Khallikote University

Khallikote University at Berhampur (KUB), is a collegiate state public university with intensive research activities established by Government of Odisha and recognised by the University Grant Commission (UGC).

Khallikote University
MottoLet my life be an open book
TypePublic
Established2015
ChancellorGovernor of Odisha
Vice-ChancellorProf. Prafulla Kumar Mohanty[1]
Address
Gmax Building, Konisi
,
Brahmapur
,
Odisha
,
India
CampusUrban 16.5 acres (67,000 m2)
AffiliationsUGC, AICTE, AIU, NAAC
Websitekub.ac.in

With an aim to impart quality education in several interdisciplinary professional courses, the University is dedicated to innovative pedagogy, rigour in scholarship, inculcating institutional values and international linkages. It was established as the first cluster University in the state of Odisha on 30 May 2015 under Rashtriya Uchhatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) in exercise of powers conferred by subsections (1) and (2) of the Odisha University Act, 1989 (Odisha Act 5, 1989).[2][3] On 26 February 2020, Government of Odisha in exercise of the powers conferred by subsections (1) and (2) and clause (g) of the sub section (3) of section 32 of the Odisha University Act, 1989 (Odisha Act 5, 1989) altered the Khallikote University to a Unitary University.[4]

At present, the University is functioning in its transit campus at Gmax Building, Konisi, Berhampur, Odisha 761008[5]

    Academics

    The University  offers Post Graduate (PG)  in six interdisciplinary subjects through its six PG Departments Department of Biosciences and Bioinformatics, Department of Natural Resources Management and Geo-informatics, Department of Library and Information Science, Department of Economics and Management, Department of Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management and Department of Mass Communication and Media Technology.

    Master's degree programmes:

    • M. Sc. in Biosciences and Bioinformatics
    • Master in Natural Resources Management and Geo-informatics
    • Master in Library and Information Science
    • Master in Economics and Management
    • MBA in Travel and Tourism Management
    • Master in Mass Communication and Media Technology

    The long-term goals of these courses are:-

    • Facilitating accessible and affordable quality education that equips the students with scholarly and professional skills and moral principles in the global perspectives.
    • Strengthening the research programme for both faculty and student by undertaking various research, extension and consultancy programmes addressing basic and regional problems in the national and international perspectives that, in turn, contribute to better quality teaching.
    • Exploring the natural resources using knowledge and wisdom for sustainable development of the state and making the University as a leading research-intensive university.
    • Engaging the manpower in the dissemination of knowledge and technology to the community, thereby strengthening and elevating them through various CSR activities and programmes.
    • Creating conducive environment at the University for expanding the intellectual horizons and acquiring affirmative mindset, thereby thriving in an increasingly internationalized and competitive job market, and simultaneously transforming students to responsible citizens of the country.

    References
    1. "Six state-run varsities get new VCs in Odisha, Utkal University gets first woman VC". The New Indian Express. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
    2. Odisha Gazette Notification
    3. Jan 2, TNN | Updated; 2015; Ist, 15:27. "Khallikote to be first cluster university in state". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 July 2019.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
    4. "Search Results Khallikote University's status changed". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
    5. "Khallikote University:: At A Glance". khallikoteuniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 23 July 2019.


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