Odisha UG 3rd Merit List 2026 – Check Seat Allotment at

About the Recruitment

The Higher Education Department (HED), Government of Odisha, has officially released the Odisha UG 3rd Merit List 2026 for undergraduate admissions. This third selection list is available through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) portal, samsodisha.gov.in, allowing applicants to check their seat allotment status for the 2026-27 academic session.

Post-wise and Category-wise Vacancy Details

In the third merit list for Odisha UG Admission 2026, a total of 53,656 students have been selected for various undergraduate courses. The breakdown of selected candidates is as follows:

• Male Students: 21,879
• Female Students: 31,773
• Transgender Students: 4

Including the first and second merit lists, the total number of admissions completed so far for the 2026-27 UG session stands at 1,18,630 (prior to adding the third round figures).

Eligibility Criteria

Admission to undergraduate courses in Odisha for the 2026-27 session is primarily based on the merit secured by candidates in their Class 12 (+2) or equivalent examination. The merit list reflects the selection of candidates who met the cut-off marks for their chosen colleges, streams, and subjects.

Application Fee and Payment Method

Candidates who have been selected in the third merit list must pay the required admission fee online to confirm their allotted seat. The deadline for completing the online admission fee payment for round 3 selected candidates is August 1, 2026. Failure to pay the fee by this date may result in the forfeiture of the allotted seat.

Selection Process

The selection process for Odisha UG Admission 2026 involves multiple rounds of merit list publication. Candidates apply through the SAMS Odisha portal, and selection is based on their academic performance in the Class 12 examination. After each merit list is released, selected candidates must complete the online fee payment and report to their respective colleges for document verification to finalize their admission.

How to Apply — Step by Step

To check your name and status in the Odisha UG 3rd Merit List 2026, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official SAMS Odisha website: samsodisha.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, navigate to the "Degree (+3)" section.
3. Click on the "Merit List" option.
4. You will be prompted to select your District, College, Stream, and Subject from the dropdown menus.
5. After making your selections, the SAMS Odisha 3rd merit list will be displayed on your screen.
6. Carefully check for your name, barcode, category, and the percentage of marks.
7. It is advisable to download and print a copy of the merit list for your records and future reference.

Candidates whose names appear in the list must then log in to the SAMS Odisha portal using their registered credentials, verify their allotted college, stream, and subject, and pay the admission fee by the specified deadline.

Documents Required

Candidates who have been allotted a seat and have paid their admission fee are required to report to their respective colleges. They must bring all original documents as specified by the institution for verification purposes. It is crucial to check the specific document requirements of the allotted college to ensure a smooth admission process.

Important Dates

Event	Date
3rd Merit List / Selection List Release	July 29, 2026
Fee Payment for Round 3 Selected Candidates	Till August 1, 2026
4th Merit List / Selection List Release	August 4, 2026

Important Links

• Direct Link to Check Odisha UG Admission 2026 3rd Merit List: https://results.samsodisha.gov.in/ResultDeg/AppStatusDeg
• SAMS Odisha Official Website: https://samsodisha.gov.in/