Centurion University of Technology and Management, Paralakhemundi: Courses, Fees, Facilities

Midhun Hari

Centurion University of Technology and Management was founded by a group of ambitious academics in 2005. The university started by taking over the Jagannath Institute for Technology and Management. This institute is the first multi-sector state private university in Orissa. The institute concentrates on practice-oriented, experience-based learning. The university has been redefining the platform for learning through skill integration, a domain linked, teaching and learning. CUTM offers an ecosystem approach including community, enterprise, industry, and educational institutes.

CUTM Courses includes B.Tech, B.Sc, MBA, M.Tech etc. The university has 5 campuses located in 5 different districts of Orissa and a campus in Andhra Pradesh. Different departments are set within the campuses like the School of Agriculture, School of Engineering and Technology, School of Architecture and Planning, School of Basic Sciences, School of Management, School of Media and Communication, School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences and Paramedics, School of Vocational Education and Training and the Institute of Knowledge Societies. CUTM, Paralakhemundi is spread over 120 acres of land. Furthermore, this University has various MoUs signed with institutes around the globe. It also has many industry partners which help this institute during placements.

Table of Contents

• Highlights
• Why Choose CUTM
• Courses
• Schools
• Infrastructure
• MoUs and Collaborations
• Awards and Achievements
• Placements
• Scholarships
• Admissions

CUTM Paralakhemundi Highlights

The highlights of Centurion University of Technology and Management like the year of establishment, location, recognition, approvals, accreditations, address, and programs are all discussed in the table below.

Why Choose CUTM

There are many reasons as to why students should choose CUTM Andra Pradesh to pursue their higher education. Some of the reasons are stated below.

• Only University having 12 + On Campus Product Manufacturing Units to give students the real time  Industry Experience
• A University Which believes in Integrating Higher Education with Skills to Produce More employable workforce.
• A University to offer  60 Domain Specializations in Various Areas.
• Having 50+ Patents in various areas.
• Having 60+ Industry Sponsored Action Research Centres and Action Learning Labs.
• Excellent Sports Infrastructure Promoting students for state level and National Level Championships.
• Mentorship, funding (investment ), market linkage to working space, and infrastructure (equipment, high performance computing lab, design center) support for promising start-up ideas through a dedicated Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
• Degrees integrated with leading companies such as Dassault Systemes and AWS leading to graduation with an industry certificate.
• In Campus Boys and Girls hostel facilities for 10,000+ students along with AC & Non AC Accommodation and best of class mess facility.
• Choice based credit system and a Unique Skills for Success program to ensure high success rate and employability.
• University which brings diversity with students & faculties from 10 nations and all Indian states.
• A University which believes in Women Empowerment by having females at Top leadership positions.

Centurion University of Technology and Management Courses

CUTM Paralakhemundi offers diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate level courses in the fields of engineering, science, arts, and management. Below given are the courses offered at CUTM Paralakhemundi and their specializations.

Read more on Centurion University Courses and Fee Structure

Centurion University of Technology and Management Schools

Being the main branch of all CUTM institutions, it has many schools under it. Different schools offer different programs. The schools under CUTM are as follows.

• M.S. Swaminathan School of Agriculture
• School of Agriculture, and BioEngineering
• School of Applied Sciences
• School of Engineering and Technology
• School of Forensic Sciences
• School of Teachers Education
• School of Architectural Planning and Design
• School of Education
• School of Wellness and Tourism and Management
• School of Media and Communication
• School of Mines
• School of Design and Planning
• School of Open and Distance Education
• School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences
• School of Paramedics and Allied Health Sciences
• School of Climate and Disaster Studies
• School of Social Sciences
• Institute of Knowledge Societies
• School of Vocational Education and Training

Centurion University Facilities

CUTM Paralakhemundi's Infrastructure is huge. The university pays attention to the development of the facilities. The campus has facilities for students and staff who are challenged physically.

