Odisha PG Admission 2026 – SAMS e-Admission Schedule, Important Dates & Higher Education Timeline
ODISHA PG ADMISSION 2026 – SAMS E-ADMISSION TIMELINE
Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha – Academic Session 2026-27
Admission Type
PG Courses (Postgraduate)
Issuing Authority
Higher Education Department, Odisha
Academic Session
2026-27
Portal
SAMS (www.samsodisha.gov.in)
CAF Availability
18th July 2026
04:00 PM onwards
Last Date
30th July 2026
11:45 PM
First Round Allotment
06th Aug 2026
Provisional allotment published
Classes Commence
21st August 2026
1st Year Classes
e-Admission Helpline
155335 (Toll Free)
1800-345-6770
Detailed Admission Timeline
| Sl. No. | Activity | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| CAF Availability & Editing | ||
| 1 | Availability of online Common Application Form (CAF) on the website www.samsodisha.gov.in | 18-July-2026 (04:00 PM) |
| 2 | Last date for applying online CAF through www.samsodisha.gov.in | 30-July-2026 (11:45 PM) |
| 3 | Editing & Correction of Common Application Form (if required) by applicants | 31-July-2026 (10:00 AM to 11:45 PM) |
| 1st Round of Selection & Admission Allotment | ||
| 4 | Publication of Provisional Allotment of Seats (For First Round Selection) | 06-Aug-2026 (02:00 PM) |
| 5 | Selection of Slide / Freeze Option and Online payment of admission fees by the selected students through SAMS [Student's Account] portal | 06-Aug-2026 (04:00 PM) to 11-Aug-2026 (02:00 PM) |
| 6 | Reporting of the applicants at allotted Institutions for taking admission (for First Round Selection) | 07-Aug-2026 (10:00 AM) to 11-Aug-2026 (04:00 PM) (Except Holiday) |
| 7 | Data updation of admitted students in the e-space by the respective Institutions (for First Round Admission) | 07-Aug-2026 (10:00 AM) to 11-Aug-2026 (09:00 PM) (Except Holiday) |
| 2nd Round of Selection / Final Round Selection & Admission Allotment | ||
| 8 | Publication of Provisional Allotment of Seats (for Second/Final Round Selection) | 17-Aug-2026 (02:00 PM) |
| 9 | Online payment of admission fees by the selected students through SAMS [Student's Account] portal | 17-Aug-2026 (04:00 PM) to 20-Aug-2026 (02:00 PM) |
| 10 | Reporting of the applicants at allotted Institutions for taking admission (for Second Round Selection) | 18-Aug-2026 (10:00 AM) to 20-Aug-2026 (04:00 PM) |
| 11 | Data updation of admitted students in the e-space by the respective Institutions (for Second Round/Final Admission) | 18-Aug-2026 (10:00 AM) to 20-Aug-2026 (09:00 PM) |
| Waiting List Admission Round | ||
| 12 | Publication of the list of waitlisted applicants in HEI's e-Space as well as in the student's login as per the actual vacancy as on 20-August-2026 | 24-Aug-2026 (02:00 PM) |
| 13 | Physical Reporting of interested waitlisted applicants for submission of CAF along with relevant documents in their respective HEIs for participating in the waiting list admission Round | 28-Aug-2026 (11:00 AM) to 29-Aug-2026 (04:00 PM) |
| 14 | Publication of merit list among the reported waitlisted applicants at the Notice Board / Website of the HEIs & communicate to the selected applicants via phone call/ SMS | 31-Aug-2026 (02:00 PM) |
| 15 | Reporting of the waitlisted applicants for Validation of documents, Final Admission, Collection of Admission Fees directly by the HEIs in online mode & Admission updation in the e-space of the HEIs | 01-Sep-2026 (10:00 AM) to 02-Sep-2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Classes Commencement | ||
| 16 | Commencement of 1st Year Classes | 21-August-2026 |
Important Points to Note
- Online Application Only: All applications must be submitted online through the SAMS portal (www.samsodisha.gov.in). No offline applications will be accepted.
- CAF Availability: The Common Application Form will be available from 18th July 2026 (04:00 PM) onwards.
- Editing Window: Candidates can edit their CAF on 31st July 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:45 PM. New CAF submission is not allowed on this day.
- Two Allotment Rounds: There are two rounds of allotment – First Round and Second/Final Round. Candidates must follow the schedule for each round.
- Slide/Freeze Option: Selected candidates must choose Slide or Freeze option and pay admission fees online within the stipulated time.
- Waiting List: After the second round, a waiting list will be published for remaining vacancies. Interested applicants must report in person to the respective HEIs.
- Classes Start: The academic session for 1st Year PG courses will commence on 21st August 2026.
- Helpline: For any queries, candidates can contact the e-Admission Helpline at 155335 or 1800-345-6770.
- Website: All updates will be published on the official SAMS website: www.samsodisha.gov.in and in newspapers.
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What is the admission process for PG courses in Odisha 2026?
Admission is conducted online through the SAMS portal (www.samsodisha.gov.in). Candidates need to fill the Common Application Form (CAF), participate in two rounds of allotment, and complete admission formalities at the allotted institution.
When does the online CAF become available?
The online CAF will be available from 18th July 2026 at 04:00 PM on the SAMS website.
What is the last date for submitting the online CAF?
The last date for applying online CAF is 30th July 2026 up to 11:45 PM.
Can I edit my CAF after submission?
Yes. Candidates can edit their CAF on 31st July 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:45 PM. However, new CAF submission is not allowed on that day.
When is the first round of allotment?
The provisional allotment for the first round will be published on 06th August 2026 at 02:00 PM.
What is the timeline for fee payment and reporting after allotment?
After the first round allotment (06-Aug), selected candidates must pay fees online and choose Slide/Freeze option from 06-Aug (04:00 PM) to 11-Aug (02:00 PM). Reporting to allotted institutions is from 07-Aug to 11-Aug.
When does the second/final round of allotment take place?
The provisional allotment for the second/final round will be published on 17th August 2026 at 02:00 PM.
What is the waiting list admission process?
After the second round, a waitlist will be published on 24th August 2026. Interested waitlisted applicants must report in person to the respective HEIs on 28-29 August 2026 for document submission. The merit list will be published on 31st August 2026.
When do classes commence for PG courses?
The 1st Year Classes for PG courses will commence on 21st August 2026.
What is the helpline number for admission-related queries?
Candidates can contact the e-Admission Helpline (Toll Free) at 155335 or 1800-345-6770.
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