FMU Balasore Admission 2026

Fakir Mohan University

Balasore, Odisha · FMU Balasore · Estd. 1999

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

FMU Balasore 2026-27 admissions: UG through Odisha SAMS (June-July 2026); PG through FMU PG entrance. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Fakir Mohan University

Fakir Mohan University (FMU), established in 1999 in Balasore by an Act of the Odisha state legislature, is a state university serving the northern coastal Odisha region. The university is named after Fakir Mohan Senapati — the 19th-century Odia novelist and litterateur (often called the father of modern Odia literature, who wrote Chha Mana Atha Guntha). The campus is at Vyasa Vihar, Balasore.

Fakir Mohan University has 16 PG teaching departments organised into faculties of Arts, Social Sciences, Sciences, Commerce, Education, Law and Management. It affiliates 75+ UG colleges across Balasore, Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts. NAAC A grade accredited.

UG admissions to affiliated colleges through Odisha SAMS on Plus Two merit. PG admissions through FMU PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through FMU PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹400 (General) / ₹200 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

Odisha SAMS / FMU PG Entrance

Conducted by Govt of Odisha SAMS / Fakir Mohan University

UG admissions to affiliated colleges through Odisha SAMS on Plus Two merit. PG admissions through FMU PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through FMU PhD entrance.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass. PG: bachelor 50%. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
Odisha SAMS UG 2026 Registration	01 Jun 2026	—	samsodisha.gov.in	Upcoming
FMU PG Entrance 2026	15 Jul 2026	—	fmuniversity.nic.in	Upcoming
FMU PhD Entrance 2026	10 Sept 2026	—	fmuniversity.nic.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

Odisha state Prerna Yojana, Pratibha scholarships, Central Sector Scholarship, FMU merit scholarships.

Reservations

Odisha state policy: SC 16.25%, ST 22.5%, SEBC 11.25%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Fakir Mohan University?

Fakir Mohan University admits students primarily through Odisha SAMS / FMU PG Entrance. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Fakir Mohan University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹400 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹200 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Fakir Mohan University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Fakir Mohan University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Fakir Mohan University accept Odisha SAMS / FMU PG Entrance scores?

Odisha SAMS / FMU PG Entrance is the primary basis for admission at Fakir Mohan University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.