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AdministrationAdministrationAdministrationAdministration

Chancellor His Excellency

Prof. Ganeshi Lal

Vice Chancellor

Prof. (Dr.). Amarendra

Narayan Misra

Email: [email protected]

Sri Kishore Chandra Das

Registrar

Prof.(Dr.) J Panigrahi

Chairman, Post Graduate

Council

Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Smt. Minati Sahu

Comptroller of Finance &

Accounts

Dr. Pabitra Mohan Nanda

Controller of Examination

Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]



From Vice Chancellor’s DeskFrom Vice Chancellor’s DeskFrom Vice Chancellor’s DeskFrom Vice Chancellor’s Desk

Khallikote University (KU) at Berhampur, the Unitary University in the state

of Odisha with intensive research activities, aims at imparting quality education in

several interdisciplinary professional courses. Our innovative post graduate

curriculum and action plan will motivate the students by igniting their analytical

thinking and creativity in these professional interdisciplinary courses which have

social relevance as well as job prosperity. In order to realize the educational needs of

the millennial, the University has implemented learning management system (LMS)

to facilitate 24 x 7 learning. The world is changing fast and our next generation have

to catch it up and compete with the rest of the globe with the sincere efforts,

dedication, honesty, punctuality and devotion of our qualified faculty members.

Moreover, Khallikote University is looking forward to be an innovative

Research Intensive University of Odisha keeping the National Education Policy into

account. Thus our goal is to create a pool of able, skilled and independent graduates,

who will be progressive, confident, productive and create a new competitive world.

Prof. Amarendra Narayan Misra



Contents

1. KHALLIKOTE UNIVERSITY: A BRIEF PROFILE 4

1.1 Vision of the University: 4

1.2 Mission of the University: 4

1.3 Academics 5

1.4 Curriculum and Pedagogy 6

2. ADMISSION PROCESS 7

2.1 Selection Criteria 7

2.2 Eligibility 8

2.3 Result-Awaited (RA) Cases 8

2.4 Entrance Test 8

2.4.1 Application and Shortlisting Intimation 9

2.5 Mode of Payment 9

2.6 Schedule of Entrance Examination: 9

3. ADMISSION PROCESS 10

3.1 Return of Original Documents 11

3.2 Cancellation or Withdrawal of Admission 11

3.3 Reservation 11

3.4 Age Limit and Relaxation: 13

3.5 Fee Structure: 13

4. POST GRADUATE DEPARTMENTS 14

4.1 Department of Bioscience and Bioinformatics 14

4.2 Department of Natural Resources Management and Geo-informatics 17

4.3 Department of Library and Information Science 19

4.4 Department of Economics and Management 21

4.5 Department of Mass Communication and Media Technology 23

4.6 Department of Travel Tourism and Hospitality Management 24

5. FACILTIIES 26

6. SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECTS 28



1. KHALLIKOTE UNIVERSITY: A BRIEF PROFILE

Khallikote University at Berhampur (KUB) is a unitary university with

intensive research activities established by Government of Odisha and

recognised by the University Grant Commission (UGC). With an aim to impart

quality education in several interdisciplinary professional courses, the

University is dedicated to innovative pedagogy, rigour in scholarship,

inculcating institutional values and international linkages.

The University was established as the first cluster University in the state of

Odisha on 30th May 2015 under Rashtriya Uchhatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) in

exercise of the powers conferred by subsections (1) and (2) of the Odisha

University Act, 1989 (Odisha Act 5, 1989). Further, on 26th February, 2020,

Government of Odisha in exercise of the powers conferred by subsections (1)

and (2) and clause (g) of the sub section (3) of section 32 of the Odisha University

Act, 1989 (Odisha Act 5, 1989) altered the Khallikote University to a Unitary

University with intensive research activities.

1.1 Vision of the University:

Khallikote University aspires to be one of most dynamic, vibrant and research

intensive university of Odisha, responsive to the changing global trends,

providing unparallel educational opportunities for the students hailing from

lower socio-economic strata of society seeking quality education in the

emerging areas of the professional and IT savvy world.

1.2 Mission of the University:

The University strives to work hard as a team with a sense of commitment

towards the educational, cultural, economic, environmental, health and social

advancement of the state of Odisha in general and southern Odisha in particular:

• The University is devoted to provide quality education at under

graduate (UG) level and master’s degree programmes through its

constituent colleges, and its own departments and lead college,

respectively.

• To meet the challenges of the knowledge era and keep pace with the

knowledge explosion in higher education, the University is committed

to inculcate and sustain quality in all the dimensions of higher



education viz. teaching, learning, research, extension and governance

while catering to the regional needs, national aspirations and global

competitiveness.

1.3 Academics

Presently, the University at its transit campus at GMax Building on NH-16,

Konisi, Berhampur, Odisha offers Post-Graduate (PG) and Doctoral

Programmes in six interdisciplinary subjects through its six PG Departments:

1. Department of Biosciences and Bioinformatics,

2. Department of Natural Resources Management and Geo-informatics,

3. Department of Library and Information Science,

4. Department of Economics and Management,

5. Department of Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management, and

6. Department of Mass Communication and Media Technology

The two years (four semesters) Master’s degree programmes are-

� M. Sc. in Bioscience and Bioinformatics

� M.A./M.Sc. in Natural Resources Management and Geo-informatics

� Master in Library and Information Science

� MBA in Business Economics

� MBA in Travel and Tourism Management

� Master in Mass Communication and Media Technology

The long term goals of these courses are

� Facilitating accessible and affordable quality education that equips the

students with scholarly and professional skills and moral principles in the

global perspectives.

