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CONTENTS

1. About the University 3

2. Academic Programmes 5

3. Admission Policy 6

4. Mode of Examination 12

5. Academic & Student Services 14

6. Fee Structure 16

7. Academic Calendar 19

8. Instructions for Filling up of Application Form 21

9. Important Dates 26

10. Check List 27

11. Application Form (Detachable)


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1. About the University The Central University of Orissa was constituted under the Central Universities Act 2009, by the

Act of Parliament (No.3C of 2009) of India and came into existence in 2009. It is one of the 15 new

Central Universities established by Government of India during the UGC XI Plan period to

address the concerns of the Nation in the principles of "equity and access" to quality higher

education.

The University shall endeavour to promote quality education for all and 'disseminate inclusive

education' to reach the un-reached. It advocates the symbiosis of the indigenous and the global

scene, create a niche of its own so as to promote the principles of national unity and integrity,

social justice, secularism, democratic values, cultural pluralism, international understanding and

scientific approach to the problems of the society.

Towards the above, the University shall,

1. Foster the diversified society and culture of India and establish such departments or institutions

along with need based disciplines of study as may be required for the overall societal

development.

2. Endeavour to facilitate students and teachers from all over India and abroad to join the

University and participate in its academic programmes.

3. Promote and facilitate students and teachers in understanding the social needs of the country

and prepare them for fulfilling such needs.

4. Make provision for integrated courses in Humanities, Science and Technology, Computer and

Information Technology, Legal Studies, Biodiversity and Medical Sciences related educational

programmes of the University.

5. Establish such departments or institutions as may be necessary for the study of languages and

literature, culture and life of the people, bio-diversity in the region, with a view to inculcate

in the students broader perspectives of national and international understanding about the

neglected areas of the study.

6. Take appropriate steps for promoting inter-disciplinary studies in the University.

In the light of the above, the approach of the University has been to evolve policies and

programmes which will create for Central University of Orissa a niche of its own.

On matter pertaining to students' enrolment, the University has been endeavouring to take

students from all parts of the country so that it will symbolize and stand as a national university.

University also encourages the enrolment of students from outside India, especially from the

developing countries in adequate number.

The basic academic units of the University have come up with multi-disciplinary schools made

up with different Centres. A School has been visualized as a group of enrolled scholars along with

faculty concerned in the dissemination of knowledge, employing the required methodology for

understanding problem areas of the subject-matter. A Centre has been defined as a community of

scholars irrespective of disciplines engaged in clearly identified inter-disciplinary programmes of

research, teaching and learning.


The CUO being a Central University, the medium of instruction for all programmes of study

(barring Languages) is English. However, in order to facilitate students coming from varying

backgrounds (vernacular school of languages) with medium of instruction other than English at

their Bachelor's/Master's level, the University has inbuilt communication skill development

programmes for remedial courses in English Language in order to enable them to strengthen their

foundation in English language and to cope up with their academic and research programmes

adequately.

Mission of the University

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 who has research and creative activity related advance knowledge

across many disciplines.

Vision of the University

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;

students' engagement in scholarship, leadership, and economically relevant education;

extensive network of partnerships;

diverse and inclusive campus; and

commitment to addressing tribal society's educational, economic, and cultural challenges.

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2. Academic Programmes

The University offers two years full time Master Degree Courses in the following Centres except

mathematics (which is a five year Integrated programme offering Master Degree) and one-year

B.Ed. (Teacher Education).The University also offers M.Phil/ Ph.D. Degree in five subjects. Presently,

the following Departments/Centres are functioning:

School Centre

1. School of Languages 1. Centre for Oriya Language & Literature (COLL)

2. Centre for English Language & Literature (CELL)

2. School of Social Sciences 1. Centre for Sociological Studies (CSS)

2 Centre for Anthropological Studies (CAS)

3. School of Education & Education 1. Centre for Journalism & Mass Communication

Technology (CJMC)

2. Centre for Teacher Education (CTE)

4. School of Basic Sciences 1. Centre for Mathematics (CM)

& Information Sciences

5. School of Biodiversity & 1. Centre for Biodiversity & Conservation of

Conservation of Natural Resources Natural Resources (CBCNR)

6. School of Development Studies 1. Centre for Economics (CE)

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3. Admission Policy

The admission policy of the University is governed by the following principles:

To ensure admission of students based on their performance in the Entrance Examination

conducted by the University identifying their academic competence and potentialities of high

quality so that its alumni may be able to play their role in the process of nation building and

social reconstruction in a meaningful manner;

To maintain national character and modern features of the University by taking into account a

fair representation of students from different regions of the country especially the rural and

scheduled areas.

To ensure that adequate number of students from the under-privileged and differently abled

section of our society are admitted to the University;

Note: No candidate shall be eligible to register himself/herself for a fulltime programme of

study if he/she is already registered for any fulltime programme of study in this University or

any other University/Institution.

1. Admission Notice:

There shall be announcement for admission to various programmes of study that will be published

in national and regional newspapers and the University website (www.cuo.ac.in).

