Fakir Mohan University (FMU), established in 1999 in Balasore, Odisha, is a leading state university named after the prominent Odia writer Fakir Mohan Senapati. Recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited with an ‘A’ grade by NAAC (CGPA 3.18), FMU is the top public university in Odisha. Spanning two campuses at Vyasa Vihar and Nuapadhi, FMU offers a wide range of Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Diploma, M.Phil., and Ph.D. programs across 19 departments in streams like Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Law, Education, and Computer Applications. Admissions for the 2025-26 academic year are primarily entrance-based for most PG and professional courses, with merit-based admissions for UG and select PG programs. Key entrance exams include the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) for MBA and MCA, Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) for PG courses, and university-specific tests for M.Phil. and Ph.D. The application process is managed online through the Students Academic Management System (SAMS) portal (samsodisha.gov.in) or the university website (fmuniversity.nic.in), with offline options for certain courses like Integrated B.Ed & M.Ed. Below are the details for Fakir Mohan University admission 2025, including courses, eligibility, selection criteria, application process, and tentative dates.
Particulars | Fakir Mohan University Admission Highlights 2025 |
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Courses Offered | UG, PG, Diploma, M.Phil., Ph.D. |
Popular Courses | B.A, B.Sc, B.Com, B.Ed, M.A, M.Sc, MBA, MCA, M.Phil., Ph.D. |
Admission Criteria | Merit-based for UG and select PG; Entrance-based for MBA, MCA, most PG, M.Phil., Ph.D. |
Entrance Exams Accepted | OJEE (MBA, MCA), CPET (PG), university-specific tests (M.Phil., Ph.D.) |
Application Mode | Online (SAMS portal or university website)/Offline (select courses) |
Official Website | http://www.fmuniversity.nic.in/ or http://samsodisha.gov.in/ |
Event | Date |
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UG Application Start Date | April 2025 (Tentative) |
UG Application Last Date | May 8, 2025 (Tentative) |
PG Application Start Date | January 2025 (Tentative) |
PG Application Last Date | June 30, 2025 (Tentative) |
OJEE Exam Date (MBA, MCA) | May 2–11, 2025 (Tentative) |
CPET Exam Date (PG) | June–July 2025 (Tentative) |
M.Phil./Ph.D. Application Last Date | February 28, 2025 (Tentative) |
Merit List Release (UG/PG) | June–July 2025 (Tentative) |
Counseling/Seat Allotment | July–August 2025 (Tentative) |
B.A is a full-time 3-year program offered in specializations like English, Political Science, Economics, and Odia. Admission is merit-based or through direct admission on a first-come, first-served basis for some seats. The eligibility criteria include 10+2 with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Fees are approximately INR 10,000 per year.
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | B.A |
Duration | 3 Years |
Specializations | English, Political Science, Economics, Odia, etc. |
Eligibility | 10+2 with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | Merit in the qualifying examination or first-come, first-served |
Counselling | Not Applicable |
Total Fees | INR 30,000 (Approximate) |
Seats | Varies by specialization |
Application Fees | INR 500 |
How to apply | Apply online at http://samsodisha.gov.in/ or http://www.fmuniversity.nic.in/ |
B.Sc is a full-time 3-year program offered in specializations like Physics, Chemistry, and Biotechnology. Admission is merit-based. The eligibility criteria include 10+2 with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in PCM/PCB. Fees are approximately INR 15,000 per year.
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | B.Sc |
Duration | 3 Years |
Specializations | Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, etc. |
Eligibility | 10+2 with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in PCM/PCB |
Selection Criteria | Merit in the qualifying examination |
Counselling | Not Applicable |
Total Fees | INR 45,000 (Approximate) |
Seats | Varies by specialization |
Application Fees | INR 500 |
How to apply | Apply online at http://samsodisha.gov.in/ or http://www.fmuniversity.nic.in/ |
B.Com is a full-time 3-year program. Admission is merit-based. The eligibility criteria include 10+2 with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in Commerce or related subjects. Fees are approximately INR 10,000 per year.
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | B.Com |
Duration | 3 Years |
Specializations | None |
Eligibility | 10+2 with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in Commerce |
Selection Criteria | Merit in the qualifying examination |
Counselling | Not Applicable |
Total Fees | INR 30,000 (Approximate) |
Seats | Varies |
Application Fees | INR 500 |
How to apply | Apply online at http://samsodisha.gov.in/ or http://www.fmuniversity.nic.in/ |
Integrated B.Ed & M.Ed is a full-time 3-year self-financing course (SFC). Admission is offline and merit-based. The eligibility criteria include a Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Fees are approximately INR 58,642 per year.