� Strengthening the research programme for both faculty and student by

undertaking various research, extension and consultancy programmes

addressing basic and regional problems in the national and international

perspectives that, in turn, contribute to better quality teaching.

� Exploring the natural resources using knowledge and wisdom for sustainable

development of the state and making the University as a leading research-

intensive university.



� Engaging the manpower in the dissemination of knowledge and technology

to the community, thereby strengthening and elevating them through various

CSR activities and programmes.

� Creating conducive environment at the University for expanding the

intellectual horizons and acquiring affirmative mindset, thereby thriving in an

increasingly internationalized and competitive job market, and

simultaneously transforming students to responsible citizens of the country.

1.4 Curriculum and Pedagogy

The curriculum of all the academic programme of KUB is designed in consultation

with senior academia as well as industry experts to empower the students to lead

and excel in their respective career paths. All the programmes have both core and

elective courses. The core courses facilitate the students the breadth and depth of

knowledge of academic programmes pursuing. The elective courses offer the

students the opportunity to choose from an array of subjects which will enhance the

resume for a particular career. In order to provide cutting-edge research coupled

with real life applications, these courses are taught by academia as well as industry

experts.

Khallikote University employs outcomes-based teaching and learning in all the six

programmes and ensures the learning as student-centric learning. In view of the

above, the University has adopted the following teaching strategies to make the

learning student-centric.

• Using of pedagogical tools like audio/video and powerpoint presentation

• Video conference classes using Google Meet/Zoom

• Project work

• Providing internship in industry at the end of each semester

• Encourage student for presentation in weekly seminar on contemporary

topics

• Teaching through group discussion/seminar

• Using of e-learning/learning management system

• Providing opportunities for students exchange in overseas universities



2. ADMISSION PROCESS

Admission to the six Post Graduate Courses of Khallikote University will be

conducted based on the performance in Central Universities Common Entrance Test

(CUCET 2020) and Odisha State Universities Common PG Entrance Test 2020

(OSUCET 2020) through SAMS-Odisha as enumerated below:

Name of the Course

Seats to be filled through

CUCET

2020

OSUCET

2020

OJEE 2020/CAT

2020/ MAT 2020

M. Sc. in Biosciences and Bioinformatics 12 12 Not Applicable

Master in Library and Information Science 12 12 Not Applicable

Master in Mass Communication and Media

Technology

12 12 Not Applicable

Master (M.A./M.Sc) in Natural Resources

Management and Geo-informatics

12 12 Not Applicable

MBA in Business and Economics 12 12 OJEE/CAT /MAT

score will also be

considered for

vacant seats, if any.

MBA in Travel and Tourism Management 12 12

Note: Any vacant seats from either CUCET 2020 or Odisha State Universities Common PG

Entrance Test 2020 (OSUCET-2020) through SAMS-Odisha can be interchangeably filled at

the discretion of the competent authority of KUB.

2.1 Selection Criteria

Admission into PG courses cannot be claimed as a matter of right. The University

reserves the right to admit or deny admission to the students. Selection for

admission into different courses shall be done through CUCET 2020 OR Odisha

State Universities Common PG Entrance Test 2020 (OSUCET 2020) through SAMS-

Odisha and academic career with a weightage of 70% and 30%, respectively.

Absentees in the both CUCET 2020 and OSUCET 2020 shall be disqualified for

admission at KUB. However, any vacant seats for the two PG Courses (MBA in

Business Economics and MBA in Travel and Tourism Management) from either

CUCET 2020 or OSUCET 2020 will be filled through the candidates having valid

OJEE/CAT/MAT score. The detailed criteria for career evaluation are as under:



Degree Marks Pattern

10th/H.S.C./ Secondary or

equivalent

8 (Total marks secured / Maximum marks) x 8

12th / Sr. Secondary/

Intermediate or equivalent

8 (Total marks secured / maximum marks) x 8

Graduation (Aggregate or

Honours)

12 (Total marks secured in honours / maximum

marks in honours) x 12

OR

(Aggregate marks secured in all subjects /

Maximum marks in all subjects) x 12

Distinction in graduation 2

1. Detailed information about CUCET 2020 is available on CUCET website

www.cucetexam.in.

2. Detailed Information about Odisha State Universities Common PG Entrance

Test 2020 (OSUCET 2020) through SAMS-Odisha will available after notification

by Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha.

2.2 Eligibility

For each programme the eligibility criteria has been specified at respective

pages along with seats available and other related information.

