Sambalpur University

Sambalpur, Orissa
UGC
Estd 1967
Autonomous University

Sambalpur University Sambalpur - Admission, Courses, Fees & Rankings 2024

byVinay Kumar
Updated on - 5 Jul, 2024

Sambalpur University is a regional university situated in the city of Sambalpur in the state of Odisha in India. It was established in 1967 and the Government of India’s University Grants Commission (UGC) recognizes the institution while the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has awarded it a B grade. The University was ranked in the NIRF, University rankings 2023 in the category of 101-150 in terms of overall ranking. It provides the degrees of bachelor, master and doctorate as well as courses in the fields of science, arts, commerce laws, education and management and more. Sambalpur University currently comprises more than 150 affiliated colleges situated in 5 districts of the Western part of Odisha.

Sambalpur University provides undergraduate, postgraduate, MPhil and PhD level programs for Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Education and Management faculties. The under graduate courses consist of BA, BSc, BCom, etc whereas the post graduate courses offered are MA, MSc, MCom, LLM, MEd and MBA. Usually, the admission begins in May each year when the university displays the application forms and the examination schedule on its website. The entrance tests are conducted from the month of June for offering admissions into the PG courses and for admission into the UG courses, the admissions are offered as per the merit obtained by the candidates in their respective qualifying examinations. Its academic session starts in August. 

As for the placements, many renowned companies such as Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Mindtree etc come to Sambalpur University for placements and conduct campus interviews for the selection of the students. About 17 percent of MBA students get placed in B-schools and about 60 percent engineering students in reputed engineering companies with average salary of 3000-5000 INR. In the recent placement sessions, MBA students have got the highest salaries up to 8 LPA and engineering students have got up to 6.5 LPA of salary packages. In general, Sambalpur University strives to give its students the best education that they deserve alongside decent employment chances after graduation.

Sambalpur University Highlights 2024

Feature Description
University Short Name Sambalpur University
Institute Type State University
Established 1967
Accepted Entrance Exams Varies by program (University Entrance Test, JEE/OJEE for B.Tech)
Approved By UGC
NAAC Grade YES - B++
Last Year NIRF Ranking Not Ranked
Nearest Bus Stand Burla Bus Stand
Nearest Railway Station Burla Railway Station
Nearest Airport Veer Surendra Sai Airport (Sambalpur)
Campus Area Size 600 acres
Library Books Over 1,36,955 books and 14,323 bound volumes

Sambalpur University Eligibility Criteria 2024 (by Departments)

Category Description
Undergraduate Programs (UG) Passed Class 10+2 with minimum marks varying by program (often 45-50%).
Postgraduate Programs (PG) Bachelor's degree in relevant field with minimum marks varying by program (often 50-55%).
Law Programs (LLB) Graduation in Law (either 5-year integrated or 3-year LLB) with minimum marks (often 50%).
M.Phil. & Ph.D. Programs Master's degree in relevant field with minimum marks (often 55%).

Sambalpur University Courses Details 2024

Sambalpur University is situated in Sambalpur of Odisha state which is offering numerous programs in under graduate, post graduate and doctoral level in faculties of arts, commerce, law, science, education, Engineering & Management. 

There are over 100 courses across 30 academic departments and the 10 PG teaching departments of the university. The courses which are offered in this university are BA, BSc, BCom, BEd, LLB, MA, MSc, MCom, MEd, MCA MBA, MTech and PhD among others.

Course Duration Fees (in INR)
BA 3 years 800-5000
BCom 3 years 1,500-10,000
MSc 2 years 5,000 ? 15,000
MCA 3 years 10000-30000
MTech 2 years 20000-50000/100000
Doctorate 3-5 years 5,000 – 50,000

Sambalpur University Placements 2024

Sambalpur University reveal that the university has been experiencing a large number of placements in recent years. Some of the leading employers that frequent the campus to source graduates are Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, Infosys, and Cognizant among others. Last year in one of the batches the result was a whopping 58% of the students who were eligible got placed. The maximum number of offers were received in the IT sector where the maximum packet offered was Rs 18, 000 per month by a software company. The placement percentage was 87% and the average salary package offered was Rs 4.2 lakh per annum. Some of the important sectors, which are providing employment to the candidates, are information technology, manufacturing, Banking & financial services. The university has organized campus interviews and other tests and exercises necessary for the students to join both public and private sector jobs with the help of the training and placement cell it established for the students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The trend of companies from various industries coming for campus recruitment is increasing, which underscores good employment outcomes for students.

Sambalpur University Placements by Category

Course Category Highest Salary Package Average Salary Package
Civil Engineering 7 LPA 4.8 LPA
Mechanical 6.5 LPA 4.5 LPA
Electrical Engg 7.5 LPA 5 LPA
Electronics & Comm 8.2 LPA 5.5 LPA
MBA 9 LPA 6 LPA

Full Time
Bachelor in Journalism and Media Management
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
8,600
Part Time
Bachelor of Arts [BA]
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
8,650
Part Time
Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.}
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
Full Time
Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA]
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
Full Time
Bachelor of Business Administration + Bachelor of Laws [BBALLB]
Duration : 5 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
Full Time
Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com]
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
9,600
Part Time
Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] {Hons.}
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
Full Time
Bachelor of Computer Applications [BCA]
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
Full Time
Bachelor of Education [B.Ed]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
68,373
Full Time
Bachelor of Education [B.Ed] + Master of Education [M.Ed]
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
4,260
Full Time
Bachelor of Law [L.L.B]
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
Full Time
Bachelor of Library and Information Science [B.Lib.I.Sc]
Duration : 1 Year
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
Full Time
Bachelor of Physical Education [B.P.Ed]
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2 or Graduation
Course Type : Degree
Full Time
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]
Duration : 4 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
Full Time
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] {Lateral}
Duration : 4 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
Full Time
Certificate in Human Rights and Value Education
Duration : 6 Months
Level : 10+2
Eligibility :
Course Type : Certification
10,453
Full Time
Master of Arts [MA]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
24,632
Full Time
Master of Business Administration [MBA]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation with 50% + CAT
Course Type : Degree
24,632
Full Time
Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Executive)
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation with 50% + CAT
Course Type : Degree
52,000
Full Time
Master of Computer Applications [M.C.A]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation with 50% + OJEE
Course Type : Degree
7,583
Full Time
Master of Laws [L.L.M]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : L.L.B.
Course Type : Degree
4,632
Full Time
Master of Library and Information Science [M.Lib.I.Sc]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
10,453
Full Time
Master of Performing Arts [MPA]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
3,482
Full Time
Master of Philosophy [M.Phil]
Duration : 1 Year
Level : Doctorate/M.Phil
Eligibility : Post Graduation
Course Type : Degree
9,107
Full Time
Master of Science [M.Sc]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
7,583
Full Time
Master of Social Work [MSW]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
9,109
Full Time
Master of Technology [M.Tech]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
42,500
Full Time
Ph.D
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Doctorate/M.Phil
Eligibility : Post Graduation
Course Type : Degree
24,632
Full Time
Post Graduate Diploma
Duration : 1 Year
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation with 50% + CAT
Course Type : Diploma
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