The Higher Education Department (DHE), Government of Odisha, has released the SAMS Odisha PG Admission 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result on August 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM on the official portal, pg.samsodisha.gov.in. Candidates who locked their institution and course preferences under the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) can now log in with their registered credentials to check their allotted college, course, and category. This admission cycle covers postgraduate (PG) programmes such as MA, MSc, MCom, and other courses offered by 135 participating higher education institutions across Odisha for the 2026-27 academic session.
Direct Link to Download SAMS Odisha PG 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Here
Quick Overview - SAMS Odisha PG 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Higher Education Department (DHE), Government of Odisha, through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) |
| Admission Programme | SAMS Odisha PG Admission 2026-27 |
| Admission Basis | Marks secured in the Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) 2026 and locked institution/course preferences |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Date | August 7, 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Participating Institutions | 135 higher education institutions |
| Total PG Seats on Offer | 32,531 |
| Official Website | pg.samsodisha.gov.in / samsodisha.gov.in |
SAMS Odisha PG 2026 Important Dates
Candidates should note the following key dates for the SAMS Odisha PG Admission 2026 counselling process, as announced by the Higher Education Department:
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Marks update and choice locking begins | July 27, 2026, 3:00 PM |
| Last date to lock preferences | August 2, 2026, 11:45 PM |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | August 7, 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Freeze/Slide/Float option window for Round 1 | August 7, 2026, 6:00 PM to August 11, 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Round 1 reporting and document verification | August 8 to August 11, 2026 |
| Last date for Round 1 admission fee payment | August 11, 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Round 2 seat allotment result | August 17, 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Round 2 reporting | August 18 to August 20, 2026 |
| PG classes commence | August 21, 2026 |
| Round 3 waitlist list | August 25, 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Waitlisted candidates reporting | August 28 and August 29, 2026 |
| Waitlist merit list | August 31, 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Final admission and verification | September 1 to September 2, 2026 |
The Department of Higher Education has also indicated that a Phase II admission round may be conducted later if seats remain vacant after these rounds; exact Phase II dates have not been specified in the schedule available at the time of writing.
How to Check SAMS Odisha PG 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result
Follow these steps to check your allotted college and course on the SAMS Odisha PG portal:
- Visit the official portal: pg.samsodisha.gov.in.
- Click on the Round 1 seat allotment or login link on the homepage.
- Enter your registered credentials, such as your registration number and date of birth or password.
- Your dashboard will display the Round 1 allotment details, including the allotted institution, course, and category.
- Download and save your Seat Allotment Letter for use during reporting.
If your dashboard shows no allotment in Round 1, you may still be considered in a later round depending on seat availability and your locked preferences. Screen-level navigation details (such as exact menu names) have not been specified in the official schedule and may be checked directly on the portal.
SAMS Odisha PG 2026 Freeze, Slide, and Float Options
Candidates who receive a seat in Round 1 must exercise one of the following options between August 7, 2026, 6:00 PM and August 11, 2026, 4:00 PM:
- Freeze - accept the allotted seat
- Slide - an option to be considered for a different institution/course within later rounds
- Float - an option to be considered for a better preference in later rounds
The exact mechanics of each option (such as how the current seat is treated during later rounds) have not been detailed in the schedule notification used for this article; candidates should refer to the instructions provided on the SAMS Odisha portal before selecting an option.
What to Do After the SAMS Odisha PG 2026 Round 1 Result
Once the Round 1 seat allotment result is out, candidates who receive an allotment should complete the following steps within the given deadlines:
- Log in to the SAMS Odisha PG portal and check the allotted institution, course, and category.
- Download the Seat Allotment Letter.
- Select the Freeze, Slide, or Float option by August 11, 2026, 4:00 PM.
- Pay the admission fee online by August 11, 2026, 4:00 PM.
- Report to the allotted institution between August 8 and August 11, 2026, for document verification.
- Complete admission formalities and receive confirmation from the institution.
Failure to complete fee payment and reporting within the given timeframe may lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Only candidates who locked their choices within the scheduled window were considered for the Round 1 seat allotment.
- Candidates must exercise the Freeze, Slide, or Float option and complete fee payment within the stipulated window to retain their allotted seat.
- Reporting to the allotted institution for document verification is required between August 8 and August 11, 2026.
- PG classes for the 2026-27 academic session are scheduled to commence on August 21, 2026, so admission formalities should be completed well before this date.
- Candidates who do not receive a Round 1 allotment may be considered in Round 2, for which the seat allotment result is scheduled for August 17, 2026.
- Any additional instructions on document verification or fee payment that are not covered here should be checked directly on the SAMS Odisha portal.
