Premier Utkal University in Bhubaneswar has been awarded an 'A+' grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in its third cycle of assessment. The university received a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.26 out of 4, regaining its previous A+ grade. Utkal University had applied for reassessment after receiving an 'A' grade with a CGPA of 3.16, which caused dissatisfaction among students, alumni, and educationists. The university managed to retain its A+ grade after the reassessment.