1.1. Procurement of Forms

Application forms along with prospectus can be obtained at University counter of CUO on

submitting the challan at Koraput or downloaded from the University website www.cuo.ac.in .

The requisite fees for procurement of forms is Rs. 500/- for General/OBC and Rs. 300/- for

SC/ST candidates. An additional fee of Rs. 200/- per subject for General/OBC and Rs. 100/

- for SC/ST is required to be paid, if candidates wish to apply for more than one subject. The

candidates may also apply online on the same website. However, the candidates applying

online are also required to send a hard copy of the application form by Speed post/by hand to

the Registrar, Central University of Orissa, Landiguda, Koraput- 764020, Odisha. The

application form must reach the Central University of Orissa on or before 10th June, 2014

(Any postal delay will not be entertained). The candidates are required to send the amount

through a challan (on Powerjyoti account of the University) at any SBI Branch (A/C No.

33105489656; IFSC Code: SBIN0000121, BRANCH: Koraput). Challan must be issued after

the date of advertisement and before the closing date of selling of forms.

Note: The envelope (size 9"x 4") containing application form with all other relevant documents

should be mentioned with the following "ENTRANCE EXAMINATION CUO 2014 with subject

Names and Codes, Category, Examination Centre" on the envelope.

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2. Entrance Examination:

There shall be an entrance examination suitably and preferably in different Centres in Odisha

and outside Odisha for admission to various programmes of study on the dates determined each

year by the Admission Committee constituted by the University. The University may reserve the

rights to change/cancel any Centre of Examination as and when required without assigning any reason. However, the final decision to hold the Entrance Examination for P.G. Programmes will be

decided by the Examination Committee depending on the number of applications received for

individual subjects. The time table for entrance examination will also be available in the university

website. The changes in the dates/programmes, if any, shall also be notified in the University

website from time to time.

05th July, 2014 (Saturday)

1st session 2nd session 3rd session

9:00 am - 11:00 am 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 3:00 pm -5:00 pm

M.A. in Oriya

M.A. in English

M.A. in Sociology

M. Phil**

M.A./M.Sc. in Anthropology

Ph. D**

06th July, 2014 (Sunday)

1st session 2nd session 3rd session

9:00 am - 11:00 am 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 3:00 pm -5:00 pm

B. Ed M.A. in J & MC Integrated M.Sc.in Mathematics

M.Sc. in Biodiversity

M.A. in Economics

* Candidates applying for more than one subject should take a note that if their choice of

subject coincides with the Entrance Examination timing, then he/she has to opt for any

one.

** M.Phil/Ph.D is for the subjects namely Anthropology, Biodiversity, J&MC, Oriya and

Sociology.

In case of the P.G. Programmes where Entrance Test may not be conducted after scrutiny

of application forms, the final decision for selection of the candidates will be taken on the basis of their merit in the qualifying examination.

2.1 Entrance Test/Pattern of Examination

The entrance examination will have two hours duration having 50 Multiple Choice Questions. There will be no negative marking for wrong answer. The decision on admission in connection

with entrance examination and admission advertisement, prospectus, application form, preparation

of questions, prices of the prospectus and application form, selection of the entrance examination

centre, date of the entrance examination and any other matter associated with entrance examination will be finalised by the Admission Committee.

For M.A in J&MC, there will be a separate 30 marks viva-voce examination after the written

test. Even if there will be no written test, viva-voce test is compulsory. The date of the viva voce

test will be notified in due time.

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For Research Programmes (M.Phil and Ph.D) there will a separate 50 marks viva-voce examination

after the written test. Candidates will be called for viva-voce examination in 1:3 ratio on the

basis of their performance in the Entrance Examination. The Cut-off mark for the final selection

in viva-voce will be decided by the respective Centres. Candidates who have already qualified for CSIR/UGC JRF, CSIR/UGC NET, SLET/SET, GATE, ICAR/ICMR etc. are exempted from written

test of the Entrance Examination. The candidates with M.Phil degree are also exempted from

appearing the written test.

However, the National Reservation Policy will be strictly followed for filling up of the available

seats.

The students shall be enrolled based on the following major criteria:

Type of Assessment* Weightage

Written Test comprising 30% questions from

General Aptitude (Section A) and another 70 %

questions from subject concern (Section B).

100 %

Total 100

* For B. Ed. 60% questions will be from General Aptitude and 20% questions from Teaching

Aptitude (Section A) and 20% questions from subject (Section B) i.e. Science, Mathematics, Social Sciences and English. Candidates are required to choose one subject from Section B.

** For 5 years Integrated M.Sc in Mathematics, 20% questions will be from General Aptitude, 10%

questions from Physics and 70% questions from subject.

