SAMS Odisha PG Admission 2026: CAF, Entrance and Merit

How PG merit is decided

The official PG FAQ says admission is "based solely on the scores obtained in the Common Postgraduate Entrance Test (CPET)". The old system, which mixed graduation marks and entrance marks in an 80:20 ratio, was dropped. Note that the FAQ text refers to the 2025-26 session; we did not see a change for 2026.

So your degree marks decide your eligibility, but your CPET score decides your rank. Eligibility rules for each course are listed on an Eligibility page of the PG portal, which the FAQ refers to. We could not open that page, so check it on the portal for your subject before applying.

PG CAF fee and options

Because you get only 10 options, pick a mix of top universities and colleges where your CPET rank is likely enough. Pay only the fee shown on the official portal.

PG counselling dates 2026

Careers360 reported this schedule on 28 July 2026. We did not see it on an official notice, so treat it as reported and confirm on the portal.

Classes were reported to start before the waitlist round ended, so waitlisted students may join late. Ask the department about catch-up classes.

How to apply for PG through SAMS

1. Make sure you took CPET for the current year and note your score. Results came on 2 July 2026, as reported.
2. Type pg.samsodisha.gov.in yourself. Look for the CAF or student registration option; menu names may change.
3. Check the Eligibility page for each subject you want.
4. Fill the CAF with your degree details exactly as on your marksheet.
5. Choose up to 5 subjects and up to 10 options in order of preference.
6. Pay the fee shown and save the CAF print.
7. Lock your choices in the counselling window and check each round's allotment.
8. After allotment choose Freeze, Float or Slide, then report with original documents.

If you cannot log in, see our SAMS login guide or call the official SAMS helpline 155335 or toll-free 1800-345-6770.

Freeze, Float, Slide and later phases

The official PG FAQ says Freeze, Float and Slide options apply to PG, as in degree admission. Freeze means you accept the seat. Slide and Float keep your seat while you wait for a better choice. These are explained in more detail on our merit list guide.

One important rule from the FAQ: students admitted in Phase I cannot join Phase II or SPOT admission. So think carefully before you report in Phase I if you hope for a better seat later.

Free PG education from 2026-27

A DHE letter dated 07.07.2026 (official PDF) says students admitted to Regular Mode UG and PG courses under SAMS get free education from 2026-27. Self-Financing Mode seats still charge fees. Careers360 (2 July 2026) reported that the Cabinet's "Gyanodaya Shiksharu Samruddhi" scheme covers regular PG courses in government and aided institutions and state public universities, but not self-financing, unaided, PPP or professional and technical courses.

If you are also thinking of teaching, compare with our B.Ed admission guide.

Stay safe

This guide is independent and is not connected to SAMS, the Higher Education Department or any government office. We never ask for your CAF number, roll number, login ID, password, OTP, Aadhaar or bank details, so please do not send them to us.

• Fill the CAF yourself on the official portal and pay only the official fee shown there, if any.
• Never share your OTP, Aadhaar or bank details with unknown callers, even if they say they are from SAMS or a college.
• Beware of fake websites, fake result or merit list links, and agents who promise a seat for money. Seats are given only through the official selection rounds.
• Open the portal by typing samsodisha.gov.in yourself instead of clicking forwarded links.