Odisha SAMS PG Admission 2026-27 Schedule Released at samsodisha.gov.in

Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 19:18 [IST]

The Department of Higher Education (DHE), Government of Odisha, has released the Odisha SAMS PG Admission 2026-27 schedule for admission to postgraduate programmes offered by state public universities and participating colleges through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS).

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Candidates seeking admission to various PG courses can now check the complete counselling timetable on the official SAMS portal.

The online admission process includes graduation score updation, choice filling and locking, seat allotment, fee payment, reporting to allotted institutes, document verification, and commencement of classes. Eligible candidates are advised to complete every stage of the admission process within the prescribed deadlines to secure admission for the 2026-27 academic session.

Eligibility for Odisha SAMS PG Admission 2026-27

Candidates who have completed a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification from a University Grants Commission (UGC)-recognized university are eligible to apply for postgraduate admissions under the SAMS portal.

Applicants should ensure that they satisfy the course-specific eligibility requirements mentioned in the Common Prospectus (CP) before participating in the counselling process.

Odisha SAMS PG Admission 2026-27 Schedule

The Department of Higher Education has announced the following important dates:

Graduation Score Updation & Choice Locking: July 27 (3:00 PM) to August 2, 2026 (11:45 PM)
Round 1 Seat Allotment Result: August 7, 2026 (4:00 PM)
Freeze/Slide/Float Option & Fee Payment (Round 1): Up to August 11, 2026 (4:00 PM)
Reporting to Allotted Institutes (Round 1): August 8 to August 11, 2026
Institution Data Updation (Round 1): August 8 to August 11, 2026

Round 2 Counselling

Round 2 Seat Allotment Result: August 17, 2026 (4:00 PM)
Freeze Option & Fee Payment: August 17 (6:00 PM) to August 20, 2026 (4:00 PM)
Reporting to Institutes: August 18 to August 20, 2026
Institution Data Updation: August 18 to August 20, 2026

Round 3 & Waitlist

Waitlisted Candidates Display: August 25, 2026 (2:00 PM)
Reporting by Waitlisted Candidates: August 28 to August 29, 2026
Final Waitlist Merit List: August 31, 2026 (2:00 PM)

Other important dates include:

Commencement of PG Classes: August 21, 2026
Final Admission & Document Verification: September 1 to September 2, 2026
Phase II Admissions: Based on vacant seats after completion of the main counselling rounds.

Admission Process

The SAMS admission process is entirely online until the reporting stage. Candidates are required to:

Update graduation or equivalent examination marks.
Fill and lock college and course preferences.
Check seat allotment results.
Choose the Freeze, Slide, or Float option after allotment.
Pay the admission fee within the stipulated time.
Report to the allotted institution with original documents.
Complete document verification and admission formalities.

Admission will be confirmed only after successful verification of certificates and completion of institutional procedures.

Important Instructions

The Department of Higher Education has advised all candidates to carefully read the Common Prospectus (CP) available on the SAMS portal before applying. The prospectus contains detailed information regarding eligibility, reservation policy, admission rules, counselling procedures, fee payment, and document verification requirements.

Candidates should regularly visit the official SAMS website for updates regarding seat allotment, counselling notifications, vacant seats, and Phase II admissions.

The release of the Odisha SAMS PG Admission 2026-27 schedule marks the beginning of the postgraduate admission process for thousands of students across Odisha. Applicants are encouraged to complete the online registration, update their academic details accurately, and participate in each counselling round according to the official timetable to maximize their chances of securing admission into their preferred postgraduate programme.