The Odisha Department of Higher Education has opened the choice locking for postgraduate (PG) admissions for 2026. Candidates must update their graduation marks and select their preferred institutions by August 2, 2026 . The first round allotment results will be released on August 7, 2026 .
SAMS Odisha PG Admission 2026 Schedule
Applicants must complete several key steps within specific deadlines.
| Activity | Dates |
| Update Graduation Marks & Choice Locking | July 27, 2026 to August 3, 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment (Round 1) | August 7, 2026 |
| Select Option (Freeze/Slide/Float) & Pay Fees | August 7, 2026 to August 11, 2026 |
| Report to Allotted Colleges (Round 1) | August 8, 2026 to August 11, 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment (Round 2) | August 17, 2026 |
| Select Option & Pay Fees (Round 2) | August 17, 2026 to August 20, 2026 |
| Report to Allotted Colleges (Round 2) | August 18, 2026 to August 20, 2026 |
| Waitlisted Applicants List Published | August 25, 2026 |
| Physical Reporting for Waitlisted Applicants | August 28, 2026 to August 29, 2026 |
| Waitlisted Applicants Merit List Published | August 31, 2026 |
| Waitlisted Applicants Final Admission | September 1, 2026 to September 2, 2026 |
| 1st Year PG Classes Commence | August 21, 2026 |
Admission Process Details
The admission process follows a counseling-based online system. Candidates select options like 'Freeze,' 'Slide,' or 'Float' after provisional allotment. They must pay admission fees via the SAMS student account portal.
Admission is divided into two phases. Phase I includes three rounds of selection. Applicants need at least 24 credits in elective papers at the undergraduate level to be eligible for a PG course. All admitted students must submit their graduation certificates within 30 days of admission.
During choice filling, applicants select program categories: Regular Mode (no fees), Self-Financing Mode, or Both. Changing a category after adding preferences will clear all prior selections.
