About Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University
Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (MSCB University), located at Sriram Chandra Vihar in Takatpur, Baripada, Odisha, is a public state university established in 1998 as North Orissa University and renamed in 2020 to honor Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo, the erstwhile ruler of Mayurbhanj. The university was created to expand higher education in northern Odisha and has since grown into a significant academic hub in the region. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by NAAC.
The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across disciplines such as Arts, Science, Commerce, Education, and Social Sciences. It emphasizes both teaching and research, with special focus on biodiversity, tribal studies, Odia literature, and sustainable development. Admissions are conducted through state-level entrance examinations and merit-based selection, depending on the program.
The Baripada campus spans nearly 99 acres and is equipped with classrooms, laboratories, libraries, hostels, and sports facilities. MSCB University regularly organizes seminars, workshops, and conferences, fostering a vibrant academic environment. It also has a Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), offering certificate and postgraduate programs to expand access to learners across Odisha.
Guided by its motto “Sadhana, Swabhiman, Sadbhabana, Swayamsampurnata” (Dedication, Pride, Goodwill, Self-reliance), Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University continues to uphold its legacy as a center of academic excellence, nurturing professionals, researchers, and leaders who contribute meaningfully to academia, industry, and society while preserving the cultural heritage of Odisha.
