Maa Manikeshwari University, Bhawanipatna
Bhawanipatna, Bhawanipatna, Odisha, India, 766001
About the Institute
Maa Manikeshwari University, established in 2023, is a newly formed public state university located in Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi district, Odisha. It was created by the Government of Odisha as part of the state's initiative to upgrade prominent colleges into universities to enhance access to higher education and promote regional academic development. The university is named after the revered local deity, Maa Manikeshwari, symbolizing cultural and spiritual heritage.
Key Highlights:
1. Academic Programs:
As a newly formed institution, Maa Manikeshwari University is in the process of expanding its academic offerings. Initially, it continues to offer undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs through its constituent colleges and departments. Expected academic disciplines include:
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Arts and Humanities
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Science (Physical and Life Sciences)
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Commerce and Management
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Social Sciences
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Vocational and Skill-based Education
2. Affiliation and Recognition:
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Recognized as a state public university under the Government of Odisha
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Expected to be brought under the purview of the University Grants Commission (UGC) for academic regulations and funding
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The university was previously part of Kalahandi University and evolved from the Government Autonomous College, Bhawanipatna
3. Campus & Infrastructure:
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Located in Bhawanipatna with a plan for a full-fledged university campus, including administrative buildings, academic blocks, student hostels, and libraries
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Facilities include classrooms, science laboratories, computer labs, and access to digital learning platforms
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A clean and green campus with ongoing infrastructure development for future academic expansion
4. Research & Development:
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The university will focus on region-specific research, especially in rural development, tribal studies, environmental science, and agriculture
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Initiatives to promote academic research and collaborative projects with other institutions are underway
5. Student Activities & Support:
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Student engagement through NSS, NCC, literary clubs, and cultural associations
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Scholarship schemes and government aid for meritorious and economically disadvantaged students
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Emphasis on inclusive education and holistic development
6. Admissions:
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Undergraduate admissions are conducted via the Student Academic Management System (SAMS), Odisha
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Postgraduate admissions are managed through the Common PG Entrance Test (CPET)
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Reservation and admission guidelines follow the norms of the Government of Odisha
Undergraduate/ Bachelors (UG)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Zoology
- Botany
- Anthropology
Bachelor of Computer Application
- B.C.A
Bachelor of Arts (B.A)
- English
- History
- Sociology
- Geography
- Education
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Odia
- Political Science
- Sanskrit
Bachelor of Commerce
- B. Com
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Business Administration
Bachelor of Education(B.Ed)
- B.Ed
Postgraduate/ Masters (PG)
Masters in Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Botany
- Zoology
- Computer Science
Masters in Commerce
- Commerce
Masters in Arts
- English
- Economics
- History
- Political Science
- Hindi
- Sociology
- Geography
- Education
- Sanskrit
- Philosophy
- Home Science
- Anthropology
- Odia Language and Literature
PhD (Doctorate Degree)
PhD in Science & Technology
- Ph.D. in Physics
- Ph.D. in Chemistry
- Ph.D. in Mathematics
- Ph.D. in Botany
PhD in Commerce & Management
- Ph.D. in Commerce
- Ph.D. in Economics
PhD in Arts & Humanities
- Ph.D. in English Literature
- Ph.D. in History
- Ph.D. in Political Science
- Ph.D. in Sociology
- Ph.D. in Education
- Ph.D. in Geography
- Ph.D. in Anthropology
- Ph.D. in Sanskrit
- Ph.D. in Zoology
- Ph.D. in Odia
- Ph.D. in Archaeology & Museology
