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Rajendra University, Balangir

Prajna Vihar, Balangir, Odisha, India, 767002

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About the Institute

Rajendra University, located in Balangir, Odisha, is a prominent state public university established in 2020. Formerly known as Rajendra College, it has a rich academic heritage dating back to 1944. The institution has played a key role in the educational and cultural development of western Odisha. With its transition to a full-fledged university, Rajendra University continues to offer high-quality higher education and advanced research opportunities.

Key Highlights:

1. Academic Programs:

Rajendra University offers a wide array of academic programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels across disciplines in Arts, Science, Commerce, and professional studies.

  • Undergraduate Courses (UG):

    • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

    • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

    • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

  • Postgraduate Courses (PG):

    • M.A. in subjects like English, Odia, History, Political Science, and Economics

    • M.Sc. in subjects such as Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, and Physics

    • M.Com.

  • Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.):

    • Offered in multiple disciplines, subject to availability of research supervisors and infrastructure

2. Affiliation and Accreditation:

  • Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC)

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

3. Campus & Infrastructure:

  • The university campus is located in the heart of Balangir town

  • Facilities include well-equipped science laboratories, computer centers, library, reading rooms, smart classrooms, hostels, and sports grounds

  • Digital learning infrastructure is in place to support modern pedagogy

  • Separate accommodation facilities for male and female students

  • Auditoriums and seminar halls for academic and cultural activities

4. Research & Development:

  • Promotes interdisciplinary and regionally relevant research

  • Faculty members are engaged in academic research, publishing papers, and participating in national seminars and conferences

  • Emphasis on community-focused research and extension activities

5. Student Support & Activities:

  • Active NSS, NCC, and youth engagement programs

  • Career counseling and placement assistance

  • Scholarships and financial assistance based on merit and reservation norms

6. Admissions:

  • UG and PG admissions are conducted through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS), Odisha

  • PG programs also consider Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) scores

  • Ph.D. admissions are based on university-level entrance tests and interviews

Undergraduate/ Bachelors (UG)

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)

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

Bachelor of Arts (B.A)

  • English
  • History
  • Philosophy
  • Geography
  • Education
  • Economics
  • Hindi
  • Odia
  • Political Science
  • Sanskrit

Bachelor of Commerce

  • B. Com

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
  • Geography
  • Education
  • Sanskrit
  • Philosophy
  • Odia Language and Literature

Dual Degree/Integrated (Masters)

Integrated

  • M.Ed