Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University

Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, established in 2015, is a State Public university located in Baripada, Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, India. The university was created by upgrading the erstwhile North Orissa University, which itself was established in 1998. Named after the visionary ruler Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo of Mayurbhanj, the institution stands as a testament to educational excellence in northern Odisha. Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a B+ grade. The university offers a comprehensive range of academic programmes across multiple disciplines including Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Education, Engineering, Management, and Computer Applications. Students can pursue Diploma Programmes, Certificate Programmes, Undergraduate Programmes, Postgraduate Programmes, M.Phil., and PhD Research Programmes across various faculties. The admission process at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University is conducted through both merit-based selection and entrance examinations including OJEE (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination), CPET (Common PG Entrance Test), and other state and national level entrance tests depending on the programme. The university operates across multiple campuses and affiliated colleges, providing quality education to thousands of students from Odisha and neighbouring states, contributing significantly to higher education infrastructure in the tribal-dominated regions of northern Odisha.