2.3 Result-Awaited (RA) Cases

Result-awaited categories are the applicants who have appeared in the

qualifying examination for which the results are awaited. Such candidates are also

eligible to apply for consideration of provisional admission. All such candidates

will be required to produce proof of having passed the qualifying examination to

the institute latest by July 31, 2020 failing which such provisional admission will

stand cancelled. Such students will be given minimum pass percentage of eligibility

while preparing the merit list. If the candidate is found ineligible at a later date even

after admission to Khallikote University his/her admission will be cancelled

without refunding the amount paid.

2.4 Entrance Test

The entrance test of CUCET 2020 will be conducted on May 30-31, 2020 and the

dates for Entrance Test of OSUCET 2020 (SAMS Odisha 2020) will be declared after

notification by Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha.



2.4.1 Application and Shortlisting Intimation

After the declaration of the results of CUCET 2020 and OSCUT2020, the list of

qualified candidates will be notified in the Khallikote University website

www.kub.ac.in and also in the notice board of the University. The qualified

candidates will be intimated and/or invited for Online/ Offline counseling at KUB

as the case may be deemed fit, as per the notified counseling schedule. Along with

the intimation letter, the candidate will be provided with other relevant information,

i.e. i) the required fees to be paid by the candidate at the time of counseling-cum-

admission, ii) the list of original documents to be verified during admission, and iii)

the last date of admission for the concerned candidate.

2.5 Mode of Payment

All types of fees prescribed for admission must be made through bank draft drawn

in favour of Chairman, PG Council, Khallikote University payable at Central Bank

of India, Khallikote College Branch (IFSC code. CBIN 0283241), Berhampur (the

name, Exam. Ref/Roll no. and address of the student should be written clearly on

the reverse of the bank draft).

2.6 Schedule of Entrance Examination:

CUCET 2020

Activity Date

Opening of online application form for all PG programmes March 16, 2020

Closing of online application form for all PG Programmes April 11, 2020

May 23, 2020 (Extended)

Issue of admit card for all programmes May 18, 2020

To be notified later

CUCET 2020 PG Exam Dates May 30 and 31, 2020


Upload of Answer Key June 01, 2020


Grievance, if any June 02-04, 2020


Corrected answer Key, if any June 08, 2020


Declaration of Results June 26, 2020




OSUCET 2020 (SAMS Odisha 2020)

The schedule of OSUCET 2020 (SAMS Odisha 2020) will be available after notification by

Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha.

Activity Date

Opening of Online Application form for all PG

programmes


Closing of online Application form for all PG Programmes To be notified later

Issue of Admit Card for all programmes To be notified later

OSUCET 2020 PG Exam Dates To be notified later

Declaration of Results To be notified later

3. ADMISSION PROCESS

Selected candidates can take admission to the course for which they are selected, in

person. The process of admission is done by depositing the following documents to the

University.

a. College Leaving Certificate (CLC) in original from the Institution last attended;

b. Conduct Certificate in original from the Institution last attended;

c. Original Mark Sheet/Certificates starting from H.S.C/ Secondary to last

qualifying examination; (In case of +3 Examinations/Degree in

Science/Arts/Commerce/Engineering, etc. Mark sheet of First Examination and

Final Examination are to be submitted separately, if detailed marks are not

provided in the final mark sheet).

d. Migration Certificate in original for candidates from other Universities. In case

the parent University is not providing the migration certificate at the time of

admission, the admission of candidate will still be allowed if he/she gives an

undertaking to that effect.

e. Four attested passport size coloured photographs.

f. Original Caste Certificate for SC/ST candidates.

g. Required fees specified in the Intimation Letter.

h. Copy of the certificate regarding claims with respect to any reservation such as

disability for Physically Handicapped Person, Ex-serviceman, Sports quota, etc.

The University will notify to candidates indicating the completion of the admission

process and details regarding commencement of classes.



3.1 Return of Original Documents

Original documents will be returned after the verification except CLC, Conduct

Certificate and Migration Certificate.

3.2 Cancellation or Withdrawal of Admission

Normally the cancellation or withdrawal of admission is discouraged. However,

KUB has the following policy of cancellation and withdrawal of admission.

1 Cancellation/withdrawal of admission request is

made in writing before the last date of admission

mentioned in the intimation letter.

50% of one time admission

fee shall be retained and

other fees will be

returned.

2. Cancellation/withdrawal of admission request is

made in writing after the last date of admission

mentioned in the intimation letter and before

commencement of classes.

100% onetime admission

fee shall be retained.

3. Cancellation/withdrawal of admission request is

made in writing after commencement of classes.

No refund.

3.3 Reservation

For all the courses, subject to eligibility and submission proof belonging to the

following categories, some of seats will be reserved as follows:

a) As per the Government of Odisha Notification No.HE-FE-III-Admn.-

64/14/11710/HE, dated 01.06.2015, the reservation of seats shall be as follows:

i. SC category - 16.25% of the sanctioned strength of each programme shall be

reserved for SC candidates.

ii. ST category - 22.5% of the sanctioned strength of each programme shall be

reserved for ST candidates.

• The reserved seats are not interchangeable between SC & ST.

• SC/ST applicants selected for admission on their merit shall not be

counted against the reserved category seats.

• However any modification made by the Government in the reservation

policy will be followed.

