The MAT 2025 December session registration is now open at mat.aima.in. Candidates can apply until December 7 for the PBT mode and December 15 for the CBT mode. Admit cards will be released on December 10 for PBT and on December 18 for CBT.
The final phase of MAT 2025, December session, will soon open for registration. The exam will be conducted in both CBT and PBT modes, with one session each. The registration fee is ₹2,200 (₹3,800 for candidates opting for both modes). MAT scores will be valid for admission to the 2026 academic year.
The XAT 2026 form correction window has opened and will remain active until October 16, 2025. Applicants can modify details such as test city, XLRI course, email ID, and phone number through xatonline.in. New candidates can register until December 5, 2025, by paying a fee of INR 2200.
The MAT 2025 result for the September session, conducted in both PBT and CBT modes, is expected to be announced in the second week of October 2025. Candidates will be able to download their scorecards from the official AIMA website using their login credentials.
Gangadhar Meher University (GMU), established in 2015 in Sambalpur, Odisha, is a state university succeeding Gangadhar Meher College (founded in 1944). Named after the renowned Odia poet Gangadhar Meher, GMU is UGC-recognised, NAAC-accredited (B grade), and approved by AICTE for technical courses. Located at Amruta Vihar, Sambalpur, it spans a modern campus with a central library, advanced labs, hostels, sports facilities, and a grand auditorium, one of the largest in Western Odisha. GMU offers over 80 Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), M.Phil., and Ph.D. programs across Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Education, and Computer Applications, including professional courses like BBA, MBA, BCA, MCA, and B.Ed. Admissions for the 2025-26 academic year are merit-based for UG courses (based on 10+2 scores) and primarily entrance-based for PG (via Odisha CPET) and professional courses (via OJEE for MBA, MCA, B.Pharm; university tests for B.Ed, M.Phil., Ph.D.). The application process is online for most programs via the university portal (gmuniversity.ac.in) or SAMS Odisha (samsodisha.gov.in), with offline submission required for UG/PG forms at the university counter or via post. Application fees range from INR 300 (UG) to INR 500 (PG, M.Phil., Ph.D.). Below are the details for GMU admission 2025, including courses, eligibility, selection criteria, application process, and tentative dates.
| Particulars | GMU Admission Highlights 2025 |
|---|---|
| Courses Offered | UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D. (Regular & Self-Financing) |
| Popular Courses | B.A, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, B.Ed, M.A, M.Sc, MBA, MCA, Ph.D. |
| Admission Criteria | Merit-based for UG; Entrance-based (Odisha CPET, OJEE, university tests) for PG, MBA, MCA, B.Ed, M.Phil., Ph.D. |
| Entrance Exams Accepted | Odisha CPET (PG), OJEE (MBA, MCA, B.Pharm), CAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA (MBA), university tests (B.Ed, M.Phil., Ph.D.), NET/SLET/GATE (Ph.D. exemption) |
| Application Mode | Fee |
| Official Websites | https://www.gmuniversity.ac.in/, https://samsodisha.gov.in/ (UG/PG), https://odishajee.com/ (OJEE) |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| UG Application Start Date | March 1, 2025 (Tentative) |
| UG Application Last Date | April 15, 2025 (Tentative) |
| PG Application Start Date (CPET) | August 1, 2025 (Tentative) |
| PG Application Last Date (CPET) | August 20, 2025 (Tentative) |
| OJEE Application Last Date (MBA, MCA, B.Pharm) | March 31, 2025 (Tentative) |
| OJEE Exam Date | May 2–11, 2025 (Tentative) |
| CAT Exam Date (MBA) | November 30, 2025 (Tentative) |
| Ph.D. Application Last Date | July 26, 2025 (Tentative) |
| Ph.D. Entrance Exam Date | August 26, 2025 (Tentative) |
| UG Merit List Release | May 1, 2025 (Tentative) |
| PG Counseling (CPET) | September–October 2025 (Tentative) |
| OJEE Counseling | July–August 2025 (Tentative) |
B.A (Hons.) is a full-time 3-year program offered in specializations like Economics, English, and Political Science. Admission is merit-based via SAMS Odisha.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | B.A (Hons.) |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Specializations | Economics, English, Education, Political Science, etc. |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with 45–50% marks from a recognized board |
| Selection Criteria | Merit in 10+2 via SAMS Odisha |
| Total Fees | INR 15,000 per year (Approximate) |
| Seats | Varies by specialization |
| Application Fees | INR 300 |
| How to apply | Apply online at https://samsodisha.gov.in/, submit hardcopy at GMU |
B.Sc (Hons.) is a full-time 3–4-year program offered in specializations like Physics, Chemistry, and Computer Science. Admission is merit-based via SAMS Odisha.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | B.Sc (Hons.) |
| Duration | 3–4 Years |
| Specializations | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Zoology, etc. |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with 45–50% marks in PCM/PCB from a recognized board |
| Selection Criteria | Merit in 10+2 via SAMS Odisha |
| Total Fees | INR 10,680–90,000 (Approximate, varies by specialization) |
| Seats | Varies by specialization |
| Application Fees | INR 300 |
| How to apply | Apply online at https://samsodisha.gov.in/, submit hardcopy at GMU |
B.Com (Hons.) is a full-time 3-year program. Admission is merit-based via SAMS Odisha.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | B.Com (Hons.) |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Specializations | Accounting |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with 40–45% marks in any stream |
| Selection Criteria | Merit in 10+2 via SAMS Odisha |
| Total Fees | INR 15,000 per year (Approximate) |
| Seats | 80 |
| Application Fees | INR 300 |
| How to apply | Apply online at https://samsodisha.gov.in/, submit hardcopy at GMU |
