Self Study Report SSR

SELF STUDY REPORT
FOR
3rd CYCLE OF ACCREDITATION
UTKAL UNIVERSITY
VANI VIHAR, BHUBANESWAR, ODISHA, PIN 751004
751004
www.utkaluniversity.ac.in
Submitted To
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL
BANGALORE
July 2022
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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Utkal University, the 17th oldest University of undivided India and the mother University of Odisha, was
established on 27th November, 1943. The foundation stone for the present campus at Bhubaneswar was laid by
Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, on 1stJanuary 1958, and was inaugurated by Dr. S.
Radhakrishnan, the second President of India, on 2nd January, 1963.
A teaching, research-cum-affiliating and examining university offering 50 undergraduate, post graduate,

M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes, the university has a staggering number of 381 affiliated colleges. At present it
has 4501 students including international students, 179 teaching and 336 non-teaching employees on its rolls.
Spread over nearly 399 acres, the campus at Bhubaneswar has 30teaching departments. As a first-of-its-kind in
Odisha, the university now has a second campus at Chandikhole, 70 kms away from Bhubaneswar. The new
campus is fast emerging as a center of skill development, vocational and management education focusing on
creating employment opportunities for students of peripheral regions. Currently, the new campus offers job-
oriented courses such as MBA in Rural Management and B.Sc. in Nursing.
With the help of a team of qualified and dedicated teachers and scholars, the university has been able to develop
human resources with global competency and achieve research output of international standards. A large
number of its alumni have distinguished themselves in all spheres of excellence like law, civil services,
literature, science, politics and mass media.
Utkal University has experienced the foot fall of many dignitaries in the last five years. To name a few, during
the platinum jubilee celebration (2018-19), the university was graced by the visit of his Excellency, the
President of India, Shri Ramnath Kovind; his Excellency the Governor of Odisha, Shri Ganeshi Lal; the then
Minister of Petroleum and present Minister of Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan; the Chief Justice of India,
Justice Deepak Mishra; the Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Naveen Pattnaik, besides noted litterateurs like Shri
Manoj Das and Gyanpeeth awardee Dr. Pratibha Ray. The Vice President of India, Shri Venkaiah Naidu was
the Chief Guest in the 50th Convocation of the University in 2021 during which the university conferred
Honoris Causa on Shri Shaktikanta Das, the Governor of RBI; Shri Girish Chandra Murmu, the CAG of India;
DrAjit Kumar Mohanty, Director, Bhaba Atomic Research Centre and Justice Sanju Panda, Justice, Odisha
High Court. The Minister of Education, Government of India, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, was the Chief Guest
on the occasion of the Foundation Day of the University on 27 November, 2021.
At present, Utkal University ranks 87th among the top 100 universities in India (NIRF Ranking 2021). It has
been accredited with A+ grade with 3.53 score (December 2016) by the National Assessment and Accreditation
Council (NAAC) and also considered as a category ‘One’ university. The University has gained the distinction
of being one of the ten Universities for academic partnership with National Research Laboratories of India and
is the recipient of Rs. 100 crores Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan Grant.
Vision
Over the last 79 years, Utkal University has contributed immensely towards building a modern nation by
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upholding traditions of excellence in research and teaching. The symbols in the Crest of the University, i.e., the
Ship, the Stalk of Corn, the Mount and the Fort, the Lamp and the Book - represent trade and commerce,
agriculture, the bounty of nature and past military glory, learning and enlightenment, respectively.
In keeping with the fundamental ethos of higher education in the country, the university is passionately
committed to the following vision and mission:
To be a center of excellence in higher education with a focus on innovative teaching, learning, research,
consultancy and extension activities for building a creative, enlightened and productive civil society.
Mission
To provide the students with knowledge, skills, values and sensitivity necessary for successful
citizenship
To create and disseminate knowledge through interdisciplinary research and creative inquiry in
developing a meaningful and sustainable society
To equip students with problem-solving, leadership and teamwork skills and inculcate in them a sense
of commitment to quality, ethical behavior and respect for others
To provide a platform for free flow of ideas, where discovery and creativity will foster professional
growth and usher in a better world
To ensure academic excellence in a dynamic knowledge economy by exposing students to new ideas,
new ways of understanding, and new ways of knowing in their journey of intellectual transformation
1.2 Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Challenges(SWOC)

Institutional Strength
Spread over 399 acres of land in the heart of Bhubaneswar city with close proximity to several research
and educational institutes.
Well experience as well as young faculty members sharing an affable relationship with the stakeholders.
Eleven Centre of Excellence under RUSA and OHEPEE programmes
Significant research output in last five years in form of publications and patents
Rigorous teaching and learning process
Fairly adequate infrastructure and Wi-fi campus with 1 GBPS connectivity.
Decentralised and Participative Governance and leadership
Well placed alumni with strong desire to support for development of the University
Institutional Weakness
Shortage of faculty, key non-teaching positions and supporting staff.

Being a state University, there is limited scope to attract diverse students from other states
Limited university-industries linkages
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e-governance is in progress
Being University predominantly offering PG programme, there is limited scope for student progression
to higher education.
More infrastructure (student and faculty residences, hospital and general amenities) and maintenance.
Lack of international funding
Institutional Opportunity
Implementation of full-fledged NEP-2020.

Converting the research output for filing of more patents and possible technology transfer.
More National and International Collaborations.
Effective teaching-learning through Learning Management System (LMS)
Raising funds from different government and non-government organizations as well as through
consultancy projects.
Expansion of University-Society interaction through various programmes.
Strengthening alumni connect for academic and developmental initiatives
Strengthening incubation centre for skill based programmes and entrepreneurship.
Institutional Challenge
Imparting quality education at per global standard keeping the fee structure reasonable to accommodate
students from all socio-economic backgrounds
Growing number of private universities focusing more on professional/job-oriented courses to attract
students.
Filling up vacant teaching and non-teaching posts to maintain the student-teacher ratio and reduce the
pressure on the faculty for non-academic work.
Setting the University the goal of achieving the status of a University with Potential for Excellence
Strengthening association with industries and world class institutions
Coordination with 400+ affiliated colleges spread over nine districts for carrying out academic and
research activities
Reaching out academic programme to international community to attract more foreign students.
1.3 CRITERIA WISE SUMMARY

Curricular Aspects
Curriculum designs and objectives are welllaid out and effectively communicated to all the stakeholders of the
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University. The curricular dimensions of the Choice Based Credit System are local and international,
application-oriented and need-based.
The syllabi incorporate the learning goals and objectives in a multidimensional way and are generally unitized.
The University runs113programmes (Under Graduate, Post-Graduate, MPhil and PhD) with 1362 courses. It
offers two Integrated Post graduate programmes, namely, Integrated MBA and Integrated MCA. It adheres to
the model UGC curriculum at both UG and PG levels setting apart 20% of the curriculum for serving local
needs. It is one of the few universities who in the year 2013 adapted the model CBCS (Choice Based Credit
System) UGC curriculum at UG and subsequently at PG levels with further modifications in the year
2017-2018 and 2020-2021.For professional courses, it follows the guidelines of regulatory bodies like AICTE,
NCI, PCI and NCTE. The University has introduced some new courses such as Masters in Public Health and
Rural Management etc.
Need-based and relevant changes, revisions and updating the syllabi constitute an important part of the
university’s regular academic practices. Revision of syllabi is based on reviewing in the light of feedback from
students and discussions during academic audits, and is consistent with the University’s vision and mission.
During the last five years 90% syllabi were revised with addition of 22% new courses.
To ensure flexibility, the university allows choice of free electives and scoring of academic credits from outside
the parent Department, thus lending it cross-disciplinary character. Inter-disciplinary content has been
introduced in most programmes and skill components have been accorded priority in curriculum design. About
59 skill development/value-added courses have been offerred during the last five years. Value addition to
education is also ensured through yoga, sports, cultural and extension activities. The university has introduced
NCC as an elective for the first time in India. The University Academic Council ensures the quality and the
validity of aprogramme and endorses its course curriculum.
Teaching-learning and Evaluation
Merit and inclusiveness are the hallmarks of the university’s admission policy. Admission into Post-Graduate
courses is based on career and marks secured in entrance tests with MCQ. Since 2020, entrance
examinationsare conducted centrally by Government of Odisha under Common PG Entrance Test (CPET).
M.Phil. and Ph.D. coursework includes personal interviews. For admissions, relevant notices are published in
national and regional newspapers and uploaded on the university website. Members of the admission
committees and Heads of departments discuss admission modalities. UGC guidelines are followed for
registration into the Ph.D. programme. Candidates are admitted to professional courses like MCA, MBA and
Pharmacy on the basis Odisha Joint Entrance Test results (OJEE).Nursing students are selected through NCI.
The state government’s reservation policy for admission is strictly followed.
Induction programmes are conducted to introduce the freshers to the university system. An academic calendar
of more than 200 instructional days is followed. The university adopts a hybrid system of dissemination of
classroom knowledge through lectures, discussions and case studies. Facilities like smart classrooms, LCD
projectors and internet connectivity are available in all the departments. The teaching methodology focuses on
transforming students from passive recipients to active and involved stakeholders. Besides, experiential and
participative learning, outside the class room and problem-solving methods are adapted for teaching. The
course curriculum is divided into units for each semester. Assignments, quizzes, internships, fieldtrips/Industry
exposure and projects have been integrated with the teaching-learning-and evaluation process.
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The internal assessment carries 30%marks, which include parameters like midterm examination, group-
discussions, team-project andquiz as a part of continuous evaluation. End-term examination is of 70% marks,
which includes theory, practical and projects/internship. The evaluation methods and schedules are
communicated to students in the form of syllabi, teaching plans and regular notices through e-mails/displays on
notice boards. The learning levels of the students are accessed and special programmesare organized for
advanced and slow learners through mentoring system. Under student-mentoring system, each student is
assigned to a teacher for academic and career-related counselling. The student prepares for his/her seminar,
project and other activities in consultation with the mentor. The progress of students is closely monitored
through seminars, surprise tests, mid-term examinations, and their performance in semester examinations,
debates, and interest they display during practicals/field visits.
Special software is available for visually impaired students. Students’ feedbacks are collected, analysed and
implemented to bring about improvement in the teaching-learning process.
Research, Innovations and Extension
To excel in research, the university has been providing institutional support to its faculty and encourages them
for interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary/ interdepartmental research activities. Resource sharing and collaborative
research are actively promoted.
During last five years the university has witnessed growth in the sphere of funding, project implementation and
research output. The university has provided around Rs 35.15 lakh in the form of research seed money to its
faculty through Odisha Higher Education Programme for Excellence & Equity (OHEPEE) grants.An amount of
Rs.1767.4 lakhs as extramural research funding have been received by faculty members towards 74research
projects from various funding agencies. Seven departments have received research support grants under DST-
FIST; DBT; CAS and UGC-SAP schemes.Eleven Centers of Excellence have been established under the
financial support from RUSA and OHEPEE to promote interdisciplinary research.
A Population Research Centre (PRC) acts as a research centre and offers consultancy services to the State
Government and Non-Government Organizations.One International office has been established in the year 2018
to facilitate internationalization of higher education which is an integral part of National Education Policy (NEP
2020).
Two chair professors namely BuxiJagabandhu andReserve Bank of India (RBI) have been instituted by the
University with grants of Rs. 500Lakhs (Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India) and 319.8Lakh (RBI),
respectively.
The University has taken several steps to facilitate research which includesetting up the Central Instrumentation
Centre, Media Laboratory/Studio, Business Lab, Research/Statistical Databases, Animal/Green House,
Museum, Moot court and Theatre. The Language Lab is under renovation. The Central Instrumentation Centre
is in the process of acquiringrequired equipment to improve quality of research.
191 research fellows enrolled for PhD programme are receiving fellowships.More than 1000candidates have
been awarded Ph.D. degrees during the last five years. Faculty members have published 1391 research papers
in Scopus indexed/UGC CARE listed journals; 432Book Chapters/Conference proceedings and 44Books.
Twenty fiveNational/International patents have been granted during this period.
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The University has set up the ‘Centre for Innovation and Incubation’ (CII) andonboarded24 startups under the
Udyam Incubation Program and from different departments.
Infrastructure and Learning Resources
Utkal University has adopted the policy of creating adequate infrastructural assets and ensuring their optimal
use through regular maintenance and up gradation tomeet the growing learning needs of students, faculty, staff
and researchers. The University has a sprawling green campus spreading over 399 acres with a built-up area of
about 5,000 sq. meters. There are more than 100 class rooms, 27 seminar halls, 58 laboratories, 177 faculty
rooms, 27 research scholars’ rooms and 30 libraries in the teaching departments. There are 14 hostels for girls
and boys.
Some of the new/renovated units of the campus include Dharmapada Convocation Hall, BijuPatnaik Sports
Complex, MKCG Auditorium, Mahatma Gandhi Ahimsa Sthala, the Outreach Centre, New Academic Block,
New Administrative Block, Language Block, HRDC Building, Central Instrumentation Centre and E-Library.
Classrooms and labs are wi-fi enabled and technology equipped.Smart classrooms and roof-mounted LCD
projectors facilitate effective teaching.The Computer Centre extends support through networking and
information resources. The Wi-Fi Network of the campus is part of the Edurom Project of ERNET, India
having 442 access points.
The Parija Library(central) owns a rich collection of standard text books ( > 2 lakh); rare manuscripts (5500+);
e-books from publishers like Emerald,Taylor & Francis, IOP Science and Sage India (14000+) and e-books
from Proquest (1,99,158); Journal back volumes (50,000) and e-journals (20,000+). During last five years 4875
Ph.D. theses submitted to the University have been uploaded to Shodhganga. The library has adapted E-
Granthalaya Library Automation package of National Informatics Centre, Govt. of India.
With the renovated BijuPatnaik stadium, the new sports complex providing differentindoor and outdoor gaming
facilities and sports hostels, the university has nurtured talented sportspersons in various fields. Over the last
five years, five inter-university sporting events and 120 inter college events were organized and the University
has bagged 31 prestigious prizes. Extra-curricular, cultural events and other celebrations are held regularly in
the 500 seated MKCG Auditorium.
Student Support and Progression
The University extends all possible support to its students in the form of academic guidance, career counselling
and extracurricular activities. More than 50% female students have enrolled in different programmes during last
five years. The university has achieved significant growth in terms of scholarships, financial assistance, career
counseling, skill development and personality development.
The university has regulatory and statutory bodies for grievance redressal with suitable action plans.
Sustainable good practices as well as the well-conceived best practices effectively support the students and
contribute to their optimal progression. The University has been promoting inclusive practices to promote
social justice and better stakeholder relationships.
The University has a strong central and department-based alumni network, many of which are registered. The
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celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of the University in November, 2019, drew more than 10,000 alumni, who
were addressed by His Excellency the President of India, the Governor and Chief Minister of the state, central
and state ministers, among others. The Departmental alumni support various activities such as institution of
prizes, awards, scholarships, memorial lectures, and financial support for enriching libraries. The alumni have
proved to be an invaluable asset to their alma mater.
The University provides assistance to SC, ST, differently abled and minority through the direct benefit system.
The differently abled students are entitled to complete tuition fee waiver along with free food and
accommodation in the hostels.
The Placement Cell is active and functions energetically for facilitating placements. It organized capacity
building and skill-development programmesto enhance the employability of students. In the last five years
40.2% studentswere placed through on/off campus recruitment. About 38% students have taken up higher
studies and research qualifying national/international level examinations. During last five years, 1162 students
have qualified the national level NET/GATE etc. examinations and 108 students have received awards and
medals for their outstanding performance in sports, extracurricular and cultural activities at state and national
level.
The School of Women’s Studies, Centre for AmbedkarStudies andthe Centre for study for Social Exclusion
and Inclusive policy of the University are associated with empowerment of women and socially backward
students, respectively.
Governance, Leadership and Management
The University Acts, Statutes, and Ordinances govern the functioning of the University.The Governor of
Odisha is the Chancellor of the University, and the Vice-Chancellor is the Head of the Institution. The
University has a dynamic and participative management and leadership. The University takes policy decisions
through its statutory bodies such as Syndicate, Academic Council, Finance Committee, Post Graduate Council,
College Development Council etc. besides various committees. The University has introduced automation/e-
governance in almost all areas of its operation, namely Utkal University Examination Management System
(UUEMS), Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS), Shiksha Net: University Automation System and
e-Office; digitization of certificates and integration with National Academic Depository (NAD) and On Time
Graduation (OTG), Digitized Library etc.
The university departments function under the aegis of various faculties. They conduct curricular/co-curricular
activities, identify core areas of research through recommendations of Board of Studies as per university
guidelines. The evaluation of the performance of students in examinations and the declaration of results are
coordinated by Controller of Examinations. Teaching and Non-teaching staff contributes to decision-making
processes through representative bodies. Internal Complaints Committee, Post Graduate Council, Director,
Students’ Welfare are assigned the responsibility of addressing specific grievances. Procurement related issues
are dealt with by Departmental/Central Purchase Committees.
The University has a defined Strategic Plan, which is implemented through various Centres of Excellence
created under RUSA and OHEPEE; Utkal Entrepreneurship & Career Hub and Centre for Innovation and
Incubation.
Teaching and non-teaching staff are appointed through Government of Odisha and their promotion are carried
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out as per UGC Guidelines and Departmental Promotion Committee, respectively. GIS, GPF/CPF/EPF,
pension, and other welfare schemes are effective as applicable.
The University meets its financial needs with the grant-in-aid of State Government in Plan and Non-plan
Schemes on regular basis besides RUSA, OHEPEE and infrastructural grants from state Government. The
University has an internal/external audit mechanism in place.
IQAC of University has strengthened key aspects of quality culture across an array of issues like teaching-
learning, governance, research and development, student-support, and outreach deliberation. Around 40
meetings/activities (conferences, academic audit, orientation programmes etc.) have been organised during last
5 years.
Institutional Values and Best Practices
The University believes in progressive growth achieved through maintaining excellence, integrity,
accountability, responsiveness, transparency and equity in all its activities. It regularly organises gender
sensitization programmes and a non-discriminatory and safe environment has been created for girls and women
in the campus.
University promotes green practices to make the campus eco-friendly. Installation of solar panel/power-
efficient LED lights and electrical appliances, restricted entry of automobiles, encouraging people to use
bicycles, regular monitoring of air quality, sensitizing minimum uses of single use plastic have significantly
contributed to the initiative to keep the campus clean. The University has launched its e-office platform to
become paperless. Energy/green audits involving external members are carried out to improve the energy
conservation measures and greenery in the campus.
Utkal University recognizes the importance of sustainable waste management practices. Some of these include
generation of biogas from food waste, and vermicompost from biodegradable wastes. An agreement has been
signed with Sulabh International/BMC for cleaning solid waste /solid waste management. Facilities for rain
water harvesting, open well recharge, and wastewater recycling for further use have been created in the campus
to achieve waste water sustainability.
The University seeks to render life easier for differently abled persons by installing lifts and constructing ramps
in buildings and hostels. There is provision for wheel chairs, audio books and screen- reading software. These
students are exempted from admission and accommodation fees.
The institutional code of conduct for students and employees are displayed on the university website besides
organization of professional ethics and awareness programmes.
University undertakes a variety of extension activities (blood/organ donation camps, environmental promotion
etc.) and organizes events on occasions like Independence/Republic Day, Constitution Day, International Yoga
day/Women’s day, Utkal Diwas, etc. These aim to inculcate the human values in students and make them
aware of their rights and duties. The University maintains transparency in its financial, academic,
administrative and allied functions.
Institutional best practices include creating a state-of-art virtual lab for development of e-contents, fostering an
interdisciplinary research eco-system for increasing research competency, organizing research conclaves for
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promoting vibrant research culture/collaborations, developing entrepreneurship, promoting organ donation etc.
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2. PROFILE
2.1 BASIC INFORMATION
Name and Address of the University
Name UTKAL UNIVERSITY
Address Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, PIN 751004
City BHUBANESWAR
State Orissa
Pin 751004
Website www.utkaluniversity.ac.in
Contacts for Communication
Designation Name Telephone with Mobile Fax Email

STD Code
Vice Sabita 0674-2567700 9437015893 0674-256785 vc@utkaluniversity

Chancellor Acharya 0 .ac.in
IQAC / CIQA Pravati 0674-2548882 9437281982 0674-256785 iqacuu@utkalunive

coordinator Kumari 0 rsity.ac.in
Mahapatra
Nature of University
Nature of University State University
Type of University
Type of University Affiliating
Establishment Details
Establishment Date of the University 27-11-1943
Status Prior to Establishment,If applicable
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Recognition Details
Date of Recognition as a University by UGC or Any Other National Agency :
Under Section Date View Document
2f of UGC
12B of UGC
University with Potential for Excellence
Is the University Recognised as a University with No