2.2. Selection of Candidates:

(a) Preference would be given to meritorious candidates in the selection procedure. Bonus points

of 5 marks will be awarded only to candidates having the following criteria (mentioned as "others" in point No. 18 "CATEGORY" in the application form):

a. Widows/Wards of defence personnel killed in action;

b. Wards of serving personnel and ex-serviceman disabled in action;

c. Widows/Wards of defence personnel who died in peace time with death attributable to

military service;

d. Wards of defence personnel disabled in peace time with disability attributable to military service; and

e. Candidates who have passed their qualifying examination from scheduled areas

(b) Merit lists will be prepared after adding Bonus points for candidates belonging to the General

Category, OBC Category, Scheduled Caste Category, Scheduled Tribe Category and also in

respect of foreign nationals wherever applicable for each programme of study.

(c) The following criteria shall be followed, in sequence to resolve ties, where candidates secured

the equal marks in the written test of the entrance examination:

First Criteria : The candidate with higher ratio of positive attempts to negative attempts will be given a higher rank.

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Second Criteria : Marks obtained by the candidates in the qualifying degree. If the final

result is not published the marks up to second year (Bachelor's degree) will

be taken into consideration. For the B.Ed. candidates qualifying degree

means only the undergraduate degree (Bachelor's degree). For Integrated

Mathematics Programme the subject marks in the entrance examination

will be considered.

Third Criteria : Marks obtained in the examination immediately preceding the qualifying

degree examination.

Fourth Criteria : Marks obtained in the next lower public examination.

(d) The final selection of candidates for admission to various programmes of study will be made on

the basis of merit of candidates in their respective categories based on their performance in the

written examination after incorporating the Bonus Points, wherever applicable.

(e) In case, the seats remain vacant, Admission Committee may take decision for further necessary

action.

(f) In case of the selected candidates who have given their acceptance along with the Challan of

the required amount and have appeared in the qualifying examination before the scheduled date

but fails to join the programme by the scheduled date only on account of their results being

declared by the previous Board/University/Institution after the deadline of scheduled date, may,

in case, if they so desire, apply in writing to the Registrar requesting for deferred admission within

15 days. However, University reserves the right to take decision in this matter.

Note: Certificate from competent authority should be produced for availing bonus points along

with the application form.

Apart from the above mentioned criteria, decision of the University authority is final.

2.3. Reservation of seats:

As per the Ministry of HRD and UGC norms, the reservation of seats for the various programmes

of the University are as follows; 15% of seats for SCs, 7.5% of seats for STs, 27% reservation for

OBCs (non-creamy layer). Non availability of OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates will be converted

into general seats. The 3% of seats will be reserved horizontally for PWD from the respective

given category only. As per the decision of the Supreme Court by any means reservation should

not exceed more than 50 %.

All SC/ST candidates are required to submit certificate in respect of their claims from the

authorized officers as notified by the Government of India for the purpose from time to time.

The PWD candidates are required to submit a valid certificate issued by the authorized Medical

Doctors/Hospitals/competent authority (not below the rank of CDMO) indicating the extent of

disability. The Medical Certificate is duly verified by the University before the benefit is extended

to the candidate. The disability of the candidates will also be verified by the University by a

Medical Board if required.

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3. Provisional admission:

3.1. The candidates who have qualified the entrance examination but fails to join the University

on the date of admission may be given provisional admission in absentia with due

permission from the Registrar/ Chairman, Entrance Examination Committee in the

prescribed form requesting for provisional admission. However, for Result Awaited

(RA) Category, the last date for submission of Graduation mark sheet is 15th July, 2014.

3.2. Candidates enjoying employed status and selected for admission shall be required to produce No Objection Certificate from the employing authority for the entire course

period at the time of registration.

3.3. No further request for admission will be entertained once the date of admission is over. However, the final decision on admission of a selected candidate who fails to report for

joining on prescribed date and if seats remain vacant in the concerned subject and

concerned programme of the study, the competent authority of the University may take

decision regarding his/her admission.

4. Eligibility:

(a) M.A. in Oriya: A Graduate with Oriya (Hons.) or Oriya as a subject at graduation level with minimum 45% marks in the respective subject and aggregate from a recognized University / Institute. (5% relaxation will be given to SC/ST candidates)

(b) M.A. in English: A Graduate with English (Hons.) or English as a subject at graduation level with minimum 45% marks in the respective subject and aggregate from a recognized University /Institute. (5% relaxation will be given to SC/ST candidates)

(c) M.A in Sociology: Any Graduate with minimum 45% marks in aggregate from a recognized University /Institute. (5% relaxation will be given to SC/ST candidates)

(d) M.A./M.Sc. in Anthropology: Any Graduate with Biological Sciences or Anthropology at 10+2 level or Anthropology as a subject at graduation level with minimum 45% marks in aggregate from a recognized University/ Institute. (5% relaxation will be given to SC/ST candidates)

(e) M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication: Any Graduate with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized University /Institute. (5% relaxation will be given to SC/ST candidates)

(f) 5 year-Integrated M.Sc. in Mathematics: Any student who have passed 10+2 examination from a recognized board in Science with Mathematics and Physics as a subject with minimum 60% in aggregate and 60% in the Mathematics. (5% relaxation will be given to SC/ST candidates). Those who have passed graduation degree are not eligible for joining in this programme.

