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Odisha's Student Union Elections: A Historic Comeback After Eight Years

The student union elections in Odisha marked a significant return after eight years, with intense competition among various organizations. The ABVP and BCJD emerged as key victors in several colleges. Voter turnout varied widely, with Madhusudan Law University leading at 78.87%. As results continue to be counted, the elections reflect a vibrant student political landscape in the state. Read on for detailed insights into the election outcomes and participation rates across universities.
By Ambika Singh Oct 15, 2026, 23:06 IST

Overview of the Elections


Bhubaneswar: This year marked the return of student union elections across 13 universities and 346 colleges in Odisha after an eight-year break, featuring competitive races among various student organizations. The Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) claimed victories at BJB Autonomous College and Rajdhani College, while the Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD) triumphed at Rama Devi Women’s University and Ravenshaw University.


The elections were marked by fierce rivalries, although some institutions faced cancellations due to violent incidents, and in certain cases, candidates were elected without opposition. Following the closure of polling at 2 PM on Thursday, the counting of votes commenced, and by 6:45 PM, results were announced for 153 colleges, with 1,398 candidates successfully elected.


Out of these, 756 candidates were elected unopposed, while 642 emerged victorious in contested elections. The counting process and result announcements continued at other colleges and universities.


Voter turnout varied significantly across the institutions. Madhusudan Law University achieved the highest turnout at 78.87%, followed by Utkal University at 68.69% and Maa Manikeshwari University at 67.24%. Utkal University reported 2,609 votes, while Maa Manikeshwari University had 2,817 votes, according to the provided data. Dharanidhar University saw 2,051 votes, resulting in a turnout of 65.77%.


Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University recorded 917 votes, with a turnout of 64.03%. Fakir Mohan University had 1,047 votes, leading to a turnout of 53.30%, while Sambalpur University reported 977 votes with a turnout of 54.24%.


Vikram Dev University had 2,225 votes, resulting in a turnout of 50.86%. Ravenshaw University recorded 3,777 votes, with a turnout of 47.73%. At Rama Devi Women’s University, 1,550 students participated, resulting in a turnout of 30.27%.


Khallikote University saw 1,310 votes, with a turnout of 26%. Brahmapur University had the lowest turnout at 19.53%, with only 423 students casting their votes.


As counting continued at various colleges and universities, results from several campuses were anticipated as the process progressed.


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