• Seats under reserved category will be de-reserved after three rounds

only if number of students of that category is available for sliding up

for the course. In case of non-availability of applicants/candidates in

one of these categories, seats will be filled up from the candidates of

the general merit list.

b) One seat is reserved for the candidates who have represented the country in the

International Games and Sports during last three years for admission into P.G.

courses. In case of non-availability of such students, the reserved seat will be filled

from merit list.



c) One seat is reserved for the children/wife of the martyrs / ex-serviceman / in-

service personnel of the Indian Armed Force, and in case of non-availability of

such students, the seat is to be filled in from the merit list. Certificate to this effect

shall be produced from the Rajya/Zilla Sainik Board. The preference shall be

given as in the order.

d) 4% of the total number of seats in each department will be reserved for P.H.

students having 40% or above disability as recommended by the Medical Board at

the time of admission. In case of non-availability, the seats will be filled up from

the general merit list.

e) For Kashmiri migrants relaxations will be as follows:

i) Such student can be admitted over and above the sanctioned strength (total

number of seats of the department), to the extent of 02 seats.

(ii) Such candidates can be given an extension in the date of admission up to 30

days.

(iii) Relaxation will be given in cut-off percentage up to 10% subject to minimum

eligibility requirement.

(iv) Domicile requirements will be waived.

(v) Migration in second and subsequent years will be allowed subject to the

condition given in e (i) above.

f) Sports Persons:

(i) Those who have represented the state during last three years at National level

sports shall get 10% weightage of marks over and above the aggregate career

marks in qualifying exam.

(ii) Those who have represented the University at the Inter University Sports

during last three years shall get 5% weightage of marks over and above the

aggregate career marks in the qualifying exam. Provided that participants in

the sports events recognized / organized by Director of Sports/ Sports

Council of the University only will be eligible for the weightage of (i) & (ii)

above.

g) International Students: Admission into P.G. courses are subject to clearance from

Government of India with a student visa and submission of due medical fitness

certificate including HIV test and other eligibility as prescribed by Govt. of India,

which will be considered over and above the sanctioned strength in the P.G.

Courses, as per availability of foreign students, NRIs, and Government of India

sponsored candidate, after due consideration of such applications by the HOD

and Chairman, P.G. Council with prior approval of the Vice- Chancellor.

Admissions under these categories may be considered within two months from

the last date of admission, if he/she has submitted the application with all

documents within due date. There is no need for the candidates to appear for

entrance test by KU.



i) For all the reservation categories and special weightage categories, the applicant

must submit certificates from competent authorities, acceptance of which is

subject to satisfaction of Admission Committee of the University. In respect of

Physically Handicapped, the candidate may be asked to appear before a Medical

Board constituted by the Chairman, P.G. Council. The decision of the Medical

Board will be final and binding.

3.4 Age Limit and Relaxation:

The maximum age limit for each course is 25 years (relaxation in age will be

provided as per the guide lines stipulated by Govt. of Odisha). The industry/

government/ private sponsored candidate will be given relaxation in age equivalent

to years of service rendered in the sponsored company/ institute.

3.5 Fee Structure:

Fee Details Open

candidate

Sponsored

candidate

A. One Time Fee (To be taken during admission)

Admission Fee Rs. 500.0 Rs. 500.0

University Registration Fee Rs. 500.0 Rs. 500.0

University Caution deposit (Refundable) Rs. 3000.0 Rs. 3000.0

Library caution Deposit

(Refundable)

Rs. 1000.0 Rs. 1000.0

Identity Card Rs. 100.0 Rs. 100.0

Security Deposit (Refundable) Rs. 1000.0 Rs. 1000.0

Blazer Rs. 2000.0 Rs. 2000.0

Total One time Fees Rs. 8100.0 Rs. 8100.0

B. Semester Fee (To be taken at the beginning of each semester)

Tuition Fee Rs. 1000.0 Rs. 1000.0

Course Fee (inclusive of development fee,

Cultural activities, Student welfare activities)

Rs. 16500.0 Rs. 16500.0

Test and Examination Fee Rs. 1000.0 Rs. 1000.0

Library Fee Rs. 300.0 Rs. 300.0

Laboratory Fee Rs. 5000.0 Rs. 5000.0

*Medical Fee (First-aid and emergency

consultancy only)

Rs. 1000.0 Rs. 1000.0

Transport Fee Rs. 5000.0 Rs. 5000.0

Sponsor Fee NIL Rs. 20,000.0

Total Semester Fees Rs. 29,800.0 Rs. 49 ,800.0 *This fee does not include hospitalization and transport to hospital, and is likely to increase with facility on case to case basis.



4. POST GRADUATE DEPARTMENTS

4.1 Department of Bioscience and Bioinformatics

About the course and its scope

M.Sc. in Biosciences and Bioinformatics is a unique interdisciplinary

programme by conglomerating basic biology with frontiers of various applied

domains with emphasis on bioinformatics. The department is determined to evolve

as one of the best in providing quality education in terms of classroom knowledge

sharing and brilliantly designed modern technical laboratory facilities through it

highly qualified and dedicated faculty members. Our determination to be easily

accessible to student’s purpose will hopefully make us a better performer.