(g) M.Sc. in Biodiversity & Conservation of Natural Resources: A Graduate with Honours/Major or Pass/Minor subject in branches like Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biophysics, Bioinformatics, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Molecular Biology and Genetics at graduation level with minimum 50% marks in aggregate as well as in respective subject from a recognized University/Institute. (5% relaxation will be given to SC/ST candidates)

(h) M.A. in Economics: A Graduate with Economics (Honours/Major) or Economics as a Pass/ Minor/Elective subject at graduation level with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and the respective subject from a recognized University /Institute. (5% relaxation will be given to SC/ST candidates)

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(i) B.Ed.: Any Graduate/Post Graduate (Science/Arts) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized University/Institute. (5% relaxation will be given to SC/ST candidates)

(j) M.Phil in Anthropology/Biodiversity/ J&MC/ Oriya/ Sociology: Any candidate with 55% marks in Post-Graduation in the respective subjects from a recognized University /Institute. For Biodiversity, the subject criteria will be same as mentioned in the masters programme.

(k) Ph.D in Anthropology/ Biodiversity/ J&MC/Oriya/ Sociology: Any candidate with 55% marks in Post-Graduation in the respective subjects from a recognized University /Institute. For Biodiversity, the subject criteria will be same as mentioned in the masters programme.

N.B: i) Graduation degree will be the qualifying degree for all the Post Graduate courses. Post graduate bachelor's degrees like LL.B or equivalent post graduate bachelor's degree will not be regarded as qualifying degree for undertaking master's programme.

ii) A candidate can not pursue a Post Graduate Programme (except B.Ed.) if he/she has already completed a post graduate programme from Central University of Orissa during any acdemic session.

5. No. of Seats in Each Programme

M.A. in Oriya: 40

M.A. in English: 30

M.A in Sociology: 50

M.A./M.Sc. in Anthropology: 30

M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication:30

5 year-Integrated M.Sc. in Mathematics: 30

M.Sc. in Biodiversity & Conservation of Natural Resources: 30

M.A. in Economics: 50

B. Ed: 100 (50 seats each for Science and Arts respectively)

M.Phil in Anthropology/Biodiversity/ J&MC/ Oriya/ Sociology: 10

(The University can delimit the number of seats depending upon the intake capacity of

Guide)

Ph.D in Anthropology/ Biodiversity/ J&MC/Oriya/ Sociology: As per the intake capacity of

Guides in the respective Centres

6. Age Limit:

Maximum age limit for Masters Programme : 30 years

Maximum age limit for Integrated Programme: 25 years

No age limit for B.Ed and M.Phil/Ph.D Programme

N.B.: All the information mentioned above are liable to be changed from time to time as and

when required by the University.

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4. Mode of Examination Gradation and Evaluation:

1. The system of evaluation for each course shall be laid down by the Examination Section

approved by the competent authority with the recommendations of the concerned Centre/

Departments.

2. The pattern and schedule of session work for each course of a semester shall be prescribed by

the Board of the School, on the recommendation of the Department concerned, and shall be

made known to the students at the commencement of each semester.

3. The students shall be graded in each course on a 10 point scale, that is:

Grade Grade Point

A+ 10

A 9

A- 8

B+ 7

B 6

B- 5

C 4

F 0

Minimum Requirement

A student will be required to maintain a minimum CGPA of 4.0 (in all courses) at the end of the

second semester and thereafter. In case a candidate fails to acquire the minimum requirement

CGPA of 4.0, he/she has to repeat the semester for which he/she will be given 2 chances only

(before the completion of the course).

Descriptions about Semester Examinations

As per the transaction of knowledge, for the better method to test the student performance,

the entire syllabus of a subject is divided into 5 papers of 5 sub-units as per UGC norms. On the

basis of continuous and comprehensive evaluation the prescribed credits may be evaluated.

Who Can Appear in the End Semester Examination ?

1. 75 % of attendance will be taken into consideration for allowing candidates to appear in the

End Semester Examination. If a student attains 60-75% attendance, he has to submit a Medical

Certificate from a Medical Officer of a Govt. recognized hospital. If a student has less than

60% attendance, he/she will not be allowed to appear in the examination.

2. Clearance of fees/dues before End Semester Examination.

3. If a student fails to comply the academic standards (CGPA of 4) in the previous examinations

and do not get clearance from the concerned Centers/Departments, he/she will not be allowed

to sit in the End Semester Examination.

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4. If a candidate clears minimum three papers in a semester, then he/she will be allowed to

promote into the next semester.

5. In special case, if a candidate secure requisite percentage of attendance but unable to appear the End Semester Examination, he/she may be promoted into the next semester with the

submission of appropriate proof/ testimonial and approval from the university competent

authority.

Semester Result declaration

Examination Section will prepare the Grade sheets of the students and take necessary approval

from the competent authority and declare/ publish the results. A copy of the final result may

be sent to the respective Departments/Centres for the purpose of official uses. The result may

also appear in the University web page www.cuo.ac.in. The topper(s) of each Centre/

Department shall be awarded with a Gold Medal (in case of students, who have not repeated any semester examination throughout the tenure of the course). The degrees in every subject

may be conferred upon the student in the Annual Convocation. The date of Convocation may

vary from time to time as decided by the University.

