Rajendra University

Rajendra University, established in 2016, is a State Public university located in Balangir, Odisha, India. The university was formed by upgrading the former Balangir College, which was established in 1948. Operating under the Government of Odisha, Rajendra University serves as a prominent centre for higher education in western Odisha, offering quality education across multiple disciplines. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a B+ grade. Rajendra University offers a comprehensive range of academic programmes spanning Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD levels across various disciplines including Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Education, and Management. The university provides courses in disciplines such as Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Laws, Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Commerce, Master of Business Administration, and research programmes leading to MPhil and PhD degrees. The institution follows a semester system and conducts its own entrance examinations for various programmes whilst also accepting scores from national-level entrance tests. The university campus spreads across 65 acres and houses multiple departments, well-equipped laboratories, a central library, sports facilities, and hostels for both male and female students.