Berhampur University
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Brahmapur , , 19°17′52″N 84°52′41″E / 19.2977358°N 84.8781602°E | |
Campus | Urban 250.670 Ac |
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Affiliations | Association of Commonwealth Universities, Association of Indian Universities |
Website | www |
Berhampur University is a
.History
Berhampur University was established on 2 January 1967 as an affiliating University by the Odisha Act 21 of 1966. Lingaraj Law College is the only constituent college of the university.[2]
Campus
The present campus is known as Bhanja Vihar, named after one of the
Academics
The University is currently functioning with 24 departments in the streams of Science, Humanities and Business Studies at the Post Graduate level and carry out Ph.D. & D.Litt. programmes. Besides, it offers self financing PG courses in Finance, Pharmacy & Women’s studies. The University also offers B.Ed. course on self-financing mode.
In October 2021, the Khallikote University merged[5] with Berhampur University and the syndicate of the university created four new P.G. departments in Biotechnology, Library & Information Science, Tourism & Travel Studies and Environment Studies.
Accreditation
Berhampur University was accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an "A" grade.[6]
Affiliated colleges
Earlier the university had the territorial jurisdiction over Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangpur and Malkangiri districts with over 180 affiliated colleges. As per the recent decision of the Government of Odisha, the territorial jurisdiction of Berhampur University has been redefined and the colleges located in the districts of Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangpur and Malkangiri have been transferred to Vikram Dev University, Jeypore w.e.f. the Academic Session 2023-24.[7]
Notable alumni
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Notable alumni include:
- Arun K. Pati, professor at Harish-Chandra Research Institute and notable quantum physicist
- Chief Minister of Odisha
- 's tribal areas. He treats the poor for free of cost.
- Kulamani Parida, Indian Chemical Scientist.
- Mrinal Chatterjee, Indian Author and Journalist.
- Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma, Indian spiritual teacher
- gastroenterologistand liver transplant physician
- Ravindra Prasad Patnaik, Indian music composer, singer, actor, screenwriter and film director, winner of three Filmfare Awards (south) and three Nandi Awards.
- Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur
- Umesh Chandra Patra, Indian Zoologist
References
- ^ Pradhan, Hemanta (6 May 2022). "Geetanjali Dash new VC of Berhampur University". The Times of India May 6, 2022, 21:32 IST. BHUBANESWAR. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ^ "Official Website of Berhampur University". www.buodisha.edu.in/. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
- ^ "Website of Berhampur University". www.buodisha.edu.in. Retrieved 6 November 2017. Click Academics.
- ^ "About HM-DEC". www.buodisha.edu.in. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
- ^ Mohanty, Hrusikesh (1 October 2021). "Khallikote varsity merges with BU, staff transferred". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ "Vikram Deb Autonomous College Jeypore to become university". www.timesofindia.com/. Retrieved 13 February 2023.