Rama Devi Women’s University Admission to PG Courses are closed now. PG Admission is based on CPET Scores. CPET Hall Ticket is now available on its official website and the CPET Exam is scheduled to be held from August 2024. 

Rama Devi Women’s University is a state university for women in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Rama Devi Women’s University Bhubaneswar also known as RD Bhubaneswar was established in the year 2015. RD Bhubaneswar is accredited by NAAC with a grade ‘A’ and approved by UGC.

RD Bhubaneswar offers admission only to Women in B.A., B.Sc. & B.Com courses in various specializations at the UG level and candidates can take admission in M.A., M.Sc, and M.Com at PG level. It also offers an M. Phil program.

To get into Rama Devi Women’s University, the applicant has to fill out the application form online mode. Admissions to all UG courses are merit-based based on marks scored in a qualifying degree. For admission into PG courses, candidates have to appear for the Entrance examination conducted by the college. Only Female applicants are eligible to apply. During Admission, preference will be given to students belonging to the state of Orissa.

Rama Devi Women’s University Admission Dates

EVENTS DATE
CPET 2022 Exam Dates August 2024

Rama Devi Women’s University UG Admission 2024

Rama Devi Women’s University, Orissa offers UG in a wide range of specializations. It is a 3-year program in which students have to choose one subject as their Honors along with compulsory and elective subjects.

COURSE SPECIALIZATION
B.A.(Honours) Economics, English, Hindi, History, Home Science, Mathematics, Odia, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sanskrit, Sociology, Statistics
B.Com Micro Economics, Macro & Indian Economy, Business Statistics, Principles of Marketing
B.Sc.(Honours) Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Botany, Zoology, Bio-Technology, Computer Science

Eligibility Criteria

  • Students must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a UGC recognized university.
  • Candidates seeking admission in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer science must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Mathematics as one of the main subjects.
  • Candidates seeking admission in Botany and Zoology must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Biology as one of the main subjects.

Selection Criteria

Merit in 10+2 after considering reservation rules prescribed by the university and state

Rama Devi Women’s University PG Admission 2024

Rama Devi Women’s University, Orissa offers Post graduation in 10 different subjects. Intake of candidates is done based on marks secured in graduation and Entrance exam conducted by the University. Details of all the courses and their specialization along with the eligibility and selection criteria are mentioned below.

COURSE SPECIALIZATION
M.A. Odia, Hindi, English, Economics, Gender Studies, Home Science
M.Com –
M.Sc. Computer Science, Life Science, Biotechnology

Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have passed bachelor’s degree with at least 45% marks in the relevant subject (For Odia, Hindi, English).
  • Candidates seeking admission in Economics must have at least 45% of marks secured in Honours in Economics at graduation level.
  • Candidates seeking admission in Gender studies must have at least 45% of marks secured in an Honours subject (Arts, science, commerce) at graduation level.
  • Candidates seeking admission in Home Science must have scored at least 45% of marks in Honours in Home Science at graduation level are eligible to apply.

Selection Criteria

  • It is based on the score obtained in the entrance exam and marks obtained in a qualifying degree.
  • 60% weightage will be given to the entrance score while 40% will be given to the marks in Graduation

Rama Devi Women’s University M.Phil Admission 2024

Rama Devi Women’s University offers a 2-year long M. Phil. program with 6 specializations and a capacity of 26 seats in total for students who have qualified graduation in a relevant subject.

COURSE  SPECIALIZATIONS
M.Phil Hindi, Odia, English, Life Science, Home Science, Economics

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold the Master’s degree and 55% of marks secured (50% for SC/ST categories) from a recognized university

Selection Criteria

  • Admission will be done based on a written test followed by a career assessment and Viva-Voce.
  • Students have to score at least 40 marks to qualify for the entrance test

How to apply at Rama Devi Women’s University?

  • Candidates should visit the Official website of RDW and Register there with a valid mobile number and an active e-mail id
  • Fill the application form, fill personal, educational details and upload the required documents
  • Proceed for the Payment of application form of INR 300 (For UG) or INR 500 (For PG and M.Phil. program) through credit/ debit card/ net banking
  • Submit the application form and the desired documents to the university office through post or in person before the first week of July.

Documents Required:

  • Scanned copy of recent passport size photograph in JPG format with size not more than 150×180
  • Scanned signature with size not more than 50 KB
  • Scanned copy of marksheet
  • Scanned copy of Caste/ Migration Certificate (if applicable)
  • Scanned copy of PWD/Ex-Serviceman Certificate (if applicable)
  • E-Receipt of Application Fee
  • Residential Certificate

Rama Devi Women’s University: FAQs

Ques. If I have a qualified GATE, do I still need to give the Rama Devi Women’s University entrance exam?

Ans. No, Candidates who have qualified in the National level tests like UGC, NET, GATE, SLET, or ICHR are exempted from the entrance test and directly look for admission in a PG course according to the score in any of the above-mentioned exams.

Ques. What is the weightage of the Entrance exam for admission to any PG courses?

Ans. Admission for PG courses are based on the performance of the career cum entrance test and viva voice (weightage of 40% in entrance test + 40% weightage in written test + 20% weightage to viva vocal)

Ques. Is a hostel facility available at Rama Devi Women’s University?

Ans.;The University provides four general hostels which are furnished and equipped with modern facilities. The total no. of seats available is 430 including both UG & PG students.

Ques. Does Rama Devi Women’s University provide any Scholarships?

Ans. University provides various government scholarships like:

  • National Scholarship
  • Senior Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship
  • Post Matric Scholarship (For S.C./S.T. Students)
  • Hindi Merit Scholarship
  • Scholarship to the Physically Challenged
  • Scholarship to the Visually Challenged (Banishree)
  • Scholarship to the Wards of Mine Workers
  • Scholarship to the Wards of Bidi Workers
  • Prerana Scholarship
  • Minority Scholarship

Ques. Do any MNC companies visit the campus?

Ans. Yes, Several MNC companies come to the campus for campus drives and provide a good salary package for the selected students. The MNC companies that have visited campus in the past few years are:-

  • Godrej Agrovet Limited
  • Rallis India Limited
  • Excel Crop Care Limited
  • Global AgriSystem Private Limited
  • Synthite Industrial Chemicals Limited
  • ITC Limited