best arts universities in odisha?

best arts universities and colleges in Odisha. They are best in terms of offering quality education in humanities and social sciences

1.Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

• Oldest and most reputed university in Odisha.

• Offers UG, PG, and Ph.D. programs in Arts, Social Sciences, and Languages.

• Well-known departments: Political Science, History, Odia, English, Philosophy, Sociology.

2. Ravenshaw University, Cuttack

• Originally a historic college, now a unitary university .

• Strong departments in English, Economics, Sociology, History, Psychology .

3. Sambalpur University, Sambalpur

• Known for its School of Performing Arts and departments in Anthropology, History, Odia .

• Offers PG and PhD courses in arts disciplines.

4. Berhampur University, Berhampur

• Offers a wide range of humanities and language courses .

• Good reputation in southern Odisha.

5. Fakir Mohan University, Balasore

• Named after the famous Odia writer Fakir Mohan Senapati .

• Growing reputation in regional language and literature studies .

6. Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur

• Known for arts and humanities, particularly in Odia, History, Political Science, Economics .

• Was formerly known as Gangadhar Meher College.

7. North Orissa University (now Maharaja Sriram CChandra Bhanja Deo University), Baripada

• Offers courses in Odia, Sanskrit, History, English .

• Serves northern Odisha region well.

8. Central University of Odisha, Koraput

• Established under Central Universities Act.

• Offers integrated and PG programs in disciplines like Sociology, Anthropology, Journalism, Economics .