Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University

Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University

Former name	North Orissa University
Motto	Sādhanā Swābhimān Sádbhābanā Swayåmsampurnatā
Type	Public University
Established	13 July 1998 (26 years ago) (1998-07-13)
Accreditation	NAAC
Academic affiliations	UGC
Chancellor	Governor of Odisha
Vice-Chancellor	Santosh Kumar Tripathy (acting)
Visitor	President of India
Location	Baripada , Odisha , India 21°55′49″N86°45′49″E / 21.9303°N 86.7636°E / 21.9303; 86.7636
Campus	Urban, 98.84 acres (40.00 ha)
Colours	Maroon and Yellow
Website	www.nou.nic.in

Panorama of the main entrance gate of Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University

12th Convocation of Mahararaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, Baripada

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

The Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (MSCB University), formerly known as North Orissa University (NOU), ^{[10] [11]} was founded by the Government of Odisha 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] one of them reserved 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

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. Anthropology 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

Gallery

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  Main gate
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  Administrative building
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  Central library
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  Sculpture
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  Convention hall
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  Biodiversity park
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  Sports council and gym
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  HRDC building
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  Sacred groves
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  Canteen

References

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. "The Orissa Universities Act, 1989" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 June 2021.
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. "3-year integrated B.Ed.- M.Ed. Programme, 2016-2019" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 March 2025.
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.

External links

• Official website