Central University of Odisha, Koraput

The‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Central University of Odisha (CUO) was created by the Government of India in 2009. It is situated in the Koraput District of Odisha, which is a part of the KBK region (Koraput, Bolangir, and Kalahandi) in the State of Odisha. CUO is an institution accredited by NAAC and has been given the green signal by UGC.

The Central University of Odisha imparts education in different streams through various UG, PG and Doctoral programmes under its seven constituent schools of study. Central University of Odisha courses are BCA, BEd, MA, MSc, MBA and PhD programmes. The C entral University of Odisha fees is based on the level and duration of the course selected by the student.

The CUO Koraput eligibility criteria differ according to the course and the level of study. It is possible to gain admission at Central University of Odisha based on the score secured in the Common University Entrance Test , which is conducted by NTA.

CUO Koraput placement cell furthermore makes it possible for companies to come for campus recruitment drives by inviting reputed companies and organisations to hire students. The median salary for PG (2-year) programmes rose to ₹2 LPA for the 2023–24 academic year, up from Rs 1. 8 LPA and Rs 1. 5 LPA in previous cycles. For the Integrated PG (5-year) programs, the median package saw a significant jump to Rs 2. 5 LPA.

CUO Koraput is well equipped with a library, a computer centre, a Medical centre, a sports centre, a transport facility, a guest house, a canteen and separate hostels for boys and ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌girls. CUO is situated at Sunabeda in the Koraput District of Odisha. The nearest bus stand is Sunabeda Bus Stand, which is about 15 km away from the campus.

The nearest railway station is Damanjodi Railway Station, which is about 14 km away from the campus. The nearest airport is Visakhapatnam International Airport, which is about 203 km away from the campus. The CUO location is easily accessible by road and rail transport.