We strongly believe that healthy professional academic atmosphere can be

produced through scientific discussion and sharing novel ideas. Thus, the students

can exploit the knowledge by actively participating in journal clubs, seminars and

industry-academia visits in addition to class room and laboratory based learning,

where they can stay updated with the progress in current day research and industry.

To make the student fit for both higher learning as well as industry ready, each

student will be assigned with a project work in the final semester, where they will be

trained under the supervision of a faculty member. Apart from this, few open

courses will be proposed in collaboration with other departments of our university

that will help the students keep their analytical mind open to other domains of

academics. Overall, the course will motivate the students to prepare for a brighter

career in research, academia, and industries dealing with basic bioscience,

agriculture, healthcare, and bioprocess technology.

Recently, this department was awarded with a ‘Centre of Excellence on

Bioprospecting of Ethno-pharmaceutical of Southern Odisha’ has been awarded by

Govt. of Odisha through World Bank funding scheme. This Centre will carryout

intensive research activities on medicinal plants in Southern Odisha and their

potential in delivering various bio-active compounds for therapeutics usage. The

centre will also attempt an industrial scale bioprospecting for translating the

research on Lab-to-Industry mode.



Minimum Eligibility:

Any Science Graduate having 50% of marks in aggregate or in honours with biology

at intermediate/ senior secondary level. Relaxation of marks in qualifying exam will

be given to different category of candidates as per Govt. of Odisha guide lines.

Number of Seats: 24

Students carrying out experiments in the Lab Training-cum-workshop organized

Faculty

Name: Dr. Jogeswar Panigrahi

Designation: Professor

Specialization: Plant molecular breeding

Research projects handled: 07

Research guidance: Ph.D – 07 (completed) , 05 (ongoing)

M.Phil – 13, M.Tech - 01

Research Interest: Molecular elucidation and functional

genomics of biotic stress resistance in crop plants.

Research publications: Journal – 37, Book chapter – 07

Name: Dr. Sushil Kumar Pathak

Designation: Associate Professor

Specialization: Infection Biology


Research guidance: Ph.D – 02

Research Interest: Host-Pathogen interactions in

Mycobacterial and Helicobacter infections.

Research publications: Journal – 19



Name: Dr. Manoj Kumar Panda


Specialization: DNA Fingerprinting and Biodiversity

Conservation

Research Projects Handled: 02

Research Guidance: PhD - 03 (Completed - 01, Ongoing - 02)

M.Tech - 02, M.Pharm - 03, M.Sc - 02

Research Interest: Genetic Diversity of Plants, Population

Genetics & Conservation of Threatened Medicinal Plants

and Phytochemical Evaluation of Medicinal Plants

Research publications: Journal – 19, Conference Papers - 03

Name: Dr. Saswat Sourav Mohapatra

Designation: Assistant Professor

Specialization: Microbiology, Molecular biology

Research Interest: Bacterial Cell cycle regulation

and Signal transduction mechanisms

Research publications: Journal – 18, Book chapter- 03

Name: Dr. Sunil Kumar Behera


Specialization: Bioprocessing technology

Research Interest: Microbial fermentation technology,

Microbial mineral processing.

Research Publications: Journal -13, Book Chapter – 05

Name: Mr. Tapan Kumar Singh Nayak


Specialization: Immunology

Research Interest: Macrophage inflammatory responses, TLR

signaling and its regulation.

Research Publications: Journal – 02

Name: Dr. Aditya Kumar Panda


Specialization: Immunogenetics

Research Interest: Immunogenetics of Infectious Diseases and

Autoimmune Disorders

Research guidance: Ph.D – 02

Research Projects: 02 (ongoing)

Research Publications: Journal – 60; Book Chapter – 01



4.2 Department of Natural Resources Management and Geo-informatics

About the course and its scope

Master degree (M.A. / M. Sc) in Natural Resource Management and Geo-

Informatics (NRMG) is a two years integrated & interdisciplinary program for

students who want to develop skills in geospatial technologies and required

knowledge that will contribute to find sustainable solution to world’s most pressing

real-world challenges in managing the natural resources and emerging

environmental problems. The main focus of the course is ‘translating’ natural

resource science and social science within areas of the world’s highly vulnerable

regions into ‘science for policy and decision making’ products, advice and services.

Over the period of four semesters, students will conceptualize the ideas of natural

resources in rich and diverse ways, contemporary environmental issues and also

sound knowledge on computational and analytical foundation of Geo-informatics

and modelling. Application of geospatial technology on natural resources

management are to be done through hands-on exercises, workshops and 4 week

intensive summer internship and also a semester long major project. There will be

flexible option of choosing choice base credits from other departments to build

research interest of their domain. The uniqueness of programme lies in integrating

Geo-informatics technique in sciences based decisions making of natural resources

management in implementing sustainable development goals and positioning the

country towards meeting its global commitments and targets. The master degree @

KU will try to develop the critical masses with technique and tools of sustainable

management of natural resources with geo-information and earth observation tools.

Minimum eligibility:

Any graduate in Sciences/Engineering/ Architecture/ Arts (with subjects

Economics/ Mathematics/ Geography) with minimum of 50 % marks. Relaxation of

marks in qualifying exam will be given to different category of candidates as per

Govt. of Odisha guide lines.

