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Academic Department Berhampur, Bihar

Department of Oriya

Constituent Department of Berhampur University, Berhampur

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About Department of Oriya

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

The P.G. Department of Oriya, Berhampur University has the unique distinction of being the first Post Graduate Oriya department to be visualised ever in Orissa at the University level. Started in 1968 with 16 students it now admits 24 students at the P.G. level every year. It has introduced M .Phil Course from 1977 which now invites 16 students per year.

The courses of study of both M.A and M .Phil are revised once in every three years, diversified and made up to date. Department provides specialised teaching in Bhanja literature, modern literature, folk lore and study of Oriya language. The diverse fields which the M.A and M. Phil courses now include are folk lore, theory of literature, editing and translation.

The Department has been active in its research activities since its inception. The teachers of the department supervise dissertation for Ph.D, D.Litt and undertake research projects. At present there are 4 number of U.G.C and University research scholars in the department.

Courses Offered

=> Master Of Arts (M.A.)
=> Master Of Philosophy (M.Phil)

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Berhampur University, Berhampur
Campus Location Berhampur, Bihar

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

=> Master Of Arts (M.A.)

Offered at Berhampur University, Berhampur

=> Master Of Philosophy (M.Phil)

Offered at Berhampur University, Berhampur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Oriya

Where is the Department of Oriya located?

The Department of Oriya is an academic teaching department of Berhampur University, Berhampur, located in Berhampur, Bihar, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Oriya are conducted as per Berhampur University, Berhampur guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Oriya?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Berhampur University, Berhampur.