[13] The university was established in 1999 on a 98.84-acre site in Takatpur, Baripada, in the Mayurbhanj District of Odisha.

It was created by separating from Utkal University and operates as an affiliating institution.

[14] The university's geographical authority include the Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts in the northern region of Odisha, which are densely inhabited with tribal populations.

[15] Among these schools, there are 2 autonomous institutions, 2 law colleges, and 3 teachers' education (B.Ed.)

[17] These colleges provide education to a significant number of students at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.