Fakir Mohan University (FMU) in Balasore, Odisha, determines cutoffs primarily via Odisha CPET for most PG courses (MSc, MA, MCom), OJEE for MBA/MCA, and merit for integrated programs, with reservations for SC/ST/OBC per state norms. 2025 cutoffs follow trends from 2024, where CPET marks ranged 33-70 in Round 1, tightening to 18-69 by Round 3; OJEE ranks stabilized around 3000-6000 for general. Category-wise relaxations (5-10% marks or higher ranks) apply, influenced by seats, applicants, and exam difficulty.
PG admissions (except MBA/MCA) use CPET scores via SAMS Odisha counseling; minimum eligibility: 50% in bachelor's (45% reserved). MBA/MCA require OJEE ranks + graduation (50%/45%); integrated B.Ed-M.Ed merit-based on UG marks. Counseling rounds (3+) allocate seats; supernumerary for NRI/extramural.
CPET cutoffs decline across rounds; sciences higher than humanities. 2025 expected similar, slightly lower due to competition.
Course
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
(Top: Compare/Physics?)
70
69
Chemistry/Compare
68
67
-
Botany
63
62
Biotechnology
61
Applied Microbiology
57
53
Physics
60
59
Economics
58
MSW
55
52
MCom
MA (Lower)
33
21
OJEE Cutoff Trends (MBA/MCA, General Category)
OJEE ranks for MBA ~3000-4500 (2024), MCA 5000-6000; 2022 general MCA 1106th rank.
Year/Course
Opening-Closing Rank (MBA HR/Finance)
MCA Rank
2025 (Exp.)
3000-4000 / 3200-4200
4900-5900
2024
3100-3900 / 3300-4100
5000-6000
2023
3200-4000 / 3400-4200
5100-6200
2022
12895 (Gen), 3783 (SC)
1106 (Gen)
Category-Wise Trends
SC/ST cutoffs lower: e.g., 2022 MCA SC 1538/ST 5103 vs Gen 1106; BCom 60.67%/54.83% vs 76.17%. UG merit (affiliated colleges): BA/BSc Hons 70-90% Gen, drops 10-20% SC/ST. Trends: Stable for OJEE, CPET dips in later rounds; 2025 may rise 5-10% marks if seats unchanged.
Previous UG Merit Cutoffs (2022, Affiliated Colleges)
High for sciences; e.g., BSc Physics 91.17% Gen Round 1.
Category
BSc Physics/Botany (%)
BA Economics (%)
BCom (%)
General
91.17 / 84.6
84.5
76.17
SC
76.33 / 74.83
60.67
ST
78.5 / -
54.83
Factors and Tips
Cutoffs vary by applicant pool (higher competition tightens), seat matrix (~50-100/course), domicile priority. Monitor samsodisha.gov.in for 2026; prepare via mock tests targeting 60+ CPET, <5000 OJEE. Merit lists post-results; choices lock during counseling.
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