Number of seats: 24



Students conducting analytical experiments in lab National conference organized

Faculty:

Name: Dr. Manoranjan Mishra Designation: Associate Professor Specialization: Remote Sensing and GIS Research and consultancy projects handled: 10 Research guidance: 01 Research Interest: Climate Change Modeling, Costal Blue Carbon Assessment, Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Remote Sensing and GIS Research publications: Journal – 13, Book Chapter – 07, News Paper Articles – 05 & Electronic content - 15

Name: Dr. B. Anjan Kumar Prusty Designation: Associate Professor Specialization: Environmental Impact Assessment, Ecotoxicology and Wetland Ecology Research and consultancy projects handled: 23 Research guidance: PhD – 02; MSc – 24; Internship/Trainee - 16 ;

MSc & BTech Group Projects – 04 Research Interest: Environmental Contamination Studies, Ethology and Habitat Ecology, Rivers basin (E-flow models) studies Research publications: Journal – 41, Books – 04, Book chapters – 25, Working paper – 01

Name: Dr. Bikram Sen Sahu Designation: Assistant Professor Specialization: Geoinformatics and Environmental Sciences Research Interest: Spatiotemporal variability analysis of natural resources, Environmental Modeling and Climate change and impact on natural resources Research publications: Journal -01



Name: Dr. Kabita Baral Designation: Assistant Professor Specialization: Decentralized Governance of Natural Resources and Environmental Justice Research Interest: Resource and Environmental Geography, Regional Development, and Waste Management Research publications: Book Chapter -01

Name: Mr. Santosh Kumar Beja Designation: Assistant Professor Specialization: Geology and Paleo-climate Research Interest: Paleo-climate, Paleo-ocenography Research publications: Journal -02

4.3 Department of Library and Information Science

About the Course and its scope:

The two years integrated Master of Library and Information Science (also termed as

MLIS) Programme under Semester-cum-Choice Based Credit System shall comprise

of various papers/courses spreading over four semesters. Master of Library and

Information Science is a professional postgraduate course that covers an advanced

study of the principles and practices of Library Science and Library Administration

along with the current technologies involved therein. The program is designed to

prepare students with a strong foundation in LIS and to make them enable to handle

effectively the modern day libraries and information centers. The program is

intended to provide a master-level library and information technology-oriented

curriculum that focuses on the practices, design, development of information

systems, databases & repositories to solve real-world problems. Post-graduates of

the program are expected to be able to take significant roles in planning, organizing,

managing, designing, configuring and implementing systems using state-of-the-art

technologies within organizations. Apart from this, the course essentially includes

the study of cataloguing and classification, collection development and

management, information systems and technology, research methods, bibliometrics,

preservation of information resources, reference and information sources and

services, database management, digital library, e-learning and knowledge

management, etc. It also teaches students to determine the best technical solution

and effectively utilize technology to add value to the field.



Minimum Eligibility:

Any Graduate having 50% of Marks in Aggregate/Honours. Relaxation for reserved

candidates will be as per Govt. of Odisha Rules.

Number of seats: 24

Demonstration on library automation National workshop organized

Faculty:

Name: Dr. Jyotshna Sahoo Designation: Associate Professor Specialization: Preservation & Conservation, Knowledge Organisation, INSB Research Projects handled: 2 Research Guidance: M.Phil. – 13; Ph.D. – 5* (*ongoing) Research Interest: KM, MIS, Scientometrics, OER Research Publications: Journal – 20, Book – 3, Book Chapter – 07

Name: Dr. Raj Kishor Kampa Designation: Assistant Professor Specialization: Research Methodology Research Interest: Open source software, Pedagogy, E-learning Research Publications: Journal - 05, Book Chapter – 04

Name: Mr. Mrutyunjay Sethy Designation: Assistant Professor Specialization: Human Resource Management Research Interest: Research data management, Bibliometrics



Name: Mr. Desul Sudarsana Designation: Assistant Professor Specialization: Ontology Research Interest: Semantic Web, Knowledge Management and Scientometrics. Research Publications: Journal- 1

4.4 Department of Economics and Management

About the Course and its scope

MBA in Business Economics is a unique programme offered by the department is first of

its kind in the state of Odisha. This interdisciplinary course blends together the decision-

making perspectives from active interaction of principles of Management, Economics

and Law. The course has been designed to prepare professionals to serve a wide

spectrum of functions embedded in corporations, business organizations, Government

Bodies, Non-Profits organizations, Academia and above all research institutions

performing Financial Analysis, Economic Feasibility Analysis, Business Analytics and

Market Research etc. With intense competition in the market place and digital revolution

every organization is spell bound to capitalize on its intellectual capital having multiple

competencies which in turn augments the purpose of Value Maximization and Cost

Optimization. This programme is manifested on contending narratives of nurturing

talents to transform them into tomorrow’s best corporate decision makers.

Minimum Eligibility: Any Graduate having 50% of Marks in Aggregate/Honours.

Relaxation for reserved candidates will be as per Govt. of Odisha Rules.

