Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM) is a leading multi-sector private university located in Odisha, India. Established with a vision to transform education and empower communities, the university has grown into a hub of excellence, innovation, and inclusivity.

Campuses

• Main Campus: The Bhubaneswar campus, situated at Jatni on the outskirts of the city, serves as the main campus of the university.
• Parlakhemundi Campus: Originally the primary location, the Paralakhemundi campus in the Gajapati district continues to play a significant role in the university's academic and social mission.

About Centurion University: A Beacon of Excellence and Innovation

Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM) stands as a testament to the vision and dedication of its founders—academicians from some of the most prestigious institutions in India and abroad. Built against all odds, this university was established to fulfill the critical need for accessible, high-quality education in underserved regions. Over the years, Centurion University’s commitment to excellence has garnered significant national and international recognition, making it a role model for others in the field of higher education.

Achievements and Recognitions

• NAAC Accreditation: Centurion University has been accredited with an ‘A+’ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Ministry of HRD, a mark of its academic excellence and institutional quality.
• UGC 12(b) Status: The University achieved the coveted 12(b) status from the University Grants Commission (UGC) in December 2016, making it eligible for central government assistance.
• Addressing the Nation: CUTM was the only university invited by the Honourable Prime Minister to address the Nation on World Youth Skills Day (15th July 2015). The event marked the launch of the National Skill Mission and the Skilling India programme.
• Research Recognition by Ernst & Young: A research report by Ernst & Young, titled “Role of Higher Education in Creating Sustainable Livelihoods and Social Enterprises,” published on 24th November 2016, highlights Centurion University as a model institution.
• NITI Aayog Acknowledgment: CUTM’s integrated approach to skill development and higher education was prominently featured by NITI Aayog during a sub-group meeting of 11 Chief Ministers on skill development in October 2015. Additionally, CUTM and its Gram Tarang initiative were cited as best practices in NITI Aayog’s report, “State Forward: Best Practices from our States,” released by the Honourable Prime Minister on 29th September 2016.
• Global Recognition: Centurion University was cited as a model for education in the debate at the United Nations General Assembly on the Right to Education. It was also prominently mentioned in the UN Secretary-General’s report on the Right to Education (67th General Assembly, 2012).
• Business School Excellence: CUTM’s School of Management has consistently ranked high in national surveys. It was ranked third in Odisha (after XIMB and NIT) by Careers360 magazine in 2014 and earned a national rank of 57, with an “AAA” rating in India’s Business School rankings.
• United Nations Acknowledgment: The University is recognized globally for its impactful work in providing employment-linked skill development to underprivileged communities.
• AIMA Ranking: Ranked A-4 among the promising B-Schools of Excellence in India by the All India Management Association Survey.