SAMS Odisha +3 Admission 2026 is the online undergraduate admission process conducted by the Higher Education Department (HED), Odisha through the Students Academic Management System (SAMS) CAF portal. The SAMS Odisha spot round seat allotment for +3 admission was released on August 12, 2026, and shortlisted candidates must complete their online admission fee payment by August 14, 2026. The SAMS Odisha +3 waiting list was published on August 8, 2026. Candidates can check their selection status on the official website, samsodisha.gov.in.
SAMS Odisha 2026 Admission - Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Higher Education Department (HED), Odisha |
| Mode of admission | Merit-based |
| Application mode | Online |
| Official website | samsodisha.gov.in |
| Programme level | Undergraduate (UG) |
| Programmes covered | BA, B.Sc (Hons), B.Com (Hons), and other UG courses |
SAMS Odisha Admission Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| SAMS Odisha CAF availability | May 27, 2026 |
| Last date to submit CAF application | June 16, 2026 |
| First round seat allotment publication | June 22, 2026 |
| First round fee payment & seat selection (Slide/Freeze/Float) | June 22- 25, 2026 |
| First round college reporting & admission deadline | June 23- 25, 2026 |
| First round admission data updation by HEIs | June 23- 25, 2026 |
| Choice filling | July 8- 12, 2026 |
| Second round seat allotment publication | July 20, 2026 |
| Second round fee payment & seat selection | July 20- 23, 2026 |
| Second round college reporting & admission | July 21- 23, 2026 |
| Second round admission data updation by HEIs | July 21- 23, 2026 |
| Third round provisional selection list | July 29, 2026 |
| Online admission fee payment (third round) | July 29- August 1, 2026 |
| Third round admission data updation by HEIs | July 30- August 1, 2026 |
| Third round college reporting & admission | July 30- August 1, 2026 |
| Last date of reporting at allotted institutions (third/final round) | August 5, 2026 |
| Last date of data updation for admitted students (third/final round) | August 5, 2026 |
| Publication of selected waitlisted applicants list | August 8, 2026 |
| Physical reporting of waitlisted applicants with documents at HEIs | August 10- 11, 2026 |
| Publication of 4th merit list among reported waitlisted applicants (spot round) | August 12, 2026 |
| Reporting of waitlisted applicants for document validation, final admission & fee payment | August 13- 14, 2026 |
SAMS Odisha +3 Merit List 2026
The SAMS Odisha +3 fourth merit list (spot round) was published on August 12, 2026. Candidates can check the merit list by entering details such as district, college, stream, and subject. The list contains information including barcode, applicant's name, category, stream, marks, and subject. The selection merit list is published on scert.samsodisha.gov.in.
SAMS Odisha Admission Process: Slide, Float & Freeze
The Higher Education Department uses three options during seat allotment rounds:
- Float: Accept the allotted seat but remain open to a better Honours subject in a higher preference.
- Slide: Accept the allotted seat but seek a better Honours subject and HEI in a higher preference.
- Freeze: Fully satisfied with the allotted seat (both HEI and Honours) - requires fee payment and reporting at the HEI.
How to Check SAMS Odisha Cutoff 2026
- Visit the official website - samsodisha.gov.in.
- Select the "Degree (+3)" option on the homepage.
- Click on the college-wise cut-off list option.
- The SAMS Odisha +3 cutoff will appear on screen.
- Download the PDF and save it for reference.