Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM)

Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM) stands as one of Odisha's most dynamic and innovative private autonomous universities, established in 2010 and granted university status in 2017, strategically located in Bhubaneswar with additional campuses across Odisha and neighboring states, founded with transformative vision to provide quality professional education accessible to students from all backgrounds especially those from rural, tribal, and economically disadvantaged communities while fostering employability, entrepreneurship, and social impact through industry-aligned curriculum, practical training, and value-based education.

Recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) of UGC Act 1956, accredited by NAAC with A grade, approved by regulatory bodies like AICTE, PCI, NCTE, and with multiple programs holding professional accreditations, CUTM has emerged as a comprehensive multidisciplinary university offering 100+ programs spanning undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral studies in Engineering, Management, Agriculture, Allied Health Sciences, Hotel Management, Mass Communication, Education, Pharmacy, Basic Sciences, and vocational courses, all delivered through innovative pedagogical approaches emphasizing experiential learning, skill development, industry internships, entrepreneurship training, and rural immersion programs that create job-ready professionals and change-makers.

The university's academic architecture encompasses B.Tech programs in 12 engineering disciplines including Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Agricultural Engineering with specializations in emerging technologies, MBA programs with 15+ specialization options in Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, Rural Management, Agribusiness Management, Healthcare Management, BBA, MCA, B.Sc Agriculture, B.Sc Allied Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Technology, Radiology, Optometry, Cardiac Care Technology, Bachelor of Hotel Management, B.Ed, B.Pharmacy, integrated programs, M.Tech, M.Sc, and Ph.D.

research programs, all structured around outcome-based curriculum incorporating industry requirements, skill certifications, internships in every semester, live projects, entrepreneurship modules, and unique rural immersion experiences where students work in villages understanding grassroots challenges and implementing development projects. Spread across multiple state-of-the-art campuses totaling 100+ acres with modern infrastructure, CUTM Bhubaneswar campus features contemporary academic blocks housing smart classrooms with multimedia systems, specialized laboratories equipped with latest equipment and software, dedicated research centers, innovation labs, entrepreneurship incubation facility, central library, sports complex, modern hostels, hospital facilities, and industry collaboration spaces, creating conducive learning environment that balances academic rigor with practical exposure and social consciousness.

The university takes pride in its diverse faculty team of 400+ qualified educators, with 60% holding doctoral degrees and substantial industry experience, actively engaged in applied research addressing real-world problems, consultancy projects with industries and government departments, publications in reputed journals, while implementing progressive teaching methodologies including problem-based learning, case study method, simulation-based training, industry-sponsored projects, blended learning combining online and offline modes, regular guest lectures by industry experts, and personalized mentorship ensuring holistic student development.

CUTM's distinctive strength lies in its robust industry-academia collaboration model with partnerships with 500+ companies including Tata Steel, Vedanta, Mahanadi Coalfields, L&T, Ultratech Cement, regional industries, startups, and government departments, offering students extensive internship opportunities with every semester having mandatory industry exposure, industrial training, live project work, guest lectures, skill development programs in collaboration with industry partners like Microsoft, Cisco, SAP, IBM providing industry certifications, and maintaining impressive placement record with 80%+ placement rate, average packages 4-5 lakhs with highest reaching 15 lakhs, with graduates employed across manufacturing, IT, banking, healthcare, agriculture sectors, government organizations, and some becoming successful entrepreneurs.

The vibrant campus culture thrives through 50+ student clubs and activities including technical societies organizing coding competitions, robotics competitions, project exhibitions, cultural clubs managing annual fest showcasing traditional Odia culture alongside contemporary performances, sports activities with university teams participating in inter-university tournaments, entrepreneurship cell having successfully incubated 100+ student startups in areas like agriculture technology, rural products, healthcare solutions, social ventures, NSS units conducting extensive rural development work benefiting 50,000+ villagers through education programs, health camps, livelihood initiatives, skill training, creating unique educational ecosystem where academic learning complements social responsibility.

CUTM holds autonomous university status ensuring academic flexibility, NAAC A grade accreditation, multiple program accreditations, recognition by professional councils, ranked among emerging universities in Eastern India, and has established collaborations with international universities in USA, UK, Germany, Australia for student exchange programs, faculty development, joint research, dual degree options, international internships, providing global exposure to students.

The university demonstrates unwavering commitment to inclusive education and social impact through extensive scholarship programs covering 40% of students including merit scholarships, need-based financial assistance, special scholarships for tribal students with 30% seats reserved for tribal community, scholarships for differently-abled students, sports scholarships, ensuring education reaches marginalized sections, unique Gram Tarang rural immersion program where all students spend time in villages learning rural realities and implementing development projects, comprehensive Training and Placement services with year-round skill development programs, aptitude training, soft skills workshops, communication enhancement, industry certifications, mock interviews, career counseling, entrepreneurship support through university incubator providing seed funding, mentoring, workspace, market linkages for student ventures, alumni mentorship connecting students with 25,000+ alumni network working across industries and geographies.

CUTM continues to strengthen its position as Odisha's leading private university, distinguished by its commitment to accessible quality education with focus on tribal and rural student empowerment, strong industry linkages ensuring practical exposure and employability, unique rural immersion programs creating socially conscious professionals, entrepreneurship ecosystem supporting student ventures and innovation, applied research addressing regional challenges in agriculture, healthcare, rural development, value-based education emphasizing ethics, integrity, social responsibility, focus on emerging technologies and skill development aligned with industry needs, and holistic approach creating well-rounded professionals who combine technical competence with leadership abilities, entrepreneurial mindset, and commitment to social upliftment, making CUTM preferred choice for students seeking comprehensive education, industry exposure, entrepreneurship opportunities, and desire to contribute to inclusive growth and rural development while building successful careers.