Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Odisha Announces PG Admission Schedule for 2026-27
The Department of Higher Education in Odisha has announced the schedule for postgraduate admissions for the 2026-27 academic session.
Students can update their graduation marks and lock their course and college preferences from July 27 to August 2.
The first round of seat allotment results will be out on August 7, followed by the second round on August 17.
There will also be a waitlist round for those who are not allotted seats in the first two rounds.
Classes will start on August 21, and final admission formalities will be completed by September 2.
The system aims to make the admission process easier and more transparent for students.
The Department of Higher Education, Odisha, has announced the PG admission schedule for the 2026-27 academic session.
Students can update their graduation marks and lock course and college preferences from July 27 to August 2.
Round 1 seat allotment results will be published on August 7, with options to freeze, slide, or float.
Round 2 seat allotment results will be out on August 17, with fee payment and reporting deadlines.
A waitlist round will be conducted for unallotted candidates, with final admission formalities from September 1 to September 2.
- Who
- Graduates from UGC-recognized universities
- What
- Postgraduate admission process
- When
- 2026-27 academic session
- Where
- Odisha
- Why
- To streamline and centralize the admission process for PG courses
Pros of Centralized Admission
Cons of Centralized Admission
Efficiency
Pros of Centralized Admission
Centralized admission streamlines the process, making it easier for students to apply to multiple institutions with a single application.
Cons of Centralized Admission
Centralized admission can be overwhelming due to the high volume of applicants, leading to potential delays and technical issues.
Transparency
Pros of Centralized Admission
The system ensures transparency and fairness in the admission process through merit-based seat allotment.
Cons of Centralized Admission
Some students may feel that the centralized system does not adequately consider individual circumstances or preferences.
- Department
- Department of Higher Education (DHE), Government of Odisha
- System
- Student Academic Management System (SAMS)
- Academic Session
- 2026-27
- Preference Locking & Marks Update
- July 27, 3:00 PM to August 2, 11:45 PM
- Round 1 Seat Allotment Result
- August 7, 4:00 PM
- Round 2 Seat Allotment Result
- August 17, 4:00 PM
- Round 3 Waitlist
- August 25, 2:00 PM
- PG Classes Commencement
- August 21
- Final Admission & Document Verification
- September 1 to September 2
