The Odisha Higher Education Department has announced the schedule for phase 2 admissions to postgraduate,PG courses through the Student Academic Management System, SAMS for the 2026-27 school year. Candidates can fill out the online application form and select their preferred choices starting September 12 at 4 PM. They can submit and lock their choices on the SAMS website, samsodisha.gov.in, until September 21 at 11:45 PM.
Odisha SAMS PG Admission 2026: Phase 2 key dates
Candidates are advised to check the Odisha PG admission date and time and complete all required processes within the given deadlines.
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Activity |
Date and time |
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Fresh choice locking begins |
September 12, 2026, 4 PM |
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Last date for choice locking |
September 21, 2026, 11:45 PM |
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1st round provisional seat allotment |
September 24, 2026, 4 PM |
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Reporting and fee payment for 1st round |
September 25, 10 AM to September 28, 5 PM |
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HEI data updation for 1st round admissions |
September 25, 10 AM to September 28, 11:45 PM |
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Physical reporting of waitlisted applicants |
September 29, 10 AM to September 30, 2 PM |
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Merit list of reported waitlisted applicants |
October 1, 2026, 2 PM |
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Final admission and fee payment for selected applicants |
October 3, 10 AM to October 5, 5 PM |
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Admission of waitlisted applicants, if vacancies remain |
October 6, 10 AM to October 7, 5 PM |
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Admission data updation for selected and waitlisted applicants |
October 3, 10 AM to October 7, 9 PM |
The Odisha Higher Education Department advised candidates to refer to the Common Prospectus and guidelines available on the SAMS portal for details of the admission process. For Odisha SAMS PG admission-related queries, candidates can contact the e-Admission helpline at 155335 or 1800-345-6770.
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
