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Utkal University, Bhubaneswar
Utkal University (UU) is a public university situated in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, recognized as the oldest university in the state and the 17th-oldest in India. It was established in 1943 and initially functioned from Ravenshaw College. The foundation stone for its permanent campus at Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, was laid by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, on 1 January 1958, and the campus was later inaugurated by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, the second President of India, on 2 January 1963. The university operates as a teaching-cum-affiliating institution and occupies a sprawling 399.9-acre campus in the heart of Bhubaneswar. In 2016, it adopted a theme song based on the poem 'Tunga Sikhar Chula' by Godabarish Mishra, one of its founding members. The Department of Analytical & Applied Economics has hosted academic chairs funded by the Reserve Bank of India and the State Bank of India, instituted by Baidyanath Misra. Utkal University was ranked in the 101–150 band by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024 and holds an A+ accreditation with a CGPA of 3.26 from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Notable alumni include former President Droupadi Murmu and former Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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