Fakir Mohan University, Balasore

Vyasa Vihar, Naupada, Balasore, Odisha, India, 756089

About the Institute

Fakir Mohan University, located in Balasore, Odisha, is a state university established by the Government of Odisha in 1999 under the Fakir Mohan University Act. Named after the renowned Odia writer Fakir Mohan Senapati, the university serves as an important hub for higher education and research in northern Odisha.

Key Highlights:

1. Academic Programs:

Fakir Mohan University offers a wide range of programs across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. It has two campuses and various departments under:

Faculty of Science
Faculty of Humanities and Languages
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Business Studies
Faculty of Law and Education

2. Popular PG Programs:

MBA
MCA
M.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Science)
MA (English, Odia, Economics, Political Science, Population Studies)
LL.M.
M.Com.

3. Research and Doctoral Programs:

M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs are offered in several disciplines with a strong focus on regional and applied research.

4. Accreditation and Affiliations:

Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC)
Accredited by NAAC with a 'B+' grade
Member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)

5. Campus and Infrastructure:

New Campus (Nuapadhi): Spanning over 60 acres with modern academic blocks, hostels, and a central library.
Old Campus (Januganj): Mainly used for administrative offices and some academic departments.
Well-equipped laboratories, digital classrooms, seminar halls, and research centers.
Dedicated facilities for sports, NSS, and cultural activities.

6. Distance Education:

The university also has a Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education (DDCE) offering various UG and PG programs, supporting flexible education for working professionals and remote learners.

7. Admissions:

Postgraduate admissions are through the Common PG Entrance Test (CPET), Odisha.
M.Phil. and Ph.D. admissions are through university-level entrance tests and interviews.
Reservation and quota policies follow the guidelines of the Government of Odisha.

Fakir Mohan University continues to contribute significantly to academic advancement, cultural preservation, and socio-economic development in northern Odisha.

Postgraduate/ Masters (PG)

Masters in Science

Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Geology
Environmental Science
Botany
Zoology
Microbiology
Biotechnology
Computer Science
Geography
Anthropology

Masters in Commerce

Commerce

Masters in Arts

Geography
Education
Sanskrit
Anthropology
History and Archaeology
Social Science
Journalism & Mass Communication
Personnel Management and Industrial Relations
Population Studies
Applied Psychology
Language and Literature

Masters in Law & Legal Studies

Master of Laws (LLM)

Master in Business Administration

Master in Philosophy(M. PHIL)

Commerce
Education
Biosciences and Biotechnology
Environmental Sciences
Mathematics
Population Studies
Social Science
Computer Science

Master of Library and Information Science

M.Lib.I.Sc

PhD (Doctorate Degree)

PhD in Science & Technology

Ph.D. in Chemistry
Ph.D. in Mathematics
Ph.D. in Biotechnology
Ph.D. in Environmental Science
Ph.D. in Geology / Earth Sciences
Ph.D. in Botany
Ph.D. in Bio-Sciences

PhD in Commerce & Management

Ph.D. in Commerce
Ph.D. in Business Administration (Ph.D. in Management)

PhD in Arts & Humanities

Ph.D. in Education
Ph.D. in Geography
Ph.D. in Sanskrit
Ph.D. in Journalism & Mass Communication
Ph.D. in History & Archoelogy
Ph.D. in Languages & Literature
Ph.D. in Population Studies
Ph.D. in Social Science