## Utkal University

`college/utkal-university` · College · From Campus Binge's data, as of 2026-10-29 · as listed, not verified yet

State institution · Khordha, Odisha · University

Utkal University, founded in 1943, was the first university in Odisha and the seventeenth in India, born out of a long public campaign for a university of one's own. It is best known as the state's main postgraduate and affiliating university, with strong departments in economics, commerce, Odia and biotechnology. Its Vani Vihar campus in central Bhubaneswar is one of the largest university campuses in eastern India.

| Fact | Value | Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Type | State institution · Government | as listed, not verified yet |
| Where | Khordha, Odisha | as listed, not verified yet |
| Founded | 1943 | as listed, not verified yet |
| Placed (listed) | 72.5% | as listed, not verified yet |
| Median salary (listed) | ₹3.4 L a year | as listed, not verified yet |
| University | Utkal University, Bhubaneswar | as listed, not verified yet |
| Website | https://utkaluniversity.ac.in/ | as listed, not verified yet |

Sources:
1. [Campus Binge college data (campusbinge.in)](https://campusbinge.in/colleges/Utkal%20University), 2026-10-29
2. Campus Binge editorial description
3. [Utkal University (official website)](https://utkaluniversity.ac.in/)