The Central University of Odisha (CUO) is a public central university which is located in Koraput, Odisha. The university is building and developing its advanced main campus at Sunabeda, Koraput which is well-equipped with advanced facilities. The university was established in 2009 under the Central Universities Act of 2009. It is fully committed to offering the best quality education and upliftment of all the students and the society in the region. Apart from this, it is fully funded and supported by the Government of India.
Short Details- Central University of Odisha
The following are brief details about the university. The short information will help in a better overview.
| Features | Details |
| Name | Central University of Odisha (CUO) |
| Category | Public Central University |
| Accreditation | Accredited with a B+ grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). |
| Established | 2009 |
| Chancellor | The President of India serves as the Visitor of the university, a role distinct from the Chancellor. |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. (Dr.) Narasingha Charan Panda (Interim/Acting Vice-Chancellor) |
| Location | Koraput, Odisha |
| Contact to Support | For general inquiries, the email is info@cuo.ac.in. For admissions, you can contact the Admission Cell at admission@ cuo.ac.in or call 9668887305. |
| Official Website | https://cuo.ac.in/ |
Admission Process and Eligibility Criteria
The procedure for admission is mentioned below with the eligibility criteria-
- Admissions are purely and mainly through the CUET exam, and candidates must appear and qualify for the exam to secure a seat in the university.
- The general eligibility criteria are that the candidate must have passed 12th grade with a minimum 55%.
Note: Some relaxations are given to reserved categories as per the governmental norms.
Scholarships and Financial Assistance Offered by the University
- Central and State Government scholarships.
- National Scholarships Portal (NSP)
- State-driven portals like the e-Medhabruti scheme.
Important Links
Find all the important links for direct information.
| Official Website | Click Here |
| UG Admissions 2025-26 | Click Here |
| PG Admissions 2025-26 | Click Here |
| Admissions | Click Here |
Important Note:
- The applicants shall ensure that they have read and understood the eligibility criteria, qualification/ other conditions, and understand the minimum required subjects of the program opted of the respective university for CUET (UG) – 2025 examination.
- NTA or the respective university will not be under any circumstances held responsible for the selection of the subjects, opted program, or eligibility criteria/ conditions.
- The applicant shall ensure to select the language, domain-specific subjects and general test as per the respective university / programme.
- You are requested to visit the respective university website and confirm the eligibility criteria and other details.
Programme(s) Information
| S.No. | Degree | Programme/ Course Offered | Subjects | Eligibility for the Programme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. (Hons.) | B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture | English, Biology, and General Test | Any candidate who has passed the 10+2 examination from a recognized Board having Biology (Life Science) / Agriculture as a subject and in aggregate secured minimum 50% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) (5% relaxation will be given to SC/ST/PwD candidates). |
| 2 | B.Sc. (Hons.) | B.Sc. (Hons.) in Animal Husbndry & Dairying | English, Biology, and General Test | Any candidate who has passed the 10+2 examination from a recognized Board having Biology (Life Science) / Agriculture as a subject and in aggregate secured minimum 50% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) (5% relaxation will be given to SC/ST/PwD candidates). |
| 3 | B.Sc. (Hons.) | B.Sc. (Hons.) in Forestry | English, Biology, and General Test | Any candidate who has passed the 10+2 examination from a recognized Board having Biology (Life Science) / Agriculture as a subject and in aggregate secured minimum 50% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) (5% relaxation will be given to SC/ST/PwD candidates). |
| 4 | Integrated M.Sc. | 5 –year Integrated M.Sc. in Mathematics | English, Mathematics, Physics | Any candidate who has passed the 10+2 examination in Science from a recognized Board with Mathematics and Physics as subjects securing minimum 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) in aggregate and 55% in Mathematics. (5% relaxation will be given to SC/ST/PwD candidates). |
FAQs about Central University of Odisha
Ans. Admission is mainly based on the passing of CUET scores and being selected in the exam.
Ans. Yes, the university provides separate hostel facilities for male and female students.
Ans. Central University of Odisha is a public central university.
Ans. It is 50% and the score of CUET depends on the course the candidates are choosing.
Ans. National Scholarships Portal (NSP) and the state government’s e-Medhabruti scheme are available for the students.
Disclaimer
The above information is provided for student guidance. For accurate and updated admission details, eligibility, and CUET subject combinations, please refer to the official AMU website:
https://www.amu.ac.in and the NTA CUET portal:
https://cuet.nta.nic.in
We are not the official CUET or AMU website. Our goal is to simplify and compile information for easy access.
