GMU Sambalpur Admission 2026

Gangadhar Meher University

Sambalpur, Odisha · GMU Sambalpur · Estd. 2015

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

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

About Gangadhar Meher University

Gangadhar Meher University (GMU), established in 2015 by an Act of the Odisha state legislature (continuing the legacy of Gangadhar Meher College founded in 1944), is a state university located at Amruta Vihar, Sambalpur. The university is named after Gangadhar Meher — the 19th-century Odia poet famous for his epic poems Tapasvini and Pranayalanchana. The original Gangadhar Meher College was an autonomous college in Sambalpur that was upgraded to university status in 2015.

GMU has 18 PG teaching departments organised into faculties of Arts, Social Sciences, Sciences, Commerce, Education and Management. The university maintains the historic GM College heritage building. NAAC A grade accredited.

UG admissions through Odisha SAMS + GMU centralised allotment. PG admissions through GMU PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through GMU PhD entrance.

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

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

Odisha SAMS / GMU PG Entrance

Conducted by Govt of Odisha SAMS / Gangadhar Meher U

UG admissions through Odisha SAMS + GMU centralised allotment. PG admissions through GMU PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through GMU 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
GMU PG Entrance 2026	15 Jul 2026	—	gmuniversity.ac.in	Upcoming
GMU PhD Entrance 2026	10 Sept 2026	—	gmuniversity.ac.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, GMU merit scholarships, Central Sector Scholarship.

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 Gangadhar Meher University?

Gangadhar Meher University admits students primarily through Odisha SAMS / GMU 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 Gangadhar Meher University?

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

When does Gangadhar Meher University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Gangadhar Meher 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 Gangadhar Meher University accept Odisha SAMS / GMU PG Entrance scores?

Odisha SAMS / GMU PG Entrance is the primary basis for admission at Gangadhar Meher University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.