Yes, there are limited seats in all their distance programs. For a Master’s in Social Work, there are a total of 200 seats, which are offered to the students who come first in the seat allotment process under first-come, first-served.

Students must first fulfill all requirements before they may apply to any online or conventional learning programs. They can't apply for the program otherwise. The following are the requirements for enrollment in an online Master's in Social Science program: Students must have finished their bachelor's degree.  It must be completed in an accredited university or other equivalent institution. Students need to be professionals in the workforce. They must have received high grades. Additionally, students belonging to the reserved categories may get an additional 5% relaxation in the overall percentage. The institution requires a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their present employer. Students are required to have prior understanding of the disciplines. 

Utkal University does not offer an online program for a Master's in Social Science. But this university offers distance education in various domains and their specializations.

Yes, it is possible and also valid to pursue two degrees at the same time. In this regard, the government says that it is okay if you pursue a regular/distance program along with an online program.

Here are a few of the job opportunities that are available in the market: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Research Analyst, Program Director/Administrator, Art Therapist, Medical Social Worker, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Professional, Community Outreach Coordinator, School Social Worker, Child Protective Services Worker, Non-Profit Manager/Coordinator, Policy Analyst, Geriatric Social Worker, Substance Abuse Counselor, Grant Writer, and more.

Students get various job opportunities after completing their Master’s in Social Work. Here are a few of them: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Research Analyst, Program Director / Administrator, Art Therapist, Medical Social Worker, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Professional, Community Outreach Coordinator, School Social Worker, Child Protective Services Worker, Non-Profit Manager/Coordinator, Policy Analyst, Geriatric Social Worker, Substance Abuse Counselor, Grant Writer and more.

Utkal University was established in 1943. The university covers a land area of 400 acres. The infrastructure setup was quite impressive, along with the facilities offered by them to their students. Due to its facilities and quality of education, Utkal University has achieved an “A+” grade accreditation from NAAC. Moreover, Utkal University has been recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), and thus, they are offering distance learning programs.