Potential for Excellence (UPE) by the UGC?
Location, Area and Activity of Campus
Campus Address Location* Campus Built up Program Date of Date of

Type Area in Area in mes Establishment Recognition
Acres sq.mts. Offered by
UGC/MHRD
Main Vani Urban 399 328301.4 UG, PG,

campus Vihar, B MPhil,
hubanes PhD
war,
Odisha,
PIN
751004
2.2 ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Affiliated Institutions to the University
Type of Colleges Permanent Temporary Total
Education/Teachers Training 10 9 19
Business Administration/Commerce/Ma 0 44 44
nagement/Finance
Universal/Common to All Disciplines 161 157 318
Furnish the Details of Colleges of University
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Type Of Colleges Numbers
Constituent Colleges 1
Affiliated Colleges 381
Colleges Under 2(f) 249
Colleges Under 2(f) and 12B 132
NAAC Accredited Colleges 87
Colleges with Potential for Excellence(UGC) 0
Autonomous Colleges 16
Colleges with Postgraduate Departments 19
Colleges with Research Departments 15
University Recognized Research Institutes/Centers 8
Is the University Offering any Programmes Recognised by any Statutory : Yes

Regulatory Authority (SRA)
SRA program Document
AICTE 106683_7852_1_1644071828.P
DF
NCTE 106683_7852_4_1649821596.pd
f
PCI 106683_7852_6_1644072064.pd
f
INC 106683_7852_7_1649821561.pd
f
DEB-UGC 106683_7852_21_1648908147.p
df
Details Of Teaching & Non-Teaching Staff Of University
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Teaching Faculty
Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor

Male Female Others Total Male Female Others Total Male Female Others Total
Sanctioned 47 76 134
Recruited 16 11 0 27 33 4 0 37 44 30 0 74
Yet to Recruit 20 39 60
On Contract 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 23 0 44
Non-Teaching Staff
Male Female Others Total
Sanctioned 701
Recruited 221 31 0 252
Yet to Recruit 449
On Contract 33 9 0 42
Technical Staff
Sanctioned 279
Recruited 79 10 0 89
Yet to Recruit 190
On Contract 6 3 0 9
Qualification Details of the Teaching Staff
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Permanent Teachers
Highest Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor

Qualificatio
n
Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total
D.sc/D.Litt/ 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3
LLD/DM/M
CH
Ph.D. 16 11 0 33 4 0 66 29 0 159
M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 6
PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 6 0 11
UG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Temporary Teachers

Qualificatio
n
D.sc/D.Litt/ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
LLD/DM/M
CH
Ph.D. 0 0 0 3 1 0 17 7 0 28
M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 5
PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 14 0 17
UG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Part Time Teachers

Qualificatio
n
D.sc/D.Litt/ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
LLD/DM/M
CH
Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
UG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Distinguished Academicians Appointed As
Emeritus Professor 4 0 0 4
Adjunct Professor 0 0 0 0
Visiting Professor 3 0 0 3
Chairs Instituted by the University
Sl.No Name of the Name of the Chair Name of the Sponsor

Department Organisation/Agency
1 Analytical and Applied RBI Chair Reserve Bank of India

Economics
Provide the Following Details of Students Enrolled in the University During the Current Academic Year
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Programme From the State From Other NRI Students Foreign Total
Where States of India Students
University is
Located
UG Male 46 7 0 0 53
Female 101 5 0 0 106
Others 0 0 0 0 0
PG Male 764 7 0 0 771

Female 866 5 0 0 871
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Doctoral (Ph.D) Male 0 0 0 0 0

Female 0 0 0 0 0
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Pre Doctoral Male 44 0 0 0 44

(M.Phil)
Female 48 0 0 0 48
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Does the University offer any Integrated Programmes? Yes
Total Number of Integrated Programme 2
Integrated From the State From other NRI students Foreign Total
Programme where States of India Students
university is
located
Male 70 0 0 0 70
Female 50 0 0 0 50
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Details of UGC Human Resource Development Centre, If applicable
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Year of Establishment 01-07-1987
Number of UGC Orientation Programmes 15
Number of UGC Refresher Course 48
Number of University's own Programmes 0
Total Number of Programmes Conducted (last five 63

years)
Accreditation Details
Cycle Info Accreditation Grade CGPA Upload Peer Team
Report
Cycle 1 Accreditation B++ 80.10
NAAC 1st Cycle
Report_Cycle
1_Utkal_1107.pdf
Cycle 2 Accreditation A+ 3.53
NAAC Certificate
Cycle 2.pdf
2.3 EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENTS
Department Name Upload Report
Analytical And Applied Economics View Document
Ancient Indian History Culture And Archiology View Document
Anthropology View Document
Bio Technology View Document
Botany View Document
Business Administration View Document
Chemistry View Document
Commerce View Document
Computer Science And Application View Document
Department Of Law View Document
Directorate Of Distance And Continuing Education View Document

As Constituent College
English View Document
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Geography View Document
Geology View Document
History View Document
Library And Information Science View Document
Mathematics View Document
Odia View Document
Personnel Management And Industrial Relation View Document
Philosophy View Document
Physics View Document
Political Science View Document
Psychology View Document
Public Administration View Document
Sanskrit View Document
School Of Nursing And Allied Health Science View Document
Sociology View Document
Statistics View Document
University Department Of Pharmaceutical Science View Document
University Department Of Teachers Education View Document
Women Studies View Document
Zoology View Document
Institutional preparedness for NEP
1. Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary: The vision of National Education Policy, to provide

high quality education to develop human resources in
our nation as global citizens, is well taken by the
University. From the beginning the University was
proactive to send its suggestions/views after detailed
deliberation on draft NEP 2020 in a meeting held on
15th July, 2019. Being a member of the Eastern Zone
Committee for implementation of NEP 2020, the
Vice Chancellor of Utkal has actively participated in
several meetings for strategy development and action
plan for effective implementation of NEP 2020 in the
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north-eastern states. In this regard, the University has
organised in-house meetings in addition to meetings
with the Principals of different affiliated colleges for
implementation of NEP 2020. NEP envisages a broad-
based multi-disciplinary holistic education to develop
well-rounded individuals with capacities in different
fields in an integrated manner. In view of the NEP
2020, the University has established eleven
interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary centers of
excellence integrating different departments and
other regional/national institutions of repute with the
support of RUSA 2.0 and Odisha Higher Education
Programme for Excellence and Equity (OHEPEE)
funding to promote interdisciplinary research in the
University. The University also provides internal
funding to faculty for
multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary research work.
The University regularly organizes Research
Conclaves to promote scientific and social interaction
among faculty, research scholars and students of
different disciplines to strengthen interdisciplinary
research ecosystem in the University. Existing
academic programmes in different subjects, wherever
possible,have been redesigned to include
multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary elective/allied
courses in the syllabi for greater flexibility to the
students to choose the courses offered by other
Departments. This improves their
multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary learning. All P.G.
programmes include compulsory internship and
projects as part of the curricula that facilitates a
community engagement for the students. University
has provision of teaching of some courses by
interdepartmental faculty of the University as well as
faculty, experts from other institutions, industry or
professional organizations. As a whole, the
University is proactively working towards
implementation of NEP.
2. Academic bank of credits (ABC): Utkal University is an official member of the

National Academic Depository which is a
government endeavor to offer an online repository for
all academic awards under the Digital India
Programme. We upload students' mark sheets and
degree certificates through the
https://nad.digilocker.gov.in/platform since 2021.
Utkal has already implemented the semester pattern
choice-based credit system for all its UG and PG
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programmes with syllabi structures as per UGC
regulations, and credit transfers within the university
are in place for PG programmes. Efforts are being
made to implement credit transfers with other
institutes/universities. Some integrated programmes
have also been offered by the University. As per the
requirements of the proposed ABC, courses have
been categorised into core courses, elective, allied
etc. and contents are revised/updated as per
requirement by the respective Board of Studies (BoS)
which includes faculty from department as well as
external experts. The University in principle accepted
to undertake courses offered through online modes
such as SWAYAM, NPTEL for credit accumulation.
The University has been making every effort for
internationalization of education by establishing an
International Office in 2018 which facilitates
international exposure of the University. The
University has already signed Memorandums of
Understanding (MoU) about six
Institutions/Universities abroad including University
of California, Berkley; North Eastern University,
Boston, USA; Department of Anthropology, East
Germany University, Tubingen, and Goethe
University, Frankfurt, Germany; Department of Bio-
technology along with Science and Engineering
research board (SERB-DST) and Baylor College of
Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA and is in the process
of signing MoU with several other institutions.
3. Skill development: One of the major objectives of NEP 2020 is to make

the youth self-reliant (Atmanirbhar) through skill-
based education. To make it practically viable, more
vocational courses will be added to the curriculum
and will be taught in every university/college across
the country. These short job-oriented vocational
courses will play a vital role in producing skilled
graduates in tune with the industrial/technological
revolution. The University makes an all-out effort to
strengthen the skills of students in line with National
Skills Qualifications Framework. Realizing the
importance of skills in enhancing employability and
getting the students ready for the job market, all
departments conduct various subject specific skill
enhancement courses on a regular basis. Skill based
programmes for personality development, enhancing
the computational skills by use of appropriate
softwires, improving language and communication
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skills and soft skills etc. are routinely conducted by
the individual departments as well as by the
Placement Cell of the University. The University is
also offering a master degree programme in Human
Consciousness & Yogic science and practicing yoga
on regular basis involving students to lead a healthy
and stress free life and to become a valuable human
resource for the society. A large number of ‘Add on
courses on diverse themes’ are also offered by
different departments from time to time for imparting
requisite skills to students beyond the regular
curriculum. As a part of its ‘skilling the students’
initiative, the University has already developed an
innovative and unique experimental platform (living
lab) ‘Rural Technological Park’ under RUSA 2.0
programme which facilitates skill enhancement of
students, entrepreneurs and faculty through capacity
building programmes with better use of local
resources, technology and entrepreneurial skill. The
park also showcases a large number of rural
technologies for its demonstration, dissemination and
adoption to benefit a larger group of people. Under
RUSA 2.0 programme, the University has also
established the Utkal Entrepreneurship and Career
Hub/Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) to
create awareness about entrepreneurship among the
students and faculty, and the Centre for Innovation
and Incubation (CII) which is open to all the
individuals, companies, researchers, NGO’s,
Government and non-Government establishments for
startups and entrepreneurship/technology
development/transmission to industry. The center has
forged collaborations with more than 15 private and
government institutions for promoting and nurturing
startups in different domains.
4. Appropriate integration of Indian Knowledge Odisha is a land of art and architecture and is
system (teaching in Indian Language, culture, using endowed with a rich heritage. Odia, the spoken
online course): language of the state, is the sixth Indian language to
be accorded the status of a Classical Language on the
basis of its long literary history and not having
borrowed extensively from other languages. The
earliest known inscription in Odia dates back to the
10thcentury. Utkal University has separate language
departments namely Sanskrit (established in 1957;
http://utkaluniversity.ac.in/departments/sanskrit/) and
Odia (established in 1969;
http://utkaluniversity.ac.in/departments/odia/) which
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offer PG, M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes besides
being recognized at national and international levels
for their research outcomes. Masters programme in
Hindi is also offered by Department of Sanskrit.
Besides, Utkal also has a department of Ancient
Indian History, Culture and Archaeology (established
in 1996; http://utkaluniversity.ac.in/departments/anci
ent-indian-history-culture-and-archaeology/) for
teaching and research in art, archaeology and culture
of India. The UG programmes of the University are
being transacted in both English and Odia. The
examinations are also held in bilingual mode there by
giving the students the comfort of learning in mother
tongue, an important focus of the NEP, 2020. Under
the RUSA 2.0 funding, a Virtual Tutorial Project
(VTP) has been launched by the University where
video tutorials are prepared for the UG students in
bilingual mode for ease of understanding of the
students.
5. Focus on Outcome based education (OBE): NEP-2020 emphasises effective learning through
comprehensive approach which involves appropriate
curriculum, engaging pedagogy, continuous
formative assessment, and adequate student support.
It further stresses that the curriculum should be
interesting and relevant, and regularly updated with
the latest knowledge requirements and also meets
specified learning outcomes. Keeping the NEP
mandate in mind, the University presently offers 117
outcome- based educational programmes across
Humanities, Law, Science, Social Sciences and
Business and Management Studies. All these
programmes are designed considering the local,
regional, national, global and societal needs with
clearly stated Programme Outcomes, Programme
Specific Outcomes and Course Outcomes (COs)
(https://utkaluniversity.ac.in/). In the setting of
question papers, care is taken to ensure unit wise
coverage as per weightage and specification of COs
and Bloom Taxonomy levels.
6. Distance education/online education: The Directorate of Distance and Continuing

Education (DDCE)of Utkal University came into
existence on 15 October 1996
(http://www.ddceutkal.org/). Over the years, DDCE
introduced a number of traditional and professional
programmes. These includes three UG programmes
(BA, B.COM. and BBA), twelve Post-Graduate
programmes and two technical programmes (MBA
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and MCA, AICTE approved) in distance and
continuing modes. DDCE has developed adequate
infrastructure for imparting quality teaching and at
present 10000+ diversified students are pursuing
different programmes of study at DDCE. The long
tradition of distance education at Utkal will help in
fulfilling the goal of transforming higher education
institutions into multidisciplinary institutions with the
inclusions of the structure and the system of Open
and Distance Learning (ODL) Institutions. In order to
tackle prevailing situations like Covid-19 pandemic
as well as to achieve the goal envisioned in NEP
2020, Utkal University, like other institutions, has
extensively used digital platforms for engaging
classes, conducting meetings, seminars/conference,
examinations etc. Some of the steps taken by the
University for promoting online education include:
(i) established a virtual tutorial facility for developing
e-contents for UG and PG courses and make them
available in the website of University and Odisha
State Higher Education Council, (ii) University
library has purchased the access to 14000+ e-books
from different publishers besides providing access to
over 199158 e-books through Proquest, e-journals
(20000+) and back volumes (50000+) on campus as
well as off campus. (iii) Strengthen the existing ICT
facility (smart class rooms, Video conferencing
facility for smooth conduct of online
meetings/conference as well as classes, (iv) the
University has already initiated the process of
creating a Learning Management System (LMS)
through Open Source MOODLE platform and
connect with Google Meet, Webex, Zoom etc. for
conducting live classes and examinations, (v)
procurement of requisite infrastructure for
automation in the examination processes. Faculty
members have been encouraged to offer MOOC
courses at Utkal which promotes the blended learning
system.
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Extended Profile
1 Program
1.1
Number of programs offered year-wise for last five years
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
50 44 43 43 43
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Number of departments offering academic programmes
Response: 30
2 Students
2.1
Number of students year-wise during last five years
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
3847 3396 3514 3531 3341
2.2
Number of outgoing / final year students year-wise during last five years
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
1770 1590 1624 1614 1498
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2.3
Number of students appeared in the University examination year-wise during the last five years
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
1824 1639 1709 1689 1582
2.4
Number of revaluation applications year-wise during the last 5 years
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
4 11 14 11 5
3 Teachers
3.1
Number of courses in all programs year-wise during last five years
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
1362 1336 1258 1197 1141
3.2
Number of full time teachers year-wise during the last five years
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
179 166 175 185 193
3.3
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Number of sanctioned posts year-wise during last five years
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
257 257 257 257 257
4 Institution
4.1
Number of eligible applications received for admissions to all the programs year-wise during last five
years
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
60022 28893 22134 19512 18478
4.2
Number of seats earmarked for reserved category as per GOI/State Govt rule year-wise during last five
years
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
964 833 895 905 873
4.3
Total number of classrooms and seminar halls
Response: 145
4.4
Total number of computers in the campus for academic purpose
Response: 406
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4.5
Total Expenditure excluding salary year-wise during last five years ( INR in Lakhs)
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
2742.0 4194.0 1087.0 1222.0 1787.0
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4. Quality Indicator Framework(QIF)
Criterion 1 - Curricular Aspects
1.1 Curriculum Design and Development

1.1.1 Curricula developed and implemented have relevance to the local, national, regional and
global developmental needs which is reflected in Programme outcomes (POs), Programme Specific
Outcomes(PSOs) and Course Outcomes(COs) of the Programmes offered by the Institution.
Response:
The curricular aspect of Utkal University is characterised by an urgent emphasis to meet the local, regional,
national and international developmental needs. The courses are designed for the collective wellbeing of
the humanity at large that could be achieved by application of state of the art knowledge inherent in the
components or the units constituting the courses. Since the aim of University is to bring better solutions to
the current or upcoming issues that affect the world at large, more than half of the courses in all
Programmes aim at catering to the regional, national and global needs prevailing at the moment. The UN
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) such as People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership are the
driving forces behind curriculum designing of courses having global relevance. This is true for all
Programmes offered in Arts and Humanities, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Business Studies and
Management, Law and so on. Besides, the universally alarming issues such as sustainability, climate
change, natural resources depletion, environmental pollution and the like remain the underlying focus in
designing of the courses.
So far as the regional and national relevance of the Programmes and Courses are concerned, Indian context
has served as the reference point. For instance, poverty, inequality, social exclusion, human right violation,
health compromising behaviours, mental illness and the like are the important points of focus. Therefore,
many of the courses are designed to highlight the art, architecture, culture, natural resources, and
ideologies that constitute the pride of India. The socio-economic conditions characterising the nation have
motivated the inclusion of such application based programmes as Agri-business, Women’s Studies, Social
Work, Nursing, Yoga, Rural Management etc.
In terms of the demographic composition, Odisha has the third largest population of Scheduled Tribes in
India. With a glorious history of multiplicity of art, language, culture, sports, religion, long coastline, the
state also takes pride in being one of the information and technology hubs of the country. The Department
of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology have included the Temple City of Bhubaneswar into
its research focus. Similarly ‘Fish and Fisheries Biology’ feature prominently in the Zoology curriculum.
Study of Tribes in Odisha, comprises the teaching and research interest of most of the social sciences
curriculum. The aspect of analysis varies of course with the disciplinary focus, i.e. for instance, while tribal
culture comprises the courses in Anthropology, the aspect of tribal cognitive development is included in
the Psychology curriculum.
The recent pandemic related causes and consequences have also found a place in curriculum revision to
address the developmental needs of the humanity. Both physical and psychological parameters of health
concerns in COVID-19 have been reflected in the curriculum of many Physical and Social Sciences. To
sum up, the dynamism of the curriculum at Utkal University makes it one of the most sought after
educational destinations of the country.
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1.1.2 Percentage of Programmes where syllabus revision was carried out during the last five years.
Response: 100
1.1.2.1 How many Programmes were revised out of total number of Programmes offered during the
last five years
Response: 50
1.1.2.2 Number of all Programmes offered by the institution during the last five years.
Response: 50
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years
1.1.3 Average percentage of courses having focus on employability/ entrepreneurship/ skill

development offered by the institution during the last five years
Response: 96.36
1.1.3.1 Number of courses having focus on employability/ entrepreneurship/ skill development year-wise
during the last five years
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
1313 1287 1212 1153 1100
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if any
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Council meetings with approvals for these courses
1.2 Academic Flexibility

