Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Odisha +3 Merit List 2026 Round 3: 53,656 Seats Allotted
The Odisha state government has announced the third round of its college admissions list.
About 53,656 students got seats in this round.
They must pay their fees online and finish all paperwork between July 29 and August 1, 2026.
If a student didn’t get a seat or wants a better one, they can try again in the next round on August 4.
The list also shows the highest scores needed for some courses, like 94.8% for English at Ravenshaw University.
53,656 candidates were allotted undergraduate seats in Round 3 of Odisha +3 counselling 2026.
Candidates must pay admission fee online and complete formalities between July 29 and August 1, 2026.
Those not allotted or wishing to upgrade can apply in Round 4, released August 4.
Total of 2,87,519 undergraduate seats offered through SAMS; 2,37,200 applicants in first phase.
Highest cut-offs in Round 3 were at Ravenshaw University (e.g., BA English 94.80%) and Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar College (e.g., Zoology 93.50%).
- Who
- Candidates applying for undergraduate seats in Odisha
- What
- Release of the third round merit list for SAMS Odisha +3 counselling 2026
- When
- July 2026 (payment window July 29 – August 1, 2026)
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- To allocate seats and allow candidates to confirm admission
- Total seats allotted in Round 3
- 53,656
- Admission fee payment window
- July 29 – August 1, 2026
- Next round release date
- August 4, 2026
- Total undergraduate seats offered
- 287,519
- Highest cut-off (BA English, Ravenshaw University)
- 94.80%