The Higher Education Department, Odisha, has declared the Odisha Common Post Graduate Entrance Test (CPET) Result 2026 today, July 2, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the entrance examination conducted in May 2026 can now check their results and the state merit list through the official Student Academic Management System (SAMS) portal at pg.samsodisha.gov.in.

The result determines eligibility for admission to postgraduate programmes offered by participating Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across Odisha. Candidates who have qualified will be able to participate in the upcoming online counselling process once the choice filling schedule is announced.
The Odisha CPET is conducted every year for admission to various postgraduate courses in state universities and colleges. The release of the result marks the beginning of the admission process for the 2026-27 academic session.
Along with the result, the Higher Education Department has published the state merit list based on candidates' performance in the entrance examination.
The department has informed candidates that the choice filling schedule for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and subjects will be released separately on the official website.
Only candidates whose names appear in the merit list will be eligible to participate in the online counselling process.
During counselling, candidates will be required to:
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official portal for counselling notifications.
Follow these steps to download the result:
1. Visit the official website pg.samsodisha.gov.in.
2. Click on the Odisha CPET Result 2026 link.
3. Enter the required login credentials, if prompted.
4. View the result and state merit list.
5. Download and print the result for future admission purposes.
Candidates who qualify in the CPET examination should prepare for the counselling process by keeping their educational certificates and other required documents ready.
Admission to postgraduate programmes will be granted based on:
Candidates allotted seats must complete document verification and admission formalities within the stipulated timeline.
Conclusion
The declaration of the Odisha CPET Result 2026 is an important milestone for students seeking postgraduate admission in Odisha. Qualified candidates should download their results, monitor the official website for the counselling schedule, and complete the upcoming choice filling and admission process within the specified deadlines.