The Higher Education Department (HED), Odisha has launched Student Academic Management System (SAMS) Undergraduate (UG) 2026 admissions at the official portal degree.samsodisha.gov.in. The application window opened on May 27, 2026. Candidates must submit their Common Application Form (CAF) by June 10, 2026.
Seats total 2.76 lakh across 1,050 degree colleges in Odisha. Available programmes include Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc), and Bachelor of Commerce (BCom). Other undergraduate courses are also part of this admission cycle.
Candidates who passed Class 12 from a recognised board are eligible. Minimum marks requirements vary by programme and applicant category. Full eligibility details for each course are published on the SAMS portal.
Admissions are conducted in two phases. Phase 1 covers candidates who have already received board exam results. Phase 2 is reserved for students awaiting Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) instant examination results. Dates for Phase 2 will be announced after CHSE results are declared.
Nine self-financing and unaided colleges have lost recognition for 2026-27. These colleges will not participate in Phase 1 admissions. Candidates must verify college recognition status on the SAMS portal before applying.
SAMS Odisha UG 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | May 27, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | June 10, 2026 |
| Round 1 Merit List | June 17, 2026 |
| Round 1 Enrollment Window | June 18 to June 20, 2026 |
| Round 2 Merit List | June 29, 2026 |
| Round 2 Admission Window | June 30 to July 4, 2026 |
| Academic Session Begins | July 9, 2026 |
| Round 3 (Spot and Waitlist) | July 17, 2026 |
SAMS UG 2026 Admission Rounds
Phase 1 admissions are conducted across three merit-based rounds. Each round generates a fresh merit list drawn from Class 12 scores. Candidates shortlisted in a round must enroll within the given window. Seats not claimed in one round carry forward to the next.
Round 3 is held after the academic session commences. It is designated for spot admissions and waitlisted candidates. Phase 2 runs as a separate admission cycle for CHSE instant exam candidates. Its schedule will be notified once CHSE results are published.
How to Apply for SAMS Odisha UG 2026?
- Visit the official portal at degree.samsodisha.gov.in.
- Click on the UG Admission 2026 link on the homepage.
- Register using your mobile number and email ID.
- Fill in personal and academic details in the CAF.
- Upload all required documents as specified on the portal.
- Pay the application fee online through the SAMS portal.
- Submit the CAF and download the confirmation slip.
Application fee amount and accepted payment modes are listed on the portal. Candidates should check these details before beginning their application.
What Documents Are Required for SAMS UG 2026 Application?
- Class 10 marksheet and pass certificate
- Class 12 marksheet and pass certificate
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned copy of signature
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Income certificate (if required)
- Valid mobile number and email ID
The 2026-27 academic session at Odisha degree colleges begins on July 9, 2026. This is earlier than the traditional August commencement date. The shift gives students additional learning time in their first semester of the programme.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Visit degree.samsodisha.gov.in and review course eligibility.
- Verify that your preferred college holds valid SAMS recognition.
- Collect Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates.
- Fill and submit the CAF on the SAMS portal by June 10.
- Log in to the SAMS portal and check the Round 1 merit list.
- Complete enrollment within the Round 1 window if shortlisted.
- Monitor the portal for Round 2 updates and Phase 2 announcements.
Watch degree.samsodisha.gov.in for the Round 2 merit list and Phase 2 admission schedule. Phase 2 dates will be confirmed after CHSE instant examination results are declared.