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | Integrated B.Ed & M.Ed (SFC) |
Duration | 3 Years |
Specializations | None |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | Merit in the qualifying examination |
Counselling | Offline at FMU |
Total Fees | INR 1,75,926 (Approximate) |
Seats | Limited |
Application Fees | INR 600 |
How to apply | Apply offline at FMU campus |
M.Sc is a full-time 2-year program offered in specializations like Physics, Botany, Biotechnology, and Environmental Science. Admission is based on CPET scores. The eligibility criteria include a B.Sc degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in relevant subjects. Fees range from INR 25,000–30,000 per year.
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | M.Sc |
Duration | 2 Years |
Specializations | Physics, Botany, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, etc. |
Eligibility | B.Sc with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST); Physics: 45% with 24 credits in Physics; Botany: 45% with Botany/Plant Science as core |
Selection Criteria | CPET score |
Counselling | SAMS portal |
Total Fees | INR 50,000–60,000 (Approximate) |
Seats | Varies by specialization |
Application Fees | INR 1,000 |
How to apply | Apply online at http://samsodisha.gov.in/ |
M.A is a full-time 2-year program offered in specializations like Economics, English, and Odia. Admission is based on CPET scores. The eligibility criteria include a Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in relevant subjects. Fees are approximately INR 12,000 per year.
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | M.A |
Duration | 2 Years |
Specializations | Economics, English, Odia, etc. |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | CPET score |
Counselling | SAMS portal |
Total Fees | INR 24,000 (Approximate) |
Seats | Varies by specialization |
Application Fees | INR 1,000 |
How to apply | Apply online at http://samsodisha.gov.in/ |
MBA is a full-time 2-year program. Admission is based on OJEE scores, followed by counseling. The eligibility criteria include a Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Fees are approximately INR 50,000 per year.
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | MBA |
Duration | 2 Years |
Specializations | General |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | OJEE score + Counseling |
Counselling | OJEE Counselling |
Total Fees | INR 1,00,000 (Approximate) |
Seats | Limited |
Application Fees | INR 1,000 |
How to apply | Apply online at http://www.fmuniversity.nic.in/ and register for OJEE |
MCA is a full-time 2-year program. Admission is based on OJEE scores, followed by counseling. The eligibility criteria include a Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) and Mathematics at 10+2 or degree level. Fees are approximately INR 40,000 per year.
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | MCA |
Duration | 2 Years |
Specializations | None |
Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) and Mathematics at 10+2 or degree level |
Selection Criteria | OJEE score + Counseling |
Counselling | OJEE Counselling |
Total Fees | INR 80,000 (Approximate) |
Seats | Limited |
Application Fees | INR 1,000 |
How to apply | Apply online at http://www.fmuniversity.nic.in/ and register for OJEE |
M.Phil. is a full-time 1-year program offered in specializations like Chemistry, Physics, and Biotechnology. Admission is based on a university entrance test, career marks, and viva voce. The eligibility criteria include a Master’s degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST). Fees are approximately INR 30,000.
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | M.Phil. |
Duration | 1 Year |
Specializations | Chemistry, Physics, Biotechnology, etc. |
Eligibility | Master’s degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | University entrance test + Career marks + Viva voce |
Counselling | Not Applicable |
Total Fees | INR 30,000 (Approximate) |
Seats | Varies by specialization |
Application Fees | INR 600 |
How to apply | Apply online at http://www.fmuniversity.nic.in/ |
Ph.D. is a full-time 3–5-year program offered in various disciplines. Admission is based on a university entrance test or UGC-NET/JRF scores, followed by an interview. The eligibility criteria include a Master’s degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST). Fees are approximately INR 30,000 per year.
Particulars | Details |
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Course Name | Ph.D. |
Duration | 3–5 Years |
Specializations | Varies by department |
Eligibility | Master’s degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) |
Selection Criteria | University entrance test or UGC-NET/JRF + Interview |
Counselling | Not Applicable |
Total Fees | INR 90,000–1,50,000 (Approximate) |
Seats | Varies by specialization |
Application Fees | INR 600 |
How to apply | Apply online at http://www.fmuniversity.nic.in/ |
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