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5. Academic & Students Services

A) LIBRARY SERVICES

A Central Library is established within the University premises for facilitating the academic

activities of the students and faculty. The Assistant Librarian is taking care of the library services.

University has initiated to establish one of the most modern and well equipped Libraries. University

has its agenda to create modest reading halls and establish Cyber Library with computer facility. At

present it has about 16775 numbers of books for Nine disciplines i.e. Oriya, English, Anthropology,

Sociology, Journalism and Mass Communication, Economics, Mathematics, Biodiversity and Teacher

Education. The Central Library is subscribing 82 print Journals & Magazines and 8000+ e-Journals

through UGC Infonet Digital Library Consortium Programme which is being provided by INFLIBNET

Centre, Ahmedabad. It is also providing access to JSTOR and other e-journals. Membership and

issue-return services are introduced. The Central Library is also subscribing 17 Newspapers.

B) FELLOWSHIPS/SCHOLARSHIPS

Taking into account the needs of the students, university has initiated the process of fellowship/

scholarships for the students of Post Graduate/M.Phil/Ph.D. Various scholarships and fellowships

has been instituted as per the provision of the UGC, Central Government and State Government.

C) FACILITY FOR FIELDWORKS

The University facilitates (subject to the availability of funds) fieldwork for students as the

part of their practical course curriculum. The area to be visited by the scholars and the duration of

field visit is determined by the Department-in-Charge/HoD subject to the approval of the concerned

authority.

D) VIDEO CONFERENCING STUDIO

Central University of Orissa at Koraput is now connected with entire world through our state-

of-the-art Video-Conferencing Studio.

E) COMPUTER CENTRE

The University has made arrangements for Internet connectivity through BSNL Broad-band

services. About 30 terminals/portals are put into service for the students and teachers.

F) SKILL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME

University has signed MoU with the British Council of India for improving English knowledge

proficiency and communication skill among its students. Expert teachers/instructors are coming to

Central University of Orissa at Koraput and holding regular classes for the skill upgradation of our

students. An MoU with Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Spain has been signed to enhance

mobility programme for our University students under EUPHRATES programme for undertaking higher

education (P.G & Research) in European countries.

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G) UNIVERSITY BUS SERVICES

The students can avail Bus facility from University Hostel on monthly payment basis as decided

by the University.

H) HOSTEL FACILITY

As the University is newly established and infrastructure is coming up, limited number of hostel

accommodation is available for both male and female students. University has separate Hostel

facilities for Girls' and Boys'. The details of fees along with rules and regulations of the hostel will

be provided during the Hostel Admission.

I) CANTEEN

The Canteen facility is available inside the campus for the service of Students and Staff.

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Details of Fee Structure for M.Phil & PhD Programmes

Sl. No. Particulars Fee (in Rs.)

01. Registration Fee (M.Phil / Ph.D.) 200.00

02. Course Work Fee (M.Phil / Ph.D.) 5000.00

03. Ph.D. Thesis Submission & Evaluation Fee 2000.00

04. Ph.D. Thesis Re-submission & Evaluation Fee 1000.00

05. Provisional Certificate Fee 200.00

06. Original Certificate 300.00

07. Transcript 100.00

08. Migration 200.00

09. Re-registration Fee (Ph.D.) 200.00

10. Title Change Fee (Ph.D.) 500.00

The Fee Structure is subject to review after every two years.

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Candidates are advised to refer to the university website: www.cuo.ac.in

Centres of Entrance Examination

The Central University of Orissa conducts its entrance examination at all India level to maintain

its true national character with pan-India perspectives. The University will decide the location

and number of the examination Centres considering the number of application forms received from a region. The decision of the University in this regard is final.

Name of the Centre Centre Code

1. Bhubaneswar

2. Koraput

3. Rourkela

4. Kolkata

5. Vishakhapatnam

6. Raipur

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02

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AFFIDAVIT BY PARENT/GUARDIAN

I, Mr./Mrs./Ms. (full name of parent/guardian) father/mother/guardian of, (full name of student with admission/ registration/enrolment number), having been admitted to (name of the institution), have received a copy of the UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009, (hereinafter called the " Regulations"), carefully read and fully understood the provisions contained in the said Regulations.

2) I have, in particular, perused clause 3 of the Regulations and am aware as to what constitutes ragging.

3) I have also, in particular, perused clause 7 and clause 9.1 of the Regulations and am fully aware of the penal and administrative action that is liable to be taken against my ward in case he/she is found guilty of or abetting ragging, actively or passively, or being part of a conspiracy to promote ragging.

4) I hereby solemnly aver and undertake that

a) My ward will not indulge in any behaviour or act that may be constituted as ragging under clause 3 of the Regulations.

b) My ward will not participate in or abet or propagate through any act of commission or omission that may be constituted as ragging under clause 3 of the Regulation.

