SAMS Odisha PG Admission 2026 schedule has been released. Check Odisha PG counselling dates 2026, choice filling, seat allotment, reporting schedule, freeze, float and slide options, and CPET admission guidelines here.
The Department of Higher Education, Odisha has released the complete SAMS Odisha PG Admission 2026 schedule for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate programmes. The counselling process is being conducted through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS). Eligible candidates who have qualified for graduation or an equivalent examination from a recognised university can now participate in the centralised Odisha PG admission 2026 process.
They have to complete their choice filling and counselling formalities before the deadline. As per the official schedule, candidates can update their graduation marks and lock their preferred courses and colleges before August 2, 2026 (11:45 PM). The SAMS Odisha PG counselling 2026 will be conducted in multiple rounds, with the first seat allotment scheduled for August 7 at 4 PM. Students are advised to complete every stage of the counselling process within the prescribed timeline to avoid cancellation of their allotted seats.
SAMS Odisha PG Admission 2026: Complete Counselling Schedule
Students can check the Odisha PG admission 2026 dates below:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Graduation marks update & choice locking |
Till August 2, 2026 (11:45 PM)
|
| Round 1 seat allotment |
August 7, 2026 (4 PM)
|
| Freeze/Slide/Float option & fee payment |
August 7 (6 PM) to August 11 (4 PM)
|
| Reporting to allotted institutions |
August 8 to August 11
|
| Round 2 seat allotment |
August 17 (4 PM)
|
| Freeze option & fee payment |
August 17 (6 PM) to August 20 (4 PM)
|
| Reporting for Round 2 |
August 18 to August 20
|
| PG classes commence | August 21, 2026 |
| Waitlist display |
August 25 (2 PM)
|
| Waitlisted candidates reporting |
August 28 to August 29
|
| Waitlist merit list |
August 31 (2 PM)
|
| Final document verification |
September 1 to September 2
|
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