Gangadhar Meher University vs Odisha State Open University
A side-by-side look at Gangadhar Meher University in Sambalpur, Odisha and Odisha State Open University in Sambalpur, Odisha, both offering MBA / PGDM, BBA and BCA and 7 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Gangadhar Meher University | Odisha State Open University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Sambalpur, Odisha | Sambalpur, Odisha |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹1.2L | ₹3k – ₹30k |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 10 | 13 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0852 | U-0932 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | gmuniversity.ac.in | osou.ac.in |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at Odisha State Open University: from ₹3,000, against ₹30,000 at Gangadhar Meher University.
- Both list a highest package of ₹6 LPA.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Both are in Sambalpur, Odisha.
- Gangadhar Meher University lists 10 programmes and Odisha State Open University lists 13; 10 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Gangadhar Meher University lists 10 programmes in all and Odisha State Open University lists 13; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (10)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
Only at Odisha State Open University (1)
- Diploma / Polytechnic

