Berhampur University
Berhampur University is a Public teaching-cum-affiliating university in Brahmapur, Odisha, India.
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| Motto | Tamasoma Jyothirgamaya |
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Motto in English | Let light emerge from darkness |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1967 |
| Chancellor | Governor of Odisha |
| Vice-Chancellor | Geetanjali Dash[1] |
| Location | , , 19.2977358°N 84.8781602°E |
| Campus | Urban 250.670 Ac |
| Affiliations | Association of Commonwealth Universities, Association of Indian Universities |
| Website | www |
History
Berhampur University was established on 2 January 1967 as an affiliating university by the Government of Odisha.[2]
Campus
The present campus is known as Bhanja Vihar, named after one of the greatest poets of Odisha, Kabisamrat Upendra Bhanja. Spread over an area of about 250 acres (1.0 km2), the university is about 12 kilometres from the city of Berhampur and about six kilometres from Gopalpur beach.
Academics
The university offers postgraduate courses in three departments: science, humanities, and business studies. These include regular programmes, self-financing programmes (Pharmacy, Education and Finance) and diploma courses.[3]
The university also offers 28 undergraduate and postgraduate courses through its constituent colleges as well as in distance education mode, through its Harihar Mardaraj Distance Education Centre.[4]
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
The university has now the jurisdiction over 3 districts viz, Gajapati, Ganjam, Kandhamal.[7]
Notable alumni
Notable alumni include:
- Arun K. Pati, professor at Harish-Chandra Research Institute and notable quantum physicist
- Giridhar Gamang, former Chief Minister of Odisha
- Dr. Krishna Mohan Pathi, Padma Sri Awardee, Indian orthopedic surgeon from Odisha, India, who is known for his work in 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
- Dr. Subrat Kumar Acharya, gastroenterologist and 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.
- Dr. Satyajit Sahu, Associate Professor and Physicist 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.
- Staff Reporter (30 May 2016). "Berhampur varsity gets 'A' grade". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- "Vikram Deb Autonomous College Jeypore to become university". www.timesofindia.com/. Retrieved 13 February 2023.