Odisha PG Admission 2026-27 Schedule Out; Choice Filling Begins at SAMS Odisha

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

Candidates seeking admission to MA, MSc, MCom and other postgraduate courses can now complete the online counselling process, including marks update, preference locking, seat allotment, fee payment, and institute reporting, as per the official schedule available on the SAMS Odisha portal.

Students are advised to complete each admission step before the prescribed deadline to avoid cancellation of their candidature.

Odisha PG Admission 2026-27 Important Dates

The counselling process will be conducted in multiple rounds. The complete admission schedule is given below.

Odisha PG Admission 2026 Choice Filling Begins

The choice filling and preference locking process is currently underway through the SAMS Odisha portal.

During this period, candidates can:

• Update graduation or equivalent examination marks.

• Select their preferred universities and colleges.

• Choose postgraduate courses.

• Arrange preferences in order of priority.

• Lock the final choices before the deadline.

Candidates who fail to lock their preferences before August 2, 2026, may not be considered for seat allotment.

Who Is Eligible for Odisha PG Admission 2026?

Candidates applying for postgraduate admission must fulfil the eligibility requirements prescribed by the Department of Higher Education.

Applicants should:

• Have completed graduation or an equivalent degree.

• Hold a degree from a UGC-recognised university.

• Meet the programme-specific eligibility criteria prescribed by the participating university or institution.

Candidates should verify course-specific requirements before locking their preferences.

Odisha PG Admission 2026 Seat Allotment Schedule

The admission process will be conducted in multiple counselling rounds.

Round 1

• Seat Allotment Result: August 7, 2026

• Candidates can choose Freeze, Slide, or Float.

• Complete admission fee payment by August 11.

• Report to the allotted institution between August 8 and August 11.

Round 2

The second round of counselling will begin after completion of Round 1 admissions.

• Seat Allotment: August 17

• Fee Payment: August 17 to August 20

• Reporting to College: August 18 to August 20

Round 3 Waitlist

Vacant seats after the first two rounds will be filled through the waitlist.

• Waitlisted Candidates List: August 25

• Institute Reporting: August 28–29

• Waitlist Merit List: August 31

How to Complete Odisha PG Admission 2026 Choice Filling on SAMS Odisha

Candidates can complete the online counselling process by following these steps:

1. Visit the official SAMS Odisha portal.

2. Log in using the registered credentials.

3. Update graduation or equivalent examination marks.

4. Select the preferred universities and postgraduate courses.

5. Arrange preferences carefully.

6. Lock the final choices before the last date.

7. Download the confirmation page for future reference.

Documents Required for Odisha PG Admission 2026

Candidates should keep the following documents ready during counselling and institute reporting:

• Graduation Marksheet and Certificate

• Class 10 and Class 12 Certificates

• Aadhaar Card or other valid Photo ID

• Passport-size Photographs

• Category Certificate (if applicable)

• Migration Certificate (if required)

• Income or Residence Certificate (where applicable)

• Admission Application Form

• Payment Receipt

Institutions may ask for additional documents during physical verification.

What Happens After Odisha PG Seat Allotment?

Once a seat is allotted, candidates must complete all admission formalities within the specified deadline.

These include:

• Accept the allotted seat.

• Select Freeze, Slide, or Float option.

• Pay the admission fee.

• Report to the allotted college.

• Complete document verification.

• Receive admission confirmation.

Failure to report within the stipulated time may result in cancellation of the allotted seat.

Odisha PG Classes to Begin from August 21

According to the official schedule, postgraduate classes for the 2026-27 academic session will commence from August 21, 2026.

The Department of Higher Education has also informed that Phase II admissions will be conducted later if seats remain vacant after completion of the current counselling rounds.

Odisha PG Admission 2026 Official Website

Candidates should visit only the official portal for counselling updates, seat allotment results, and admission notifications.

Official Website: https://pg.samsodisha.gov.in