The Odisha Higher Education Department has officially announced that first-year undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) classes for the 2025–26 academic session will begin on July 10, 2025.
The admissions process will be conducted in a phased manner through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) portal.
Undergraduate (UG) Admission Timeline
UG admissions will take place in three main rounds prior to the start of classes:
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First Round Allotment:
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Provisional allotment: June 12
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Admission window: June 13–17
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Second Round Allotment:
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Allotment result: June 22
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Admission dates: June 23–25
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Third Round Allotment:
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Result announcement: July 1
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Admission period: July 2–4
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Final List (Selected + Waitlisted):
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List release: July 13
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Admission date: July 14
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A second phase of UG admissions will begin after the CHSE (Council of Higher Secondary Education) announces the results of the supplementary/instant Plus II exams, which are expected later in July.
Postgraduate (PG) Admission Timeline
The PG admission process will also follow a three-round structure, aligning closely with the UG schedule:
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Round 1:
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Allotment: June 13
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Admissions: June 16–18
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Round 2:
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Allotment: June 23
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Admissions: June 24–26
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Round 3:
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Allotment: July 3
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Admissions: July 4–8
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Final Selection & Waitlist:
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List release: July 22
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Final admissions: July 25
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Separately, Class XI (Plus II) admissions began on May 24 for Arts, Science, Commerce, Upashastri, and Vocational streams, with over 4.84 lakh matric-passed students eligible. Applications are being accepted until June 30 via the SAMS portal.
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First merit list: Expected on July 7
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Class commencement: Tentatively from July 24
All UG, PG, and Plus II admissions and updates are to be conducted through the official portal:
www.samsodisha.gov.in
With structured timelines and phased allotments, the state aims to ensure a smooth academic transition for thousands of students entering higher education across Odisha.
