Ravenshaw University
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About Ravenshaw University
Ravenshaw University is a government university in Cuttack, Odisha. It is approved by UGC.
It offers 1 program, including B.Sc. NAAC has accredited it with grade A++ (CGPA 3.58), valid until Nov 2028.
Ravenshaw University is a government university in Cuttack, Odisha, established in 1922 as Ravenshaw College and elevated to a full-fledged university on 15 November 200612. It is recognised by the UGC and holds a NAAC A++ grade valid till 22 November 2028.
The university was named after Sri Rajendra Narayan Bhanjadeo when it was established in 19223. Earlier, the affiliation of Ravenshaw College was transferred from Patna University to Utkal University, and the college was later elevated to university status on 15 November 200645. It lists more than 10000 students and more than 400 faculty and staff67.
On recognition, the university is listed as a state university with Section 2(f) and Section 12B status under the UGC. Its NAAC accreditation carries a CGPA of 3.58, valid from 23 November 2023 to 22 November 2028.
The campus is at College Square, Cuttack, Odisha, pincode 753003. It has separate boys' and girls' hostels and a library system that includes the Kanika Library, a digital library and a Knowledge Center89101112.
Courses offered
| Program | Duration | Seats | Tuition (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc Microbiology | — | — | — |
Courses and fees
Ravenshaw University is a government university in Cuttack, Odisha, and its programme listing includes B.Sc. Microbiology. For the full range of departments and programmes, you should check the official university website or the latest admission notice.
Fees differ by programme and category, so confirm the current amounts from the university's admission notice before you apply. One hostel-related charge is a maintenance fee of Rs. 1,000, payable to the respective hostel between 16.10.2026 and 30.10.20261.
If you are planning your budget, ask the university office about tuition, examination and hostel charges for your chosen course. You can reach the university at 9437670665 or 7978800389, or write to oicsystem@ravenshawuniversity.ac.in23.
Admission
The last date for readmission at Ravenshaw University is 30.10.20261. If you are a current student planning to rejoin, make sure you complete the process before this date.
The university is a state university recognised by the UGC, so new applicants should follow the admission notice published on the official university website for each programme. Eligibility, entrance requirements and fee details are announced there, and you should read them carefully before applying.
For questions about the process, you can contact the university on 9437670665 or 7978800389, or send an email to oicsystem@ravenshawuniversity.ac.in23. Keep copies of your documents ready when you approach the office.
Admission and cutoffs
Official counselling results with closing ranks for Ravenshaw University are not published in the rounds we cover yet.
Colleges in Odisha usually admit through the state entrance test and centralised counselling, or on Class 12 marks for some courses, plus a management quota. The college's admission notice states the route for each course.
Placements
Ravenshaw University has not published an official placement report that we could verify yet.
Colleges that take part in NIRF publish students placed, higher studies and median salary for the last three batches in their NIRF data on their own website. Ask the placement cell for the latest report by course, with the number of students placed and the median, not only the highest, package.
Accreditation
Ravenshaw University holds NAAC accreditation with grade A++, valid from 23 November 2023 to 22 November 2028.1
| Body | Grade | Valid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAAC | A++ (3.58) | Nov 2023 – Nov 2028 | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Verified |
Is this college genuine?
Ravenshaw University is recognised by the UGC and is listed as a state university with Section 2(f) and Section 12B status. It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities.
Its NAAC accreditation is grade A++ with a CGPA of 3.58, valid from 23 November 2023 to 22 November 20281. Its AISHE code is U-0361.
You can verify these yourself. On the UGC website, check the list of universities and the list of fake universities. On the NAAC website, look up the list of accredited institutions and confirm the grade and validity dates. It is also sensible to read the official admission notice of the university before paying any fee.
Contact and location
- Address
- RAVENSHAW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SQUARE CUTTACK,CUTTACK,Cuttack,Orissa,753003
- PIN code
- 753003
- District
- Cuttack
- State
- Odisha
- Official website
- ravenshawuniversity.ac.in
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Government
- AISHE code
- U-0361
- UGC ID
- 367
How to reach
Ravenshaw University is at College Square in Cuttack, Odisha, pincode 753003. If you are travelling from elsewhere, plan your route to Cuttack city and then to College Square, and ask locally for the university campus.
Before your visit, you can call the university on 9437670665 or 7978800389, or write to oicsystem@ravenshawuniversity.ac.in to confirm office timings12.
Campus and hostel
The campus is located at College Square, Cuttack, Odisha. Hostel accommodation is available separately for boys and girls. The boys' hostels include Dharmapada Hostel, East Hostel, Jagannath Chhatrabas, Lalitgiri Hostel, New Hostel, New PG Hostel and West Hostel1. The girls' hostels include Bhargabi, Daya, Devi, Kathajodi, Mahanadi and Parija Hostels2. A hostel maintenance fee of Rs. 1,000 is payable to the respective hostel for the period 16.10.2026 to 30.10.20263.
The Kanika Library is described as the oldest and largest library of Odisha4. The university also has a digital library, an Internet-cum-Digital Library with an online reading room, and the Ravenshaw Knowledge Center567. A music library named after the singer and lyricist Akshaya Mohanty and a Braille reading system for visually impaired students are also part of the facilities89.