Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University

Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, formerly North Orissa University (NOU), is a public university in the regional city of Baripada in the state of Odisha, India. MSCB University was accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an A grade in third assessment cycle with a score of 3.1 out of 4 points. This university mainly provides higher education through on-campus as well as distance education modes. It aims to provide job-oriented technical courses. Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University ranks 5577th globally and 248th in India based on overall research output. In the academic sector, it holds positions 2836th globally and 187th in India.