The rationale for the University in Bhubaneswar, Odisha is to establish an institution of international repute to create a global learning environment in the state, develop the state and national manpower to build the research and professional capacity in the state and create a reputation of the state in global map. This also enhances the visibility of the state in higher education at national and global level. Given the development agenda of the state and global level interest in the agenda, it is important to build a national / international quality higher education to sustain the interest and provide qualified manpower to the state, nation and the global community.