1.2.1 Percentage of new courses introduced of the total number of courses across all programs
offered during the last five years.
Response: 21.88
1.2.1.1 How many new courses were introduced within the last five years.
Response: 298
1.2.1.2 Number of courses offered by the institution across all programmes during the last five years.
Response: 1362

meeting
1.2.2 Percentage of Programmes in which Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) / elective course
system has been implemented (Data for the latest completed academic year).
Response: 100
1.2.2.1 Number of Programmes in which CBCS / Elective course system implemented.
Response: 50

meetings
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1.3 Curriculum Enrichment
1.3.1 Institution integrates crosscutting issues relevant to Professional Ethics ,Gender, Human
Values ,Environment and Sustainability into the Curriculum
Response:
1.Utkal University strongly carries with it a mission to provide the students with the knowledge,
skills, values, and sensitivity necessary for successful citizenship. To give a fillip to this mission,
the university has tried to orient the curriculum with a wide range of courses that integrate cross-
cutting issues relevant to gender, environment and sustainability, human values, and professional
ethics and try to instil these values among the students both in terms of theory and practice.
2.A total no. of 125 papers of the curriculum of different departments(A&A Economics,
Anthropology, AIHS and Archaeology, B.ED ., Biotechnology, Botany, English, Environmental
Science, Geography, Geology, History, Odia, Law, MBA in Rural Management, Philosophy,
PMIR, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Zoology, UDPS and Women’s Studies,) relate
to environmental ethics, a total no. of 85 papers (Agri-Management, AIHCA, Anthropology,
Biotechnology, Commerce, Education, MBA, IMBA, MBA in Finance, M.P.H., MSW, Law,
PMIR, Psychology UDPS, MCA ) pertain to professional ethics. Almost the core courses of
Masters, M. Phil. and PhD. Coursework contains papers on professional ethics by offering a full
paper on Philosophy and Ethics in Research. 94 papers (A&A Economics Anthropology, English,
History, Odia, Law, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology Sociology, and Women’s Studies)
carry with them a focus on gender ethics and human values.
3. Further to translate the classroom prophecy into a programme of action, the University organizes
outreach programmes like gender sensitization programmes, mental health day programmes,
programmes for transgender communities, ethics for media practitioners to engage students with
the issues and challenges faced by the marginalized communities of the society and to develop care
and empathy towards these members of the society and try to sensitize them with their rights and
mainstream them into the society. The Department of Law, the School of Women’s Studies, the
Rural Outreach Division, the Department of Psychology, the Department of Sociology, the
Department of Political Science, the Center for Social Exclusion and Inclusion, and the NSS Unit
of the University specifically take the lead in sensitizing the women and other vulnerable
communities on their human rights and the laws that they can take advantage of. Similarly, the
Department of Botany, Environmental Science, Zoology, Biotechnology, UDPS organise
programmes on environmental awareness. The School of Women’s Studies undertakes mass
gender awareness programmes and the national workshops for the states of the Easter and central
zone to train officers, teachers, NGO functionaries on the process of gender budgeting. (Visit:
https://utkaluniversity.ac.in/news-events-archive/page/2/3)
4.The School of Women’s Studies by signing an MoU with OXFAM, India was organizing a gender
champion programme on the campus on the First Saturday of each month, bringing student
representatives from across various departments and making them aware of the gender issues and
the ways to tackle them.
5.Professional ethics, environmental ethics and gender ethics also occupy places of centrality in
various workshops and seminars organised by various departments.
6.Further, a mega Women’s Day programme and the VAW week is celebrated within the campus to
bring gender sensitivity among staff, faculty and students every year.
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1.3.2 Number of value-added courses for imparting transferable and life skills offered during last
five years.
Response: 59
1.3.2.1 How many new value-added courses are added within the last five years.
Response: 59
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1.3.3 Average Percentage of students enrolled in the courses under 1.3.2 above.
Response: 14.51
1.3.3.1 Number of students enrolled in value-added courses imparting transferable and life skills
offered year-wise during the last five years.
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
2255 144 120 120 96
1.3.4 Percentage of students undertaking field projects / research projects / internships (Data for
the latest completed academic year).
Response: 51.49
1.3.4.1 Number of students undertaking field projects or research projects or internships.
Response: 1981
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1.4 Feedback System

1.4.1 Structured feedback for design and review of syllabus – semester-wise / year-wise is received
from 1) Students, 2) Teachers, 3) Employers, 4) Alumni
Response: B. Any 3 of the above
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1.4.2 Feedback processes of the institution may be classified as follows:
Response: A. Feedback collected, analysed and action taken and feedback available on website
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Criterion 2 - Teaching-learning and Evaluation
2.1 Student Enrollment and Profile

2.1.1 Demand Ratio (Average of last five years)
Response: 14.66
2.1.1.1 Number of seats available year wise during the last five years
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
2186 1906 1979 1992 1908
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2.1.2 Average percentage of seats filled against reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, Divyangjan, etc.)
as per applicable reservation policy during the last five years (Excluding Supernumerary Seats)
Response: 72.4
2.1.2.1 Number of actual students admitted from the reserved categories year wise during last five
years
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
697 609 639 665 626
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reserved (Data Template)
2.2 Catering to Student Diversity

2.2.1 The institution assesses the learning levels of the students and organises
special Programmes for advanced learners and slow learners
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Response:
The University assesses the learning levels of the students largely through the mentoring system and
organizes special programmes for advanced and slow learners.
Mentoring primarily means the process of overseeing effective realization of one’s potential in terms of
goals, skill-set, practical knowledge, confidence, social and ethical values. Since the students come from
diverse educational, social, economic, and cultural background, it is necessary to create a level playing
field for each of them.
The University, has therefore, designed a rigorous system of student mentoring where each of the students
is assigned a Mentor (a faculty member),who keeps in touch with the student through regular meetings.
However, the mentors of the University firmly believe that openly acknowledging a student as “slow
learner” can have a detrimental effect on the mental well-being of the student resulting in a reticent and
withdrawn personality. Mentors, therefore, refrain from disclosing to the studentstheir learning levels and
the mentor’s assessment remains confidential from the students and is shared only with other members of
faculty.
Mentor-Mentee list with the details of the Mentor (email and phone number) are given to the
mentees. The list is displayed in the Notice Boards and uploaded to the web page of respective
departments.
The level of learners is identified by the mentors through personal discussion, classroom and home
assignments.
The mentor assesses the learning level by tracking the mentee’s scoring pattern in departmental
examinations.
The mentor tries to devise special classes like remedial tutorials for the slow learners and
encourages them to participate in seminar presentations, group discussions and classroom debates.
Add-on and Value-added courses are offered to enhance the skill-set of slow learners
The impact of the steps adopted by the mentor, especially in connection with slow learners, is
finally evaluated by comparing the difference in the mentee’s scores in the 1st term and end term
examinations.
For both slow and advanced learners, teachers devote extra hours after classes for doubt-clearing,
discussion and counselling
Advanced learners are encouraged to undertake summer internships and publish papers to aid in
research activities.
While the traditional one-to-one mentoring system is very much robust in the University, some
departments like the Department of English have undertaken special initiatives by creating a group
mentoring system in the form of a ‘Reading Group, ARIEL (Ardent Readers and Interpreters of English
Literature)’ which has been functional for the past 10 years. The group is an apt example of the
continuation of mentoring system even after a student has completed his Masters in the department. The
group is a healthy mix of members of faculty—current and retired—and students—old and new—of the
department of English. Some members of faculty and senior teachers of the department have helped in
mentoring the students as a result of which many of the student-members are now active book reviewers at
the web portal:https://odishabytes.com/.
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2.2.2 Student - Full time teacher ratio (Data for the latest completed academic year)
Response: 21.49
2.3 Teaching- Learning Process

2.3.1 Student centric methods, such as experiential learning, participative learning and problem
solving methodologies are used for enhancing learning experiences
Response:
The teaching methodology adopted by teachers of the University focuses on transforming students from
passive recipients to active and involved stakeholders in the teaching-learning process. Such an approach
to learning makes the student an active agent in the learning process, thereby, facilitating experiential and
participative learning. This has helped our students to “learn by doing” and has encouraged them to reflect
on the experience.
Experiential learning:
Carefully supervised and assessed experiential learning programmes have promoted professional and
intellectual skills in our students.
The courses offered by various departments of the University have either a regular laboratory or
project component as part of the course requirement. Hands-on-laboratory experiments as well as
the writing of a project are prime examples of “learning by doing”.
Some departments undertake “study tours” and have mandatory “fieldwork”embedded in their
course structures.
Students of departments like Biotechnology, Zoology, Agri-Business, Sociology participate in
internship programmes at IIPH, RMRC and NGOs respectively.
Students are encouraged to participate in various workshops on Scientific paper writing; Software
learning “R”, and other hands-on-trainings, conducted regularly by institutions like CSIR-IMMT,
DBT-ILS.
Participative learning:
Members of faculty encourage participative learning where the focus is on the students to become actively
involved in their learning process. It works both inside and outside the classroom:
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Inside the classroom:
Group discussions: students are encouraged to discuss a topic in the class based on a reading,
video, or a problem. The reading group at the Department of English encourages students of the
department to participate in book discussions with members of faculty
Brainstormingon various social, scientific issues and problems through panel discussions are
conducted regularly as part of participatory learning.
Group presentations provide an opportunity for students to learn with their peers, encourage team
work, and instil self-confidence.
Outside the classroom:
Student participation in debates and discussions over issues of topical interest, through Weekly
Students' Seminar
Encouraging students to learn foreign languages like German, French, Italian and Japanese which are
facilitated by the International Office and Department of Anthropology
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2.3.2 Teachers use ICT enabled tools including online resources for effective teaching and learning
process.
Response:
Information communication technologies (ICT) have transformed the teaching-learning process across the
globe. They are being increasingly recognized as catalysts for a form of superior change especially in
connection with teaching methods, learning approaches and research. Utkal University is aware of the fact
that the learning approaches of the current generation students are largely inclined towards digital, web and
mobile based technologies.
The teaching-learning process at the University was largely ICT based even prior to the pandemic, which
enabled the complete shift to e-learning easier and effective. Members of faculty have also been able to
successfully adapt to innovative digital aids to ensure quality teaching and learning during the pandemic.
The University has likewise, realigned and redefined the integration of ICT by digitizing the teaching-
learning process on a massive scale. All Departments have classrooms equipped with LCD projectors and
screens to enable teaching through PowerPoint presentations, in addition to black/white boards.
Faculty members are provided with a personal computer/laptop, printer and scanner with internet
connection.
E-learning resources are made available for effective teaching through online videos/study
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materials developed by faculty members (https://vtputkal.odisha.gov.in/ and
https://utkaluniversity.ac.in/e-lectures/)
The library has subject specific databases, interactive learning software and e-learning resources for
the benefit of the students and the faculty. Students are also exposed to open-source reference
materials and online educative resources.
The e-books and e - journals are made available to the students and faculty members through
University’s IP determined access. The university library has 1,19,000 e- books, and e- journals.
The University has a computer centre, where each computer has internet connection with free
access to all the students. The Computer Center remains open from 10 AM to 6 PM on all working
days. The Computer Center has five Servers, forty Desktops and two Laptops. There are two L3
Switches, fifty-Eight L2 Switches, thirty Wi-Fi accesses to indoor and outdoor access point across
the campus, two Firewalls and two Routers with Windows 2012 Server. The software’s available at
the Computer Center are Linux, window 10, 8.1&7, Oracle, SPSS, Microsoft Office, Visual Studio
and SQL SERVER.
The University provides facilities to prepare computer aided teaching materials like computer lab,
recording studio, audio visual aids, micro phones, LCD projectors, high resolution cameras,
Scanners, and LCD televisions.
The University has an intranet facility where besides other academic, administrative information;
lectures could also be uploaded, so that students have an access to them whenever required.
The University faculty members have access to SWAYAM Online courses and e-PG Pathshala
which hosts high quality, curriculum-based, interactive e-content for Post Graduate disciplines of
social sciences, arts, fine arts and humanities, natural & mathematical sciences.
Constant innovations in teaching have been a matter of great pride for the University faculty and many
innovative teaching approaches/methods are practiced in the University.
Provide link for webpage describing the " LMS/ View Document
Academic management system"
2.3.3 Ratio of students to mentor for academic and other related issues (Data for the latest completed
academic year )
Response: 21.49
2.3.3.1 Number of mentors ?????????????? ???????
Response: 179
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full time teachers on roll.
mentor/mentee ratio View Document
Circulars pertaining to assigning mentors to mentees View Document
2.4 Teacher Profile and Quality

2.4.1 Average percentage of full time teachers against sanctioned posts during the last five years
Response: 69.88
Year wise full time teachers and sanctioned posts View Document
for 5 years
List of the faculty members authenticated by the View Document

Head of HEI
2.4.2 Average percentage of full time teachers with Ph.D./D.M/M.Ch./D.N.B

Superspeciality/D.Sc./D’Lit. year-wise during the last five years
Response: 81.93
2.4.2.1 Number of full time teachers with Ph. D. / D.M. / M.Ch. / D.N.B Superspeciality / D.Sc. /
D.Litt. year wise during the last five years
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
140 135 146 155 160
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M/M Ch/D N B Superspeciality/DSc/D Lit and
number of full time teachers for 5 years
2.4.3 Average teaching experience of full time teachers in the same institution (Data for the latest
completed academic year in number of years)
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Response: 11.26
2.4.3.1 Total experience of full-time teachers
Response: 2015
List of Teachers including their PAN, designation, View Document

dept and experience details
2.4.4 Average percentage of full time teachers who received awards, recognition, fellowships at State,
National, International level from Government/Govt. recognised bodies during the last five years
Response: 15.03
2.4.4.1 Number of full time teachers receiving awards from state /national /international level from
Government/Govt. recognized bodies year wise during the last five years
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
6 05 5 10 1
e-copies of award letters (scanned or soft copy) View Document
2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms

2.5.1 Average number of days from the date of last semester-end/ year- end examination till the
declaration of results year-wise during the last five years
Response: 44.2
2.5.1.1 Number of days from the date of last semester-end/ year- end examination till the declaration
of results year wise during the last five years
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
42 39 58 38 44
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List of Programmes and date of last semester and View Document

date of declaration of results
2.5.2 Average percentage of student complaints/grievances about evaluation against total number
appeared in the examinations during the last five years
Response: 0.54
2.5.2.1 Number of complaints/grievances about evaluation year wise during the last five years
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
4 11 14 11 5
Number of complaints and total number of students View Document

appeared year wise
2.5.3 IT integration and reforms in the examination procedures and processes (continuous internal
assessment and end-semester assessment) have brought in considerable improvement in examination
management system of the institution
Response:
Management Information System:
Utkal University has an efficient management information system especially in connection with Admission
and Examinations. The Office of the Controller of Examinations utilizes information systems under the
rubric e-Admission, UUeMS and the e-Lokseva Portal of CMGI (Centre for Modernising Government
Initiative) under Govt. of Odisha to address matters pertaining to admission,examinations, registration of
students and publication of result.
The Office of the Chairperson, P.G. Council and Office of Controller of Examinations imports all
relevance information from a centralized e-admission system (SAMS), an initiative by Govt. of Odisha
which has brought transparency in admission in a time bound manner. Students of UG courses from all
strata of society get equal opportunity which include
Online application and payment of fees for entrance examination/registration via the web portal for
admission and/or examination,
Online verification of candidates seeking admission to various courses,
Maintenance of student record for further use,
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Online declaration of entrance results for admission into various courses etc.
Since 2020 admission into post-graduation courses has been taken up by the central selection committee
under SAMS by Govt. of Odisha through Common PG Entrance Test (CPET).
UUeMS:
The Utkal University Examination Management System (UUeMS) has been created with the objective
to assist its affiliated colleges to monitor examination schedules, to stay informed about important
announcements in connection with examinations through an online platform. UUeMS is used by the
University to declare results of all undergraduate semester exams, and also makes provision for the
availability of various download-able forms for grievances and all issues related to filling up of forms,
issue of admit cards, publication of results, issue of certificates, marksheets and migration certificates.
Each affiliated college is provided with a unique user id and password to access specific information
concerning examinations, results and certificates for their students. This apart, UUeMS is also responsible
for On Time Graduation Report (OTG) monitoring which provides an abstract of the number of students
taking admission in the 1st semester of each year in different streams and the pass percentage of students
for a particular year. UUeMS has helped the University move away from paper-based forms and manual
methods in managing information regarding examinations and results and maintaining these records in a
digital format.
The issue of admit card, processing and publication of result for all P.G. Courses are taken care by
the in-house examination computer cell.
The project on examination automation for total online service and linking of examination portal to
official website of Utkal University https://utkaluniversity.ac..in/ is in process with the assistance of
World Bank-OHEPEE programme.
Utkal University has already been registered to the National Academic Depository (NAD) for sharing of
data relating to students’ results and certificates for verification of different stakeholders. Till now data
relating to more than seven lakh students who have successfully completed different courses in the last five
years and so, have been uploaded in the NAD portal.
2.5.4 Status of automation of Examination division along with approved Examination Manual
Response: Only student registration, Hall ticket issue & Result Processing
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Current manual of examination automation system View Document

and Annual reports of examination including the
present status of automation
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Annual reports of examination including the present View Document

status of automation
2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes

2.6.1 The institution has stated learning outcomes (generic and programme specific)/graduate
attributes which are integrated into the assessment process and widely publicized through the
website and other documents
Response:
Utkal University has an orientative framework of educational outcomes in place which takes into account
graduate attributes which are broader and more encompassing than mere “employability”, and helps in
developing academic, citizenship and career competencies. One of the driving impulses behind this
framework was the idea that students should possess the knowledge, skills, and values to enable them to
cope with dynamic employment opportunities, but at the same time they must also understand through the
benefits and constraints of their disciplinary perspectives, who they are and their role as active citizens in
the emerging knowledge economy. To that end, some common graduate attributes identified by the
University community have been highlighted in the framework of educational outcomes of the University:
Critical thinking skills, such as intellectual curiosity, analytical reasoning, problem-solving and
reflective judgement
Research and inquiry skills
Effective communication
Leadership and teamwork skills
Information and digital literacy
Understanding diversity, regional, national and global perspectives
Personal attributes such as self-awareness, self-confidence, personal autonomy/self-reliance,
flexibility and creativity
Personal values such as ethical, moral and social responsibility, integrity and cross-cultural
awareness
Graduate attributes can be best realized through an outcome-based teaching learning process. Currently, all
the programmes of Utkal University have the generic Programme Objectives (PO) thatensures the
attainment of the above-outlined graduate attributes. The programmes also have Programme Specific
Outcomes (PSO) which addresses the programme specific requirements. The PSOs are formulated by a
team of senior faculty members of the programme during the curriculum design stage itself. The PSOs are
approved by the respective Board of Studies (BoS) after due deliberation.
At the course level, all courses of the programme have well-defined course objectives and outcomes. The
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course outcomes are formulated during the syllabus design by members of faculty and later deliberated
and approved by the Board of Studies. The course objectives and outcomes are designed to cover the entire
syllabus along with designated and allied competencies. Based on the specific requirements of courses the
numbers of course outcomes vary accordingly.All the methods used for evaluating the student
performance, including assignments, quizzes,continuous assessment tests, projects, field work, internships,
and final examinations are mapped to Specific Course Outcomes. This enables the precise quantitative
valuation of attainment of course outcomes based on students’ performance.
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Glossary)
2.6.2 Attainment of Programme outcomes, Programme specific outcomes and course outcomes are
evaluated by the institution
Response:
The attainment of Programme Outcomes, Programme Specific Outcomes and Course Outcomes is
calculated through Programme and course-related assessments. The assessment process uses both direct
and indirect methods to measure the attainment of each outcome. The Direct and Indirect methods used in
the assessment are as follows:
Direct assessment is calculated through
Examinations results
Assignments and quiz
Projects, Field work
Internships and Placements
Students co/extracurricular achievements
Awards, Fellowships, Scholarships for students
Academic progression to national and international institutes of reput
Indirect Assessment
A formal student feedback is obtained manually/online every year which also has a course survey
embedded in it. This survey generates formal feedback from students for the courses offered in a semester
and provides objective information to the faculty for self-appraisal, self-improvement and development.
By undertaking Course Assessment at the end of each course, and finding out the strengths and shortfalls
of the learning taken place, necessary changes in the Teaching-Learning process, Course Content etc. are
proposed by the course committee of the programme. The sane is discussed during the Academic audit and
subsequently recommended by the concerned board of studied and approved by the Academic Council of
the University. These are taken into consideration whenever this course is offered in subsequent semesters.
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Most of the programmes/courses offered by the University are designed with outcomes that focus on
students’ gaining in-depth knowledge in the field with possible interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary or cross
domain perspectives and capacity building for creativity, innovation, skill enhancement and employability.
The focus is also to improve the analytical and problem-solving competencies, decision-making
capabilities by utilizing personal/IT skills.
Apart from the traditional Humanities, Science, Social Science & Management courses, Professional
courses have been designed to encourage job/entrepreneurial capabilities, together in order to inculcate
integrity, honesty, cross cultural understanding of diversity through values of inclusion, responsibility and
ethics. These play a critical role in producing a good human being who is committed to the community,
society, environment with a commitment to Nation building.
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2.6.3 Pass Percentage of students(Data for the latest completed academic year)
Response: 97.04
2.6.3.1 Total number of final year students who passed the examination conducted by Institution.
Response: 1770
2.6.3.2 Total number of final year students who appeared for the examination conducted by the
Institution.
Response: 1824
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passed and appeared in the final year examination
2.7 Student Satisfaction Survey

2.7.1 Online student satisfaction survey regarding teaching learning process
Response: 3.35
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Criterion 3 - Research, Innovations and Extension
3.1 Promotion of Research and Facilities

