The application process for SAMS Odisha PG 2026 (CPET) is officially live. The Higher Education Department of Odisha opened the portal today, February 27, 2026, to allow students to apply for various postgraduate programs across state public universities and colleges.
📅 Important Dates (CPET 2026)
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | February 27, 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | March 15, 2026 (11:45 PM) |
| CAF Editing Window | March 16, 2026 (11:00 AM – 11:45 PM) |
| Admit Card Download | April 23, 2026 (11:00 AM onwards) |
| CPET 2026 Exam Dates | April 27 to May 10, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | June 2026 |
📝 How to Apply Online
The application is centralized through the Common Application Form (CAF) on the official SAMS portal.
- Registration: Visit the
SAMS Odisha PG Portal - Login: Use the credentials sent to your mobile/email to log in.
- Fill CAF: Enter your personal details and academic qualifications. You can select a maximum of 5 PG subjects in the CAF and up to 3 entrance subjects.
- Upload Documents: You must upload your photograph, signature, and relevant certificates (Caste, Income, or Residence if applying for scholarships or reservations).
Payment: Pay the application fee online via UPI, Net Banking, or Card.
General Category: ₹500 for the first subject + ₹200 for each additional subject.
SC/ST Category: ₹300 for the first subject + ₹200 for each additional subject.- Print: Download and print the submitted CAF for future reference during the admission process.
🚀 5 Steps to Apply for SAMS PG 2026
Register & Login
Visit pg.samsodisha.gov.in. Register with your Mobile & Email to get your login credentials.
Fill Basic Details
Enter your Personal, Address, and Reservation details (Caste, PwD, Weightage) in the CAF.
Academic Records
Input your 10th, +2, and Graduation marks. Final year students can apply as 'Appearing'.
Choice Locking
Select your PG subjects and preferred Entrance Exam centers. You can choose up to 5 subjects.
Fee & Submit
Pay the application fee online. Download the Print CAF—you'll need it during admission!
📚 CPET 2026 Exam Pattern
The syllabus is strictly based on the Odisha State Model UG Syllabus.
- ✅ Core Subject: 40 Questions (UG Honors level)
- ✅ Elective Subject: 30 Questions (Generic Elective level)
- ⏱️ Duration: 90 Minutes
- 🚫 Negative Marking: None (1 mark per correct answer)
*Note: For multidisciplinary subjects (like MSW or Journalism), questions are drawn from relevant social science/humanities UG topics.
| Institution Name | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Utkal University, Vani Vihar | State University | Bhubaneswar |
| Ravenshaw University | State University | Cuttack |
| Gangadhar Meher University (GMU) | State University | Sambalpur |
| BJB Autonomous College | Autonomous College | Bhubaneswar |
| Fakir Mohan University | State University | Balasore |
| Berhampur University | State University | Ganjam |
| SCS Autonomous College | Autonomous College | Puri |
| Khallikote Unitary University | State University | Berhampur |
📊 CPET 2026 Career Mark Predictor
📉 CPET 2025 Subject-Wise Cutoff (1st Round)
Select a subject to view the 2025 closing marks for top universities.
| University/College | General | SC | ST |
|---|
🎯 CPET 2026 Admission Probability
❌ 7 Critical Mistakes to Avoid on your SAMS PG 2026 Form
Wrong Category Selection
Do NOT select SC/ST/SEBC if you do not have a valid, updated certificate. This leads to **automatic rejection** during physical validation.
Wrong Entrance Subject
Ensure your chosen entrance subject matches the eligibility requirements for your desired PG course. For example, some M.Sc. courses require Physics as a Core subject.
Incorrect Career Marks
Wait for your final 6th-semester results if possible, or mark as "Appearing." Entering a fake percentage to boost your initial rank is **academic fraud**.
Ignoring Weightage
Forget to claim **NCC-B**, **NSS**, or **Sports** weightage? That could cost you 2–4 critical merit marks. Upload certificates carefully!
Bad Choice Locking
Putting Utkal (highest cutoff) as preference #10 is useless. Your **first choice** must be the university you want the most, even if your probability is "Medium."
Incomplete Fee Payment
Your form is only considered submitted after you receive the **"Payment Successful"** message and can download the Print CAF.
Last-Minute Submission
The **March 15th** deadline is strict. Servers can crash on the last day. Submit at least 48 hours early.
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