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Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University

Coordinates: 21°55′49″N 86°45′49″E / 21.9303°N 86.7636°E / 21.9303; 86.7636
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Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University
Former name
North Orissa University
Motto
Sādhanā Swābhimān Sádbhābanā Swayåmsampurnatā
TypePublic University
Established13 July 1998
(26 years ago) (1998-07-13)
AccreditationNAAC
Academic affiliations
UGC
VisitorPresident of India
ChancellorGovernor of Odisha
Vice-ChancellorSantosh Kumar Tripathy
Location
Baripada
,
Odisha
,
India

21°55′49″N 86°45′49″E / 21.9303°N 86.7636°E / 21.9303; 86.7636
CampusUrban, 98.84 acres (40.00 ha)
Colours   Maroon and Yellow
Websitewww.nou.nic.in
12th Convocation of Mahararaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, Baripada
12th Convocation of Mahararaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, Baripada[1]

Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (MSCB University),[2] formerly North Orissa University (NOU),[3] is a public university in the regional city of Baripada in the state of Odisha, India.[4] MSCB University was accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an A grade in third assessment cycle with a score of 3.1 out of 4 points.[5][6]This university mainly provides higher education through on-campus as well as distance education modes. [7]It aims to provide job-oriented technical courses.[8]Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (MSCB University) ranks 5577th globally and 248th in India based on overall research output. In the academic sector, it holds positions 2836th globally and 187th in India.[9]

University at a glance

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The Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (MSCB University), formerly known as North Orissa University (NOU),[10][11] was founded by the Government of Orissa under Section 32 of the Odisha University Act, 1989 (Act 5 of 1989),[12] by notice No. 880 dated 13th July 1998.[13]

The university was established in 1999 on a 98.84-acre site in Takatpur, Baripada, in the Mayurbhanj District of Odisha. It was created by separating from Utkal University and operates as an affiliating institution. The University has been acknowledged by the University Grants Commission in accordance with Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956, effective from February 15, 2000, and June 21, 2006, respectively.[14] The university's geographical authority include the Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts in the northern region of Odisha, which are densely inhabited with tribal populations. NOU has authority over a total of 103 institutions, which includes 65 colleges in Mayurbhanj and 38 colleges in Keonjhar.[15] Among these schools, there are 2 Autonomous institutions, 2 Law Colleges, and 3 Teachers' Education (B.Ed.) Colleges,[16] with one of them being specifically for physically challenged students.[17] These colleges provide education to a significant number of students at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.[18]

MSCB University has recognition from prestigious organizations[19] such as the Bar Council of India, DEC, IGNOU, NCTE, and is included in the Association of Indian Universities and Association of Commonwealth Universities.

Organisation and administration

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Group picture of Santali Wikipedia workshop in main campus.
Academics
P.G. courses, MSCB University
P.G. courses, MSCB University M.Phil. courses, MSCB University Pre-Ph.D. (course work), MSCB University
  •   M.A/ M. Sc. Antropology and Tribal Studies
  •    M.Sc. Botany
  •    M.Sc. Biotechnology
  •    M.Sc. Chemistry
  •    Master of Business Administration
  •    Master of Computer Application
  •    Master of Social Work
  •    M.Sc. Computer Science
  •    M.A. Economics
  •    M.A. Education
  •    M.A. English
  •    M.A. Geology
  •    M.A. Hindi
  •    Int. B.Ed-M.Ed.
  •    Master of Library & Infermation Science
  • M.Sc./ M.A. Mathematics
  •    M.Sc. Material Science
  •    M.A. Odia
  •    M.Sc. Physics
  •    M.Sc. RS & GIS
  •    M.A. Sanskrit
  •    M.A. Santali
  •    M.Sc. WLBC
  •    M.Sc./ M.A. Yoga & Naturopathy
  •    M.Sc. Zoology
  •     M.Phil. Biotechnology
  •    M.Phil. Botany
  •    M.Phil. Chemistry
  •    M.Phil. Computer Science
  •    M.Phil. Economics
  •    M.Phil. English
  •    M.Phil. Material Science
  •    M.Phil. Odia
  •    M.Phil. Physics
  •    M.Phil. Sanskrit
  •    M.Phil. Santali
  •    M.Phil. Zoology
  •    Pre-Ph.D. Biotechnology
  •    Pre-Ph.D. Botany
  •    Pre-Ph.D. Chemistry
  •    Pre-Ph.D. Computer-Science & IT
  •    Pre-Ph.D. Economics
  •    Pre-Ph.D. Life-Science
  •    Pre-Ph.D. Material-Science
  •    Pre-Ph.D. Odia
  •    Pre-Ph.D. Physics
  •    Pre-Ph.D. Sanskrit
  •    Pre-Ph.D. Santali
  •    Pre-Ph.D. Zoology

References

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  1. ^ https://www.presidentofindia.gov.in/press_releases/president-india-graces-12th-convocation-maharaja-sriram-chandra-bhanja-deo. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ^ "Welcome To Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (Erstwhile North Orissa University)". www.nou.nic.in. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
  3. ^ "NoU in Odisha renamed after visionary king Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Dei". The Times of India. 24 December 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  4. ^ "University | Mayurbhanj District, Government of Odisha | India". Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  5. ^ "Institute with valid accreditation" (xls). naac.gov.in.
  6. ^ "Baripada varsity gets A grade from NAAC". The Times of India. 12 April 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
  7. ^ "North Orissa University Distance education Admission 2024 | NOU | UG PG Application Fee, Eligibility". Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  8. ^ Ameeta Gupta; Ashish Kumar (2006). Handbook of Universities. Atlantic Publishers & Dist. pp. 658–. ISBN 978-81-269-0608-6. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
  9. ^ "Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (MSCB University)". nature.com. 21 July 2024.
  10. ^ https://www.nou.nic.in/University-Name-Change.pdf. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  11. ^ "Miscellaneous | Higher Education Department". dhe.odisha.gov.in. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  12. ^ "About NOU". www.nou.nic.in. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  13. ^ https://dhe.odisha.gov.in/sites/default/files/2020-03/ODISHA_UNIVERSITY_ACT_1989.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  14. ^ "Govt. of Odisha:: Central Monitoring Mechanism for Right to Information [RTI CMM V-3.0]: Pages". www.rtiodisha.gov.in. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  15. ^ "Govt. of Odisha: Central Monitoring Mechanism for Right to Information [RTI CMM V-3.0]: Pages". www.rtiodisha.gov.in. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  16. ^ https://nou.nic.in/Int.%20B.Ed-M.Ed.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  17. ^ "North Orissa University now bears Mayurbhanj Maharaja's name". The New Indian Express 09:32am IST. 23 December 2020. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
  18. ^ nou.nic.in https://nou.nic.in/University.htm. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  19. ^ "North Orissa University | India Science, Technology & Innovation - ISTI Portal". www.indiascienceandtechnology.gov.in. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
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