Sambalpur university is situated in Burla which is 15 kilometer from Sambalpur city.It is also known by another name that is Jyoti Vihar.It is situated in a scenic small hill and nearby Indias longest dam, Hirakud dam is situated.Many good colleges come under sambalpur university.
The academic programs are reviewed every year.Administration of sambalpur university is considered to be one of the best as compared to Utkal ir Berhampur university.Extracurricular programs is its DNA.I have been part if this university few years ago.