Number of Seats: 24

(The vacant seats, if any, beyond both CUCET 2020 and OSUCET 2020 will be filled through

the candidates having valid OJEE/CAT/MAT score)

Faculty Development Programme organized



Faculty:

Name: Dr. Manoj Kumar Dash Designation: Associate Professor Specialization: Marketing Analytics, Retail Analytics and Econometrics Research projects handled: 02 and Pursing : 04 Research guidance: Ph.D.- 05 + 04 (Pursuing ) Research Interest: Digital Marketing & Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Analytics, Sustainable Marketing, inclusive Growth and Development, Entrepreneurship Innovation Research Publications: Journal- 71, Book-11, Book chapter-15

Name: Dr. Mrutyunjay Swain Designation: Associate Professor Specialization: Mathematical Economics & Econometrics Research projects handled: 22; Ongoing: 01 Research guidance: Ph.D. – 4, M.Phil - 01 Research Interest: Agricultural and Resource Economics, Agri-entrepreneurship, Agri-tourism, Climate Change, Rural Finance, Disaster Management, Food Security and Sustainable Development, Gender Studies, Energy Studies Research Publications: Journal-34, Book-04, Book chapter-20

Name: Dr. Biswajit Prasad Chhatoi Designation: Assistant Professor Specialization: Financial Analytics Research Guidance: Ph.D.- 01 (On Going) Research Interest: Sustainable Development & Financial Literacy Research publications: Journal – 25, Book-01, Book chapter -11

Name: Mr. Sharada Prasad Sahoo Designation: Assistant Professor Specialization: Behavioural Management, Human Capital Management Research Interest: HCM Effectiveness, Sustainable Differentiation, Diversity Management Research Publications: Journal – 04

Name: Mr. Chandrika Prasad Das Designation: Assistant Professor Specialization: Corporate Finance Research Interest: Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship Research Publications: Journal- 14, Book-01, Book Chapter- 02



4.5 Department of Mass Communication and Media Technology


In India, all forms of mass media - print, electronic, cinema, PR and digital media

have been growing and going to be humongous in the foreseeable future. The

rapidly growing media industry demands a large number of media professionals

with a thorough training in the various media sectors. The department offers a

two year PG programme in Mass Communication and Media Technology which

provides a blend of rigorous industry oriented hands-on training as well as

variety of technical skills for multi-tasking. It also caters to research and

exposure to industries best practices through field work. This degree will have

job opportunities in the field of Public Relations, Corporate Communication,

Event Management, Graphic and Web Designing, Radio and Video Jockey,

Journalist and Online media. Some government organizations like Indian

Information Service, Broadcasting Corporation, All India Radio, Doordarshan,

Press Information Bureau, Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity also

take candidates from this discipline. This PG programme is designed to adopt

semester system with Choice Based Credit System (CBCS). The primary goal of

this department is to nurture aspiring media and communication professionals

to substantiate as role models in the media industry.



Number of Seats: 24

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Faculty:

Name: Dr. Bandita Kumari Panda


Specialization: TV/ Video production, Film Appreciation,

Media Commercials, Educational Media,


Research Interest: Advertising, Social Media, Films,Online

Journalism

Research publications: Journal-10, Book- 01, Book Chapter -01

Name: Dr. Raj Kishore Patra


Specialization: Public Relation, Media Ethics, Development

Communication, Media and Culture

Research Interest: Public Relations, CSR, Internal

Communication, Fake News etc.

Research publications: Journal – 6

Name: Ms. Neha Pandey


Specialization: Media Laws, Advertising, New Media,

Communication Theories and Models

Research publications: 2

Research Interest: Political Communication, Women and Gender

Studies

Name: Mr. Agni Kumar Behera


Specialization: Photography, Video Production, Radio

Production

Research Interest: Film Studies and Semiotics

Research publications: 1

4.6 Department of Travel Tourism and Hospitality Management


The Post Graduate Department of Travel Tourism & Hospitality Management offers

a two years full-time programme on “MBA in Travel and Tourism Management”.

The program is designed to provide with managerial skills in tourism and allied

fields to the students. The Tourism Industry is one of the largest and fastest growing

sectors of Indian Economy. The total contribution of Travel & Tourism to

employment was 8.0% of the total employment in India (WTTC report 2017). The



MBA – Travel & Tourism Management program at Khallikote University prepares

the students to explore exciting careers in the following areas:

• Transportation, travel and tourism,

• International and domestic tourism,

• Logistics and Hospitality,

• Air, Road, Rail and Water way services,

• Travel retailers and tour operators.

Specifically, it may find a position as a Ground handlers, Logistic manager, ticket

and counter manger, Tour operators, marketing executives for tour & travel

companies, managers in Air, rail, road transport, Ship and Cruise Companies,

Foreign Travel Ticketing & Visa Executive, Desk manager, travel counsellor, Event

manager etc.



