Odisha Govt Releases PG Admission Schedule for 2026–27
The Higher Education Department of Odisha has announced the postgraduate (PG) admission schedule for the 2026–27 academic session.
Admissions will be conducted through the Common PG Entrance Test, with students required to lock their institution choices on the SAMS portal between July 27 (3 PM) and August 2 (11:45 PM).
The first merit list will be published on August 7 (4 PM), followed by the second merit list on August 17.
Candidates selected in the first round can exercise freeze, slide, or float options between August 7 (6 PM) and August 11 (4 PM).
Classes for first‑year PG students will commence on August 21, 2026.
This year, a total of 32,531 PG seats will be available across 135 higher education institutions in Odisha, ensuring wider access to postgraduate education.