5) I hereby affirm that, if found guilty of ragging, my ward is liable for punishment according to clause 9.1of the Regulations, without prejudice to any other criminal action that may be taken against my ward under any penal law or any law for the time being in force.

6) I hereby declare that my ward has not been expelled or debarred from admission in any institution in the country on account of being found guilty of, abetting or being part of a conspiracy to promote, ragging; and further affirm that, in case the declaration is found to be untrue, the admission of my ward is liable to be cancelled.

Declared this day of month of year.

VERIFICATION

Signature of Deponent Name: Address: Telephone/Mobile No.:

Verified that the contents of this affidavit are true to the best of my knowledge and no part of the affidavit is false and nothing has been concealed or misstated therein. Verified at(place) on this the (day) of (month) , (year) .

Signature of deponent

Solemnly affirmed and signed in my presence on this the (day) of (month) , (year) after reading the contents of this affidavit

OATH COMMISSIONER

Note: The above affidavit has to be typed on Non-Judicial Paper of Rs. 10/- and countersigned by a Notary Officer/Magistrate

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8. Instructions For Filling up of Application Form a) Please read the Important Notes/Check List given in last page of the Prospectus before and

after filling-up the Application Form.

b) Please fill the form in your own handwriting.

c) Please note down your Application Form Number for future correspondence or retain a photocopy of the filled in Application Form.

d) The Application Form is to be filled in by the candidate IN BLACK INK ONLY giving complete information using capital letters as far as possible.

e) First, write in black ink (using capital letters) the required information in the boxes (wherever

provided). Then darken the appropriate circle corresponding to the letter/numeral underneath

each box. What you write in these boxes is only for your guidance and verification that you are

darkening the circle corresponding to the correct letter/numeral.

f) If you wish to change the marking, completely cover the darkened bubble with white fluid, and then darken the appropriate bubble.

g) Please note that your name, your parent's/guardian's name, and your date of birth should exactly be the same as given in your 10th class or first Board/Pre-University examination

certificate. Any deviation, whenever discovered, may lead to cancellation of your candidature.

1. Name of the Candidate: Write your name in capital letters as given in your 10th class certificate

or your first Board/Pre-University Examination. Write only one letter in each box. Leave one, and

only one, blank box between consecutive words of your name.

2. Date of Birth : Use numeral 01 to 31 for date, use numerals 01 to 12 for month and use last two

digits for the year of birth.

3. Gender: Darken the appropriate circle.

4. Nationality: Darken the appropriate circle. In case you are a Foreign National, please indicate the country to which you belong in the space provided.

5. Category: Darken the circle corresponding to your category/categories as given below. Your request for change of category subsequent to your submission of application form will not be

accepted.

Category Code

General GEN

Scheduled Caste SC

Scheduled Tribe ST Other Backward Class (Only Non Creamy Layer) OBC

Person with Disability PWD

Foreign National FN

Others OTH

6. In case you are blind: tick the appropriate circle.

7. Sub-Category: In case you are PWD, darken the bubble. Otherwise leave it blank.

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8. State of Domicile: Mention the code of the state to which you belong (refer to the codes given

below).

State/Union Territory Code State/Union Territory Code

Andaman & Nicobar

Assam

Andhra Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh

Bihar

Chandigrah

Chattisgarh

Delhi

Daman & Diu

Goa

Gujarat

Haryana

Himachal Pradesh

Jammu & Kashmir

Jharkhand

Karnataka

Kerala

Lakshadweep

01

02

03

04

05

06

07

08

09

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

Madhya Pradesh

Maharashtra

Manipur

Meghalaya

Mizoram

Nagaland

Odisha

Pondicherry

Punjab

Rajasthan

Sikkim

Tamil Nadu

Tripura

Uttar Pradesh

Uttaranchal

West Bengal

Any other place (in India)

Foreign Countries

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20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

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9. Programme of Study: Darken the appropriate bubble corresponding to the programme of

study for which you will be taking the Entrance Examination (Darken only one bubble).

10. Choice of Subject: You can opt for appearing in the entrance examination up to a maximum

of three subjects out of two schools of your choice to be indicated in the same application

form in order of preference for admission from among those listed under the programmes of

study offered by various Schools/Departments. If you intend to apply for more than one

subject in the same level of programmes but up to three, you need not fill separate application form. If you submit more than one application form for same level of programmes, all your

application forms will be outrightly rejected. The University assumes no responsibility if you,

despite caution, have opted for more than one subject for which the examinations have been

scheduled simultaneously. Please note that option(s) once exercised shall be final and no change of option(s) shall be allowed. The preference wise option given by you at the time of

filling in the application form will be kept in view e.g. a candidate who has been selected for

a discipline falling under higher preference will have no claim for other preferences of the

same level of programme. In other words, if one gets selected in higher preference, he/she

will be offered admission in that preference only.

You should use the following numeral Subject/Centre Codes as given below and select up to a

maximum of three subjects out of two schools of the same level of programme.

