The Department of Higher Education (DHE), Government of Odisha has released the detailed schedule for the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) Postgraduate (PG) Admission 2026-27 process. Candidates seeking admission to postgraduate programmes can check the counselling schedule on the official SAMS Odisha website. The admission process is being conducted for PG courses offered by participating state public universities and colleges under the SAMS portal. Candidates who have completed their graduation or an equivalent qualification from a University Grants Commission (UGC)-recognised university are eligible to apply for the admission process.
SAMS Odisha PG admissions 2026: Complete schedule
Here’s a look at the key dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Updation of graduation or equivalent marks and choice locking | July 27 (from 3 PM) to August 2, 2026 (up to 11:45 PM) |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | August 7, 2026 (4 PM) |
| Freeze, Slide, Float option and fee payment | Up to August 11, 2026 (4 PM) |
| Reporting to allotted institutes (Round 1) | August 8 to August 11, 2026 |
| Data updation by institutions (Round 1) | August 8 to August 11, 2026 |
| Round 2 seat allotment result | August 17, 2026 (4 PM) |
| Freeze option and fee payment | August 17 (from 6 PM) to August 20, 2026 (up to 4 PM) |
| Reporting to allotted institutes (Round 2) | August 18 to August 20, 2026 |
| Data updation by institutions (Round 2) | August 18 to August 20, 2026 |
| Round 3 waitlisted candidates list | August 25, 2026 (2 PM) |
| Reporting to allotted institutes (Round 3) | August 28 to August 29, 2026 |
| Waitlist merit list | August 31, 2026 (2 PM) |
| Commencement of PG classes | August 21, 2026 |
| Final admission and document verification | September 1 to September 2, 2026 |
| Phase II admissions | As per seat vacancy |
Who can apply?
Candidates who have completed graduation or an equivalent course from a University Grants Commission (UGC)-recognised university are eligible to apply for PG admissions through the SAMS Odisha portal. Important instructions The Department of Higher Education has advised candidates to carefully read the Common Prospectus (CP) available on the official SAMS portal before participating in the admission process. The prospectus contains detailed information about eligibility, counselling, document verification, seat allotment and other admission-related guidelines. Applicants are also advised to complete the choice locking process before the deadline and regularly check the official website for the latest updates and announcements related to the admission process.
