Is Utkal University genuine?
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What the records show
A college is genuine when the regulator for its courses has approved it and the approval is current. Yes: Utkal University is listed in official records and holds a current approval. Utkal University holds AICTE approval and UGC approval. Its NAAC grade is Grade A+, valid to November 29, 2028.
Not on the UGC fake-university list. The UGC publishes a list of self-styled, unrecognised universities; a college on that list cannot award a valid degree. We check every college against the latest list on each data refresh.
Official identifiers (AISHE U-0366, AICTE 1-44788437118, UGC 413) are the codes the regulators use for this college; you can search them on the regulator's own portal to confirm the record. Before paying any fee, ask the college for its approval letter for the current year and match the course and intake on it with what you were offered.
| Approvals | AICTE approval and UGC approval |
|---|---|
| NAAC | Grade A+, valid to November 29, 2028 |
| UGC fake-university list | Not on the UGC fake-university list. |
| Official identifiers | AISHE U-0366, AICTE 1-44788437118, UGC 413 |
| Body | Valid to | Status |
|---|---|---|
| AICTE | — | Current |
| UGC | — | Current |
Accreditation
Utkal University holds NAAC accreditation with grade A+, valid from 30 November 2023 to 29 November 2028.1
| Body | Grade | Valid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAAC | A+ (3.26) | Nov 2023 – Nov 2028 | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Verified |
Frequently asked questions
Is Utkal University approved by AICTE or UGC?
Yes: Utkal University is listed in official records and holds a current approval. Our records show AICTE approval and UGC approval. Approvals are read from the regulators' official lists and the college's own disclosures, with the document behind each one.
Is Utkal University on the UGC fake-university list?
Not on the UGC fake-university list. We compare every college with the UGC's published list on each refresh; a match is flagged at the top of this page.
What is the NAAC grade of Utkal University?
Utkal University holds NAAC grade Grade A+, valid to November 29, 2028. NAAC grades run from A++ to C and are valid for a fixed period; the accreditation table on this page shows the validity window where it is published.
How do I verify a college myself?
Search the official identifiers on the regulator's portal (AICTE, UGC, NMC, PCI or the state authority for the course), ask the college for its current approval letter, and check the fee notice against the state fee authority's order. Never pay before the approval for your course and year is in hand.