SAMS Odisha PG 2026 Round 1 Cutoff and Allotment Released; Check Subject-Wise Closing Marks
The Higher Education Department (DHE), Government of Odisha, has released the SAMS PG 2026 Round 1 cutoff and seat allotment details.
The Higher Education Department (DHE), Government of Odisha, has released the SAMS PG 2026 Round 1 cutoff and seat allotment details. Candidates can check their closing marks and allotted college on the official website, pg.samsodisha.gov.in. The Round 1 seat allotment result was announced on August 7, 2026, at 4 PM. Subject-wise cutoff marks have been released for 135 participating higher education institutions in Odisha for the 2026-27 academic session. Candidates who have received a seat must report to their allotted institution for document verification. The reporting process began on August 8, 2026, and the deadline to report and pay the admission fee is 4 PM on August 11, 2026.
Odisha SAMS PG 2026 Round 1 Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 seat allotment and cutoff release | August 7, 2026 (4 PM) |
| Institution reporting and document verification | August 8 to August 11, 2026 |
| Admission fee payment deadline | August 11, 2026 (4 PM) |
| Freeze, Slide or Float option deadline | August 11, 2026 (4 PM) |
| Round 2 seat allotment | August 17, 2026 |
| Commencement of PG classes | August 21, 2026 |
| Final document verification | September 1 to September 2, 2026 |
Courses Included in SAMS PG 2026
The Round 1 cutoff covers postgraduate courses offered by state universities and government-aided colleges across Odisha.
Common programmes include:
- MA
- MSc
- MCom
- Other postgraduate courses in Arts, Science and Commerce streams
The cutoff marks vary according to the university, subject and category. Closing marks are determined based on factors such as the number of applicants and the availability of seats at each institution.
How to Check Odisha SAMS PG Round 1 Cutoff 2026
Candidates can check the subject-wise cutoff without logging in. The portal allows users to filter cutoff information based on the academic year, institution and PG subject.
- Visit the official portal at pg.samsodisha.gov.in.
- Open the Cut-Off-Marks Information Details page.
- Select 2026-27 from the year dropdown.
- Choose the desired university or college.
- Select the PG subject.
- Check the category-wise closing marks displayed on the screen.
How to Confirm the Allotted Seat
Candidates who have been allotted seats must complete the required admission formalities before the deadline. Failure to complete the process may lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.
- Log in to the SAMS portal using your registered credentials.
- Download the Round 1 allotment letter and check the allotted institution.
- Pay the admission fee online through the portal before 4 PM on August 11, 2026.
- Visit the allotted institution with the required original documents for verification.
- Complete physical reporting between August 8 and August 11, 2026.
Candidates who wish to be considered for a better seat in the next round can select the applicable Slide or Float option instead of Freeze, subject to the counselling rules.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Log in to pg.samsodisha.gov.in and download the Round 1 allotment letter.
- Check the subject-wise cutoff on the View Cutoff Mark page.
- Keep your graduation marksheet, ID proof, category certificate and photographs ready.
- Pay the admission fee online before 4 PM on August 11, 2026.
- Report to the allotted institution between August 8 and August 11 for document verification.
- Choose Freeze, Slide or Float based on whether you want to seek an upgrade in Round 2.
