Central University of Odisha (formerly known as Central University of Orissa) [CUO], Koraput established in 2009 is a Central University, currently having 1301-1400 score out of 1529 in QS Asia 2026. CUO Koraput is approved by UGC. Admission in Central University of Odisha is offered in Management, Humanities and Science at UG/ PG/ Doctorate level with scholarship benefits to deserving students.
Formerly known as Central University of Orissa, the Central University of Odisha started under the Central Universities Act in the year 2009 to provide quality higher education and training to the young minds with discipline and principles. This university is approved by UGC and accredited by NAAC.
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The vision of CUO is to become a university that promotes higher education with a balance between practicals and theory so that the students can overcome the society’s economical, educational, and cultural challenges. It focuses on graduating a skilled workforce that can contribute to the development of the nation and society through their education and work. |
The mission of CUO is to provide standard and quality education to the students that disseminate the knowledge to the society, nation, and world. It aims at creating an academic atmosphere for the students that validates professional learning, holistic development, and overall growth and makes the student a responsible and accountable citizen. |
This is a Central University and it offers bachelor, master, and Ph.D courses to the students in departments like Sociology, English Language & Literature, Economics, Journalism & Mass Communication, Computer Science, Business Management, Agriculture, etc. All the offered courses are run under some schools that are developed by the university, namely:
The University provides admissions to the candidates who are eligible in fulfilling the eligibility criteria and selection process, as per the rules. CUO provides admissions to the candidates who are willing to pursue UG and PG programs as per the marks obtained in Common University Entrance Test (CUET) conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). This examination is a Computer Based Test (CBT) that carries objective type questions with multiple choice questions. For more details related to the subjects, refer to the table below:
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Integrated M.Sc in Mathematics (5 years) |
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B.Ed |
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MA in English |
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MA in Hindi and Sanskrit |
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MBA |
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The university has also reserved seats for students belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and Economically Weaker Section (EWS). The seats are also reserved for students with disabilities and Kashmiri Migrant Students. To apply for admissions, the candidate need to go to the official website of the university as application form is accessible there.
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*To get more information related to admissions and its criteria, contact the university officials. |
To provide financial assistance and support to the students, the university provides a range of scholarships to the students pursuing UG, PG, and Ph.D programs. The scholarships are provided to the deserving students on the basis of their financial condition, academic performance, and other criteria. All the scholarships are offered to the students as per the provision of Central Government, State Government, and UGC.
| Institute Name | Central University of Odisha, Koraput |
| Formerly Known As | Central University of Orissa, Koraput |
| Estd. Year | 2009 |
| Approved/Recognised by | UGC |
| Type | Central University |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Doctorate |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Sachidananda Mohanty |
| Address | Sunabeda, NAD Post Office, Koraput - 764020, Odisha, India |
| Contact Number | 06852-288200, 288210 |
| Official Website | https://cuo.ac.in/ |
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23 out of 25 | 2021 (Central Universities) |
| 19 out of 25 | 2020 (Central Universities) | |
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1301-1400 out of 1529 | 2026 (Asia) |
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21 out of 50 | 2025 (Central University) |
Located at Sunabeda, the campus of CUO is built in an area of 430.37 acres and is connected to National Highway 26. There are three railway station close to the university namely Koraput Railway Station (24 kms), Damanjodi Railway Station (20 kms), and Dumuriput Railway Station (12 kms). The campus of the university has a vibrant atmosphere as students from all over India and abroad comes to study here and share their cultures, language, and food, which helps the students in evolving. Students get a ragging-free environment along with Institutional Student Grievance Redressal Committee, Internal Complaint Committee, and Anti-Discrimination office inside the campus which makes it a safe and healthy academic environment. The infrastructure of the university fulfills all the academic and social needs of the students as it has well furnished and modern classrooms, e-classrooms, laboratories for practicals, sports, and all round internet connection, along with other services and facilities like:
