Fakir Mohan University which is situated at Balasore in Odisha was set up by the Government of Odisha in 1999. The university has two campuses at Januganj and Naupada. More than 92 affiliated colleges come under Fakir Mohan University. It offers various UG, PG, and Doctoral level courses in the field of Arts, Law, Information Technology, and all the courses are approved by the University Grants Commission. It is one of the top universities in India with a ranking between 151-200 by the NIRF. The nearest railway station is Rupsa Junction (22 km away), the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (200 km away from the university).
Fakir Mohan University Courses
The courses are given below:
- Full-Time B.com, BCA, B.Ed+M.Ed (Integrated) for 3 years of duration
- Full-Time M.Sc in Biotechnology, Botany, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Zoology, Applied Physics & Ballistics, Geography for 2 years
- Full-Time MA, MBA, and LLM for a duration of 2 years
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates seeking admission in UG courses must have completed higher secondary with a minimum of 50% marks
- Candidates seeking admission in PG courses must have a graduation degree
- Admission in PG courses is decided by the common entrance examination (PGCET)
- Admission in MBA and MCA is granted on the basis of a valid score in the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE)
Placement
The university has a separate placement and training department to support students in campus placement by organizing various seminars, mock tests. Some of the top recruiters are HDFC Bank, Aspiring Minds, etc.
Other Facilities
- The university provides a library facility with more than 49,000 books, 200 periodicals, national and international journals, and other study materials with free Wi-Fi connectivity.
- It has well-equipped laboratories with modern and latest instruments.
- It provides venues for sports/games like cricket ground, basketball ground, badminton court, Volleyball court.