1. An applicant who seeks admission into +3 Arts under Open School may not have passed any examination, i.e., I.A. or +2 or even matriculation. The applicant must have completed 18 years of age by 1st June, 2005, (i.e., those who are born before 1st June 1987). The candidates as proof of their age, are to produce either their birth certificate , matriculation certificate or affidavit made before the first class Magistrate / Tahsildar. Those with HSC qualification can seek admission under Open School only two years after passing HSC.

2. The applicant has to qualify through an Entrance / Eligibility Test.

 Students will be selected on the basis of an eligibility test . The duration of the test shall be of 2 hours. The medium of the test shall be English and Oriya. The question will relate to language ability in English and Oriya. The questions in English language are to be answered in English only. A student may opt for Higher English in lieu of Oriya. Other questions would include tests of comprehension, language ability both in English and Oriya and working knowledge in Social Sciences, Mathematics of the Senior / Higher Secondary standard, reasoning, aptitude and general awareness. 

Cost of Form for Open School is Rs. 400/- (Form Rs.150/- + Entrance Test Fees Rs.250/-)

Those who are found wanting in proficiency, in either language or content would be required to undergo a Bridge Course of 3 months duration to qualify for admission into +3 Arts in the next academic session on successful completion. The fee prescribed for Bridge Course is Rs. 650/-.

The centre of examination for Entrance Test and Bridge Course is DDCE. The centre of University Examinations and schedule of University examination shall be as per the decision of the Controller of Examinations, Utkal University. However, some of the exam centre of the University examinations is placed in the Instructions for Filling and Submitting the Application Form.