3.1.1 The institution's Research facilities are frequently updated and there is a well defined policy
for promotion of research which is uploaded on the institutional website and implemented
Response:
The University promotes fundamental and translational research for the benefit of society and scientific
community. University provides all necessary facilities in terms of infrastructure, equipment, library,
journals and skilled human resources to conduct and promote research activities in the frontier areas of
science and technology, management, humanities and social sciences. University adopts UGC guidelines
and the related SOP as developed by State Higher Education Council from time to time and has a dedicated
research policy to promote research infrastructure and quality research. Various research-monitoring
committees, Department Research Committee (DRC), University Research Committee (URC) and
Research Advisory Committee (RAC) recommend for implementation of policy for promotion of
interdisciplinary and collaborative research leading to quality publication, patents and products.
University also has a Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) for quality assurance of the research and
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) cell for patent related issues. University has a dedicated Research and
Development (R&D) cell and Director, R&D acts as a dean of research to look after the overall research
activities of the University including MoUs and research collaborations. 11 Centre of Excellences (CoEs)
have been established for interdisciplinary and collaborative research activities, supported under RUSA
(Rastriya Uchhatar Shiskha Abhiyan) and WB-OHEPEE (World Bank-Odisha Higher Education
Programme for Equity & Excellence).
Faculty members are encouraged to apply for various extramural, industrial and consultancy projects for
funding. In addition, the faculty members also avail the research support through University Seed grants.
Faculty members are usually encouraged for collaborative research within the Departments and with other
National/International Institutes. Several Departments are funded by central government funding agencies
like DST, DBT, UGC and ICSSR etc. The University has signed several Memorandum of Understandings
(MoUs) with different International, National institutes for generation of knowledge, interdisciplinary
research and technology development. The apex administrative body of the University, the Syndicate, has
emphasised upon interdisciplinary and collaborative research. It has made resolutions to promote long-term
research support to the CoEs from the University grant.
As per the letter from the Office of Principle Scientific Advisor, Government of India, Utkal University is
privileged to be identified as one of the top ten highly graded Universities to collaborate with National
Institutes for academic and research collaborations.
Further, to promote research, the University provides special funds for development of research
infrastructure in different Departments. In addition, a Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) has been
established with various laboratories and equipment for interdisciplinary research. The University also has
green house, cell culture laboratory, museum and animal house to conduct different experiments. Besides,
to ensure the originality of research documents, the text/Ph.D. thesis are screened through dedicated
software before submission of thesis. To promote research temperament and exchange of knowledge, the
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University organises Research Scholar Conclave involving Research scholars of various Institutes and
University.
Minutes of the Governing Council/ Syndicate/Board View Document

of Management related to research promotion policy
adoption
URL of Policy document on promotion of View Document

research uploaded on website
3.1.2 The institution provides seed money to its teachers for research (average per year, INR in
Lakhs)
Response: 7.03
3.1.2.1 The amount of seed money provided by institution to its faculty year-wise during the last five
years (INR in lakhs).
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
22.50 0 0 12.65 0
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Finance Officer indicating seed money provided and
utilized
3.1.3 Percentage of teachers receiving national / international fellowship / financial support by

various agencies for advanced studies / research during the last five years.
Response: 5.79
3.1.3.1 The number of teachers who received national / international fellowship / financial support
by various agencies for advanced studies / research year-wise during the last five years.
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2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
10 3 13 13 13
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3.1.4 Number of JRFs, SRFs, Post Doctoral Fellows, Research Associates and other research fellows
enrolled in the institution during the last five years.
Response: 191
3.1.4.1 The Number of JRFs, SRFs, Post Doctoral Fellows, Research Associates and other research
fellows enrolled in the institution year-wise during the last five years.
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
30 35 36 39 51
3.1.5 Institution has the following facilities to support research
1.Central Instrumentation Centre

2.Animal House/Green House
3. Museum
4.Media laboratory/Studios
5.Business Lab
6.Research/Statistical Databases
7.Mootcourt
8.Theatre
9.Art Gallery
10.Any other facility to support research
Response: A. 4 or more of the above
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university and their year of establishment
3.1.6 Percentage of departments with UGC-SAP, CAS, DST-FIST, DBT, ICSSR and other
recognitions by national and international agencies (Data for the latest completed academic year)
Response: 23.33
3.1.6.1 The Number of departments with UGC-SAP, CAS, DST-FIST , DBT, ICSSR and other
similar recognitions by national and international agencies.
Response: 7
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3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research

3.2.1 Extramural funding for Research (Grants sponsored by the non-government sources such as
industry, corporate houses, international bodies for research projects) endowments, Chairs in the
University during the last five years (INR in Lakhs).
Response: 1026.33
3.2.1.1 Total Grants for research projects sponsored by the non-government sources such as
industry, corporate houses, international bodies, endowments, Chairs in the institution year-wise
during the last five years (INR in Lakhs).
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
599.825 410.0 1.00 15.5 0
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projects sponsored by non-government
3.2.2 Grants for research projects sponsored by the government agencies during the last five years
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(INR in Lakhs).
Response: 1767.4
3.2.2.1 Total Grants for research projects sponsored by the government agencies year-wise during
the last five years (INR in Lakhs).
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
90.75 50.98 790.19 152.18 683.30
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projects sponsored by government
3.2.3 Number of research projects per teacher funded by government and non-government agencies
Response: 1.68
3.2.3.1 Number of research projects funded by government and non-government agencies during
the last five years.
Response: 60
3.2.3.2 Number of full time teachers worked in the institution year-wise during the last five years..
Response: 179
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3.3 Innovation Ecosystem

3.3.1 Institution has created an eco system for innovations including Incubation centre and other
initiatives for creation and transfer of knowledge.
Response:
Utkal University has developed a dynamic research ecosystem involving interdisciplinary research of both
fundamental and translational potential. As a part of Institutional development programme (IDP) university
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has proposed for the establishment of different centre of excellences and centre for innovation and
incubation for holistic/inclusive research, growth and development.
Utkal University has set up a ‘Centre for Innovation and Incubation’ (CII) for promotion of start-ups and
creating a dynamic ecosystem for entrepreneurship development and innovation. The CII business
incubator that is operational since 2021 comes under Utkal Entrepreneurship and Career Hub (UECH),
supported by the RUSA Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
The CII offers services to the budding start-ups ranging from pre incubation, incubation, acceleration, co-
working spaces, seed funding, advisory support, mentoring support, market linkage, training and
handholding. Thrust areas for CII are Agriculture, Food Processing, and allied sectors, including science
based innovative ideas those have commercial/translational potential.
Presently, we have boarded 18 start-ups under our Udyam Incubation Program. CII-Utkal has also on
boarded 6 student start-ups from different Departments of Utkal University. CII-Utkal has forged
collaborations with more than 15 private and government institutions for promoting and nurturing startups
of different domains. In past two years, the CII of Utkal University has organized several networking
programmes to link with people from different stratas of society.
3.3.2 Number of workshops/seminars conducted on Research methodology, Intellectual Property

Rights (IPR),entrepreneurship, skill development during the last five years.
Response: 254
3.3.2.1 Total number of workshops/seminars conducted on Research methodology, Intellectual

Property Rights (IPR),entrepreneurship, skill development year-wise during the last five years.
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
65 38 59 46 46
Report of the event View Document
3.3.3 Number of awards / recognitions received for research/innovations by the institution / teachers
/ research scholars / students during the last five years.
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Response: 75
3.3.3.1 Total number of awards / recognitions received for research / innovations won by institution /
teachers / research scholars / students year-wise during the last five years.
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
26 21 12 05 11
e- copies of award letters View Document
3.4 Research Publications and Awards

3.4.1 The Institution ensures implementation of its stated Code of Ethics for research through the
following: 1. Inclusion of research ethics in the research methodology course work 2. Presence of
Ethics committee 3. Plagiarism check through software 4. Research Advisory Committee
Response: A. All of the above
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Advisory committee and ethics committee
constitution and list of members on these
committees, software used for Plagiarism check,
link to Website
3.4.2 The institution provides incentives to teachers who receive state, national and international
recognitions/awards 1.Commendation and monetary incentive at a University function
2.Commendation and medal at a University function 3. Certificate of honor 4.Announcement in the
Newsletter / website
Response: C. 2 of the above
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3.4.3 Number of Patents published / awarded during the last five years.
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Response: 21
3.4.3.1 Total number of Patents published / awarded year-wise during the last five years.
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
21 0 0 0 0
3.4.4 Number of Ph.D’s awarded per teacher during the last five years.
Response: 4.55
3.4.4.1 How many Ph.D’s are awarded within last five years.
Response: 496
3.4.4.2 Number of teachers recognized as guides during the last five years
Response: 109
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3.4.5 Number of research papers per teachers in the Journals notified on UGC website during the
last five years
Response: 8.02
3.4.5.1 Number of research papers in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five
years.
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
293 277 209 241 420
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3.4.6 Number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers published in
national/ international conference proceedings per teacher during last five years
Response: 2.1
3.4.6.1 Total number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers in
national/ international conference proceedings year-wise during last five years
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
88 52 59 65 114
3.4.7 E-content is developed by teachers :
1.For e-PG-Pathshala
2.For CEC (Under Graduate)
3.For SWAYAM
4.For other MOOCs platform
5.Any other Government Initiatives
6.For Institutional LMS
Response: B. Any 4 of the above
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developed
3.4.8 Bibliometrics of the publications during the last five years based on average citation index in
Scopus/ Web of Science or PubMed
Response: 43.98
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years
3.4.9 Bibliometrics of the publications during the last five years based on Scopus/ Web of Science - h-
index of the Institution
Response: 46
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Web of Science - h-index of the Institution
3.5 Consultancy
3.5.1 Institution has a policy on consultancy including revenue sharing between the institution and
the individual and encourages its faculty to undertake consultancy.
Response:
Utkal University has a policy to encourage consultancy services that can benefit the institutions through
engagements with industries, entrepreneurs, public sector organizations, Government bodies and areas of
professional service. There is provision for involving all the Departments, Centres of Excellence (CoEs),
Special Project vehicles (SPVs), full-time and part-time members of staff.
Service work relating to consultancy involves the provision of analytical, testing or other services for third
parties involving any use of University facilities, equipment, IT research capabilities, data sets of any
description and associated staff resources. Typically the work is initiated/co-initiated by and confidential to
the contracting party, which owns the outputs including any IP generated.
The University would not normally seek rights to publish the outputs or to reuse them in their research or
education activities. Such activities should be arranged through the Utkal University Consultancy Cell.
Utkal University Consultancy Cell is a wholly owned consulting division of the Utkal university. The
cell’s remit is to lead the University’s interactions with industry at all levels from consultancy, through
contract and collaborative research with industry to IP, licensing and company formation.
Under the aegis of RUSA 2.0 (Ministry of Education, GoI), Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha has set
up a business incubator under Utkal Entrepreneurship and Career hub, christened as ‘Centre for Innovation
and Incubation’ (CII) for promotion of startups and creating a thriving ecosystem for entrepreneurship
development and innovation. The Centre for Agri Management (CAM) has been appointed as the partner
institution of this SPV. Centre for Innovation & Incubation (CII – Utkal) located in the University campus
has started its operation from 1st Sept, 2021. CII has been envisaged to offer a host of services to the
budding start-ups ranging from pre incubation, incubation, acceleration, co-working spaces, seed funding,
advisory support, mentoring support, market linkage, training and hand holding. Thematically, although
the key technology focus areas for CII are Agriculture, Food Processing, and allied sectors, it will also
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incubate and nurture any good Science based innovative idea which has commercial potential. Presently,
the centre has boarded 13 startups under its Udyam Incubation Program. The Centre has also on boarded 5
startups into the Pre Incubation (Upakram) Programme along with 6 more student startups in the month of
March and April, 2022. CII-Utkal has forged collaborations with more than 15 private and government
institutions for promoting and nurturing startups of different domains.
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3.5.2 Revenue generated from consultancy and corporate training during the last five years (INR in
Lakhs).
Response: 280.03
3.5.2.1 Total amount generated from consultancy and corporate training year-wise during the last
five years (INR in lakhs).
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
280.025 0 0 0 0
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revenue generated through consultancy
3.6 Extension Activities

3.6.1 Extension activities in the neighbourhood community in terms of impact and sensitising
students to social issues and holistic development during the last five years.
Response:
Utkal University has always been committed to the cause of social and community issues/concerns as well
towards sensitizing the students about such issues by organizing various extension activities during the last
five years involving the students, neighborhood communities, and the socially and economically
disadvantaged sections of our society. The NSS unit as well as the Post Graduate departments of the
University have been the frontrunners in coordinating various extension and outreach activities as
mentioned below:
• Awareness programme on Food and Hygiene in slum areas and rural pockets of the city;
• Awareness programme on Gender Equality;
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• Awareness programme on Body & Organ donation coordinated by the NSS Wing;
• Orientation on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management;
• Life skill and leadership on Adolescent Health;
• Youth Skill Development and Empowerment;
• International Yoga Day celebration;
• COVID-19 vaccination drive, RT-PCR testing, awareness programme and management;
• Awareness programme on climate change, sustainability and public health;
• Plantation drive in and around University campus;
• Swacch Bharat Campaign;
• Eco-friendly Ganesh Idol immersion during Ganesh Puja Fetival
• Street plays on issues relating to Prevention of Domestic Violence, Mental Health, Save Girl Child,
Clean and Green Earth and so on by the Department of Psychology every year.
Besides the above mentioned activities, the new campus of Utkal University at Sia, Chandikhole, nearly 70
kilometers from Bhubaneswar, is emerging as a centre of skill development, vocational education and
management, mainly focusing on rural communities. A technology outreach centre for Rural Areas has
been established by the University and a MoU in this regard has been signed with the Bhaba Atomic
Research Centre.
Apart from the initiatives taken as mentioned above, every P.G. department of the University, the Centre
for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP), the Centre for Ambedkar Studies, the
Population Research Centre (PRC) and the various Centres of Excellence supported by RUSA and the
World Bank-OHEPEE program organize various extension activities during important days such as
Ambedkar Jayanti, Constitution Day, World Environment Day, International Women’s Day, National
Science Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Consumer Rights Day and International Yoga Day, to mention a few. The
prime objective of these extension activities, thus organised by the University, is to generate awareness
amongst the vulnerable and weaker sections of the society about social issues of concern and the ways and
means to deal with them effectively while also encouraging the students to participate in these programs in
order to instill a sense of responsibility and respect in them towards the larger social cause of healthy and
holistic development.
3.6.2 Number of awards received by the Institution, its teachers and students from Government
/Government recognised bodies in recognition of the extension activities carried out during the last
five years
Response: 4
3.6.2.1 Total number of awards and recognition received for extension activities from Government/
Government recognised bodies year-wise during the last five years.
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
2 1 0 0 1
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e-copy of the award letters View Document
3.6.3 Number of extension and outreach programs conducted by the institution through NSS/NCC,
Government and Government recognised bodies during the last five years
Response: 105
3.6.3.1 Number of extension and outreach programs conducted by the institution those through
NSS/NCC, Government and Government recognised bodies during the last five years
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
26 6 11 36 26
Reports of the event organized View Document
3.6.4 Average percentage of students participating in extension activities listed at 3.6.3 above during
the last five years
Response: 44.73
3.6.4.1 Total number of students participating in extension activities listed at 3.6.3 above year-wise
during the last five years.
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
1344 915 944 3412 1279
Report of the event View Document
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3.7 Collaboration
3.7.1 Number of Collaborative activities for research, Faculty exchange, Student exchange/
internship per year
Response: 22.4
3.7.1.1 Total number of Collaborative activities with other institutions / research establishment /
industry for research and academic development of faculty and students year-wise during the last
five years.
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
36 29 8 17 22
Copies of collaboration View Document
3.7.2 Number of functional MoUs with institutions/ industries in India and abroad for internship, on-
the-job training, project work, student / faculty exchange and collaborative research during the last
five years.
Response: 10
3.7.2.1 Number of functional MoUs with institutions/ industries in India and abroad for internship,
on-the-job training, project work, student / faculty exchange and collaborative research year-wise
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
08 1 1 0 0
e-copies of the MoUs with institution/ industry View Document
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Criterion 4 - Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Physical Facilities

4.1.1 The institution has adequate facilities for teaching - learning. viz., classrooms, laboratories,
computing equipment, etc.
Response:
Utkal University is the first university of Odisha and the 17th oldest university in India. Over the last 79
years the University has contributed immensely towards building a modern nation by upholding a tradition
of excellence. Spread over nearly 399 acres, the present campus of the University at Bhubaneswar has 30
teaching departments. It has two constituent colleges—Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education
and the University Law College. As a first-of-its-kind in Odisha, the University now has a second campus
at Chandikhole, 70 kms away from Bhubaneswar. The new campus is fast emerging as a centre of skill
development, vocational education and management focusing on creating employment opportunities for
students of peripheral regions. Currently, the new campus offers many job-oriented courses like MBA in
Rural Management, B.Sc. in Nursing & etc.
Classrooms:
Utkal University has 145 classrooms which cater to the needs of students enrolled in PG, PhD and other
self-financing programs. Most classrooms have smart projectors, wi-fi connectivity and equipped with
smart board as well as the traditional white and black board. This facilitates multimedia presentation and
which makes teaching and research effective and learning convenient for the students.
Teaching and Research Laboratories:
Utkal University is very well equipped with 58 laboratory facilities for hands-on training of PG students
and for Ph.D scholars to carry out their research work. In addition to these laboratories, the University has
seminar halls, 30 research scholars’ room, 177 faculty rooms and 30 well stocked departmental and
university libraries to cater to the different requirements of the teaching-learning process. The University
has CIF which has State-of-art infrastructure with high end equipment to enhance the quality of research.
Computing Equipment:
The University Computer Center (established in 1971) oversees the design and maintenance of the ICT
infrastructure at the University and helps in the daily maintenance of a fully wi-fi enabled campus. It is
responsible for maintaining the National Knowledge Network (NKN) across the campus. It provides
computational facilities to the members of faculty and research scholars of the University and extends
laboratory facilities to the students of different sponsored programs. This apart, the University Computer
Center is actively associated with the Library Automation and maintenance of the University central library
database. The equipment available at the computer centre are as follows:
Hardware: 5 Servers, 406 Computers.
Networking Equipment: Two L3 Switches, 58 L2 Switches installed across the campus, 442 Wifi indoor
and outdoor access points across the campus
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4.1.2 The institution has adequate facilities for cultural activities, yoga, games and sports (indoor &
outdoor); (gymnasium, yoga centre, auditorium, etc.,)
Response:
The importance of extracurricular activities on institute campus is well established. The institute
encourages and facilitates the students to participate in various activities to ensure skill like leadership,
team spirit and holistic development. A qualified physical director along with team of faculty members
looks after the extracurricular activities of the University. The University has developed over the years a
number of facilities for the students to opt and participate in a variety of sports events.
To promote the interest of students in sports the University has developed a sports complex named
BijuPatnaik Sports Complex. The sports complex has facilities for both indoor and outdoor games. In the
sports complex 15 acres of land (52,525 m2) has been allotted exclusively for outdoor games. It consists of
a Basketball Court (39m × 26m), Kho-Kho/ Kabadi Complex(50mtr × 50 mtr). For indoor games it has one
wooden Badminton Court (20 m ×12 m), one Gymnasium Hall (16 m × 10 m) and facilities for Handball.
The University organizes different inter university as well as intra university sports and cultural events for
enhancing the talent of youth. To accommodate the participants of the event the University has six big
halls furnished with Bed and Mats for boys and special hostel facilities for girls. One changing room(5 m ×
12 m) is also available in the sports complex for the players. Students have participated and bagged 31
prizes during the past 5 years under different inter university competitions.
Yoga practice is a gift of Indian heritage to peaceful global life. It is conducted in Biju Pattanaik Sport’s
Complex.Yoga classes are conducted every morning 6.00 am to 8.00 am and International yoga day is also
celebrated to create awareness about healthy life style. Yoga day is celebrated in in open space in the
campus.
This apart, the University has a fully air conditioned, 500 seating auditorium which goes by the name of
MKCG Auditorium where the University organizes cultural events and University Foundation Day
celebrations. The University also has a specially constructed Convocation Hall, Dharmapada to confer
degrees and awards to students and scholars.
The students, staff and faculty members take the participation in different events like Plays, Mimes, Folk
Dance, One Act Plays, Street Plays etc. in university at State and National level.
The University has organized 5 inter university games and 120 inter college Games andcompetitions for
songs, paintings, debates, acting and other co-curricular activities such as BasantUtsav, NuaKhai Vet ghat,
celebration are organized from time to time to harness the talent of the youth.
The annual cultural function is also celebrated in each Departments, Hostels and Centres each year. For
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this participation, students of university are provided with expert trainers’ guidance available in the
premises. A separate cultural committee is formed in each Department which maintains the record of the
same. University organizes various cultural activities like youth festival ,NSS day, Gandhi Jayanti,
Women’s day, Fresher day, Talent hunt, Dance competition and other such activities to explore the
talented creativity of students.
4.1.3 Availability of general campus facilities and overall ambience
Response:
The main campus of Utkal University is located at VaniVihar, Bhubaneswar which has been surrounded by
Research Institutes and IT industries of Bhubaneswar. The campus is spread over 399 acres of land. The
campus has been beautifully landscaped. Trees, lawns and park make the campus environment distinctly
green. Large academic and administrative edifices with open corridors and large playground in the campus
invite academics and scholars to indulge in creative and innovative activities, and prepare students to
cultivate immensity of purpose. The campus provides for the faculty and students a serene ambience to
learn, teach, acquire skills and develop their personality.
Since majority of the students in Utkal University have Odia background and they belong to the first
generation of learners, Bhubaneswar serves as the best destination for them to have exposure to
cosmopolitan life, and to have multiple avenues and opportunities to progress in their lives after the
completion of their study programmes. Utkal University’s aim is to reach the unreached and its academic
thrust lies in its unique service of providing education from Post Graduate level to Doctoral levels as well
as Post Doctoral level.
To avoid wastage of rain water and reduce degradation of water, a major reservoir is there which is spread
over around 2 acres, with an average depth of 20 feet to drain the rain water passing through different parts
of the campus and adjoining areas. The natural landscape ambience has been protected and maintained
while constructing new buildings in the campus. Numerous parking facilities have been also provided in
the campus.
Utkal University has a basic Health Care Centre to provide medical support to needy students, faculty and
staff. Further, it has empanelled various super specialty hospitals to provide medical facilities to its
staff. Most of the buildings in the campus have ramps for differently-abled students. Efforts are underway
to provide these facilities in all the buildings in the campus. All the class rooms are well furnished and
ventilated.
The campus also has a Bank, Post office, ATM, a central canteen, and a shop for basic amenities.
Presently, there are Fourteen Hostels for girls and buys having boarding facilities of more than 4500
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students. There is a well-equipped auditorium for organizing seminars/conferences/workshops. It is
pertinent to mention here that University is on the process to have a Day Care Centre which provides care
to children of the staff and students from infancy to school going age.
University has Teaching, Non-teaching and Staff Officers Associations as well as Students Union. There
are various committees to redress students/staff grievances. Every attempt is made by the University to
ensure that all students find Utkal University a lively and resourceful community to enrich their stay at the
University.
4.1.4 Average percentage of expenditure for infrastructure augmentation excluding salary during
the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
Response: 100
4.1.4.1 Expenditure for infrastructure augmentation, excluding salary during the last five years (INR
in lakhs)
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
2742.0 4194.04 1087.02 1222.0 1787.02
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4.2 Library as a Learning Resource