• CUTM provides a stay at the campus. There are two separate hostels for both boys and girls. Students can choose food options from both North and South Indian menus as per their wishes.
• The dispensary on the campus has qualified doctors providing intensive and regular care to the students and staff whenever needed. There’s also an on-campus ambulance facility available round the clock.
• The institute provides a canteen for staff on the campus. The kitchen is well maintained with tasty food.
• CUTM provides bus services on campus. There are a total of 14 buses available to the students and staff. These buses commute from nearby areas such as Palasa, Pathpatnam, Srikakulam, Tekkali.
• Centurion University stresses a lot of sports and games.  There are basketball, volleyball courts present on the campus. Also, athletic track, cricket, and football fields are available. Indoor games like table tennis, carrom, etc are available.
• This institute has a well-equipped gym with the latest machines for students, faculty, and staff. Trainers are also available at the gym to train everyone.
• The university has tie-ups with the Oriental Bank of India. This bank provides 24 hours ATM facility within the premises.
• Centurion University has a guest house with all modern facilities. Any visiting faculty or parents of students are allowed to stay in the guest house. It comprises 17 executive rooms, 2 VIP suites, a dining hall, and a recreation hall. The rooms are well-furnished, air-conditioned and Wi-Fi enabled.
•  The campus has 3 types of staff quarters to accommodate teaching and non-teaching staff. The Vice-Chancellor and Management Trustee are accommodated in Bungalows within the campus.
• CUTM has a Food Track Restaurant preparing different courses like Indian, South Indian, Chinese, and Tandoori. It has a total of 70 seats and is open every day.
• There are two xerox centers are available on the campus. Students and staff are allowed to get photocopies at a minimal rate.
• The campus has a functioning branch post office. Students and staff can avail postal services like Money Orders, Postal Orders, Postage, etc.
• There's a hair salon is available on the campus for men.
• Raja Bakery and a cooperative store are available on the campus. Students can buy snacks, cold drinks, and other daily needs items as per their needs.
• The campus provides laundry services at a reasonable price.
  
• The institute has a central library comprising of two stories. The library has separate sections for technical and old volumes and a separate floor for various periodicals and newspapers. The digital library service, CUTM has subscriptions of electronics resources like IEEE, Elsevier, science direct, ASME, J-Gate, the Industrial outlook from CMIE, N-List program. 
• CUTM has a total of 27 e-classrooms. These classrooms are equipped with Audio-Visual aids, LCD Projectors, Internet and Computers, Laptops, E-learning materials, Intranet, Tablets, Video-conferencing halls, etc.
• The campus has 2 air-conditioned seminar halls with a seating capacity of 200. Both the seminar halls are equipped with audio and visual systems. Events like meetings, seminars, workshops, etc are organized here.

Centurion University of Technology and Management Hostel Details

• The Centurion University facilities include hostels for both girls and boys.
• Students at the hostels are provided with an ample variety of food.
• Students can choose between the North Indian or South Indian menu.
• There are 6 boys hostels and 3 girls hostels on the campus.
• Students need to pay INR 65000 fees for the hostel and mess.
• For diploma students, hostel and mess fee is INR 40000

Read more on CUTM Paralakhemundi Infrastructure Facilities

Centurion University of Technology and Management Cut off

The CUTM Paralakhemundi cut off marks list will be prepared after determining the following factors.

• The number of candidates appearing for the exam.
• The number of seats available at the college for each course.
• Previous years cut off trends are also considered.
• The difficulty level of the exam.
• The reputation of the institute.

The following table contains the comparison between the most popular courses offered in MBA by CUTM Paralakhemundi and the cut off of 2019 and 2018.

Read more on CUTM Paralakhemundi Cut Off

CUTM MOUs and Collaborations

Centurion University has collaborations with different institutes not only from India but also from all over the world. The list of all the MOUs and collaborations are as follows.

