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Fakir Mohan University Rankings & Recognitions Details

Fakir Mohan University Rankings & Recognitions 2025

Fakir Mohan University (FMU) in Balasore, Odisha, has earned consistent national recognition for its academic excellence, infrastructure, and student support, positioning it among Odisha's top state public universities. It secured NIRF 2025 rank-band 51-100 (State Public Universities), a marked improvement from 150-200 in 2024 and 151 in 2023 overall. The NAAC 'A' grade (CGPA 3.18/4 in 2023, highest for Odisha public universities) underscores strengths in teaching (3.43), infrastructure (3.65), and values (3.78).

National Rankings 

FMU's NIRF trajectory reflects steady progress: 51-100 band in 2025 State Public University category (comparable to Berhampur University), up from 150-200 (2024) and 151 overall (2023). Evaluated on teaching, research, graduation outcomes, and inclusivity, it outperforms many peers in student progression (3.67). EduRank 2025 places it 282nd in India (5538th globally), strong in Data Science (2314th world) based on 1,564 publications and 13,485 citations.

NIRF Year

Category

Rank-Band/Position

2025

State Public Univ.

51-100

2024

Overall/State Public

150-200

2023

Overall

151

NAAC Accreditation

In its 2nd cycle (2023), FMU upgraded to NAAC 'A' (3.18 CGPA) from 1st cycle B+ (pre-2023), topping Odisha state public universities (ahead of Utkal 3.16, MSCBDU 3.1). Scores: Curricular 3.2, Teaching 3.43, Research 2.44 (area for growth), Infrastructure 3.65, Student Support 3.67, Governance 2.98, Values 3.78. VC Santosh Kumar Tripathy hailed it as a milestone, targeting A+ next. Peer team visited Sept 12-14, 2023, validating SSR metrics.

International and Other Rankings

EduRank 2025: 282nd India, 5538th world across 74 topics; notable alumni impact boosts non-academic score. No major Times Higher Education (THE) or QS entries, but regional strength in Odisha rankings. Some educational platforms list it top-tier for state universities based on NIRF/NAAC.

Awards and RecognitionsFMU's NAAC feat drew media acclaim (Times of India, YouTube coverage) as Odisha's highest CGPA state public university. NIRF submissions (2025 PDF on site) highlight institutional excellence. Recognized by UGC (12B/2f status), it supports INFLIBNET, e-Shodha Sindhu; state awards for research output. Faculty/dept recognitions (e.g., biotech projects) contribute; alumni in academia/pharma enhance reputation.

Research and Innovation Recognition

With 2.44 NAAC research score, FMU excels in publications (1,564 papers); EduRank tops in environmental science, physics locally. NIRF research parameter supports 51-100 band; ongoing PhD programs (20+ depts) drive citations (13,485). State govt. funding for innovations noted in IQAC reports.

Implications for Students

These rankings affirm FMU's value for PG aspirants (CPET/OJEE), with ROI via low fees (~Rs. 8k-1L) and placements (4-8 LPA medians). NAAC 'A' boosts scholarships/eligibility; NIRF stability signals reliability. Future goals: A+ NAAC, top-50 NIRF via research push. Monitor nirfindia.org for 2026 updates.

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