Ram Devi Women's University (RDWU), Bhubaneswar, located in Odisha, is a state university for women, named after the major Indian freedom fighter and social reformer, Ram Devi Chaudhary. Main information: Establishment: The institution was initially established in 1964 as Government Women's College. It was upgraded to an autonomous college in 1999 and further in a university in 2015. Recognition and recognition: RDWU is recognized by the Grants Commission of the University (UGC) of the University and is recognized with 'A' grade by the NAAC (National Assessment and Recognition Council). It was also recognized by UGC in 2010 as "College with the capacity for excellence". Campus: The university has a 28 -acre urban complex located near Rupali Square in Bhubaneswar. Affordable College: As an affiliated university, about 46 women colleges under Util University came under their jurisdiction after upgrading to a university in 2015. The course offering: RDWU undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and Ph.D. Provides a wide range of. Programs in various subjects under its various schools: Biotechnology school School of Life Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Life Science) School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science) School of Commerce, Management and Communication (Commerce, Business Administration, Journalism and Mass Communication) Academic science school (education) School of Language Literature and Culture (English, Odia, Sanskrit, Hindi, Music) School of Social Sciences and Humanities (Gender Studies, Economics, Home Science, History, Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, NCC)
Admissions 2025
Admission 2025: For only women candidates: RDWU is a women's university, so only women candidates are eligible to apply. Online application: The application process is mainly online through the official university website (https://rdwu.ac.in/) or Sams Odisha portal (https://samsodisha.gov.in/). UG Entrance: Generally considering the educational score in the 10+2 exam. Some sources suggest that admissions are through the Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) conducted by the Odisha State Higher Education Council, even for UG courses. It needs to be verified with an official 2025 prospectus. PG Entrance: Most entrance-based, common PG entry test (CPET) is a primary mode of selection. Some programs may have additional criteria such as interviews. Candidates with national level qualification (UGC NET, Gate, Slate, etc.) can be freed from the admission test. Bed. Admission: SAMS is conducted through the Odisha portal and possibly qualified on graduation marks. The application form is expected to be released in August 2025. MBA Admission: You can consider score from entrance exam like OJ (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination). The OJEE 2025 exam is scheduled between May 2 and May 11, 2025, with an admit card expected around 25 April, 2025. Application fee: For previous years, the application fee was about 500 for general category and 500 for SC/ST candidates. The exact fee for 2025 will be mentioned in the official admission notification. Eligibility Criteria (General Guidelines - subject to change): UG course: Pass 10+2 exams from a recognized board. The required minimum percentage can often vary to 45% (for different courses and reserved categories). Some courses, especially B.Sc. (Hons.), May be required.