Odisha’s Higher Education Department has issued the notification for admission into Undergraduate (UG) courses for the academic session 2026–27.
The Common Application Form (CAF) for UG admissions will be available from 4:00 PM on 27th May, 2026. Students can fill up and submit the CAF online through the SAMS portal from 27th May to 10th June, 2026. The first merit list will be published on 17th June, 2026.
The admission process for the academic year 2026–27 will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
As per NEP 2020 guidelines, students will have the flexibility to choose different combinations while filling out the CAF on the SAMS portal. They may opt for Single Major with Two Minor Subjects, Double Major Subjects or Three Minor Subjects according to their interests and preferences.
The Higher Education Department has also set a target to commence undergraduate classes for the academic session 2026–27 by 9th July, 2026.
