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SAMS Odisha PG Admission 2026 Schedule Out - Choice Locking, Merit List, Counselling Dates

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  • Updated July 29, 2026 09:19 AM
  • by K Sangeetha
  • SAMS Odisha PG Admission 2026 Schedule: The Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, has released the counselling schedule for postgraduate (PG) admissions for the 2026-27 academic session. Candidates who appeared for the Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) 2026 can now lock their choices of institutions and subjects on the SAMS Odisha portal. The Round 1 merit/selection list will be published on August 7, 2026. This article covers all confirmed dates, seat details, and the choice-locking process as announced by the department.
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Quick Overview - SAMS Odisha PG Admission 2026

CategoryDetails
Conducting BodyHigher Education Department, Government of Odisha, through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS)
Admission BasisMarks secured in the Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) 2026
Choice Locking Window3:00 PM, July 27, 2026 to 11:45 PM, August 2, 2026
Round 1 Merit/Selection List4:00 PM, August 7, 2026
Freeze/Slide/Float Option Window6:00 PM, August 7, 2026 to 4:00 PM, August 11, 2026
Second Merit ListAugust 17, 2026
Classes CommenceAugust 21, 2026
Participating Institutions135 higher education institutions
Total PG Seats on Offer32,531
Official Portalhttps://samsodisha.gov.in / https://pg.samsodisha.gov.in

SAMS Odisha PG Admission 2026 Important Dates

EventDate and Time
Choice locking for preferred institutions/subjects begins3:00 PM, July 27, 2026
Choice locking ends11:45 PM, August 2, 2026
Round 1 merit/selection list (allotment result)4:00 PM, August 7, 2026
Freeze/Slide/Float option exercise for Round 1 selected candidates6:00 PM, August 7, 2026 to 4:00 PM, August 11, 2026
Second merit/selection listAugust 17, 2026
Commencement of classes for first-year PG studentsAugust 21, 2026
  • Candidates should note the following key dates for the SAMS Odisha PG counselling process, as announced by the Higher Education Department:
  • Dates related to further rounds beyond the second merit list, if any, have not been specified in the department's notification as of this writing. Candidates should keep checking the official SAMS portal for updates.

How to Lock Choices for SAMS Odisha PG Admission 2026

  • Visit the official SAMS Odisha PG portal.
  • Log in using your CPET 2026 registration/hall ticket credentials.
  • Navigate to the choice-locking section for PG admission.
  • Select and arrange your preferred institutions and subjects in order of preference.
  • Review your choices carefully, as they determine seat allotment.
  • Lock your choices before 11:45 PM on August 2, 2026.
  • Save or download the confirmation for your records.
  • Step-by-step screen-level instructions (such as specific menu names) have not been detailed in the schedule notification; the portal's own help section should be referred to for navigation guidance.

Important Instructions for Candidates

  • Choice locking closes at a fixed time (11:45 PM on August 2, 2026); candidates should avoid last-minute submission.
  • Only candidates who lock their choices within the window will be considered for the Round 1 merit list.
  • Candidates selected in Round 1 must exercise the freeze, slide, or float option within the specified window (August 7-11, 2026) to remain in contention or confirm their seat.
  • Classes for first-year PG students are scheduled to begin on August 21, 2026, so admission formalities should be completed well before this date.
  • Any additional instructions on document verification, fee payment deadlines, or reporting procedures should be checked directly on the SAMS portal, as they have not been detailed in the schedule notification used for this article.

Important Links

  • Official SAMS Odisha PG Portal: samsodisha.gov.in
  • SAMS PG Admission Portal: pg.samsodisha.gov.in
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