SAMS Odisha UG Admission 2026: Revised Timeline, Important Dates, Seat Allotment and AEDP Update

The Government of Odisha, Higher Education Department, has released the revised timeline for Phase-I admission into U.G. courses for the academic session 2026-27. The schedule applies to all +3 Degree institutions participating under the Student Academic Management System (SAMS), including State Public Universities, Government Colleges, Aided Colleges, Un-Aided Colleges and Law Colleges across the state.

This update is important for all students who are planning to take admission in undergraduate courses through SAMS Odisha. Along with the revised admission dates, the department has also issued important instructions regarding Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programme subjects, especially for applicants who may need to edit their Common Application Form (CAF) before the final date. Read the article to know further details.

UG Admission 2026–27 Update 📢

The application deadline for UG admission through the SAMS portal has been extended till 16th June, 2026. The first merit list will be published on 22nd June and classes are scheduled to commence from 10th July, 2026. pic.twitter.com/3MU6H0u7G5

— Higher Education Department, Govt. of Odisha 🇮🇳 (@DHE_Odisha) June 11, 2026

Odisha UG Admission 2026-27: Important Dates 

Candidates can check the revised Odhisha SAMS UG Admission 2026-27 schedule including seat allotment, fee payment, reporting and waiting list dates in the table given below.

Step by Step Admission Sequence for Students

To avoid confusion students can follow this simple sequence:

1. Fill or edit the CAF- Complete the online application through SAMS Odisha before 16 June 2026, 11:45 PM. If your subject choice has changed due to the AEDP update, make sure to correct it before the deadline.

2. Check first round allotment- On 22 June 2026, check whether you have been allotted a seat in the first round.

3. Choose Slide, Freeze or Float- If selected in Round 1, log in and choose the correct option. Then pay the admission fee online within the deadline.

4. Report to the allotted institution- Visit the allotted institution with your documents within the reporting dates for admission confirmation.

5. Wait for Round 2 if needed- If you are not selected in Round 1 or are waiting for the next allotment, check the Round 2 result on 02 July 2026.

6. Participate in the waiting list round- If you are still not admitted, check the waitlist on 08 July 2026 and report to the HEI if you are interested in the spot admission process.

Important Update on AEDP Courses in Odisha Colleges

The Higher Education Department has also shared a very important update regarding AEDP courses. In some Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), the sanctioned strength of AEDP subjects has been reduced. In some other cases, AEDP subjects have been converted into Non-AEDP subjects. Because of this, students are advised to carefully review the subjects they selected in their CAF.

What should students do if their AEDP subject becomes Non-AEDP?

If a previously selected AEDP subject has been converted into a Non-AEDP subject then the  applicant should:

1. Select the same subject as Major-I

2. Choose two Minor subjects

3. Complete these changes within the prescribed CAF editing timeline

What happens if a student does not edit the CAF?

If a student had selected an AEDP subject earlier and that subject was later converted into a Non-AEDP subject students who are affected by AEDP subject changes should update their forms carefully before the last date but if the student does not edit the CAF then:

• The earlier Major-II option of AEDP will be treated as the Single Major subject

• The Minor subjects will be allotted during the admission counselling process

• This allotment will depend on merit and seat availability