BBA is a full-time 3-year self-financing program. Admission is merit-based via SAMS Odisha.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | BBA |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Specializations | None |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with 45% marks from a recognized board |
| Selection Criteria | Merit in 10+2 via SAMS Odisha |
| Total Fees | INR 30,000 per year (Approximate) |
| Seats | Limited |
| Application Fees | INR 300 |
| How to apply | Apply online at https://samsodisha.gov.in/, submit hardcopy at GMU |
BCA is a full-time 3-year self-financing program. Admission is merit-based via SAMS Odisha.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | BCA |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Specializations | None |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with 45% marks and Mathematics as a subject |
| Selection Criteria | Merit in 10+2 via SAMS Odisha |
| Total Fees | INR 30,000 per year (Approximate) |
| Seats | Limited |
| Application Fees | INR 300 |
| How to apply | Apply online at https://samsodisha.gov.in/, submit hardcopy at GMU |
B.Ed is a full-time 2-year program, including Integrated B.A.B.Ed and B.Sc.B.Ed (4 years). Admission is merit-based via SAMS Odisha.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | B.Ed, B.A.B.Ed, B.Sc.B.Ed |
| Duration | B.Ed: 2 Years; Integrated: 4 Years |
| Specializations | None |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree (B.Ed) or 10+2 (Integrated) with 50% marks |
| Selection Criteria | Merit in qualifying exam via SAMS Odisha |
| Total Fees | INR 25,000 per year (Approximate) |
| Seats | Varies |
| Application Fees | INR 300 |
| How to apply | Apply online at https://samsodisha.gov.in/, submit hardcopy at GMU |
B.Pharm is a full-time 4-year program. Admission is based on OJEE scores.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | B.Pharm |
| Duration | 4 Years |
| Specializations | None |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with 45% marks in PCB/PCM; valid OJEE score |
| Selection Criteria | OJEE score + Counseling |
| Total Fees | INR 50,000 per year (Approximate) |
| Seats | Limited |
| Application Fees | INR 1,000 |
| How to apply | Apply online at https://odishajee.com/ |
M.A is a full-time 2-year program offered in specializations like English, Hindi, and Mathematics. Admission is based on Odisha CPET scores.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | M.A |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Specializations | English, Hindi, Mathematics, etc. |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks in relevant discipline |
| Selection Criteria | Odisha CPET score + Counseling |
| Total Fees | INR 360 per year (Approximate) |
| Seats | Varies by specialization |
| Application Fees | INR 500 |
| How to apply | Apply online at https://samsodisha.gov.in/, submit hardcopy at GMU |
M.Sc is a full-time 2-year program offered in specializations like Chemistry, Physics, and Computer Science. Admission is based on Odisha CPET scores.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | M.Sc |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Specializations | Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Zoology, etc. |
| Eligibility | B.Sc with 50% marks in relevant discipline |
| Selection Criteria | Odisha CPET score + Counseling |
| Total Fees | INR 360–40,000 per year (Approximate, varies by specialization) |
| Seats | Varies by specialization |
| Application Fees | INR 500 |
| How to apply | Apply online at https://samsodisha.gov.in/, submit hardcopy at GMU |
MBA is a full-time 2-year program, including MBA (Financial Management) as a self-financing course. Admission is based on OJEE, CAT, MAT, XAT, or ATMA scores.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | MBA, MBA (Financial Management) |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Specializations | Finance (for MBA Financial Management) |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks |
| Selection Criteria | OJEE/CAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA score + Counseling (50:50 merit-entrance for Financial Management) |
| Total Fees | INR 90,000 (Approximate, total for MBA) |
| Seats | 120 |
| Application Fees | INR 500 |
| How to apply | MBA: Apply offline at GMU; MBA (FM): Apply online at https://gmuniversity.ac.in/ |
MCA is a full-time 2-year program. Admission is based on OJEE scores.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | MCA |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Specializations | None |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks and Mathematics at 10+2 or degree level |
| Selection Criteria | OJEE score + Counseling |
| Total Fees | INR 60,000 per year (Approximate) |
| Seats | 30 |
| Application Fees | INR 500 |
| How to apply | Apply online at https://odishajee.com/ |
M.Phil. is a full-time 1-year program offered in 15 disciplines. Admission is based on a university-conducted entrance test and interview.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | M.Phil. |
| Duration | 1 Year |
| Specializations | 15 disciplines (e.g., Commerce, Economics, English) |
| Eligibility | Master’s degree with 55% marks |
| Selection Criteria | University entrance test + Interview |
| Total Fees | INR 20,000 (Approximate) |
| Seats | Varies by specialization |
| Application Fees | INR 500 |
| How to apply | Apply online at https://gmuniversity.ac.in/, submit hardcopy at GMU |
Ph.D. is a full-time 3–5-year program offered in 16 disciplines. Admission is based on a university-conducted entrance test, interview, and career assessment, with exemptions for NET/SLET/GATE qualifiers.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | Ph.D. |
| Duration | 3–5 Years |
| Specializations | 16 disciplines (e.g., Biotechnology, Management, English) |
| Eligibility | Master’s degree with 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) |
| Selection Criteria | University entrance test + Interview + Career assessment (NET/SLET/GATE exempt from test) |
| Total Fees | INR 30,000 per year (Approximate) |
| Seats | Varies by specialization |
| Application Fees | INR 500 |
| How to apply | Apply online at https://gmuniversity.ac.in/ |
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