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Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur

Amruta Vihar, Sambalpur, Odisha, India, 768004

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About the Institute

Gangadhar Meher University (GMU), located in Sambalpur, Odisha, is a public state university established in 2015. It was formerly known as Gangadhar Meher College, which was established in 1944 and named after the renowned Odia poet, Gangadhar Meher. The institution holds a significant place in the academic and cultural life of western Odisha and has evolved into one of the region’s most prestigious universities.


Key Highlights:

Academic Programs:

GMU offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across multiple disciplines:

  • Undergraduate Courses (UG):

    • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

    • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

    • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

    • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

    • Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

  • Postgraduate Courses (PG):

    • Master of Arts (M.A.) in subjects such as Odia, English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, and Education

    • Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology, Botany, and Environmental Science

    • Master of Commerce (M.Com.)

    • Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

  • Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.):

    • Available in selected disciplines through entrance and interview processes

Affiliation and Accreditation:

  • Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC)

  • Accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

  • Functions as an autonomous university under the Odisha State Government

Campus & Infrastructure:

  • Located in the heart of Sambalpur city with a spacious urban campus

  • Equipped with modern infrastructure including digital classrooms, well-stocked library, computer labs, and science laboratories

  • On-campus hostels for both boys and girls

  • Multipurpose auditorium and seminar halls

  • Sports and fitness facilities for students

Research & Development:

  • Encourages interdisciplinary and socially relevant research

  • Faculty members are actively involved in publishing in reputed national and international journals

  • Collaborative research supported by government and external funding bodies

Student Services & Activities:

  • Active participation in cultural events, seminars, debates, and sports

  • Career counseling and placement assistance provided through the university's dedicated cell

  • Scholarships and financial support available for meritorious and economically disadvantaged students

Admissions:

  • UG admissions through SAMS (Student Academic Management System) Odisha

  • PG admissions via Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) conducted by the Odisha Higher Education Department

  • Ph.D. admissions are based on entrance tests and interviews as per university guidelines

Undergraduate/ Bachelors (UG)

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Zoology
  • Botany
  • Statistics
  • Computer Science
  • Anthropology
  • Information Science & Telecommunication (IST)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A)

  • English
  • History
  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Philosophy
  • Geography
  • Education
  • Anthropology
  • Economics
  • Hindi
  • Mathematics
  • Odia
  • Political Science
  • Sanskrit
  • Statistics

Bachelor of Commerce

  • B. Com

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

  • Business Administration

Postgraduate/ Masters (PG)

Masters in Science

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Botany
  • Zoology
  • Biotechnology
  • Computer Science
  • Anthropology

Masters in Commerce

  • Commerce

Masters in Arts

  • English
  • Economics
  • Political Science
  • Hindi
  • Sociology
  • Geography
  • Psychology
  • Education
  • Sanskrit
  • Library and Information Science
  • Philosophy
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Odia Language and Literature

Masters in Computer Applications

  • M.C.A

Master in Business Administration

  • Financial Management
  • MBA

Post Graduate Diploma

  • Library Automation and Network (PGDLAN))

Master in Philosophy(M. PHIL)

  • Odia
  • Geography
  • Commerce
  • Education
  • Mathematics
  • Hindi
  • History
  • Psychology
  • Sanskrit
  • Biotechnology
  • Economics

PhD (Doctorate Degree)

PhD in Science & Technology

  • Ph.D. in Physics
  • Ph.D. in Chemistry
  • Ph.D. in Mathematics
  • Ph.D. in Biotechnology
  • Ph.D. in Computer Science

PhD in Commerce & Management

  • Ph.D. in Commerce
  • Ph.D. in Economics

PhD in Arts & Humanities

  • Ph.D. in English Literature
  • Ph.D. in History
  • Ph.D. in Political Science
  • Ph.D. in Sociology
  • Ph.D. in Psychology
  • Ph.D. in Philosophy
  • Ph.D. in Education
  • Ph.D. in Hindi
  • Ph.D. in Anthropology
  • Ph.D. in Sanskrit
  • Ph.D. in Statistics
  • Ph.D. in Zoology
  • Ph.D. in Odia
  • Ph.D. in Library & Information Science

Dual Degree/Integrated (Bachelors)

Dual Degree in Science & Research

  • B.Sc + B.Ed

Dual Degree in Art & Humanities

  • BA + B.Ed

Certificate Courses

Medical &Technology

  • Certificate Courses on Geriatric Care