Central University of Orissa, Koraput

Central University of Odisha Prospectus

The Central University of Orissa has been established by the Parliament under the Central Universities Act, 2009 (No. 3C of 2009). It is one of the 15 new Central Universities established by the Government of India during the UGC XI Plan period to address the concerns of “equity and access” and as per the policy of the Government of India to increase the access to quality higher education by people in less educationally developed districts which have a Graduate Enrollment Ratio of less than the national average of 11%. Koraput District of Orissa comes within the KBK region (Koraput, Bolangir and Kalahandi) which is still considered as an extremely as underdeveloped region of the State of Orissa .These three districts of the State are known for tribal culture, because majority of the people here belong to ST and SC categories. Since there is no University or any other national level educational set up in this region the Central University is proposed to be established here so that it may widen the access to quality higher education in the country.

Mission Statement
Central University of Orissa (CUO) holds as its central purpose the intellectual and personal development of its students. Rooted in the reality of community life, and situated in the lush valleys of the Koraput region, Central University of Orissa aspires to bring in outstanding faculty of accomplished teachers to Orissa whose research and creative activity advance knowledge across many disciplines.

Vision Statement
Central University of Orissa will be a nationally prominent research university recognized for the excellence of its faculty and the balance they strike between teaching and scholarship; for its students' engagement in scholarship, leadership, and economically relevant education; for its extensive network of partnerships; for its diverse and inclusive campus; and for its commitment to addressing tribal society's educational, economic, and cultural challenges.
Core Values and Guiding Principles,

Main Campus:

Central Silk Board Building
Landiguda, Koraput -764 020
Tel : 06852-288200, 288210
Fax : 06852-288225
E-Mail : [email protected]

Camp Office

Type-'C' Block-4, New Govt. Colony
Gajapati Nagar
Bhubaneswar-751017
Tel : 0674-2748091/92
Fax : 0674-2748092