SAMS Odisha PG 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Declared
The Higher Education Department (DHE), Government of Odisha, has officially released the SAMS Odisha PG Round 1 Seat Allotment Result 2026 on August 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM. This result is for candidates who participated in the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) for postgraduate admissions in the 2026-27 academic session. A total of 32,531 PG seats are available across 135 higher education institutions in Odisha. Candidates can access their allotment status by visiting the official SAMS Odisha portal.
Key Information for SAMS Odisha PG Admission 2026
Here is a quick overview of the SAMS Odisha PG Admission 2026 Round 1 seat allotment:
| 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 | 07 Aug 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 |
Important Dates for SAMS Odisha PG Counselling 2026
Candidates should be aware of the following important dates for the SAMS Odisha PG Admission 2026 counselling process:
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|
| Marks update and choice locking begins | 27 Jul 2026, 3:00 PM |
| Last date to lock preferences | 02 Aug 2026, 11:45 PM |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | 07 Aug 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Freeze/Slide/Float option window for Round 1 | 07 Aug 2026, 6:00 PM to 11 Aug 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Round 1 reporting and document verification | 08 Aug 2026 to 11 Aug 2026 |
| Last date for Round 1 admission fee payment | 11 Aug 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Round 2 seat allotment result | 17 Aug 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Round 2 reporting | 18 Aug 2026 to 20 Aug 2026 |
| PG classes commence | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Round 3 waitlist list | 25 Aug 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Waitlisted candidates reporting | 28 Aug 2026 and 29 Aug 2026 |
| Waitlist merit list | 31 Aug 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Final admission and verification | 01 Sep 2026 to 02 Sep 2026 |
A Phase II admission round might be conducted later if seats remain vacant, though specific dates are yet to be announced.
Steps to Check SAMS Odisha PG Round 1 Seat Allotment Result
To check your allotted college and course on the SAMS Odisha PG portal, follow these steps:
- Visit the official portal: pg.samsodisha.gov.in.
- Look for the Round 1 seat allotment or login link on the homepage and click it.
- 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 future reference during reporting.
If no allotment is shown in Round 1, candidates may still be considered in subsequent rounds based on seat availability and their locked preferences.
Understanding Freeze, Slide, and Float Options
Candidates who have been allotted a seat in Round 1 must choose one of the following options between August 7, 2026, 6:00 PM and August 11, 2026, 4:00 PM:
- Freeze — This option means accepting the currently allotted seat and not wishing to be considered for any higher preferences in subsequent rounds.
- Slide — This allows candidates to accept the current seat while also opting to be considered for a different institution/course within later rounds, typically for a higher preference within the same program.
- Float — This option indicates acceptance of the current seat but also a desire to be considered for a better preference (either institution or course) in later rounds.
Candidates should carefully review the detailed instructions on the SAMS Odisha portal regarding the implications of each option before making their selection.
Next Steps After SAMS Odisha PG 2026 Round 1 Result
After the Round 1 seat allotment result is published, candidates who have received an allotment must complete these steps within the specified deadlines:
- Log in to the SAMS Odisha PG portal to confirm the allotted institution, course, and category.
- Download the official Seat Allotment Letter.
- Select either the Freeze, Slide, or Float option by August 11, 2026, 4:00 PM.
- Pay the required admission fee online by August 11, 2026, 4:00 PM.
- Report to the allotted institution for mandatory document verification between August 8 and August 11, 2026.
- Complete all admission formalities at the institution to receive final confirmation.
Failure to complete the fee payment and report for verification within the given timeframe may lead to the cancellation of the allotted seat.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Only candidates who locked their choices within the official schedule were considered for the Round 1 seat allotment.
- It is mandatory to exercise the Freeze, Slide, or Float option and complete the fee payment to secure the allotted seat.
- Document verification at the allotted institution is a compulsory step for admission.
- PG classes for the 2026-27 academic session are scheduled to begin on August 21, 2026.
- Candidates not allotted a seat in Round 1 will be considered for Round 2, with results expected on August 17, 2026.
- Any specific instructions regarding document requirements or payment methods should be checked directly on the SAMS Odisha portal.