Centurion University of Technology and Management Awards and Achievements

• CUTM won the National Innovation Challenge from the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MOSDE) for Organic Agriculture Project in 2015.
• Centurion University was awarded the Entrepreneur University of the Year in 2012 by the School of Educators (SoE) Global Education Awards.
• This university was acknowledged by the United Nations for works done in reaching the underprivileged through employment-linked skill development.
• It was given an A++ ranking in India in the Annual ranking of B-School by "Business India” and ranked third in the state of Odisha.
• Centurion University's Engineering program is ranked 81 in All India National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in April 2016.
• Business School Rankings of India, conducted by Career 360 magazine for the year 2014, School of Management, Centurion University has been ranked third in Odisha.
• It obtained a National Rank of 57 and has been rated as “AAA” business school ranking of India.
• It has earned the recognition of being “one of the top 5 innovative initiatives in the country” in 2015 for the Urban Micro Business Centre (UMBC).
• It adjudged Overall Best Performer in skill development by NSDC during the year 2011 - 2012.
• In 2012 and 2014, this institute was adjudged “The Best Skill Provider” by NSDC in 2012 and 2014.
• During the year 2013-2014, Paralakhemundi Campus was awarded “Best Performing Center” by NSDC.
• It was awarded the FICCI-LeapVault “Skills Champion of India” Award 2010, 2012 and 2013 for extraordinary contribution to skill development in India.
• This university was awarded the “Best PPP Project in Vocational Education and Skill Training - 2012” by e-India, AICTE, ELets, and the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
• It received “Entrepreneur University of the Year, 2012” by the School of Educators (SoE) Global Education Awards.

CUTM Placements

CUTM Placements are purely on merit. The university’s training and placement cell help the students develop personality and communication skills. They train the students to analyze problems related to aptitude and logical analysis. Various companies visit the campus to recruit the students of this university through placement drives on the campus. 

Top Recruiters

Read more on CUTM Paralakhemundi Placements

Centurion University of Technology and Management Scholarships

At the time of admission, meritorious and deserving students of CUTM Paralakhemundi receive a scholarship of up to 15% of tuition fees, depending on the score they have in their qualifying exam. There are also provisions for extra scholarships for reserved category students. From the second year onwards, the students need to maintain at least 80% attendance and 8/10 CGPA to be eligible for the scholarships. Other scholarships available for students of CUTM Paralakhemundi are as follows.

• Medhabruti Scholarship Department of Higher Education (DHE) Odisha
• PRERANA Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC & SEBC District welfare Office Odisha.
• Minority scholarship from District welfare Office Odisha.
• National Scholarship
• Jindal Foundation Scholarship (Sitaram Jindal)
• Times of India Scholarship
• Ministry of Human Development (DHE) New Delhi
• Bihar Welfare (Post-Matric) SC/ST/OBC & Minority
• BEML Scholarship (SC & ST)
• FAEA Scholarship (SC & ST)
• Bihar Welfare (Technical Stipend)
• E_KALYAN Scholarship offered by Jharkhand State Welfare Department
• Departmental/Official scholarship from East Coast Railway /CRPF / Central Schools / SBI / Coal India / Daitari Mines /OMC for their wards those who are studying Engineering / MBA.
• Bihar Students Credit Card Scheme.

Read more on CUTM Paralakhemundi Scholarships

CUTM Admissions

For CUTM Admissions, candidates can apply for admission online on the University website. They can download the form online and send the duly filled form by post. The admissions process includes a written test, group discussions, and personal interviews. Admissions are also based on the CUTM cutoff.

Read more on CUTM Paralakhemundi Admission

Centurion University of Technology and Management Eligibility Criteria

Admission in CUTM is based on the eligibility set by the management. The following table has all the eligibility details based on the courses offered by the institute.

CUTM B.Tech Eligibility

B.Tech is a full-time, undergraduate program offered by Centurion University of Technology and Management. The duration of this course is 4 years. It has specializations in Computer Science, Mechanical, Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Civil, Agricultural, etc.

Eligibility Criteria

• The candidates must complete 10+2 with a minimum of 45% in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics combined together.
• The entrance test to be taken should be CUEE / JEE Main.

CUTM B.Sc Eligibility

B.Sc is a full-time, undergraduate program offered by Centurion University of Technology and Management. The duration of this course is 3 years. It has specializations in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology, Botany, Optometry, etc.

Eligibility Criteria

• The candidates must have completed 10+2 examination from a recognized Board.

CUTM MBA Eligibility

B.Sc is a full-time, postgraduate program offered by Centurion University of Technology and Management. The duration of this course is 2 years.

Eligibility Criteria

• The candidates must complete a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University.