
Last Date to submit application form | To be announced |
Central University of Odisha Courses Offered
The Central University of Odisha offers several courses across these following streams:
- MA
- B.Ed
- MBA
- PhD
- M.Sc
- Integrated M.Sc in Mathematics
- M.Phil
Central University of Odisha Admission 2022 Application Form
The application form can be filled out online at the official website of CUO at cuo.ac.in, after which candidates will have to submit the application fee of Rs. 600 or 800/- (depends on the course candidate is going to opt for). Other details regarding the Central University of Odisha application form are mentioned below.
Instructions for filling up of Online Application Form
- Read all the instructions precisely provided in the notification before filling out the application form.
- Take a screenshot or print-out of your Application Form and remember the Log-in ID and Password for future reference.
- All the details filled in should exactly be the same as given in your class 10th examination certificate, failing which may lead to the cancellation of your candidature.
- Candidates must assure their eligibility of age and education as notified by the Central University of Odisha before filling out the application form.
Application Fee (as per last year):
Category | UG & PG Programmes | Research Programmes |
General/OBC/EWS candidates | Rs. 600/- | Rs. 800/- |
SC/ST/PwD candidates | Rs. 300/- | Rs. 400/- |
Mode of Payment: Aspirants can submit their application fee by any of the following methods.
- UPI
- Internet Banking
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for admission at the Central University of Odisha, candidates must check that they fulfil all the mentioned eligibility criteria:
- Undergraduate Programmes: Students should have passed their 10+2 examination securing 55% marks in aggregate (5% relaxation will be given to SC/ST PwD candidates).
- Postgraduate Programmes: Candidates should have scored 50% marks in their bachelor’s in aggregate (5% relaxation will be given to OBC/SC/ST).
- Research Programmes: Candidates must possess a master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate in their opted stream from a recognized university/ Institution (5% relaxation will be given to OBC/SC/ST).
- Management Programmes: Aspirants must have 60% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate from a recognised university or an Institution.
Note: Maximum age limit for all the mentioned programmes is 30 years except for Integrated MSc in Mathematics, for which it is 21 years.
Click here to check course-wise detailed eligibility criteria for Central University of Odisha Admission 2022.
Seat Matrix
Intake of candidates will be finally based on the no. of vacancies available in each branch.
Departments | Total No. of Seats available |
Department of Odia Language and Literature | 49 |
Department of English Language and Literature | 44 |
Department of Hindi | 25 |
Department of Sanskrit | 25 |
Department of Anthropology | 48 |
Department of Sociology | 46 |
Department of Economics | 45 |
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication | 47 |
Department of Education | 64 |
Department of Mathematics | 30 |
Department of Computer Science | 44 |
Department of Biodiversity and Conservation of Natural Resources | 53 |
Department of Business Management | 44 |
Department of Statistics | 27 |
Click here to check the detailed seat matrix of the Central University of Odisha.
Fee Structure
Aspirants can submit their fee by any of the following methods:
- UPI
- Internet Banking
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Click here to check the program wise fee structure of the Central University of Odisha.
CUO Admission Result
The result and the merit list of the candidates are released on the official website, cuo.ac.in by the Central University of Odisha, as per the schedule. Candidates can check their results by logging into the official website with the help of their registered user id and date of birth. Candidates who will get qualified will be given admission as per the vacancy.
Criteria for resolving ties
If two candidates secure equal marks then these criteria will be adopted to resolve the conflict in the Entrance Examination:
- Aspirants with a higher ratio of positive attempts to negative attempts will be preferred.
- If the above criteria do not break the tie, then the candidate having higher age shall be given the seat.
About Central University of Odisha
Central University of Odisha (CUO) was established in 2009 by the parliament under the Central Universities, under the Act, 2009 by the Government of India. The university is located in Sunabeda Town, Koraput District in Odisha. CUO is one of the new central universities established by the government of India across the country. The university offers multiple under-graduate, post-graduate, research-based and business management courses across various streams. The main objective of the university is to increase the spread of higher quality education by people in rural areas.
FAQs – Central University of Odisha
Ques 1) Candidates outside of Odisha are eligible to take admission in Central University of Odisha?
Ans) Yes, but they will be treated under unreserved categories.
Ques 2) What is the application fee for taking admission in UG and PG courses at CUO?
Ans) Rs. 600/- for general candidates and Rs. 300/- for candidates falling under the reserved category.
Ques 3) What is the process to take admission in any undergraduate course at the Central University of Odisha?
Ans) Students will have to give the Central University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) exam to take admission into an undergraduate course.
Ques 4) What is the eligibility criteria of the Central University of Odisha for admission in an MBA?
Ans) Aspirants must have 60% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate from a recognised university or an Institution.
Ques 5) What is the application fee for research programmes at the Central University of Odisha?
Ans) Rs. 800/- for general candidates and Rs. 400/- for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
Official Website: cuo.ac.in
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