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Name of the Schools with Subject Codes:

(A) School of Languages


(i) M.A. in Oriya (COLL) 101

M.Phil in Oriya (COLL) 201

Ph.D in Oriya (COLL) 301

(ii) M.A. in English (CELL) 102

(B) School of Social Sciences

i) M.A./M.Sc in Anthropology (CAS) 103

M.Phil in Anthropology (CAS) 203

Ph.D in Anthropology (CAS) 303

ii) M.A. in Sociology (CSS) 104

M.Phil in Sociology(CSS) 204

Ph.D in Sociology (CSS) 304

(C) School of Basic Sciences & Information Sciences

5-year Integrated M.Sc. in Mathematics (CM) 106

(D) School of Biodiversity and Conservation of Natural Sciences

M.Sc. in Biodiversity and Conservation of Natural Resources (CBCNR) 107

M.Phil in BCNR (CBCNR) 207

Ph.D in BCNR (CBCNR) 307

(E) School of Development Studies

M.A. in Economics (CE) 108

(F) School of Education & Education Technology

i) M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication (CJMC) 105

M.Phil in J & MC (CJMC) 205

Ph.D in J & MC (CJMC) 305

ii) B.Ed (Teacher Education) (CTE) 109

11. Entrance Examination Centre: Darken the bubbles corresponding to the appropriate numerals to indicate the city where you would take the entrance examination. A list of cities where CUO entrance examination is to be held is given below. No change will be permitted and no correspondence in this context will be entertained. In case it is not possible to allot the Centre of your choice, the University reserves the right to allot you alternative centre.

Name of the Centre Centre Code

1. Bhubaneswar 01

2. Koraput 02

3. Rourkela 03

4. Kolkata 04

5. Vishakhapatnam 05

6. Raipur 06

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Note:

a. The University reserves the right to change/cancel any Centre of Examination without assigning any reason.

b. Addresses of the Centres of Examination will be available on our CUO website (www.cuo.ac.in).

12. Details of Bank Challan/Online payment enclosed towards Entrance Examination/Processing Fee: Write numerals to indicate Transaction Number, Date of Transaction and amount of the Entrance Examination Fee. The amount towards entrance examination fee is to be paid as under:

If you are applying for more than one subjects of the same level of programme, you are required to pay the examination fees for each field of study as per rates indicated in the page 05, Section 1.1. Procurement of Forms, failing which your candidature will not be considered for additional field(s) of study.

Please note that, if your application is rejected for any reason, whatsoever or you are not able to appear in the Entrance Examination, the Entrance Examination Fee/Processing Fee paid by you shall not be refunded.

13. Father's and Mother's Name: Write your father's and mother's name in BLOCK LETTERS exactly as in your 10th class or equivalent Certificate.

14. Permanent Address: Write your complete permanent address in CAPITAL LETTERS, including PIN Code.

15. Academic Details: While filling up the information relating to the Academic Record, you should strike off the examinations which are not relevant and should indicate the name of the relevant examination i. e. High School, Higher Secondary, Senior School Certificate (10+2), Intermediate or equivalent, B.A. (Hons.), B.A.(Pass),B.Sc. (Hons.), B.Sc. (Pass), B.Com. (Pass), B.Com (Hons.), B.Tech., B.E., M.B.B.S., M.A. , M.Sc. or MCA, Allied subjects, etc., as the case may be. If you are appearing for final year examination you should fill in all the columns except percentage of marks column wherein you should write "appearing". Please do not forget to write subjects studied in qualifying examination in the column provided for verification of your eligibility.

In case the University/Institution from where you have passed the examination follows letter grading system/CGPA, you are required to indicate the equivalent percentage in the space provided in the application form for the purpose of determining the eligibility.

16. Present Employment Record: You are required to indicate under Column 19 of the Application Form the details of your present employment, if any. (The candidates, enjoying employed status and selected for admission to any of the programmes in the University, are required to produce No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of registration/ admission for the duration of the programme permitting them to pursue their studies at the University, failing which they will not be granted admission.)

17. Name and address of Parents/Guardian: Write the name and address of your Parent/ guardian and complete address.

18. Mention Yes or No against claiming of bonus points (See section 2.2)

Photograph: Please write your name and application form number on the backside of a recent good quality colour passport photograph (taken not earlier than 6 months) and paste (do not staple) in the box provided. The approximate size of the photograph should be 3.5 cm. x 4.5 cm. Do not sign on the photograph and do not get it attested.

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Signature: Put your usual signature in black ink within the box provided. Your signature must not overflow or touch the border of the box provided. Your signature establishes your identity. Hence, do not merely write your name in capital letters. This may lead to rejection of your application.

Declaration: The candidate must sign the declaration at the end of the application form.

Telephone/FAX No./E-mail etc: The candidate is also advised to give his/her telephone/mobile number; FAX/E-mail, if any, in the appropriate columns at the end of application form.

