Gangadhar Meher University (GMU), previously known as Sambalpur University, is a public university located in Sambalpur, Odisha, India. It was established in 2015 and named after the renowned Odia poet Gangadhar Meher. It is accredited by the University Grants Commission ( UGC ). The Gangadhar Meher University provides undergraduate, Postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in a variety of fields.
GMU Sambalpur has several departments, including Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sciences, Commerce, Management, Education and Computer Application. The courses offered at GMU Sambalpur are BA Hons, B. Sc Chemistry Hons , BBA, B. Sc B. Ed Integrated Self Finance , B. Com, B. Ed, MA Economics , M. Sc, MBA, M. Com , MBA Financial Management Self Finance , MCA, M. Phil, Ph. D Education , Ph. D Geography, Ph.
D Commerce and many others. GMU Sambalpur semester system is used to administer tests and assess students' performance. Additionally, it also follows a merit-based admission process for the various courses offered. In addition to academic programmes, GMU also offers various collaborations and exchange programmes with national and international universities.
It facilitates research collaborations, conferences, and workshops for faculty and students. GMU Sambalpur offers facilities such as a separate hostel for boys & girls, a library, laboratories, computer labs, sports, a cafeteria, an alumni association, bank services, transportation and guest rooms. The GMU Sambalpur also has a dedicated training and placement cell.
Gangadhar Meher University Sambalpur Location GMU Sambalpur is located at Fatak, Over Bridge, Sambalpur, Odisha. Sambalpur Railway Station is 2 km away from the college and bus station is 3. 4 km away from the college. The nearest airport to the college is Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, which is located at a distance of 282. 7 km away from the college campus.