Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University Explained

Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University
Former Name:	North Orissa University
Motto:	Sādhanā Swābhimān Sádbhābanā Swayåmsampurnatā
Motto Lang:	ori
Vice Chancellor:	Santosh Kumar Tripathy
Country:	India
Campus:	Urban
Colours:	Maroon and Yellow
Coordinates:	21.9303°N 86.7636°W

Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (MSCB University),^[1] formerly North Orissa University (NOU),^[2] is a public university in the regional city of Baripada in the state of Odisha, India.^[3] 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.^{[4] [5]} This university mainly provides higher education through on-campus as well as distance education modes. ^[6] It aims to provide job-oriented technical courses.^[7] 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.^[8]

University at a Glance

The Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (MSCB University), formerly known as North Orissa University (NOU),^{[9] [10]} was founded by the Government of Orissa under Section 32 of the Odisha University Act, 1989 (Act 5 of 1989),^[11] by notice No. 880 dated 13th July 1998.^[12]

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.^[13] 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.^[14] Among these schools, there are 2 Autonomous institutions, 2 Law Colleges, and 3 Teachers' Education (B.Ed.) Colleges,^[15] with one of them being specifically for physically challenged students.^[16] These colleges provide education to a significant number of students at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.^[17]

MSCB University has recognition from prestigious organizations^[18] 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

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Welcome To Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (Erstwhile North Orissa University) . 2022-09-19 . www.nou.nic.in.
2. News: 2020-12-24 . NoU in Odisha renamed after visionary king Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Dei . 2024-07-21 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
3. Web site: University Mayurbhanj District, Government of Odisha India. 2020-06-10. en-US.
4. Web site: Institute with valid accreditation . naac.gov.in . xls.
5. News: 2023-04-12 . Baripada varsity gets A grade from NAAC . 2023-04-12 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
6. Web site: North Orissa University Distance education Admission 2024 NOU UG PG Application Fee, Eligibility . 2024-07-21 . en.
7. Book: Ameeta Gupta. Ashish Kumar. Handbook of Universities. 27 September 2012. 2006. Atlantic Publishers & Dist. 978-81-269-0608-6. 658–.
8. Web site: 21 July 2024 . Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (MSCB University). nature.com.
9. Web site:
10. Web site: Miscellaneous Higher Education Department . 2024-07-21 . dhe.odisha.gov.in.
11. Web site: About NOU . 2020-06-10 . www.nou.nic.in.
12. https://dhe.odisha.gov.in/sites/default/files/2020-03/ODISHA_UNIVERSITY_ACT_1989.pdf
13. Web site: Govt. of Odisha:: Central Monitoring Mechanism for Right to Information [RTI CMM V-3.0]

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    . 2024-07-21 . www.rtiodisha.gov.in.
14. Web site: Govt. of Odisha: Central Monitoring Mechanism for Right to Information [RTI CMM V-3.0]

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    . 2024-07-21 . www.rtiodisha.gov.in.
15. https://nou.nic.in/Int.%20B.Ed-M.Ed.pdf
16. News: December 23, 2020 . North Orissa University now bears Mayurbhanj Maharaja's name . December 24, 2020 . The New Indian Express 09:32am IST.
17. Web site: nou.nic.in.
18. Web site: North Orissa University India Science, Technology & Innovation - ISTI Portal . 2024-07-21 . www.indiascienceandtechnology.gov.in.