Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (MSCB University) (North Orissa University (NOU))

The Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (MSCB University), formerly North Orissa University (NOU) was established by the Government of Orissa, under the Section 32 of the Odisha University Act, 1989 (Act 5 of 1989), vide notification No. 88 ct, 1989 (Act 5 of 1989), vide notification No. 880 dated 13th July 1998. It was carved out of the Utkal University and became operational since 1999 at Takatpur (98.84 acres) of Baripada in the Mayurbhanj District of Odisha as an affiliating university. The University is recognized by the University Grants Commission under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of UGC Act,1956 with effect from 15th February 2000 and 21st June 2006, respectively. The territorial jurisdiction of the university extends over Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts of the northern part of Odisha, thickly populated with tribal communities. NOU's jurisdiction covers 103 colleges (Mayurbhanj-65 + Keonjhar-38) including 2 Autonomous Colleges, 2 Law Colleges, 3 Teachers' Education (B.Ed.) Colleges (including one specially for physically challenged) imparting education to a large number of students at the graduate and post-graduate levels. MSCB University is recognized by Bar Council of India, DEC, IGNOU, NCTE and included in the list of Association of Indian Universities and Association of Commonwealth Universities. To emerge as a Unique Centre of Learning where a global perspective informs, guides and grounds the thought and action at a local level. To be a leader amongst HEIs in creation and dissemination of knowledge by synergising excellence with equity, education with experience, research with innovation and livelihood with dignity amongst the young students of the University. To groom the students to be intellectually responsive, socially responsible, ethically sensitive and professionally competent in becoming a good citizen Using education as a catalyst for promotion of self-esteem and as an instrument of change for all its students with special attention to those from areas under the jurisdiction of the University namely, Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts. Providing our students a safe and functional space conducive to learning, working and conducting research by virtue of professionalism, excellence, teamwork and environmental stewardship in consonance with national needs and global standards Providing a clean, efficient, sensitive and transparent system of administration and governance for all its stake holders. Enabling the University to exemplify the highest ideals of social equity, gender justice and compassion for the weak and disadvantaged. Fostering functional and outcome based academic linkages with national /and global organizations (including industry) for advancing stakeholder engagement, social development through research, innovation, consultancy and outreach. Nurturing an ecosystem for holistic education where natural science, technology, social sciences, liberal arts and human values blend in a harmonious manner in facilitating nation building and a sustainable planet.