SAMS Odisha UG Phase 2 application closes today: apply by 11:45 PM

The application window for the SAMS Odisha UG Phase 2 Admission 2026, for undergraduate degree programmes in the 2026-27 academic session, is set to close today, September 20, 2026, at 11:45 PM. The Higher Education Department, Odisha, which conducts the admission process, commenced the online application process on September 10, 2026.

This second phase offers an additional admission opportunity for eligible students, including those who did not participate in the earlier admission phase. Candidates seeking admission are required to submit the Common Application Form (CAF) through the official SAMS Odisha portal, samsodisha.gov.in.

Application Process and Fees

Candidates must complete the Common Application Form (CAF) online before the deadline. The application process began on September 10, 2026, providing a ten-day window for submissions. The official SAMS UG FAQ indicates that an applicant can edit a submitted CAF once through OTP validation within the approved timeline.

The application fee for the CAF is ₹300 for candidates belonging to the General and SEBC categories. For candidates from the SC and ST categories, the fee is ₹200. Certain fee-exempt categories are also available, subject to documentation. Candidates who previously paid the CAF fee in Phase 1 are advised to review the Phase 2 instructions regarding any potential exemption from paying again.

Key Dates and Allotment Schedule

Following the closure of applications today, the first provisional seat allotment and waiting list for Phase 2 will be released on September 23, 2026, at 4 PM. This will be a crucial step for applicants to determine their admission status for the 2026-27 academic session.

Selected applicants from the first round are required to report to their allotted institutions between September 24, 10 AM, and September 26, 5 PM. Institutional document verification and data updation will also occur during this period, from September 24, 10 AM, to September 26, 9 PM. Further stages include physical reporting for waitlisted applicants, the release of a waitlist merit list, and subsequent admission rounds, subject to vacancies.

Instructions for Applicants

To apply, eligible candidates must visit the official website, samsodisha.gov.in. They should navigate to the undergraduate or Degree (+3) admission section and select the Phase 2 Common Application Form. Applicants are required to register or log in using their credentials, then accurately enter personal, contact, and academic information. Following this, they must fill in their preferred college and course choices and upload any requested documents.

After reviewing all details, applicants must complete the applicable payment and submit the application before the 11:45 PM deadline today. It is advisable to download or save the acknowledgement and applicant copy for future reference. Candidates already admitted to a college should review the official rules before applying, especially concerning any implications for their existing admission.

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