Fakir Mohan University (FMU) in Balasore, Odisha, offers admissions primarily for postgraduate, integrated, and professional courses through a mix of entrance exams and merit lists. The process for 2026 emphasizes online applications via SAMS Odisha or the university portal, with key deadlines typically spanning May to August.
Admissions at FMU for 2026 are handled online through the Students Academic Management System (SAMS) portal at samsodisha.gov.in or the university website fmuniversity.nic.in, with offline options for select self-financing courses like Integrated B.Ed-M.Ed. Candidates register, fill forms, upload documents, and pay fees via demand draft (in favor of Fakir Mohan University PGR Fund, payable at Balasore) or online through HDFC Bank links. Selection involves entrance exams like CPET for most PG courses, OJEE for MBA/MCA, followed by counseling or merit lists based on qualifying degrees.
For PG courses like MA, MCom, MSW, eligibility requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject with at least 45-50% marks (relaxed to 45% for SC/ST). MBA and MCA demand a bachelor's with 50% (45% for reserved categories) and Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level for MCA. Integrated programs such as B.Ed-M.Ed need 50% in bachelor's (45% SC/ST), while distance PG requires 45% in relevant graduation.
FMU follows Odisha's centralized timelines; check official sites for confirmations as dates are tentative based on patterns
Event
Tentative Date
Application Start
May 2026
Application Last Date
June 2026 (e.g., June 29 past year)
CPET Exam
July 2026
OJEE Admit Cards
April 27, 2026
OJEE Exam
May 4-10, 2026
Entrance Results
July-August 2026
Counseling/Admission
August-September 2026
Application Fees
Regular and self-financing PG courses cost Rs. 300, payable via demand draft; distance courses are Rs. 250. Other fees include Rs. 500-1000 for professional courses like MBA (INR 1000), MCA (INR 500), or Integrated programs. Recent notifications mention online payments up to Rs. 600-1500 for registration.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit scanned copies online: 10th/12th mark sheets, bachelor's degree certificates, caste/category proofs (SC/ST/OBC), domicile certificate, photo, signature, and entrance scorecard if applicable. Offline applicants provide originals plus photocopies and demand draft at the campus. Migration/TC and income certificate for scholarships are also needed post-selection.
Courses Offered
FMU provides PG programs (MA in Odia/English/Political Science/etc., MCom, MSW, fees INR 8,000-65,000), MBA/MCA via OJEE (fees ~INR 40,000-1,00,000/year), Integrated B.Ed-M.Ed (INR 58,000/year), and distance PG. Admissions prioritize CPET scores for arts/science PG; seats vary by department.
Additional Tips
Aspiring students should monitor fmuniversity.nic.in for 2025-26 prospectus (available now) and SAMS for e-admission updates. Reservations follow Odisha policy; scholarships via state schemes enhance accessibility. Contact the admission cell for queries on self-financing or PhD processes.
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