Question 1

What is the admission process for UG at Gangadhar Meher University?

Accepted Answer

GMU UG admission uses the SAMS Odisha portal at degree.samsodisha.gov.in. Candidates fill one Common Application Form (CAF) for multiple colleges and courses. Seat allotment is based on Class 12 board marks. No entrance exam is needed for BA, BSc, BCom, or BBA.

Question 2

Is CPET mandatory for PG admission at GMU Sambalpur?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GMU PG admission for MA, MSc, and MCom requires a valid CPET 2026 score. The exam was held from May 5 to May 18, 2026. Counselling is conducted through the SAMS PG portal after the merit list is published.

Question 3

Which entrance exam is needed for GMU MBA admission 2026?

Accepted Answer

OJEE is the primary entrance exam for GMU MBA and MBA-FM admission. Candidates with CAT, MAT, CMAT, or GMAT scores may apply for seats remaining after OJEE counselling rounds end.

Question 4

What percentage is required for BA admission at GMU?

Accepted Answer

General and OBC candidates need a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in Class 12. SC and ST candidates need at least 40%. Admission is purely based on board merit with no entrance exam.

Question 5

Does Gangadhar Meher University offer management quota or direct admission?

Accepted Answer

No. GMU is an Odisha state government university. It does not offer management quota seats. All seats are filled through merit-based centralised counselling via SAMS Odisha or OJEE.

Question 6

What is the application fee for GMU admission 2026?

Accepted Answer

The application fee is INR 300 for UG courses through SAMS Odisha. For PG, M.Phil, and PhD programmes, the fee is INR 500. Payment is made online through the respective portals.

Question 7

What is the reservation policy at Gangadhar Meher University?

Accepted Answer

GMU follows Odisha government reservation norms. SC candidates get 16.25% reservation. ST candidates get 22.5% reservation. Orthopedically or physically challenged candidates get 5% reservation across all programmes.

Question 8

Can final-year students apply for GMU PG admission?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Final-year undergraduate students can appear for CPET 2026 and apply for PG admission at GMU. Admission is confirmed only after submitting the final marksheet with the required minimum percentage.

Question 9

What scholarships are available for GMU Sambalpur students?

Accepted Answer

The Odisha Post Matric Scholarship supports SC/ST/OBC students with awards from INR 15,000 to INR 1,20,000 per year. Prerana and Medhabruti schemes provide INR 8,000 to INR 26,000. A GMU merit scholarship applies to students scoring above 75%.

Question 10

How many programmes does Gangadhar Meher University offer?

Accepted Answer

GMU Sambalpur offers 22 UG programmes and 22 PG programmes across arts, science, commerce, and management. The university also offers 15 M.Phil programmes and PhD in 8 departments including one foreign language department.

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