Ravenshaw University

Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, OdishA

The famous Ravenshaw College, established in 1868, has been refurbished to become Ravenshaw University in Cuttack. In 2006, the renovated university was established. It provides 33 PG and 25 UG courses in 9 schools and 26 departments.

The institute offers certificate programs, PG diplomas, and integrated courses in addition to the standard UG and graduate courses. The admission is only based on the entrance exam.  Online application forms are accessible.

Highlights of University

Courses at University:

University has 9 colleges that provide research, self-financed courses, UG and graduate courses, and more. The institute offers many courses in 3 different streams. They also offer UG courses in self-finance.

Admission to University:

Direct admission to UG programs is determined on merit. Merit and CPET results are the basis for PG courses.

Steps to Apply:

• The university website offers the application forms online.
• Candidates must complete the online application form in its entirety.
• At the time of registration, the applicants must pay the 500 Indian rupee application fee.
• The form must be printed out after submission and turned in at the admissions desk.
• Applicants must submit separate applications for each UG course they wish to enroll in.
• Interested candidates must complete the admission exam forms.
• Following the release of the results, common subject-wise rank lists will be created.
• The university will thereafter handle the admissions procedures.

Scholarship for Students:

• National Scholarship: National scholarships are awarded to poor and meritorious students whose parent's annual income is less than INR 6,000 annually will only be eligible. 
• PG Merit Scholarship by the Directorate of Higher Education every year based on the results of the Annual Degree Examination at INR 60 per month for 2 years to Post-Graduate students to complete their studies. 
• Senior Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship: Awarded by the Directorate of Higher Education, Orissa @ 50/- per month based on the results of +2 Examination for 3 years to students taking their undergraduate studies.
• Post Matric Scholarship (For S.C./ S.T. students)
• Scholarship To Teacher's Sons/Daughters
• Hindi Merit Scholarship
• Physically Handicapped Scholarship
• Scholarship To The Disables
• Assistance To The Disabled Students
• Sanskrit Merit Scholarship
• Sanskrit Merit Scholarship
• Scholarship To The Wards Of Mine Workers
• Scholarship To The Wards Of Bidi Workers
• "Samaj" Scholarship
• Jindal Scholarship
• Prof. Brajabandhu Mishra Memorial Scholarship:
• Other Scholarships provided by Ravenshaw University: Bhingarpur Jagannath Scholarship, Two Mayo Scholarships, One Peck Memorial Scholarship, Two Dhenkanal Scholarships, A Mayurbhanj Scholarship
• Bank Loans

Facilities at University:

Hostels:    Both boys' and girls' residential facilities are offered by Ravenshaw University. With 7 rooms for boys and 6 for girls, the site can house over 3500 students. The department-by-department merit list for each program will be the only basis for admission to the hostels.

Sports Complex:    Athletics and sports are heavily promoted at Ravenshaw University. Cricket, lawn and table tennis, basketball, badminton, volleyball, football, chess, athletics, and other indoor and outdoor sports are all played on the campus's fields and facilities.

Ravenshaw Knowledge Center (Kanika Library):    The library provides services like Ravenshaw Knowledge Portal, Digital Library, On-line Reading Room, National Knowledge Network, and subscription to databases, online journals, and e-resources.

Research Centers:    3 important research centres are already in operation. These are the Center for Odishan Studies, Center for Environment and Public Health, and Center for Neuroscience and Cognitive Studies.

Other Facilities:     NCC, NSS and Red Cross, Gym, Sports, etc.

Faculty at University:

The university has total 156 faculty members as per NIRF 2020 report. The faculty members consist of Lecturer, professors, assistant professor, associate professors. All the faculty members are highly qualified and the majority of them are Ph.D. holders.