CPET 2026 Odisha PG Entrance Exam Dates, Admit Card & Admission Details

Bhubaneswar, March 25: The Common Postgraduate Entrance Test (CPET) 2026 in Odisha will be conducted from May 5 to May 18, marking a crucial step in the state’s higher education admissions.

This year, 58,708 candidates have applied for 31,915 PG seats across various institutions.

Applications were accepted through the SAMS portal between February 27 and March 22, with the State Selection Board (SSB) set to receive applicant data on March 26.

Admit cards will be available for download from the SSB website starting April 30.

Admissions will be strictly based on marks secured in CPET, ensuring transparency in the selection process.

The state government has also announced that postgraduate classes are scheduled to begin by July 10, 2026, streamlining the academic calendar for the upcoming session.