4.2.1 Library is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) and has
digitisation facility
Response:
The Central library of Utkal University, named after its first Vice Chancellor, Professor
PranakrushnaParija, is one of the finest libraries in the state of Odisha. Set up first in 1946 at Cuttack, it
was shifted to the campus of Utkal University at Bhubaneswar in1962. The five-floor building of the
library, an impressive edifice, is spread over 28,000 square foot and comprises a large Reading Room,
Periodical section, Reference section, Manuscript section, Documentation section, Text-book section and
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Administrative section. The holdings of the library consist of more than two lakh seventy thousand books
and 5857 rare manuscripts. The E-Library, serves the information needs of its large number of users in a
globalised world and provides the usersthe much needed access to e-resources.
Parija Library has been computerised by using E-Granthalaya Library Automation package of National
Informatics Centre, Govt of India. The software is useful for automation of all in-house activities of
libraries and provides various services to its members. The software provides built-in Web OPAC interface
to publish the library catalogue over internet. The Web OPAC provides facilities to access bibliographic
database by taking Author, Title, Subject & Publisher as input parameters over the internet.The faculty,
students, research scholars and employees of the University find Parija Library and the E-Library a vibrant
and welcoming learning space.
4.2.2 Institution has access to the following: 1. e-journals 2. e-ShodhSindhu 3. Shodhganga

Membership 4. e-books 5. Databases 6. Remote access to e-resources
Response: A. Any 4 or more of the above
4.2.3 Average annual expenditure for purchase of books/ e-books and subscription to journals/e-
journals during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
Response: 168.4
4.2.3.1 Annual expenditure for the purchase of books and journals including e-journals year-wise during
last five years (INR in Lakhs)
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
213.0 181.0 168.0 150.0 130.0
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4.2.4 Percentage per day usage of library by teachers and students ( foot falls and login data for
online access) during the latest completed academic year
Response: 3.4
4.2.4.1 Number of teachers and students using library per day over last one year
Response: 137
Details of library usage by teachers and students View Document

(Library accession register, online accession details
to be provided as supporting documents)
4.3 IT Infrastructure
4.3.1 Percentage of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT - enabled facilities such as LCD, smart
board, Wi-Fi/LAN, audio video recording facilities. (Data for the latest completed academic year)
Response: 59.31
4.3.1.1 Number of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT facilities
Response: 86
4.3.2 Institution has an IT policy, makes appropriate budgetary provision and updates its IT
facilities including Wi-Fi facility
Response:
Utkal University's Computing Facilities are related to symbolic computations, communications and
network access, but not limited to, e-mail and Internet access. Computer Centre (CC) provides these
services to facilitate the research, education and administrative efforts of its members and staff. To this end
the Computer Centre (CC) provides support in networking and information resources for its teaching as
well as administrative community. The Computer Centre undertakes security and monitoring measures to
preserve the integrity and performance of its networking and computing resources. Since 1971, an IBM
1130 computer was commissioned inside the premises of P.G. Department of Physics, marking the
establishment of the Computer Centre of Utkal University. The above computer was one out of eleven such
systems installed in the country at that time. Besides meeting the academic use all over the state, the
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computing facilities have also been used for nonacademic purposes by the Orissa State Electricity Board,
Rourkela Steel Plant, FCI Talcher Heavy Water Project, Talcher and CRESSIDA
etc.
Use of any UTKAL UNIVERSITY technology resource can be made by authorised persons as long as this
usage is in compliance with University IT policy and all local, state and central government laws
governing telecommunication. Failure to comply may result in the closure of an account, with further
discretionary action taken by the Vice-Chancellor of the University, if necessary. In order to protect the
integrity of the UTKAL UNIVERSITY communications network and its systems, any proof of
unauthorized or illegal use of any UTKAL UNIVERSITY network device and/or computer and/or its
accounts can warrant an investigation. Users may voluntarily cooperate with the Computer Centre staff in
such investigations. If necessary, User's files, accounts and/or systems will be investigated only by a
person, persons or a committee designated for each case separately by the Vice Chancellor of UTKAL
UNIVERSITY.
The University Computer Centre gets 13 Lacs Indian Rupees in each financial year and gets approval as a
part of the annual budget of the University. These funds are generally utilised towards the maintenance of
the Campus Network, spanning over the 32 Departments, 3 administrative buildings and 14 residential
hostels. Recently, University has got the Wi-Fi Network as a part of the Edurom Project of ERNET, India.
As a result the University established a Wi-Fi Network throughout the Campus to facilitate the students
and faculty members in terms of internet access from everywhere. During the project implementation of
ERNET-India, University has commissioned 442 nos of wireless access points installed at different
premises of the University and different locations in the campus. Four Cisco Server were also installed at
the computer centre along with one IPS and one ASA as part of that project.
4.3.3 Student - Computer ratio (Data for the latest completed academic year)
Response: 9.48
4.3.4 Available bandwidth of internet connection in the Institution (Leased line)
Response: A. ?1 GBPS
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Details of available bandwidth of internet View Document

connection in the Institution
4.3.5 Institution has the following Facilities for e-content development
1.Media centre
2.Audio visual centre
3.Lecture Capturing System(LCS)
4.Mixing equipments and softwares for editing
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4.4 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure

4.4.1 Average percentage expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic
support facilities excluding salary component during the last five years
Response: 100
4.4.1.1 Expenditure incurred on maintenance of infrastructure (physical facilities and academic

support facilities) excluding salary component year-wise during the last five years (INR in lakhs)
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
2742 4194 1087 1222 1787
4.4.2 There are established systems and procedures for maintaining and utilizing physical, academic
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and support facilities - laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, classrooms etc.
Response:
Utkal University has a set of established procedures and policies for maintaining and utilizing physical and
academic support facilities like library, sports complex, classrooms, computers, guest house, auditorium
and conference halls by the University Community. The facilities are available for use at any time of the
year and maintenance work is usually carried out on a priority basis. However, the University ensures
optimal allocation and utilization of available financial resources for maintenance and upkeep of different
facilities by holding regular meetings of various committees constituted for this purpose. The overall
maintenance of the above-mentioned properties of the University, including classrooms and laboratories
are executed by the University Engineer and the Development Officer (DO). The work of the University
Engineer and the DO is to look after the repair and maintenance of the University buildings on the basis of
allocation of funds for maintenance.
Utkal University ensures optimal allocation and utilization of the available financial recourses for
maintenance and keep up different facilities by holding regular meetings of various committees constituted
for this purpose and using grants received as per requirements in the interest of students. Physical facilities
including laboratories, classrooms and computers etc. are made available for students. Utilization of
physical, academic and support facilities is open for students during working hours which vary
school/department wise. The teaching schedule begins at 10.00 am at the campus and in the noon there are
practical sessions. Laboratories are kept open especially for research scholars till late in the evening and
the Directors/Faculty of the school are empowered to extend timings in the interests of the students. In
addition to that a university fund / non salary grants are allocated for the maintenance of the laboratories
and classrooms which are part of teaching-learning processes. The cleaning of the classrooms and the
laboratories are done with the efforts of the non-teaching staff and sometimes university goes for the
maintenance contract with local firms.
Access to central library is permitted against deposits as caution money which remains open from 9.30 am
to 6.00 pm on all working days. The reading hall can accommodate 400+ students at a time and is well-
furnished with individual partition where students can sit and study undisturbed. The reading room remains
open for 18 hours per day throughout the year without any holiday. This timing is further extended up to
24/7 during examination on demand from students. There is a special reading room for the differently-able
persons. Apart from that, reading rooms are also available in reference section, periodical section,
circulation section and newspaper section. Maintenance activities like fumigation and library cleanliness is
done on regular basis by library staff. Budgetary provision for library maintenance is made accordingly.
The sports grounds, indoor hall and gym are open for students who have to produce their identity cards to
avail these facilities. These facilities are usually availed in the morning and evening by the students. ICT
devices, computers and related systems are maintained with annual maintenance contract of corresponding
service provider/other agencies.
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Criterion 5 - Student Support and Progression
5.1 Student Support

5.1.1 Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the
institution, Government and non-government agencies (NGOs) during the last five years (other than
the students receiving scholarships under the government schemes for reserved categories).
Response: 47.41
5.1.1.1 Number of students benefited by scholarships and free ships provided by the institution,
Government and non-government bodies, industries, individuals, philanthropists during the last five
years (other than students receiving scholarships under the government schemes for reserved
categories)
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
2077 1511 1719 1404 1666
5.1.2 Average percentage of students benefited by career counseling and guidance for competitive
examinations as offered by the Institution during the last five years.
Response: 22.04
5.1.2.1 Number of students benefitted by guidance for competitive examinations and career
counselling offered by the institution year wise during last five years
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
764 776 809 744 781
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5.1.3 Following Capacity development and skills enhancement activities are organised for improving
students capability 1. Soft skills 2. Language and communication skills 3. Life skills (Yoga, physical
fitness, health and hygiene) 4. Awareness of trends in technology
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5.1.4 The institution adopts the following for redressal of student grievances including sexual
harassment and ragging cases 1. Implementation of guidelines of statutory/regulatory bodies
2. Organisation wide awareness and undertakings on policies with zero tolerance
3. Mechanisms for submission of online/offline students’ grievances
4. Timely redressal of the grievances through appropriate committees
Response: B. 3 of the above
Minutes of the meetings of student redressal View Document

committee, prevention of sexual harassment
committee and Anti Ragging committee
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harassment and ragging cases
5.2 Student Progression

5.2.1 Average percentage of students qualifying in state/national/ international level examinations
during the last five years (eg: IIT-JAM/CLAT/ NET/SLET/GATE/ GMAT/CAT/GRE/ TOEFL/
Civil Services/State government examinations, etc.)
Response: 40.66
5.2.1.1 Number of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations (eg:
IIT/JAM/ NET/ SLET/ GATE/ GMAT/CAT/GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil Services/ State government
examinations, etc.)) year-wise during last five years
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2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
200 269 263 237 193
5.2.1.2 Number of students appearing in state/ national/ international level examinations (eg:
IIT/JAM/ NET / SLET/ GATE/ GMAT/CAT,GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil Services/ State government
examinations) year-wise during last five years
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
587 539 597 573 569
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5.2.2 Average percentage of placement of outgoing students during the last five years
Response: 41.57
5.2.2.1 Number of outgoing students placed year - wise during the last five years.
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
687 724 643 487 805
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5.2.3 Percentage of student progression to higher education (previous graduating batch).
Response: 19.44
5.2.3.1 Number of outgoing student progressing to higher education.
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Response: 344
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5.3 Student Participation and Activities

5.3.1 Number of awards / medals won by students for outstanding performance in sports / cultural
activities at inter-university / state / national / international events (award for a team event should be
counted as one) during the last five years.
Response: 64
5.3.1.1 Number of awards/medals won by students for outstanding performance in sports / cultural
activities at inter-university / state / national / international events (award for a team event should be
counted as one) year - wise during the last five years.
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
26 15 08 11 04
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5.3.2 Presence of Student Council and its activities for institutional development and student welfare.
Response:
1. Each constituent department of the university has 2 nominated representatives for each batch (4
representatives per department at least) who lend a supportive hand to the extra-curricular activities
of the departments round the year. Be it celebration of national or international events, or
celebration of different Pujas such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Navaratri, Basanta Panchami etc or
organisation of field trips and visits for the batches, observation of annual days of the departments,
these representatives play a pivotal role. They also help the authorities in finalising the schedule of
examinations ensuring that the students do not miss out on examinations beyond the university,
may be for a fellowship, or for higher studies or for a placement. They constitute a students’
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council and are a part of all university level activities too.
2.These students, who are the natural leaders, lend a hand in the smooth functioning of the university
too. They act as student volunteers in all the university level events such as the University
Foundation Day, Convocation, and Research Conclaves etc. During 2018 and 2019, when the
University celebrated its Platinum Jubilee, completing 75 years of its establishment, these student
leaders took the initiative in the celebrations. Their cooperation and support has been praiseworthy
in all these occasions. They also act as the bridge between the students and the administration in
bringing the relevant issues of the students before the authorities and in arriving at a solution at the
earliest.
3.Students’ Union Elections were last held during 2016 – 2017 academic session. Thereafter,
elections for constitution of a Students’ Council (or Students’ Union, as it is referred to in our
state) has been banned in the state by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha
owing to large scale students’ unrest following infighting among various groups, and, last but not
least, the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic.
5.3.3 Average number of sports and cultural events / competitions organised by the institution per
year
Response: 134
5.3.3.1 Number of sports and cultural events / competitions organised by the institution year - wise
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
83 150 150 147 140
5.4 Alumni Engagement

5.4.1 The Alumni Association / Chapters (registered and functional) contributes significantly to the
development of the institution through financial and other support services.
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Response:
Utkal University since its establishment in the year 1943 has produced numerous students who
constitute the alumni database.
Each of the regular PG teaching departments has its old students’ association (alumni association),
some are registered and some are not. These associations used to meet at least once a year to help
the departments conduct various activities, i.e. Blood Donation Camp, Organ Donation Camp,
Tobacco Free Campaign, Green and Clean Campus Drive (Swachha Bharat Abhijan) etc involving
their existing students, besides promoting their career through competitions such as Debate, Essay,
Quiz, Music, Dance, Art etc.
The micro level organizations still exist and make their presence felt, even though a macro level
alumni association has been formed and registered since 2020 (Regn. No. 216/18202000024 of
2020 – 22). It could all happen during the celebration of Platinum Jubilee of the University in
November, 2019 when the seed of formation of an Alumni Association encompassing the students
across all the departments and batches was sown. Soon after the Platinum Jubilee, steps were
initiated and finally the Association under the name and style “Alumni Association – Utkal
University” was registered by the Registrar of the Societies, Cuttack in August, 2020 with Shri B.
K. Patnaik, IAS and former Chief Secretary of the Govt. of Odisha at its helm (first President) and
Prof. Asoka Kumar Das, a former distinguished Scientist of BARC and former Vice Chancellor of
the Utkal University as its first General Secretary. The Association has opened an account in the
SBI located inside the campus. A website, namely, www.utkalalumni.in has been inaugurated by
the Hon’ble Governor of Odisha and Chancellor of Utkal University Prof. Ganeshi Lal Ji from the
premises of Odisha Raj Bhavan on16th of February, 2021. With the logistic support and
cooperation from the University, the Association, with a view to carrying forward it’s activities,
has formed 7 committees as follows:
Membership Enrolment
Office Management
Academics, Research and Innovation
Career counselling and Industry Connect
Sustainability and Green Campus
Governance including e-Governance
Projects and Finance
Each committee has a designated convenor and members. The committees are determined to serve
the University to the best of their abilities.
While membership drive is making a steady headway in terms of no. of registrations, other
activities are being carried out at regular interval of time. Some of the activities are outlined below:
Foundation Day of the University was observed on 26.11.2020 by holding a webinar entitled “What
can I do for my University” which was well attended by eminent alumni.
On 30.01.2021, “Zero single use plastic campaign” was successfully implemented.
Eight Lectures under “Meet the Alumni” and Alumni Connect were conducted during the period,
delivered by eminent alumni with the objective of inspiring the students of the university.
In addition to the above events, a session on opportunities in Banking, Insurance and Finance and
mentoring sessions with Political Science students was also organized.
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5.4.2 Alumni contribution during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
Response: D. 5 Lakhs - 20 Lakhs
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Criterion 6 - Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership

6.1.1 The institution has a clearly stated vision and mission which are reflected in its academic and
administrative governance.
Response:
The Utkal University was set up in the year 1943 as State University and was recognised by UGC (2F &
12B). It is the Mother University of Odisha and 17th University of the country. Utkal is an affiliating
University covering nine districts of Odisha situated in the State Capital of Bhubaneswar and offering PG
programmes on its Vani Vihar Campus and its Rural Campus (at Chandikhole).
VISION: To be a centre of excellence in higher education with a focus on innovative teaching, learning,
research, consultancy and extension activities for building a creative, enlightened and productive civil
society.
MISSION:
To provide the students with knowledge, skills, values and sensitivity necessary for successful
citizenship.
To create and disseminate knowledge through interdisciplinary research and creative inquiry in
developing a meaningful and sustainable society.
To equip the students with problem solving, leadership and teamwork skills and inculcating a sense
of commitment to quality, ethical behaviour and respect for others.
To provide a platform for free flow of ideas where discovery and creativity will foster professional
growth and will usher in a better world.
To ensure academic excellence in this dynamic knowledge economy by exposing the students to
new ideas, new ways of understanding, new ways of knowing in their journey of intellectual
transformation.
The Vision and Mission of the University are reflected in its academic and administrative governance
which are given below:
1.The University is enabling teaching-learning infrastructure through upgradation of classrooms,

laboratories and centralised knowledge system for faculties and students.
2.The University has adopted a blended mode of teaching – learning system for welfare of students.
3.To enhance the University’s excellence as an institution of higher learning through outstanding
research and competent teaching fraternity which can in turn produce holistic knowledge bearing
graduates.
4.The University has signed several MoUs with reputed national and international universities like
University of California, University of Tuebingen and University of Germany, North Eastern
University, USA and Turku University, Finland.
5.For the advancement of knowledge and dissemination of research and instructional facilities of the
University, the institution constantly strives for unique provisions in its courses and leadership
manifestation as well.
6.The University aspires to provide them lifelong abilities to remain competent in their own
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disciplinary space and to exemplify pioneering leadership within the society at large.
7.The academic and administrative governance of the University constantly strives to establish
efficiency and transparency which is deeply rooted in its value system of functioning. The
institution also aims to engage itself in more accessible academic spaces and administrative equity
for bridging the gap between academia and administration.
8.The University has introduced skill-based and value-added courses to enhance students’
employability.
9.The University has also set up 11 Centre of Excellence (CoEs) focusing multi-disciplinary research
for contributing to a sustainable society.
The University is engaged in various extension activities through social outreach programmes like village
adoption, rural outreach programme division aiming at rural development, and gender sensitisation
programme.
6.1.2 The effective leadership is reflected in various institutional practices such as decentralization
and participative management.
Response:
The competent leadership with well-defined procedural supports at organizational levels has strengthened
the academic and administrative system. The University adheres to a decentralized and participative
management approach in all kinds of activities. The Acts, Statutes, and Ordinances govern all the
procedures of the university.
The Governor of Odisha is the Chancellor of the University by virtue of post; while the Vice-Chancellor
acts as the Head of the Institution, takes all the executive decisions with policy guidance from the senate,
syndicate, academic council, finance committee, residence committee, etc. The University is aiming to
provide transparent governance through automation and digitalization.
The University is administered by various functionaries as per the Act and Statute, which was promulgated
by the Odisha Legislative Assembly from time to time.
The University is thriving by adhering to the mandates given in the Statute. The above outlined vision and
mission also speaks of our present and for the future. Effective Leadership has been reflected in various
institutional practices such as decentralization and participative management in the day-to-day governance
of the University.
Different functionaries were created by the Statute to discharge the responsibilities. The Syndicate and the
Academic Council are the highest bodies responsible for the formulation and implementation of policies.
The other important bodies include College Development Council (CDC) and Post Graduate Council.
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Vice-Chancellor is assisted by designated officers like Registrar, Deputy Registrar, Chairman of the
Post Graduate Council, Deans, Directors, Controller of Examinations, Comptroller of Finance,
Principals, Heads of the Departments besides several other Administrative Officers.
The University has implemented Public Finance Management System software in the finance
department to bring all the accounting transaction online. The University has also implemented e-
governance plans to streamline admission process, result publication, and attendance.
Heads of Departments and Deans of Faculties periodically review the progress of academic
activities and also identify bottlenecks, if any, in administering various programmes.
The Post Graduate Council and the Departmental Teacher’s Council constantly interact with the
teachers. The PG council works through a number of committees that facilitates and monitors all
aspects of student activities.
The Director, College Development Council (CDC) interacts with affiliated colleges through local
enquiry committees, visits and Principal’s conferences.
Participatory management is built in to the University administrative system. It is democratic and
participative and non-bureaucratic.
Every activity in the university – academic, research, student welfare, infrastructure development,
procurement, maintenance etc. – is carried out in a decentralized manner. There are different committees
for the smooth governance of the university. These are Board of Studies, Departmental Research
Committee (DRC), Anti-ragging committee, Equal opportunities cell, Admission committee, Finance
committee, Diary & Publication committee, ICT committee, Discipline & Grievance Redressal committee,
Internal complaint committee, Prospectus & Information bulletin committee, Internal committee for the
students with disabilities, Student mentoring & support cell, Building committee, Purchase committee,
Equivalence committee etc.
6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment

6.2.1 The institutional Strategic plan is effectively deployed.
Response:
The University emphasizes excellence in research and development. It provides seed fund to encourage
young faculties for undertaking societal and need-based research projects. The University has strategic
plans under RUSA 2.0 and Odisha Higher Education Programme for Excellence and Equity (OHEPEE).
Though RUSA 2.0 was planned for a period of two years from 2018 to 2020, it was subsequently extended.
In a bid to inspire and work with aspiring entrepreneurs to shape up business ideas into commercial start-
up companies, the University has set up an incubation centre. The Centre for Innovation and Incubation
(CII) is open to all the individuals, companies, researchers, NGOs, government & non-government
establishments. Through the intervention of seed-funding, incubation, mentoring, training and knowledge
dissemination, CII helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into viable businesses.
Major achievements under these programmes are as follows:
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Eight centres of excellence were constituted under RUSA 2.0 having their own vision, mission and
objectives to boost the research activities of university.
Utkal Entrepreneurship & Career Hub (UECH) was established with an objective of improving the
quality and bringing excellence and equity in the higher education scenario of Utkal University.
Addressing the increase in the potential of start-ups, Utkal University & Incubation Centre, Centre
for Innovation and Incubation (CII) was established in 2020 under UECH supported by the RUSA
2.0. Outreach programme on rural development and gender sensitization was also initiated under
RUSA 2.0.
Utkal University has signed a MoU with the Higher Education Department (HED), Government of
Odisha to implement the OHEPEE to improve quality of students’ education and equitable access
to Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and improve governance of the higher education system in
Odisha.
Three COEs were formed focusing on multi-disciplinary research under OHEPEE.
In order to internationalize Utkal University, an International Office has been established in 2018
with specific objectives and goals under OHEPEE.
Strengthening Affiliated Colleges (SAC) under OHEPEE.
Undertaking civil work in the university campus and non civil activities for the university under
OHEPEE.
The Strategic Plan is implemented through the following:
BARC- UU Outreach Programme

Centre of Excellence created under RUSA & OHEPEE
UECH and CII created under RUSA 2.0.
RUSA https://utkaluniversity.ac.in/rusa-2-0/
World Bank https://utkaluniversity.ac.in/ohepee/

Centre for Innovation https://utkaluniversity.ac.in/rusa-2-0/
Strategic Plan and deployment documents on the View Document

website
6.2.2 The functioning of the institutional bodies is effective and efficient as visible from policies,
administrative setup, appointment, service rules and procedures, etc.
Response:
The functioning of the University has been clearly stated in the 1st Statute of University and its subsequent
amendments. The University has clear and well defined statutory bodies like Syndicate, Board of Studies
(BOS), Academic Council, PG Council, DRC for academic decisions, Finance Committee for fund
management and Syndicate for policy decision making. The officers of the University viz., the Chancellor,
Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Controller of Examinations, and Finance Officer act within the jurisdiction of
the Act and Statutes of the University. The University strictly follows the GFR and PFMS guidelines for
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all its financial practices and procedures.
The appointments of teachers and other non-teaching staff were made as per the procedures laid down in
the statute. Now the appointment of teachers is done by the Department of Higher Education, Government
of Odisha through Odisha Public Services Commission as per the Odisha Universities Amendment
Act-2020. The selection of non-teaching posts is done through the Staff Selection Board. The University
follows the Service Rules (Manual) of the State Government for all service matters.
The following institutional bodies are there to look after other procedural decision making. These are Anti-
ragging committee, Equal opportunities cell, Admission committee, Finance committee, Diary &
Publication committee, ICT committee, Discipline & Grievance Redressal committee, Internal Complaints
committee, Prospectus & Information bulletin committee, Internal committee for the students with
disabilities, Student mentoring & support cell, Building committee, Purchase committee, Equivalence
committee etc.
1. Syndicate:
(a) It is the major policy formulation, assessment and amending body of the University.
(b) Formulating yardsticks for creation of different posts and managing promotion aspects of it.
(c) Induction and assessment of affiliated colleges / institutions of the University and dispensing standing
orders for any imminent necessity towards change of regulation.
(d) To enter into agreement with government or any other management for academic collaboration or any
other purposes deemed necessary and,
2. Academic Council:
(a) It gives proposal to the Syndicate for academic development and innovation in learning process,
establishment of specialized institutions, centers and laboratories etc.
(b) Formulation and modification of schemes for developments of teaching and framing regulations on
academic matters and setting agendas for it.
3. Board of Studies (BoS):
(a) It is the recommending body for creation of text books, preparing syllabi for the University and
Department(s) course of studies and revising it at regular intervals.
(b) The BoS also recommends eligible persons fit for preparation of examination question papers and
examiners for PG and PhD courses for the University.
4. Post Graduate Council:
(a) It is the apex member’s body of all the Heads of the Departments headed by a Chairman which
determines the general policy with regard to the Post-Graduate studies and research.
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(b) The PGC determines principles and dispensation of fellowships and maintains students discipline and
welfare.
(c) The Council promotes inter-disciplinary and inter-faculty collaborations and enforces the guidelines of
UGC on subjects of work and responsibility of teachers.
6.2.3 Institution Implements e-governance covering following areas of operation
1.Administration
2.Finance and Accounts
3.Student Admission and Support
4.Examination
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of operation, Administration etc (Data Template)
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies

6.3.1 The institution has a performance appraisal system, promotional avenues and effective welfare
measures for teaching and non-teaching staff .
Response:
The University has a well established promotional system for both the teaching and non-teaching staff. As
per the provisions of the Statute, APAR (Annual Personal Appraisal Report) for Teachers of the Utkal
University is adopted for appraisal of the teachers in alignment with UGC guidelines. Similarly,
performance appraisal method is designed for the non-teaching staff. Teachers of the University apply for
CAS (Career Advancement Scheme) promotions as per UGC Guidelines, which are then scrutinised by
duly appointed Committees and placed before the authorities for consideration of promotion. The non-
teaching staff promotions are taken care by DPC (Departmental Promotion Committee). Promotions were
given almost in time.
The University has a defined list of welfare measures for both teaching and non-teaching staff. All
teaching and non-teaching staff of the university are covered with Group Insurance Scheme (GIS). All the
employees of the University are given coverage under GPF / CPF / EPF schemes as a social security
measure. Apart from that, all the employees are covered under either Family Pension Scheme (old) or New
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Pension Scheme. Gratuity and Leave encashment provisions are there as per Government notification from
time to time. The University provides puja advance, vehicle advance and computer advance to its teaching
and non-teaching staff.
The employees including their families and retired employees can avail free health treatment facility at the
University Health Centre located on the campus. Vaccination and other health drives were also conducted
by the health centre.
The University has its own Guest House building on the campus having adequate facilities like conference
room, kitchen and air-conditioned single and double rooms with parking facilities.
The University Non-Teaching Cooperative Society (Thrifts Society) is in existence for more than 30 years.
Employees of the University may avail of a loan facility from the Society at the time of need. The
University also has a ‘Faculty Club’ for recreation and a ‘Shradha Mandap’ for the use of the employees in
different occasions.
An outdoor stadium having facilities of playground for playing football, cricket and basketball is encircled
by a walking path. In addition to this, an indoor stadium is made functional with facilities of the badminton
court, table tennis court, yoga, and other sports amenities including separate gymnasiums for male and
female. The University offers residential accommodation for the teaching and non-teaching staff on the
campus.
The campus boasts of an amusement park (Gandhi Park) for the students and staff members. Further, a
rock garden is developed in the premises of Geology Department with corporate support. In addition, a
Living Lab is maintained by the Centre for Agri-Management on the premises of PG Department of
Business Administration.
All the buildings on the campus are having ramps to be used by the physically challenged persons. A
battery operated vehicle is in operation for these people. In the University Library, a separate facility /
section is created for them.
6.3.2 Average percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences /
workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years.
Response: 2.09
6.3.2.1 Number of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences/workshops and
towards membership fee of professional bodies year wise during the last five years
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
0 6 2 0 11
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Details of teachers provided with financial support View Document

to attend conferences, workshops etc. during the last
five years (Data Template)
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6.3.3 Average number of professional development / administrative training Programmes organized

by the institution for teaching and non-teaching staff during the last five years.
Response: 12.4
6.3.3.1 Total number of professional development /administrative training Programmes organized

by the institution for teaching and non teaching staff year-wise during the last five years
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
11 16 12 13 10
Reports of the Human Resource Development View Document

Centres (UGC ASC or other relevant centres)
Details of professional development / administrative View Document

training Programmes organized by the University
for teaching and non teaching staff (Data Template)
6.3.4 Average percentage of teachers undergoing online/ face-to-face Faculty Development

Programmes (FDP)during the last five years (Professional Development Programmes, Orientation /
Induction Programmes, Refresher Course, Short Term Course ).
Response: 9.94
6.3.4.1 Total number of teachers attending professional development Programmes, viz., Orientation
Programme, Refresher Course, Short Term Course, Faculty Development Programmes year wise
during last five years
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2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
29 16 11 21 12
Reports of the Human Resource Development View Document

Centres (UGC ASC or other relevant centers)
IQAC report summary View Document
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development Programmes during the last five years
(Data Template)
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization

6.4.1 Institutional strategies for mobilisation of funds and the optimal utilisation of resources
Response:
The University receives the routine grants for salary & pension, infrastructure development and
maintenance as per the provision made in the budget of state government. However, the University
remained fortunate to avail a handsome grant given under RUSA and OHEPEE. The University has also
got some financial assistance from various funding agencies including corporate houses for different
development programmes. The University has well established self-financing programmes managed by
various departments to generate internal funds which are mostly used for maintenance of the infrastructure
and facilities.
In addition, University is collecting different types of development fees from the students at the time of
admission. A corpus fund for the University has been created through endowments / donations provided
by some generous individuals for instituting medals and prizes out of the interest money of such deposits.
The Alumni Association of the University has contributed financially and otherwise for the development of
the institution. Plans are also envisioned by the association to contribute more in helping the University in
future.
Being an affiliating university, it also collects prescribed affiliation fees from affiliated institutes. Adding
to above examination fees and interest on fixed deposits of the surplus fund are also sources of fund
mobilization. The Fund mobilized through fee receipts and other resources are used very thoughtfully and
judiciously for the purpose for which they are meant as per the decision of syndicate and finance
committee.
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The University is receiving grants from UGC and Ministry of Education, GOI through Public Financial
Management Systems (PFMS). Convergence approach for schemes like RUSA and OHEPEE in common
areas of research has been implemented.
The University is envisaging forging link for industry collaborations to get research grants and support for
its developmental activities.
6.4.2 Funds / Grants received from government bodies during the last five years for development
and maintenance of infrastructure (not covered under Criteria III and V ) (INR in Lakhs).
Response: 3691.89
6.4.2.1 Total Funds / Grants received from government bodies for development and maintenance of
infrastructure (not covered under Criteria III and V) year wise during the last five years (INR in
Lakhs).
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
356.27 1067.395 844.558 1067.395 356.27
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bodies during the last five years (Data Template)
6.4.3 Funds / Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, philanthropists during the
last five years (not covered in Criterion III and V) (INR in Lakhs)
Response: 64.25
6.4.3.1 Total Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, Philanthropers year wise during
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
52.0 10.25 1.0 0 1.0
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6.4.4 Institution conducts internal and external financial audits regularly
Response:
The University get its accounts audited regularly both by the internal auditors and external auditors. A
team of auditors are deputed from Government (LFA Department) to conduct regular audit at the end of
every financial year for all the departments / the units of the University. Time and again, audit by the
Accountant General is conducted for various reporting purposes. A broad coverage of the areas includes
academic and quality audit.
Internal Audit Mechanism:
While the university has a full-time Finance / Accounts Section to ensure maintenance of annual accounts
and audits, the State Government deputes a team of auditors to conduct internal audit of the university on
permanent basis. The internal audit activity evaluates risk exposures relating to the Governance of the
University in order to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of operations, reliability and integrity of financial
information, safeguarding of assets and complies with laws, rules and regulations. The internal audit wings
of the University mainly focus on financial compliance while conducting different types of audits, such as
transaction audit which includes examination of all relevant vouchers of receipts and expenditure as per the
cashbook / Bank statement to establish the expenditure with reference to the activities.
External Audit Mechanism:
A team of auditors are deputed from Government (Local Fund Audit) to conduct regular audit at the end of
every financial year for all the PG departments and other units of the University. Audits by Accountant
General are conducted for various reporting purposes. The areas broadly include academic and quality
audit. Accountant General conducts statutory audit covering university’s all financial and accounting
activities including all receipts from fee, donations, grants, contributions, interest earned and returns on
investments; and all payments to staff, vendors, contractors, students and other service providers. All
observations/objections of the external audit are communicated through their reports. The compliance is
submitted to the Comptroller of Finance for finalizing the compliance report of the university.
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System

6.5.1 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has contributed significantly for institutionalizing the
quality assurance strategies and processes by constantly reviewing the teaching learning process,
structures & methodologies of operations and learning outcomes at periodic intervals.
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Response:
Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Utkal University was established in the year 2008. The primary
objective of IQAC is to act as a catalyst to improve the quality of teaching, research, infrastructure and
learning resources, boarding and placement. It attempts to create an awareness for quality because quality
is a journey not a destination. Our credo is: Teachers Teach, Students Learn, All others facilitate the
process. Various aspects are accessed by regular Academic Audits of teaching Departments which helps in
enhancing quality measures
IQAC is instrumental in analysis of feedbacks collected from stakeholder. Recently it has taken up an
initiative towards an online feedback management system. This apart, the IQAC has conducted different
audits including Energy, Environment, Water and Gender and has come up with various suggestive
measures. The cell has conducted meetings with faculty members and officials for measures to be taken
towards upgrading the status of the University in the form of organizing conferences, seminars and
workshops related to quality of teaching, research, publication, cyber safety, health care, intellectual
property right, participation in National Institution Ranking Framework and importance of photography. It
has also collaborated with Government agencies like Department of higher Education, Govt. of Odisha, the
International publisher Elsevier etc for organizing events. Two practices which have been institutionalized
as a result of IQAC initiatives are regular Academic Audit and Feedback analysis.
1. Academic audit
Academic Audits were conducted regularly by IQAC along with Committee members Chaired by the Vice
-Chancellor.
Summary of Action taken based on discussion and interaction during academic audits
298 new courses, 59 value added course were introduced during the last five years.
Syllabi along with objective and course outcome have been uploaded to the University website and
the University question bank is updated for reference.
E-content (Study materials) developed by the Faculty members has been uploaded to University
Website
Mentorship for students continues as a healthy practice
Alumni activities of all the departments are recorded.
2. Feedback after analysis
Feedback system has helped in
Restructuring the Course Curriculum
Based on student feedback, the University upgraded the PG Courses in 2017-18 and 2020-21.
The Departments have also started paying Special attention to the weaker students, through counseling,
mentoring, etc.
Special Coaching for SC/ST students are conducted to compete in various competitive examinations.
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@.Redesigning the infrastructural support system
@.he University has established the E-library and procured e-journals/e- books. Dedicated
spaces/facilities are provided for research scholars
Separate common rooms, wash rooms for girl students have been developed by all Departments.
Inculcating more field/industry exposure
Depts. are more careful about field exposure / Project work of their students.
Industrial Tours, summer internships, Project writings, in-house interactions by arranging talks, seminars,
workshops, skill development programmes, etc. with invited speakers from different fields have become
regular features in the Departments.
Taking steps for placement of students
Steps were taken by University placement Cell to connect students and organize training programmes for
better on/off campus placement.
6.5.2 Institution has adopted the following for Quality assurance 1. Academic Administrative Audit
(AAA) and follow up action taken 2.Confernces, Seminars, Workshops on quality conducted 3.
Collaborative quality initiatives with other institution(s) 4.Orientation programme on quality issues
for teachers and students 5. Participation in NIRF 6.Any other quality audit recognized by state,
national or international agencies (ISO Certification, NBA).
Response: A. Any 5 or more of the above
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6.5.3 Incremental improvements made for the preceding five years with regard to quality (in case of
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first cycle), Post accreditation quality initiatives (second and subsequent cycles).
Response:
The NAAC Peer team visited Utkal University in their first cycle from 28th to 31st October, 2003 and the
University obtained B++ grade. Based on the recommendation of the NAAC peer team the University
undertook appropriate measures and in the second cycle during 17th to 19th November, 2016 it was graded
as A+ with CGPA 3.53. Recommendations of the peer team members were considered and several
measures have been taken for improvement of the University. Summary of action taken is stated below.
Sl.No Suggestions Action Taken

1. Government may be approached toSteps have been initiated and 25 faculty members have joine
sanction early appointment of alldifferent departments being a part of ongoing process.
faculty positions
2. Related Departments may be clubbedInterdepartmental teaching has started for several allied and
into School of Studies & Research tocourse. Interdisciplinary research is in practice.
facilitate inter departmental teaching
and Research programmes.
3. Some of the strong departmentsEleven Centers of Excellence namely High Energy & Cond
/schools could emerge as Centre ofPhysics; Advanced Materials and Application; Environmental Stu
Excellence Change and Public Health; Public Policy and Governance; Nor
studies; Global Centre for Rural Studies; Unorganized labou
language, Literature and Culture; Integrated omics and c
Biology; Studies on Tribal & Marginalized Communities, Hu
Development have been established under the financial support fr
Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) and Odisha Higher Educatio
for Excellence & Equity (OHEPE) to promote interdisciplinary re
One International Centre has been established to facilitate intern

of higher education.
4. University Departments may beSteps initiated
decoupled from the affiliated
colleges
5. Transfer of Technology to industry The University has set up the ‘Centre for Innovation and Incu
providing a platform for startups and creating an ec
entrepreneurship/technology development for transmission to indu
6. Linkage between University LibraryLinkage has been establishes. Recently the university has ma
and Seminar Library Books available to the students centrally. Besides,
More than 50,000 Journal back volumes and more than 20,000 E
accessible to students and research scholars.
7. Higher budgetary allocation forSeed grants sanctioned to teachers
research such as seed grant
8. Consideration of the Department ofUniversity has approached the state Government for status up gra
Pharmacy for grant-in-aid status Dept. of Pharmacy.
9. Various programmes to be clubbed Programmes in Computer Science have been clubbed
10. English Communication skill,About 59 Skill based/value added courses have been offered
leadership and personalitydepartments
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development etc. to be strengthened
11. A perspective plan may be preparedPlanning has resulted in receiving grants from RUSA and O
and pursued in a phased manner development of infrastructure and strengthening research and teac
activities.
12. State Government to take steps forAn amount of Rs.110crores have been funded by Govt. of Odi
overall development of thestructure development, maintenance and overall development of th
University
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Criterion 7 - Institutional Values and Best Practices
7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities

7.1.1 Measures initiated by the Institution for the promotion of gender equity during the last five
years.
Response:
Being a Co-educational institution, the University is proactive in fostering gender sensitivity and gender
equality at all levels and it takes a balanced perspective of social structures to reduce gender gap and
discrimination.
University has a School of Women’s Studies (SWS) which offers Masters and Ph.D. programmes in
Women’s Studies. In addition, several departments of the University have courses relating to gender equity
and sensitization as part of curricula at different levels. The SWS also undertakes Gender Audit and its
recommendations are implemented.
Several gender sensitization programmes like seminars/conferences/workshop, training, special lectures,

extension activities etc. are organized to promote gender equity on and off campus and create more
awareness about the rights of girl students/women employees.
Inclusive representation of women has been ensured in all important Committees and in decision making
positions to supervise various activities of the University
Specific facilities provided for women in terms of:
Utkal University has been in the forefront to cater the educational needs of girl students since inception.
Over the years, the number of girl students has progressively increased and is above 53% at present.
Accordingly, the University has been taking appropriate measures to protect the interests of the girl
students in the campus.
Safety and Security
The University ensures the presence of security at all main entry/ exit gates and at strategic locations
within the campus. CCTV surveillance at sensitive locations, departments, hostels and administrative
buildings are installed to add further security.
There are seven ladies hostels on the campus to accommodate girl students. Entry and exit in the girls’
hostel is strictly maintained. Female faculties of the University remain in charge of each ladies hostel as
Superintendents along with a matron and other supporting staff.
Most of the teaching/non-teaching staff and senior administrators live on the campus and are approachable
by students in case of emergency. University provides 24x7 medical facilities with resident doctors, and
ambulance service. Separate washrooms for female staff are available at all locations on campus. Ragging
in any form is strictly prohibited in University campus. Internal Complaint Committee is functional and its
regulations are displayed on the University website.
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The faculties of the University are not only engaged in academic activities but also help students in dealing
with various stressful events. Under the mentor-mentee scheme all the students of the University are
assigned one teacher-mentor from their respective departments who look after their overall progress.
Besides academic counselling and mentoring, the University also provides counselling with active help
from the faculty of Department of Psychology to the students and staff of the University on different issues
related to mental stress, depression, academic performance etc.
Common Rooms
Almost every building has facilities for students’ common rooms and adequate number of washrooms for
male/female students and PWD students in each block/building. Special facilities for providing ease of
access to PWD students are also available.
Specific facilities provided for women in terms of: View Document

a.Safety and security b. Counselling c. Common
Rooms d. Day care center for young children e. Any
other relevant information
Annual gender sensitization action plan View Document
7.1.2 The Institution has facilities for alternate sources of energy and energy conservation
measures
1.Solar energy
2.Biogas plant
3.Wheeling to the Grid
4.Sensor-based energy conservation
5.Use of LED bulbs/ power efficient equipment
Response: A. 4 or All of the above
Geotagged Photographs View Document
7.1.3 Describe the facilities in the Institution for the management of the following types of
degradable and non-degradable waste (within 500 words)
Solid waste management

Liquid waste management
Biomedical waste management
E-waste management
Waste recycling system
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Hazardous chemicals and radioactive waste management
Response:
University takes special attention to maintain a clean and green campus for which Swacch Bharat Abhiyan
are conducted regularly by the departments and NSS bureau. University also promotes for use of eco-
friendly materials in seminars/conferences/workshops and other meetings as far practicable. Single use
plastics are banned in the campus. Use of paper for routinecorrespondence is discouraged in all
academic/administrative departments. Depending on the type of waste the University adopts different
disposal practices.
Solid wastes are collected separate dustbins, placed at strategic locations, office and Departments, as
degradable and non-degradable waste materials which are finally collected by authorized agency (Jagruti
Welfare Organisation) of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC). Food wastes are collected
separately for use of bio-gas plant located near ladies hostels.Garden waste, in the form of leaf litter and
other plant waste,is used for transforming in to vermicompostat Agro business department. Civil
construction wastes, are stored in a particular place and are cleared either by the constructing agency, land
filling or disposed by auction. Examination paper waste and used newspapers are auctioned periodically.
Liquid wastes from wash rooms and kitchen is connected to the leach pits in the respective
buildings/hostels and care is taken to see that the waste does not create problems on campus. Liquid waste
from ladies is being treated through a bio-filter based treatment facility and treated water is being used for
irrigation purpose.All sewerage and drainage lines are now connected to underground clearing lines
constructed under Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-assisted Odisha Integrated Sanitation
Improvement Project (OISIP) and will be operated soon.
For E-Waste, the University adopts the guidelines and policies issued by state and centralin disposing e-
wastes. In addition, e-wastes along with electrical wastes generated in the residential area are collected
once in week (Saturday) by BMC.
Hazardous chemical and bio-wastes are disposed by following the guideline set by the University and
standard available guidelines. No radioactive waste is generated in the campus.
Relevant documents like agreements/MoUs with View Document

Government and other approved agencies
Geotagged photographs of the facilities View Document
Any other relevant information View Document
7.1.4 Water conservation facilities available in the Institution:
1.Rain water harvesting

2.Borewell /Open well recharge
3.Construction of tanks and bunds
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4.Waste water recycling
5.Maintenance of water bodies and distribution system in the campus
Response: A. Any 4 or all of the above
Geotagged photographs / videos of the facilities View Document
7.1.5 Green campus initiatives include:
1.Restricted entry of automobiles

2.Use of Bicycles/ Battery powered vehicles
3.Pedestrian Friendly pathways
4.Ban on use of Plastic
5.landscaping with trees and plants
Response: A. Any 4 or All of the above
Various policy documents / decisions circulated for View Document

implementation
Geotagged photos / videos of the facilities View Document
7.1.6 Quality audits on environment and energy are regularly undertaken by the Institution and any
awards received for such green campus initiatives:
1.Green audit
2.Energy audit
3.Environment audit
4.Clean and green campus recognitions / awards
5.Beyond the campus environmental promotion activities
Reports on environment and energy audits View Document

submitted by the auditing agency
Certification by the auditing agency View Document
Certificates of the awards received View Document
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7.1.7 The Institution has disabled-friendly, barrier free environment
1.Built environment with ramps/lifts for easy access to classrooms.

2.Divyangjan friendly washrooms
3.Signage including tactile path, lights, display boards and signposts
4.Assistive technology and facilities for Divyangjan accessible website, screen-reading software,
mechanized equipment
5.Provision for enquiry and information : Human assistance, reader, scribe, soft copies of
reading material, screen reading
Policy documents and information brochures on the View Document

support to be provided
Geotagged photographs / videos of the facilities View Document
Details of the Software procured for providing the View Document

assistance
7.1.8 Describe the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment i.e., tolerance
and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal socioeconomic and other diversities
(within 500 words).
Response:
The University believes in creating a level-playing field for all its students and staff irrespective of their
gender, caste, religion and region. The following activities reflect inclusiveness of the University.
The University practices inclusiveness by extending admissible access to the students from socially
disadvantaged communities, differently-abled and women in various ways such as (i) strict adherence of all
the reservation norms as per Government guidelines at all levels of admissions,(ii) allotment of hostel
seats, (iii) scholarships under different schemes, (iii) waiving of admission fee in hostels for students under
DA category etc. Different committees such as Admission Committee, Residential committee, Anti-
ragging Committee, Internal Committee for students with disabilities, Caste Discrimination Prevention
Committee and an Internal Complaint Committee, Discipline and Grievance redressal committee etc. are
constituted to maintain inclusive environment on the campus.
Members from all categories are included in all administrative bodies and committees of the University as
per regulatory requirement.
By celebrating days of National and International importance, remembering eminent personalities on their
birth & death anniversaries, and celebrating events and festivals of cultural and historical importance, the
institution aims at bringing students, teachers and staff with diverse backgrounds on a single platform and
fostering the qualities of tolerance and harmony. To inculcate and strengthen a sense of patriotism and
fellow-feelings as Indians, diverse programmes like Independence Day, Republic Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Dr.
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Ambedkar Jayanti etc. are organized.
To develop the emotional and religious feelings among the students and the faculty, commemorative days
are celebrated on the campus with the active support of the management to generate the feeling of oneness
and social harmony.
Students of different regions, linguistics and backgrounds organise different functions as per their belief,
culture and tradition to generate at-home feeling on the campus.
The University, Departments and NSS units also organize seminars/conferences; motivational lectures of
eminent persons in relevant fields; on-field activities by involving students, faculty and staff on a regular
basis to transform students into responsible citizens.
Supporting documents on the information provided View Document

(as reflected in the administrative and academic
activities of the Institution)
7.1.9 Sensitization of students and employees of the Institution to the constitutional obligations:
values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens (within 500 words).
Response:
Utkal University while focusing to provide the students with knowledge and skills, also sensitizes the
students and the employees about the rights, duties, and human values for responsible citizenship through
various curricular, co/extra-curricular and extension activities from time to time.
The courses offered by some departments at the post graduate and Ph.D. levels inculcate the constitutional
obligations (values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens) among the students. Several departments
also offer open elective courses for students to further stregthen the knowledge of students regarding
contitutional obligations.
The University takes many initiatives every year like conducting awareness campaigns, organizing
orientation programmes, training programmes, debate/essay competetions, seminars and workshops and
observation of days of national importance to sensitize the students and staff to inherit human values in
accordance with the constitutional obligations.
Observation of Gandhi Jayanti to sensitize about the values of nonviolence, compassion, truth and
righteousness; Independence and Republic Day to instill the spirit of nationalism and patriotic feelings are
routine annual activity.
Constitution Day is celebrated every year on 26th November to remind the principles of humanitarian
values, rule of law, equality and dignity of the individual, liberty, harmony, and justice as enshrined in our
constitution.
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World Environment Day, Van Mahotsav week, Plantation drive, Swachha Bharat Abhiyan etc. are
organized to spread awareness among the stakeholders on the importance of protection and conservation of
environment and sustainable development.
Different departments, centres and NSS Bureaus/units of University actively undertake different
activities/community outreach programmes throughout the year to inculcate values for being responsible
citizens.
The Utkal Alumni Cell regularly, through “Meet the Alumni” talk, arranges talks of distinguished alumni
of the University who share their journey involving ethics, values, hard work, teamwork, and
responsibilities towards the institution, society and nature.
Other Details are available at the link: https://utkaluniversity.ac.in/criterion-7-institutional-values-and-best-

practices/
7.1.10 The Institution has a prescribed code of conduct for students, teachers, administrators and
other staff and conducts periodic programmes in this regard.
1.The Code of Conduct is displayed on the website

2.There is a committee to monitor adherence to the Code of Conduct
3.Institution organizes professional ethics programmes for students, teachers, administrators
and other staff
4.Annual awareness programmes on Code of Conduct are organized
Details of the monitoring committee composition View Document

and minutes of the committee meeting, number of
programmes organized, reports on the various
programs etc., in support of the claims
Code of ethics policy document View Document
7.1.11 Institution celebrates / organizes national and international commemorative days, events and
festivals (within 500 words).
Response:
The University celebrates National festivals and birth/death anniversaries of our National leaders with
patriotic fervour and nationalistic spirit to recall the sacrifice and service done by them, and ignite the spirit
of selfless service to the nation among the students and staff. It follows the protocols in celebrating
Republic Day, Independence Day, Utkal Divas and other national holidays. In addition, the birth and death
anniversaries of eminent personalities are marked by garlanding of their portraits/bust/statue in the
presence of students and staff.
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Gandhi Jayanti and Ambedkar Jayanti are observed to acknowledge their outstanding contributions to the
country and to encourage everyone to adopt the values of nonviolence, truth, social equity, inclusiveness
and harmony in their life. University celebrates the Constitution Day every year with special programmes
to remind everyone about the rights, duties and responsibilities as Indian citizens.
Since its declaration in 2015, the University observes International Yoga Day with active participation of
students and staff of the University inviting experts to raise awareness about the many benefits of
practicing yoga.
National Science Day is observed every year with a special talk to develop scientific temper among the
students. As a mark of respect to the teachers, the students celebrate Teachers’ Day every year.
Every year, the School of Women’s Studies organizes various programmes on special days like
International Women’s Day, World Menstrual Hygienic Day, World mental health days etc.
To develop environmental consciousness among the students and staff, the University/concerned
department observes World Environment Day, Ozone day, Bana Mahotsav week etc. with special
programmes like plantation, cleanliness drive, rally etc.
Durga Puja, Ratha Yatra and other festivals are celebrated on the University campus annually with great
enthusiasm and devotion.
In the academic year 2020-21 with prevailing Covid 19 pandemic, many of the events were celebrated in
online mode or in the presence of a few members while following all the COVID-appropriate protocols.
Geotagged photographs of some of the events View Document
Annual report of the celebrations and View Document

commemorative events for the last five years
7.2 Best Practices

7.2.1 Describe two best practices successfully implemented by the Institution as per NAAC format
provided in the Manual.
Response:
BEST PRACTICE - I
Title of the Practice: Promotion of e-Content Development
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1.Objectives of the Practice
Utkal University, as part of activities under RUSA and virtual tutorial programme of Government of
Odisha, sets the following objectives to develop e-contents.
To establish a state-of-art virtual tutorial lab for developing e-content

To prepare Audio-Video based syllabus and problem solving contents at +3 level in bilingual mode
(Odia and English) and also for P.G. level.
Dissemination of academic and Knowledge content through Social Media and Digital Platforms.
To make students effectively involved in the learning process by evolving alternate methods
supplementing the traditional lecture methods.
2. The Context
Information and communication technology (ICT) has brought tremendous opportunities for capturing,
storing, disseminating and communicating a wide variety of information. MHRD and UGC have taken
several novel initiatives in recent years to promote information and communication technology (ICT) in
education.One of the major components in ICT based teaching-learning process is the quality content
development which promote self-learning and helped the students to gain knowledge at their own pace.
Introduction of the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) with Innovative, application oriented, and skill-
based courses in all disciplines further highlights that the conventional pedagogy will not be able to cater
the requisites of the curriculum in terms of teaching and learning.
Utkal University in association with Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha aimed to
develop e-content and provide a platform for establishing learning equity amongst students of Odisha
across disciplines and across Universities through a digital mechanism. This will provide supplement to
classroom teaching to colleges with inadequate teachers or otherwise. Use of models, animation software,
and bilingual mode as per requirement will help them better understanding of the concept.
1.The Practice
A virtual tutorial studio with latest infrastructure required for recording of audio-video lectures have been
developed and necessary technical training has been obtained.
Eleven undergraduate honors subjects of science, arts and commerce streams under CBCS have been
selected for recording the audio-visual lectures and at first stage core paper of 1st, 2nd and 3rd semesters
were planned to cover. Accordingly, a panel of experienced teachers from Utkal University and its
affiliated colleges has been prepared as per course content. Some teachers from other Universities have
also been in the panel of teachers.
Necessary technical knowhow has been provided to the teachers before recording. The developed e-
contents have been uploaded in a webportal www.https://vtputkal.odisha.gov.in.
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Altogether 3512 audio-video lectures in different subjects have been uploaded and used by the students
across the state. These e-content greatly help and compensate the academic loss of the students during the
prevailing Covid-19 pandemic situation.Recording of audio-video lectures of remaining courses and
subjects are in process and will be uploaded in due course of time. Moreover, it is expected these video
lectures can also act as supplement to classroom teaching in colleges with inadequate teachers.
Training programmes/workshops have been conducted to understand the different tools to be used for
multimedia material development for teachers.
Audio-video lectures by our faculty on different subjects of post graduate programmes, using the virtual
tutorial studio, have been recorded and uploaded in the ILMS of Utkal University for use.Beside this the
faculty members have extensively used Google Classroom,Google Meet, MS Teams, Zoom etc. for online
lectures, whose recordings have shared to students through e-mail or university website. In the quest for
“any time anywhere” teaching- learning experience, the faculty members have also been advised to adopt
the use of ICT as far as practicable in their lecture delivery.
3. Evidence of Success
In order to develop the e-contents, Utkal University has created a state of art VIRTUAL
TUTORIAL STUDIO with inbuilt Audio-visual facility at DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE AND
CONTINUING EDUCATION of the University for developing e-contents under RUSA fund. The
details of facility developed are available at:
More than 3500 video contents (lectures) for the core papers of 1st, 2nd and 3rd semesters in
different under graduate honours subjects as per CBCS syllabus have developed so far and video
lectures for other semester are in progress..
The developed video contents have been uploaded in the web portal: www.
https://vtputkal.odisha.gov.in for use of undergraduate students across the state and beyond.
In COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of students have been benefitted from these videos.
Video lecture recording of the remaining core papers and other semesters in different subjects are in
process and will be uploaded to the dedicated web portal.
Besides under graduate level, the facility has been regularly used for recording video lectures in
P.G. subjects by the faculty of Utkal University and uploaded the in the University ILMS.
In addition to the curriculum, the facility is also extended for recording of lectures on research in
specific area, faculty development programmes, seminars etc.
4. Problems encountered and resources required
Workshop/Awareness to bring the attitudinal changes and impression on effectiveness of

methodologies other than the conventional classroom chalk and talk teaching among faculty is
required.
The online teaching-learning through ICT platforms cannot completely compensate for the face-to-
face lively interactions
Although most of our faculty members are familiar with the effective use of modern tools and
technologies, some faculty members lack technical knowhow and facing challenges to conduct
online classes and in creating e-contents.
Strengthening the virtual tutorial studio with more infrastructure and technical persons.
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5. Notes (Optional)
Remarkable improvement has been noticed in faculty members using ICT tools in their teaching
learning process and higher order thinking skills,
ICT based lectures may provide creative and individualized options for students to express their
understandings, and leave students better prepared to deal with ongoing technological change in
society and the workplace.
The University has also installed several video conference facility and in process of more smart
class rooms with facility of taking classes on blended mode for effective use by the faculty
members.
Students have also responded very well to the newly adopted ways of education as they are more
confident while giving presentations and having access of contents at anytime and anywhere.
Best Practice-II
Title of the Practice: Fostering Interdisciplinary Research Eco-system
Objectives of the Practice
To strengthen the research base scientific interactions among faculty members for
interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary cutting edge research in the areas catering local national and
global needs.
To develop traditional and culture driven scientific thinking among research scholars for future
interdisciplinary scientist and faculty.
To undertake evidence-based social and natural science research to empower and engage
communities.
To facilitate interdisciplinary research linking social science, natural science humanities and
management to formulate new policy to improve existing public policy.
To inculcate innovative research culture within the University and to achieve global competency in
academics and research.
To augment national/international collaborations/MoU, extramural fundings, quality output in
terms of patent/publications/products.
The Context
To address the dynamic needs of society and associated problems in the areas of water, health,
environment & climate change, energy, societal issues, cyber security etc., inter/multi disciplinary
approach is required.
Brainstorming of research scholars, faculty members of different disciplines at a common platform is

essential for the development interdisciplinary research platform. Interdisciplinary research will boost the
funding to strengthen the research base, quality research work, and output.
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The ultimate objective is to provide an inclusive and interdisciplinary research ecosystem for tangible
outcome and knowledge generation.
The Practice
To promote interdisciplinary research work along with works in the core areas, the University and
faculty members proactively pay more attention to create state-of-art facilities for science based
research.
Utkal University is privileged to be identified as one among top 10 highly graded Universities in
the country to foster actual collaboration with national institutes for synergistic growth of partner
institutes and mutual benefit as per letter received from office of the Principal Advisor, GOI..
Faculty members and research scholarsfrom different discipline actively participated to select
certain common interdisciplinary problems and applied for funding from different funding agencies
including RUSA and Department of Higher Education (DHE), Govt. of Odisha for funding.
Sincere efforts have been made to establish a central instrumental facility with adequate space to
house all high-end equipment/computing facility under one roof.
Establishment of different centres of excellence under the RUSA 2.0 and WB-OHEPEE (Odisha
Higher Education Programme for Excellence & Equity) programmes to carry out science, social
science, management, and language based interdisciplinary research work.
Regular meetings and brainstorming sessions for discussion to shape up research progress and
future planning and writing research articles.
Organisation of research conclave at regular intervals facilitating scientific and social interaction
among faculty and research scholars from the state in different disciplines to strengthen
interdisciplinary as well as collaborative research.
Centre for Innovation and Incubation (CII) has been established under RUSA 2.0 programme to
encourage student and faculty to take up innovative projects and startups.
Formal MoUs with reputed Institutions/Universities within the country and abroad for research
collaborations as well as faculty/student exchange besides collaboration with faculty/scientist of
100+ organizations/Universities at individual level to undertake research in topics of mutual
interest.
Establishment of Air Quality Monitoring System (AQMS) and Automatic Weather System (AWS)
monitoring in the University Campus for real time air quality monitoring and provide data for
National and regional scale Chemical Transport Modelling (CTM).
Evidence of Success
Based on Institutional Development plan, the University received considerable amount of fund
under RUSA 2.0 and WB-OHEPEE programmesfor establishment of eleven different centersof
excellence (CoEs) at Utkal University with active participation of faculty members of different
disciplines. About 20well experienced post-doctoral fellows and research assistant have been
recruited for different CoEs. In a brief period, 65+ research articles with cumulative impact factor
of 220+ have been published/in press by the PDFs and faculty involved in these CoEs (For details
visit: https://utkaluniversity.ac.in/rusa-2-0/; https://utkaluniversity.ac.in/ohepee/ )
A dedicated Central instrumental facility building has been constructed with an estimated cost of
Rs. 4.9573 crore utilizing grant received from DHE, Govt. of Odisha grant and now it is
functioning.
Instrumental facility like Micro Raman Spectrometer has already been installed and procurement of
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several other sophisticated instruments is already in pipeline.
25 patents awarded, one product has been developed and transferred for commercialization. A few
more patents are in pipeline. (https://utkaluniversity.ac.in/ipr-cell/ )
University organises Research conclave every year since 2016 involving participants from Utkal
University and nearby institutes to promote scientific and social interactions among faculty and
research scholars of different disciplines to strengthen interdisciplinary research. In 2021, Odisha
Research Conclave was organized during 13-14 November in collaboration with OSHEC. More
than 200 faculty and students have actively participated and presented their research work through
posters.(https://utkaluniversity.ac.in/research-conclave/ )
Inter department and inter-institutional collaborations have increased to a great extent during last
few years. Many of our faculty members are engaged in interdisciplinary research incollaboration
with faculty of other University/Institutes on various common research problems and success of it
is manifested through number of research publications in the journals of international repute.
An inter-institutional research project with sanctioned amount of 48.5 lakhs from Ministry of
Ayush has been awarded. Another joint Indo-Norwegian project amounting Rs. 2,39,22,600/- with
Utkal University share amout of Rs. 79, 52,800/- has been sanctioned in 2017. A few more
collaborative proposals submitted to different funding agencies are in pipeline.
Multidisciplinary approach in social science helped to better understand the complex social issue
from a holistic perspective useful for addressing human differences in areas such as health,
education and environment.
Real time air quality monitoring data generated at Air Quality Monitoring System (AQMS) and
Automatic Weather System (AWS) have been widely acknowledged.
Problems Encountered and Resources required
Dedicated technical manpower for operating and maintaining high end equipment.
Lack of Industry participation to work on live problems useful for society.
Each CoE should proactively plan for submitting proposals to get funds for their sustainability. The
University has earmarked Rs. 10 crores as corpus fund for supporting the CoEs as recurring grant
out of the accrued interest.
Best practices in the Institutional web site View Document
7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness

