Odisha Begins SAMS UG Admissions 2026; Online Applications Open Till June 10

The Odisha Higher Education Department has officially launched the undergraduate e-admission process for the 2026-27 academic session under the Student Academic Management System (SAMS), with online applications beginning from May 27. Students seeking admission into (+3) degree colleges, self-financing institutions and Sanskrit (Shastri) colleges across the state can now submit their Common Application Form (CAF) through the official SAMS Odisha portal.

According to the admission schedule released by the department, the online application process started at 4 pm on May 27 and will continue till June 10, 11:45 pm. Eligible candidates have been advised to carefully read the Common Prospectus before filling out the CAF on the SAMS portal. The department has also allowed applicants to edit or modify their submitted forms until the final application deadline.

The first round provisional seat allotment list will be published on June 17 at 2 pm. Students selected in the first round will need to choose between the slide, freeze or float options while confirming their admission preferences. Online payment of admission fees for the first round will remain open from June 17 to June 20 through individual student login accounts.

Candidates allotted seats in the first phase will also be required to physically report to their respective institutions between June 18 and June 20 for document verification and admission formalities. Colleges have been instructed to update admission data on the e-space portal by June 20, 9 pm.

The second and final round provisional allotment list is scheduled to be released on June 29 at 2 pm. Students selected in this round will be able to pay admission fees online between June 29 and July 4. Reporting at allotted institutions for second-round admissions will continue from June 30 to July 4.

Apart from the regular rounds, the Higher Education Department has also announced a waiting or spot admission process for vacant seats remaining after the second allotment round. Students interested in participating in the waiting list round can register through their student login between July 8 and July 10.

The merit-wise waiting list will be published on July 14, while institutions will display the list of selected and waitlisted candidates on July 15. Students selected in the waiting round will have to complete their admission process on July 17.

As per the academic calendar, first-year undergraduate classes across higher education institutions in Odisha are scheduled to begin from July 9, 2026. The department further stated that the Phase-II admission process will commence after the declaration of CHSE instant and supplementary examination results.

Students facing difficulties during the application process can contact the SAMS helpline numbers for assistance.