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Khallikote University, Berhampur

Berhampur, Ganjam, Odisha, India, 760001

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About the Institute

Khallikote University, located in Berhampur, Odisha, was established in 2015 as a unitary university by the Government of Odisha. It has its roots in the historic Khallikote Autonomous College, which was founded in 1878 and is one of the oldest colleges in Odisha. Initially, Khallikote University functioned as a cluster university catering to multiple colleges, but later transitioned to a unitary university focusing on interdisciplinary and postgraduate education.

Key Highlights:

1. Academic Programs:

Khallikote University offers interdisciplinary postgraduate and research programs in areas aligned with modern academic and industry needs:

  • Postgraduate Courses:

    • Natural Resources Management and Geo-Informatics

    • Biosciences and Bioinformatics

    • Economics and Management

    • Library and Information Science

    • Communication and Media Studies

    • Travel and Tourism Management

  • Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.):

    • Offered in select disciplines based on availability of supervisors and infrastructure

2. Affiliation and Recognition:

  • Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC)

  • Functions as a state public university under the Odisha Higher Education Department

3. Campus & Infrastructure:

  • Located in Berhampur, the university has a modern urban campus with academic blocks, administrative buildings, libraries, computer centers, and laboratories

  • Equipped with smart classrooms, seminar halls, and digital learning tools

  • Access to e-resources and digital libraries

  • Hostel facilities for both male and female students

  • Green and environmentally conscious campus

4. Research & Innovation:

  • The university emphasizes interdisciplinary research with a focus on sustainability, technology, and social development

  • Encourages collaboration with industry, research institutions, and government organizations

  • Faculty members are engaged in funded research projects and scholarly publications

5. Student Activities & Support:

  • Active student engagement through seminars, workshops, cultural events, and academic clubs

  • Career counseling and placement support

  • Scholarships and financial aid provided based on merit and government norms

6. Admissions:

  • Admissions to PG programs are through the Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) conducted by the Odisha Higher Education Department

  • Ph.D. admissions follow university-specific entrance exams and interview processes

Undergraduate/ Bachelors (UG)

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Zoology
  • Botany
  • Biotechnology
  • Geology
  • Computer Science

Bachelor of Arts (B.A)

  • English
  • History
  • Philosophy
  • Anthropology
  • Hindi
  • Odia
  • Political Science

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

  • M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Masters in Commerce

  • Financial Analysis

Masters in Computer Applications

  • M.C.A

Masters in Technology

  • Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

Master in Business Administration

  • MBA

Master in Philosophy(M. PHIL)

  • M.Phil