7.3.1 Portray the performance of the Institution in one area distinctive to its priority and thrust
within 1000 words
Response:
Exploration and excavation of Archaeological Sites and Monuments in Odisha
Established in 1943, Utkal University embodies the educational aspirations of its people. It is the
seventeenth oldest University of India. The University has established its reputation as a hub of cutting-
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edge research and high-quality teaching. It has equipped itself to measure up to the challenges posed by a
rapidly expanding knowledge society. Every effort has therefore, been made to harness emerging and new
technologies for storing, retrieving and disseminating knowledge. For over seventy eight years now, Utkal
University has been rendering a splendid service to the nation through the advancement of knowledge.
Being the ‘Mother University’ of the state, it has taken on to itself the study of the rich cultural heritage of
the state as an area distinctive to its priority and thrust. Odisha’s rich archaeological remains in the form of
sites and monuments were fast disintegrating. The loss of any heritage is irrevocable. Initially, the P.G.
Department of History (1959) and P.G. Department of Anthropology (1958) took initiatives to explore
many archaeological sites. However, through careful planning and initiatives coupled with the
recommendation of the UGC in 1996 (8th Plan),the P.G. Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture
and Archaeology (AIHCA) was established with a view to carry forward teaching and research exclusively
in this field. It is the only department of its kind in Odisha.
Exploration is an integral aspect of archaeology and it enables us to identify unknown sites and to
understand its potentiality. It helps in knowing the past and bridges the missing link of our history by
which the archaeologist establishes the cultural sequence of a region. It helps us to know and understand
the life style of the then people. Due to lack of awareness we are fast losing our heritage, which aught to be
preserved for posterity.
Keeping in line with one of the Missions of the University to provide a platform for free flow of ideas
through ‘discovery,’ the Department of AIHCA has a component of rigorous field study and exploration
embedded in its basic curricular framework. Department of AIHCA along with the departments of History
and Anthropology have ‘discovered’ several sites of historical importance through field studies and
exploration.
Odisha as we all know is rich in archaeological remains. Field study and exploration help in attaining the
following objectives:
The idea of carrying out exploration and excavation by the students under the supervision of the
teachers makes them aware of our rich past.
It enables the students to know ways to preserve it for posterity.
The study of archaeological remains helps in creating awareness and disseminating knowledge to
the society.
Through exploration, we bring new sites to public reckoning and unravel the rich cultural heritage.
To enable students and scholars to independently identify and carry out their research.
In the post independence phase, lot of work was done in India which is reflected in Subarao’s book
Personalities of India. Up to the 80’s this work of field exploration was being carried forward by eminent
scholars like P. Acharya, K.C. Panigrahi, K.N. Mohapatra, R.P. Mohapatra and others. Thereafter this
tradition was continued by Prof. K.S. Behera of our University when in 1977 after a preliminary survey,
and a trial trench at Lalitagiri yielded excellent evidence of a Buddhist site. Subsequently, the site was
taken up for excavation by Archaeological Survey of India realising it potentiality which later became one
of the locations in the diamond triangle. Presently, this practice is being intensely carried forward by the
faculties of the Departments. Teachers and students have done extensive survey within Odisha and have
identified numerous sites belonging to the different phases of history and geographical timescale.
Keeping this in mind the syllabus has been framed to impart training in methods of exploration and
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excavation to the students. The students get an experiential learning and training of what they are taught in
the classroom. They learn how to identify a site, distinguish artifacts and antiquities. It helps them in
knowing things much better than mere theoretical knowledge. This creates awareness among the students
about the value of our heritage which they discover in the process. Detailing of the site/monument is done
and articles are presented in seminars, conferences and journals. This gives the students an excellent
exposure to archaeology. Moreover Google Earth helps in locating mounds and making preliminary
investigations. In this process large numbers of sites have been explored across the state of Odisha.
The method adopted in training the students has definitely yielded success and has brought the institution
and its students to the forefront, nationally. A few outcomes are as follows:
1.The Archaeological Survey of India has a training wing “Institute of Archaeology” in Delhi.
Students from the institution have successfully completed the course and at present many of them
are in service in ASI and the Department of Culture, Govt. of Odisha.
2.By way of exploration and finding of surface artifacts, the Department has reported huge number of
sites and has helped in establishing the Chalcolithic horizon in Odishan context.
Among the archaeological excavations conducted in recent years by various Universities and Institutions,
quite a few of the sites were reported by the Departments of the University. Mention can be made of a few:
1.Harirajpur near Jatani, Khurda – excavated by the Department of Anthropology, Utkal University
and Deccan College, Pune (2013).
2.Suabarei by Archaeological Survey of India (2015).
3.Parbatihuda, Ostapur, Khurda, by Deccan College, Pune and Department of Anthropology,
University of California, Los Angeles (2015).
4.Bharatihuda, Niali in Cuttack by Archaeological Survey of India (2018).
5.Kankeikuda, Khalikot in Ganjam by Deccan College, Pune and Department of Anthropology,
University of California Los Angeles (2019).
6.Asuradhipa, Kanchila, Khurda by Deccan College and Department of Anthropology, University of
California Los Angeles (2020).
7.Durgadevi, Balesore / Mayurbhanj by Odishan Institute of Maritime and South East Asian
Studies, Department of Odia Language, Literature and Culture, Govt. of Odisha (2021).
Appropriate web in the Institutional website View Document
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5. CONCLUSION
Additional Information :
Eleven Centers of Excellence namely High Energy & Condensed Matter Physics; Advanced Materials and
Application; Environmental Studies, Climate Change and Public Health; Public Policy and Governance; North
East India studies; Global Centre for Rural Studies; Unorganized labour; Study of language, Literature and
Culture; Integrated omics and computational Biology; Studies on Tribal & Marginalized Communities, Human
Capital Development have been established under the financial support from RUSA and OHEPEE to promote
interdisciplinary research.
Concluding Remarks :
Utkal University has excelled in several spheres in the last 5 years. National and international publications by
the faculty have brought great distinction and global visibility carrying forward our academic legacy.The
University to its credit has a number of patents, innovations.
Creating excellent infrastructural facilities has been a major strength of the university attracting quality
enrolment and has contributed to the emergence of Bhubaneswar as an educational hub. Student population in
the University has grown more diverse in subsequent years. A responsive administration coupled with an
effective mentor-mentee system with a deep concern for slow learners, differently-abled students, and students
from marginal communities have immensely contributed to the impressive success of the University. The
Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education caters to the educational needs through its efficient and
accessible extension services.
However, the University cannot afford to rest on its laurels; it has to work harder on certain fronts. The
potential for academy-industry linkage should be exploited vigorously. Faculty-student ratio must be improved
to make the teaching-learning process more meaningful and productive. Hostels need to be upgraded and
modernized in terms of facilities and management strategies.
While gross enrolment in the university has increased, the low student count in a few departments is a cause for
concern and some social sciences departments need to be made professionally attractive and worth investing for
students. More interdisciplinary programmes need to be introduced. All departmental and division buildings
should provide facilities for differently-abled students.
The university is fully aware of the urgent need to address the emerging challenges in order to realise the
potential of its faculty, staff and students. It has never fallen short of quality brainstorming exercise by its think-
tank across all its ranks in order to meet the challenges and survive the hurdles. It is one of the unique centres of
learning that has fused traditional scholarship with cutting edge research to brace the larger world. From pre-
independence goals to contemporary imperatives in the world of academics, it has gradually accommodated
cross currents in every discipline and strived towards achieving a distinct name of its own.
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6.ANNEXURE
1.Metrics Level Deviations
Metric ID Sub Questions and Answers before and after DVV Verification
1.1.2 Percentage of Programmes where syllabus revision was carried out during the last five years.
1.1.2.1. How many Programmes were revised out of total number of Programmes offered
Answer before DVV Verification : 45
Answer after DVV Verification: 50
1.1.2.2. Number of all Programmes offered by the institution during the last five years.
Remark : DVV has made the changes as per EP-1.1
1.2.2 Percentage of Programmes in which Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) / elective course
system has been implemented (Data for the latest completed academic year).
1.2.2.1. Number of Programmes in which CBCS / Elective course system implemented.

Remark : DVV has made the changes as per ep-1.1
1.4.1 Structured feedback for design and review of syllabus – semester-wise / year-wise is received
from
1) Students, 2) Teachers, 3) Employers,
4) Alumni
Answer before DVV Verification : A. All 4 of the above

Answer After DVV Verification: B. Any 3 of the above
Remark : DVV has select B. Any 3 of the above as per shared report by HEI.
1.4.2 Feedback processes of the institution may be classified as follows:
Answer before DVV Verification : B. Feedback collected, analysed and action has been taken
Answer After DVV Verification: A. Feedback collected, analysed and action taken and
feedback available on website
Remark : DVV has made the changes as per 1.4.1
2.3.3 Ratio of students to mentor for academic and other related issues (Data for the latest completed
academic year )
2.3.3.1. Number of mentors ?????????????? ???????

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Remark : DVV has made the changes as per 3.2
2.4.3 Average teaching experience of full time teachers in the same institution (Data for the latest
completed academic year in number of years)
2.4.3.1. Total experience of full-time teachers

Remark : DVV has made the changes as per 2.3.3
2.4.4 Average percentage of full time teachers who received awards, recognition, fellowships at State,
National, International level from Government/Govt. recognised bodies during the last five
years
2.4.4.1. Number of full time teachers receiving awards from state /national /international
level from Government/Govt. recognized bodies year wise during the last five years
Answer before DVV Verification:
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
9 12 9 11 3
Answer After DVV Verification :

2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
6 05 5 10 1
Remark : DVV has excluded participation / presentation certificates in workshops / conferences

etc.,
3.2.1 Extramural funding for Research (Grants sponsored by the non-government sources such as
industry, corporate houses, international bodies for research projects) endowments, Chairs in
the University during the last five years (INR in Lakhs).
3.2.1.1. Total Grants for research projects sponsored by the non-government sources such as
industry, corporate houses, international bodies, endowments, Chairs in the institution year-
wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs).
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
599.825 500 1 15.5 0

2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
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599.825 410.0 1.00 15.5 0
Remark : DVV has converted the value into lakhs.
3.3.3 Number of awards / recognitions received for research/innovations by the institution / teachers
/ research scholars / students during the last five years.
3.3.3.1. Total number of awards / recognitions received for research / innovations won by
institution / teachers / research scholars / students year-wise during the last five years.
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
53 24 27 11 14

2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
26 21 12 05 11
Remark : DVV has excluded Participation / presentation certificates in workshops

/conferences/appreciation awards.
3.4.2 The institution provides incentives to teachers who receive state, national and international
recognitions/awards
1.Commendation and monetary incentive at a University function
2.Commendation and medal at a University function
3. Certificate of honor
4.Announcement in the Newsletter / website
Answer before DVV Verification : A.. All of the above

Answer After DVV Verification: C. 2 of the above
Remark : DVV has select C. 2 of the above as per shared report by HEI.
3.4.3 Number of Patents published / awarded during the last five years.
3.4.3.1. Total number of Patents published / awarded year-wise during the last five years.
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
25 0 0 0 0
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2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
21 0 0 0 0
Remark : DVV has excluded beyond assessment period patent (June 2021).
3.6.2 Number of awards received by the Institution, its teachers and students from Government
/Government recognised bodies in recognition of the extension activities carried out during the
last five years
3.6.2.1. Total number of awards and recognition received for extension activities from
Government/ Government recognised bodies year-wise during the last five years.
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
4 4 2 2 1

2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
2 1 0 0 1
Remark : DVV has made the changes as HEI has not provided E-copies of the certificates for the
validation.
3.7.2 Number of functional MoUs with institutions/ industries in India and abroad for internship, on-
the-job training, project work, student / faculty exchange and collaborative research during
the last five years.
3.7.2.1. Number of functional MoUs with institutions/ industries in India and abroad for
internship, on-the-job training, project work, student / faculty exchange and collaborative
research year-wise during the last five years.
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
14 2 1 1 0

2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
08 1 1 0 0
Remark : DVV has considered upto assessment period June 2021.The majority of MoUs for the
year 2020-2021 are beyond the assessment period.
4.1.4 Average percentage of expenditure for infrastructure augmentation excluding salary during
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4.1.4.1. Expenditure for infrastructure augmentation, excluding salary during the last five
years (INR in lakhs)
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
2742 4194 1087 1222 1787

2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
2742.0 4194.04 1087.02 1222.0 1787.02
Remark : DVV has converted the value into lakhs only.
4.2.3 Average annual expenditure for purchase of books/ e-books and subscription to journals/e-
journals during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
4.2.3.1. Annual expenditure for the purchase of books and journals including e-journals year-wise
during last five years (INR in Lakhs)
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
213 181 168 150 130

2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
213.0 181.0 168.0 150.0 130.0
Remark : DVV has converted the value into lakhs only.
5.1.1 Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the
institution, Government and non-government agencies (NGOs) during the last five years (other
than the students receiving scholarships under the government schemes for reserved
categories).
5.1.1.1. Number of students benefited by scholarships and free ships provided by the
institution, Government and non-government bodies, industries, individuals, philanthropists
during the last five years (other than students receiving scholarships under the government
schemes for reserved categories)
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
2383 1511 1719 1404 1666
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2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
2077 1511 1719 1404 1666
Remark : DVV has made the changes as per ep-2.1
5.1.4 The institution adopts the following for redressal of student grievances including sexual
harassment and ragging cases
1. Implementation of guidelines of statutory/regulatory bodies

2. Organisation wide awareness and undertakings on policies with zero tolerance
3. Mechanisms for submission of online/offline students’ grievances
4. Timely redressal of the grievances through appropriate committees
Answer before DVV Verification : A. All of the above

Answer After DVV Verification: B. 3 of the above
Remark : DVV has select B. 3 of the above as per shared report by HEI.
5.3.1 Number of awards / medals won by students for outstanding performance in sports / cultural
activities at inter-university / state / national / international events (award for a team event
should be counted as one) during the last five years.
5.3.1.1. Number of awards/medals won by students for outstanding performance in sports /

cultural activities at inter-university / state / national / international events (award for a team
event should be counted as one) year - wise during the last five years.
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
41 20 19 19 09

2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
26 15 08 11 04
Remark : DVV has considered awards at Inter-university/state/national/international level only

from the e-copies.
5.4.2 Alumni contribution during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
Answer before DVV Verification : B. 50 Lakhs - 100 Lakhs

Answer After DVV Verification: D. 5 Lakhs - 20 Lakhs
Remark : DVV has select D. 5 Lakhs - 20 Lakhs as per HEI considered membership fee as
contribution.
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6.3.4 Average percentage of teachers undergoing online/ face-to-face Faculty Development
Programmes (FDP)during the last five years (Professional Development Programmes,
Orientation / Induction Programmes, Refresher Course, Short Term Course ).
6.3.4.1. Total number of teachers attending professional development Programmes, viz.,

Orientation Programme, Refresher Course, Short Term Course, Faculty Development
Programmes year wise during last five years
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
54 32 20 26 23

2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
29 16 11 21 12
Remark : DVV has considered above 5 days programs and one teacher once in a year.
6.4.3 Funds / Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, philanthropists during the
last five years (not covered in Criterion III and V) (INR in Lakhs)
6.4.3.1. Total Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, Philanthropers year wise
during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
93.82 124 1 0 7.64

2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
52.0 10.25 1.0 0 1.0
Remark : DVV has not considered MCL, Syndicate Bank, NALCO,IOCL,GAIL ONGC are public
Sector organization their contribution not to be consider under this metric.
2.Extended Profile Deviations

ID Extended Questions
1.1 Number of students year-wise during last five years

2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
2077 1806 1890 1917 1843
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Answer After DVV Verification:
2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
3847 3396 3514 3531 3341
2.5 Total Expenditure excluding salary year-wise during last five years ( INR in Lakhs)

2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
2742 4194 1087 1222 1787
Answer After DVV Verification:

2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17
2742.0 4194.0 1087.0 1222.0 1787.0
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NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

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A teaching, research-cum-affiliating and examining university offering 50 undergraduate, post graduate,

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1.2 Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Challenges(SWOC)

Shortage of faculty, key non-teaching positions and supporting staff.

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Implementation of full-fledged NEP-2020.

1.3 CRITERIA WISE SUMMARY

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Teaching-learning and Evaluation

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Research, Innovations and Extension

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Infrastructure and Learning Resources

Student Support and Progression

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Governance, Leadership and Management

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Institutional Values and Best Practices

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Name UTKAL UNIVERSITY

Address Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, PIN 751004

Contacts for Communication

Designation Name Telephone with Mobile Fax Email

Vice Sabita 0674-2567700 9437015893 0674-256785 vc@utkaluniversity

IQAC / CIQA Pravati 0674-2548882 9437281982 0674-256785 iqacuu@utkalunive

Nature of University State University

Type of University Affiliating

Establishment Date of the University 27-11-1943

Status Prior to Establishment,If applicable

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Date of Recognition as a University by UGC or Any Other National Agency :

Under Section Date View Document

University with Potential for Excellence

Is the University Recognised as a University with No

Location, Area and Activity of Campus

Campus Address Location* Campus Built up Program Date of Date of

Main Vani Urban 399 328301.4 UG, PG,

2.2 ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Affiliated Institutions to the University

Type of Colleges Permanent Temporary Total

Universal/Common to All Disciplines 161 157 318

Furnish the Details of Colleges of University

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Affiliated Colleges 381

Colleges Under 2(f) 249

Colleges Under 2(f) and 12B 132

NAAC Accredited Colleges 87

Colleges with Potential for Excellence(UGC) 0

Colleges with Postgraduate Departments 19

Colleges with Research Departments 15

University Recognized Research Institutes/Centers 8

Is the University Offering any Programmes Recognised by any Statutory : Yes

SRA program Document

Details Of Teaching & Non-Teaching Staff Of University