Number of Seats: 24

(The vacant seats, if any, beyond both CUCET 2020 and OSUCET2020 will be filled through

the candidates having valid OJEE/CAT/MAT score)

World Tourism Day 2019 celebration Participation in an international conference

Faculty:

Name: Ms. Ritu Tiwari


Specialization: Marketing & Cargo Management

Research Interest: Rural Tourism



Name: Dr. Iqbal Ahmad Bhat


Specialization: Ecotourism

Research Interest: Sustainable Tourism and Pilgrimage Tourism

Research Publications: Journals – 04, Book Chapter – 02

Name: Ms. Kalpana Behera


Specialization: Tour Operations & Management

Research Interest: Sustainable Tourism and Poverty

Eradication, Ecotourism

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6. SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECTS

Presently, following research projects have been awarded to the faculty members of

Khallikote University from various funding agencies:

1. Development and characterization of simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers

in Clitoria ternatea (L.), and mapping of loci controlling Taraxerol and

Delphinidin content funded by SERB-DST, Govt. of India (PI: Prof. J.

Panigrahi, Co-PI: Dr. A. K. Panda)

2. Clean Coal Production by microbial flotation of ash material and coal de-

sulphurization funded by DST, Odisha (PI: Dr. Sunil Kumar Behera)

3. Role of Toll-like receptors and identification of novel disease activity markers

in systemic lupus erythematosus funded by DST, Govt. of India New Delhi

(PI: Aditya K Panda)

4. Molecular Mechanisms of interaction between Helicobacter pylori and host

cells funded by DBT, Govt. of India, New Delhi (PI: Sushil K. Pathak)

5. Mental Model Mapping of Natural Habitat depletion due to excessive mining

and industrialization: Analyzing the Public and Expert Perception of tribal

funded by ICSSR, Govt. of India, New Delhi (PD: Dr. Manoranjan Mishra,

Co-PD: Dr. Manoj Kumar Dash, Dr. Dinoj Kumar Upadhyay)

6. Source-to-Sink spatio-temporal variability in sediment fluxes and their control

on coastal sediment dispersal systems in Gujarat funded by Ministry of Earth

Science, Govt. of India, New Delhi (PI: Dr. Rachna Chandra, GUIDE, Bhuj,

Co-PI: B. Anjan Kumar Prusty)

7. Role of Agri-Entrepreneurship and Agri-Tourism in Rural Transformation in

Tribal Areas of Odisha, India funded by ICSSR, Govt. of India, New Delhi

(PD: Dr. Mrutyunjay Swain, Co-PD: Mrs. Ritu Tiwari)

8. A study on an exploration of ICT tools for the sustainability of socio-economic

development of the fishing community of Odisha State funded by ICSSR,

Govt. of India, New Delhi (PD: Dr. Manoj Kumar Dash, Co-PD: Dr.

Manoranjan Mishra)

9. Impact Assessment of Financial Literacy on Financial Inclusion: Special

Reference to Khurda and Ganjam Districts of Odisha funded by ICSSR, Govt.

of India, New Delhi, (PD: Dr. Biswajit Prasad Chhatoi)

10. Investigation into the role of bacterial two-component signaling systems in

the development of resistance to polymyxins, the last resort antibiotics



(Startup Research Grant) funded by SERB-DST, Govt. of India, New Delhi

(PI: Dr. Saswat Sourav Mohapatra)

11. Prioritising and Network Relation Modelling of the Faculty and Students

Perception on use of Open Educational Resources using AHP-DEMATEI: A

case study of Higher Education Odisha funded by Odisha State Open

University, Odisha (PI: Dr. Manoranjan Mishra, Co-PI: Dr. Manoj Dash)

12. Evaluating the Acceptance of Mobile Learning (m-learning) by Open and

Distance Learning (ODL) Students using Technology Readiness and

Acceptance Model(TRAM) funded by Odisha State Open University, Odisha

(PI: Dr. Raj Kishor Kampa)

13. Investigating the Role of Social Media in Addressing Public Health

Development Issues in India: A Multi Criteria Decision Making Approach

funded by ICSSR, New Delhi (PD: Dr. Manoj Kumar Dash).

14. Women participation and leadership in fisher folk organization: A study of

marine fishery cooperative societies in Ganjam funded by Odisha DHE,

Bhubaneswar (PI: Dr. Kabita Baral).

15. Genetic Mechanism of Polymyxin Resistance Mediated via Bacterial Two-

Component Signal Transduction System funded by Odisha DHE,

Bhubaneswar (PI: Dr. Saswat Mahapatra).

16. Ecological complexity as a driver of resource use by bird of prey: Phase-I:

Population assemblage along the coast in Ganjam district funded by Dept. of

Science and Technology, Govt. of Odisha, Bhubaneswar (PI: Dr. B. Anjan

Kumar Prusty).



How to reach Khallikote University

The transit campus of Khallikote University is located at GMax Building on NH-16,

in Konisi, Berhampur. The campus is around 12 km from Berhampur city centre and

is well connected through various modes of transportation. Regular city buses ply

from Berhampur bus stand to Konisi Junction, from where the present university

campus is just around 400 mtrs away. Alternatively, one can hire an auto rickshaw

or a taxi to reach the campus.

THE CHAIRMAN, P.G. COUNCIL,

KHALLIKOTE UNIVERSITY, GMAX BUILDING ON NH-16, KONISI,

BERHAMPUR-761008, ODISHA

Email: [email protected] /

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Website: www.kub.ac.in

Tel: +91-7691858731; +91-9981380256; +91-8780978137