Acknowledgment Card: One printed acknowledgment card is enclosed with the application form. You are required to fill all the columns provided in the Acknowledgement card. You are also required to write your complete postal address on the space provided in the Card and affix a postage stamp of Rs.6/- & submit it with the application form. For all further correspondence, you should invariably indicate your Application form No. and address for communication to the Registrar, Central University of Orissa, Landiguda, Koraput-764020, Odisha.

Insert the following documents in the appropriate size envelope and send it by speed post/by hand to The Registrar, Central University of Orissa, Landiguda, Koraput-764020

1. Bank Challan (Put the Bank Challan in the 9" X 4" size envelope supplied with the Application Form).

2. Application Form (Refold the application form where it was originally folded)

3. Acknowledgment Card duly filled in and affixed with postage stamp of Rs.6/-.

Application Forms can be submitted by Registered Post/ Speed Post to Registrar, Central University of Orissa, Landiguda, Koraput-764020. The application forms must reach the CUO on or before 10th June, 2014. CUO will not accept responsibility for any postal delay or irregularity or loss in postal transit.

Important Notes:

- No candidate admitted to a full-time programme of study in the University shall accept or hold any employment or otherwise or shall be full time student of any other Institution/ University during the course of his/her study at the University except those specifically permitted by the University in accordance with rules.

- If any information furnished by the candidate in the application form is found to be false, his/

her admission, if granted on the basis of such information will be cancelled, ipso facto.

- Incomplete application forms will be summararily rejected without any reference to the candidates. The candidates are, therefore, advised to carefully complete all the relevant columns of the application form as per instructions.

- Application Forms received after the closing date shall not be entertained. However, where marginal delay in submission of completed form occurs due to pressing reasons, or for circumstances beyond the candidate's control, such of the application forms shall be considered on the merit of each individual case with justification given by the candidate along with the form in support of his/her claim for its late submission.

- University shall not accept responsibility for any postal delay or irregularity or loss in postal transit.

- Any dispute with regard to any matter relating to admission shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Orissa Courts only.

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9. Important Dates

Scheduled Activity Date

Date of Advertisement 28th April, 2014

Starting date of selling prospectus and application form

(both online and offline)

05th May, 2014

Closing date of application form (online)

05th June, 2014

Closing date of application form (offline) 10th June, 2014

Distribution of Admit Cards (online only)

30th June, 2014

Date of Entrance Examination 05th & 06th July, 2014

Publication of Entrance Examination Results 11th July, 2014

Date of viva-voce for Research Programme

& P.G. Programme in J&MC To be informed through CUO website

Declaration of the results of Research Programme

& P.G. Programme in J&MC To be informed through CUO website

Date of admission of 1st Merit list Candidates 21st & 22nd July, 2014

Date of admission of 2nd Merit list Candidates

25th & 26th July, 2014

Commencement of Classes 24th July, 2014

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10. Check List

Applicants who do not fulfill the minimum requirement as prescribed in the prospectus need

not apply. Before submitting/posting the completed application forms please go through the

following:

THE APPLICATION FORM SHOULD BE FILLED UP IN BLACK BALL POINT PEN ONLY.

Please send the bank challan along with application form. Without Bank

challan an application would be rejected.

Note down your Application Form Number for future correspondence or

retain a photocopy of the filled in Application Form.

Check whether you have filled in all the items in the Application Form.

Check whether you have affixed recent passport size colour passport

photograph (taken within 6 months) in the Application Form. Attach one

extra photograph along with the application form for entrance examination

admit card.

Check whether you fulfill the eligibility requirements as prescribed by

the University for the Particular Programme of the study you are applying

for.

Please note that permission to appear in the entrance examination is

subject to your fulfilling minimum eligibility requirements prescribed for

admission to the concerned programmes of study and as notified in the

Prospectus.

Write your own address in the acknowledgement Card.

Affix Indian Postal Stamp of Rs.6/- in the Acknowledgement Card.

Place the Application Form, self-addressed envelope with postal stamp

of Rs. 6/- and the Acknowledgement Card in the Inner Cover.

You have to enclose the Payment details/ challan of the required amount

(based on the number of choices you are applying for) paid in the

mentioned Bank details on page 05.

General/ OBC SC/ST

For 1st Choice 500.00 300.00

For 2nd Choice 200.00 100.00

For 3rd Choice 200.00 100.00

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Note:

1. You can opt for appearing in the Entrance Examination up to a maximum

of three subjects from two schools of your choice for the same level of

programmes to be indicated in the same Application Form in order of

preference for admission. Candidate may opt for admission in only one

centre (first preference) even though selected in other subjects.

2. Application Form can be submitted by post to Registrar, Central University

of Orissa, Landiguda Campus, Koraput-764020, Odisha. Do not send

your application form through private courier services. The application

forms must reach the Central University of Orissa on or before 10th

June,2014. CUO will not accept responsibility for any postal delay or

irregularity or loss in postal transit.

3. Certificates and Marksheets for Matriculation, 10+2 and B.A./B.Sc/B.Com

(wherever applicable) need to be submitted along with the application

form.

4. Certificate from competent authority should be produced for availing

bonus points or reservation of seats along with the application form.

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