Higher Education
Odisha
2026 Edition
SAMS Odisha PG Admissions 2026: The Ultimate CPET Guide
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CollegeDarbar PG Specialist
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Are you aiming for a Master's degree in Odisha? The Student Academic Management System (SAMS) portal is your starting point. In 2026, CPET has become more competitive, with over 1 lakh aspirants vying for limited seats in top institutions like Utkal, Ravenshaw, and Gangadhar Meher University.
CPET 2026 Important Dates (Tentative Timeline)
The 2026 session is expected to follow a strict calendar to ensure classes begin by July. Stay ahead of these crucial milestones.
| Event | Expected Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 1st Week of March |
| Online Application (CAF) Starts | Mid-March |
| Last Date to Apply | Last Week of March |
| Admit Card Release | 3rd Week of April |
| Entrance Exam (CPET 2026) | May 4 – May 18, 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | 1st Week of June |
| Commencement of Classes | July 10, 2026 |
Eligibility & Application Fees
Academic Criteria: Bachelor’s degree (Core/Honors) with min. 45% (General) or 40% (SC/ST/PwD).
Final Year Students: Candidates appearing for +3 Finals in 2026 are fully eligible to apply.
General Category Fee: ₹500 (1st subject) + ₹200 for each extra subject.
SC/ST Category Fee: ₹300 (1st subject) + ₹200 for each extra subject.
PwD & Third Gender: Exempted from application fees.
The 2026 Selection Logic: 80:20 Weighted Score
Your final rank in 2026 is determined by a combination of your entrance performance and your consistent academic record:
Entrance Test (80% Weightage): Score based on the 80-question OMR test.
Career Marks (20% Weightage): Points accrued from your 10th, 12th, and Degree grades.
Tie-Breaker: When scores match, the student with the higher entrance mark (80% component) is prioritized.
CPET 2026 Exam Pattern
Mode: Offline (OMR-based) multiple choice questions.
Structure: 100 MCQs (though only 80 are weighted for selection).
Duration: 80 Minutes of focused testing.
Negative Marking: +1 for correct answers; -0.25 for incorrect responses.
Syllabus: Strictly follows the Odisha State Model UG Syllabus (CBCS).
SAMS 'Float, Slide, Freeze' – A Quick Guide
Once you are allotted a seat in the first round, you must understand these three critical options:
Freeze: You are satisfied with the college and subject. Pay and take admission.
Slide: You accept the college but wish to move up to a higher-preference subject in the SAME college.
Float: You accept the current seat but keep options open for a higher-preference college in next rounds.
Expert Tip
Pro-Tip: Choice Filling is the most critical phase. Always list your dream college at Rank 1. Many students miss out because they play it 'safe' and list lower-tier colleges first.
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