Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur established in 1944 is a State University. Gangadhar Meher University Sambalpur is approved by UGC, and is accredited by NAAC. Admission in Gangadhar Meher University is offered in Management, Humanities and Science at UG/ PG/ Doctorate level with scholarship benefits to deserving students.
| Institute Name | Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur |
| Estd. Year | 1944 |
| Approved/Recognised by | UGC |
| Type | State University |
| Accreditation | NAAC |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Doctorate |
| Principal | Smt. Smita Devi |
| Address | Fatak, Budharaja, Sambalpur - 768004, Orissa, India |
| Contact Number | 0663-2403413, 2000492 |
| Official Website | https://www.gmuniversity.ac.in/ |
Gangadhar Meher University was earlier known as Gangadhar Meher College which was established in 1944. In the year 2015, it was converted to Gangadhar Meher University. It was established as a unitary institute which caters to the educational needs of the society. GMU is a State University approved by UGC.
Vision: It aims to promote professional programs, self assessment, and self learning, impart high quality and accessible education, nurture and develop the individuals into strong and confident personality, and expand the domains of higher education.
Mission: The University is committed to promote student centric learning, evolve mechanisms to explore the talents of the students, ensure flexibility, and impart quality education which enables the students to solve local and global issues.
GMU provides different Graduation and Post Graduation programs to the students through its faculties which are as follows:
GMU provides Under Graduation programs in BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, B.A B.Ed, and B.Sc.B.Ed, and Post Graduation programs in MA, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, and M.Com. Students can apply online by filling the Application Form available on the official website of GMU. The Acceptability Criteria mentioned in the table below must be fulfilled by the students to seek admission in the University.
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Acceptability Criteria |
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B.A.B.Ed |
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MBA (Financial Management) |
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* To get detailed information about the acceptability criteria, the students can visit the official university website or can contact the university campus.
GMU offers scholarships and financial aid to meritorious students to encourage them towards pursuing education. Scholarships are offered on the basis of various criteria. To avail the scholarships, students must satisfy the Acceptability Criteria as follows:
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Scholarships |
Acceptability Criteria |
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UG Merit Scholarship |
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PG Merit Scholarship |
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Technical and Professional Merit Scholarship |
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Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Bhasabruti Scholarship |
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Other Scholarships include:
* Students are also granted scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal. To get detailed information, students can visit the GMU website.
GMU has a Training and Placement Cell which assists the students with career counseling, internship, and placement opportunities. The Cell is committed to guide and help the students find appropriate employment opportunities in reputed companies. It conducts written tests, pre-placement talks, interviews, group discussions, workshops, seminars, campus placements, etc. and provides training which helps the students enhance their knowledge and skills catering to the industrial requirements.
Infosys, Wipro, Deloitte, TCS, Cognizant, Reliance Retail, ICICI Prudential, UltraTech Cement, L&T Financial Services, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, NIIT Foundation, etc. are the companies granting opportunities to the students.
GMU is spread over 49.2 acres. It provides state of the art infrastructure and facilities for the upliftment of the students. The facilities provided to the students include canteen, auditorium, NCC, laboratories, cultural activities, NSS, clubs, bank, transportation, etc. The other facilities are as follows:
