Birla Global University

About the Institute

🏛️ About the University

• Established: 2015 under the Birla Global University Odisha Act.

• Type: Private, self-financed, unitary university.

• Campus: 30-acre fully residential, Wi-Fi-enabled campus in Gothapatna, Bhubaneswar.

• Governance: Chancellor – Hon’ble Governor of Odisha; Chairperson – Smt. Jayashree Mohta.

• Legacy: Founded by Basant Kumar Birla and Sarala Birla, continuing the Birla family's commitment to education.

BGU comprises seven specialized schools:

1. Birla School of Management

2. Birla School of Commerce

3. Birla School of Economics

4. Birla School of Communication

5. Birla School of Law

6. Birla School of Applied Sciences

7. Birla School of Engineering & Technology

Undergraduate Programs:

• BBA (Hons.), B.Com (Hons.), B.Sc. Economics (Hons.), BAJMC (Hons.), BCA (Hons.) – 4 years.

• B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering – 4 years.

• BBA LL.B. (Hons.) – 5 years.

Postgraduate Programs:

• MBA (specializations in Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, Digital Marketing & Business Analytics) – 2 years.

• M.Com, M.Sc. in Financial Economics, MA in Journalism & Mass Communication, MCA, LL.M

Doctoral Programs:

• Ph.D. in Management, Commerce, Economics, Law, Journalism & Mass Communication, Computer Science.

💰 Fee Structure (2025–26)

Additional charges include:

• Medical Insurance: ₹3,000/year.

• One-time Registration Fee: ₹15,000 (non-refundable).

• Refundable Security Deposit: ₹10,000. 

🏠 Hostel Facilities

Double Occupancy (per semester):

• Lodging (A/C): ₹38,720

• Boarding: ₹39,600

• Laundry: ₹3,600

• Total: ₹81,920

Triple Occupancy (per semester):

• Lodging (A/C): ₹34,320

• Boarding: ₹39,600

• Laundry: ₹3,600

• Total: ₹77,520

Note: A hostel registration fee of ₹10,000 (non-refundable) is applicable.

🎯 Placement Highlights (2024)

• Top Recruiters: Deloitte, PwC, Federal Bank, HDFC AMC, Axis Bank, SBI Life, ADP, Pepsi, Value 360, Coffee Café Day, among others.

• Sectors: Financial services, FMCG, FMCD, investment banking, consulting, IT, media, public relations, and advertising.

• Student Feedback: Approximately 70–95% placement rate, with average packages ranging from ₹8–12 LPA and highest offers up to ₹35 LPA. 

🏢 Campus Infrastructure

• Academic Facilities: Air-conditioned classrooms, modern library with digital resources (ProQuest, J-Gate), English Language Lab in collaboration with “EnglishEdge” & “iLiqvid”.

• Residential Amenities: Separate hostels for boys and girls with 24/7 security and CCTV surveillance.

• Recreational Facilities: Sports complex with facilities for cricket, football, basketball, badminton, table tennis, and a gymnasium.

• Additional Services: On-campus cafeteria (B'café), health centre with 24/7 medical facility, shuttle services, and convenience store. 

🌐 Global Collaborations

• MoUs with international institutions like Syracuse University and Bronx Community College (CUNY) for student exchange programs and collaborative research.