The Higher Education Department (HED) of Odisha has opened the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) UG 2026 admission registration on its official portal at degree.samsodisha.gov.in. Registration became active on May 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Students must complete and submit their application before June 10, 2026 at 11:45 PM.

Eligible candidates can apply for BA, BSc, and BCom programmes. Degree colleges across Odisha participate in this centralised admission process. One Common Application Form (CAF) allows candidates to select multiple colleges and courses in order of preference.

SAMS UG 2026 Admission Dateline

How the Admission Rounds Work

SAMS UG 2026 admissions run through two merit-based selection rounds. A Waiting List and Spot Admission follow if seats remain vacant. Each round follows a fixed sequence of selection, fee payment, and college reporting.

The First Round merit list releases on June 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Selected candidates must pay fees and lock their college choice by June 20. Reporting at the allotted college must also be completed by June 20, 2026.

Students not selected in Round 1 remain eligible for the Second Round. The Second Round list releases on June 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Fee payment and college reporting for this round close on July 4, 2026.

Candidates who miss both rounds can submit Waiting List preferences from July 8 to 10. The Waiting List merit list publishes on July 14, 2026. Spot admission for remaining seats is scheduled for July 17, 2026.

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

Candidates who have passed Class 12 from a recognised board are eligible. They can apply for BA, BSc, and BCom programmes at participating Odisha degree colleges. Complete eligibility conditions, including subject and minimum marks requirements, will be detailed in the official Common Prospectus on the SAMS portal.

Applicants must have an active mobile number and a valid email address. These are required for portal registration and to receive selection and reporting updates.

Documents Required for SAMS UG 2026

• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and pass certificates
• Caste or category certificate, if applicable
• Domicile certificate, for applicable reservation categories
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Valid government-issued identity proof such as Aadhaar or voter ID

How to Apply for SAMS UG 2026?

The registration process is entirely online. No physical or offline form submission is required. Students must complete and submit the CAF before June 10, 2026 at 11:45 PM.

1. Visit online.samsodisha.gov.in and click on "New Registration".
2. Enter personal, contact, and Class 12 academic details accurately.
3. Select preferred colleges and courses in ranked order of preference.
4. Upload scanned copies of all required documents.
5. Submit the CAF and note the application number for future use.

For any technical or process-related queries, students can call the SAMS helpline at 155335 or the toll-free number 1800-345-6770.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Read the Common Prospectus at degree.samsodisha.gov.in for complete eligibility and college-wise seat details.
2. Register on the SAMS portal well before June 10, 2026 at 11:45 PM.
3. Keep Class 10 and Class 12 documents, ID proof, and photograph ready before starting the form.
4. Save the CAF application number immediately after submission.
5. Call SAMS helpline 155335 or toll-free 1800-345-6770 for any assistance.