CPET PG ADMISSION NOTIFICATION – 2026 NOTIFICATION RELEASED
The Odisha State Higher Education Council (OSHEC) in Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha started conducting the Common Entrance Test for admission into P.G. Courses at the State Public Universities and Colleges of the State since the academic session 2020-21 through Student Academic Management System (SAMS). However, from the Academic Session: 2023-24, the State Selection Board (SSB) Odisha, Higher Education Department has been assigned to conduct the CPET examination.
For the current Academic Session, a common Entrance subject-wise state-wide provisional rank list shall be prepared and published. After publication of the provisional rank list, applicants are required to provide the choice of preferences (University/PG College + PG Admission Subject), where they want to take admission in PG Courses. Provisional allotment will be prepared through centralized selection process on the basis of the subject-wise state- wide provisional rank, choice of preferences, reservation and weightage details provided in the CAF. Reservation and weightage policy will be followed as per the Govt. of Odisha guideline. However, University/College will frame its own policy regarding hostel accommodation & hostel fees etc.
HOW TO APPLY FOR CPET PG ADMISSION-2026
An applicant is required to apply online to appear for the Common PG Entrance Test (CPET-2026). The registration will be done through an OTP (One Time Password) based process, In the Registration Page the Date of Birth (DOB) option will be added as another validation option along with the Name, Mobile Number and e-Mail ID. Hence the provided mobile number & email id must be active for all types of communications regarding CPET-2026. Based on the Entrance Mark, the Entrance subject-wise state wide provisional rank will be announced. Based on their position and probability (can be assessed by visiting the last year cut-off Mark), applicants will opt for their choice of preferences. The selection of the applicants will be done through the centralized selection process.
CPET e- Admission Procedure:
Application Process
- The CAF will be available in www.samsodisha.gov.in for applying through online mode only. There will be one Common Application Form (CAF) and one Common Prospectus (CP) for admission into P.G. courses for any subject of all the listed HEIs of this State. The P.G. Admission will be conducted for the subjects as listed in (https://pg.samsodisha.gov.in/Eligibility.aspx ).
- The below mentioned category of course are not included under SAMS for admission into P.G. Courses. Individual HEI will make their own admission as per the guidelines of their Institution as well. Therefore, candidates desired to take admission in the below mentioned course are requested to visit the website of the concerned HEIs for more information.
- Post Graduate Diploma Certificates / Diploma Courses
- PPP mode Courses
Where to apply CPET online?
Applicants can apply online at Cybercafé, Common Service Center, Internet Facility Center etc. or they can do it on their own.
How to apply CPET online?
- Applicants need to visit the website www.samsodisha.gov.in and download the user manual to know the step-by-step procedure to fill up the CAF for CPET & P.G. Admission for the AY: 2026-27.
- An applicant is required to register to avail different services under CPET through the website www.samsodisha.gov.in. The registration is OTP based. Therefore, the applicants are required to provide his/her name, mobile number, e-mail ID and DOB during the registration process.
CPET Fee Structure of Common Application Form (CAF)
Candidates desirous to appear for one or more subject(s) in CPET, need to fill up their choice of subject(s) in the CAF. The CAF fees in case of appearing multiple entrance subjects will be as follows:
- First or only subject: ₹. 500/- for General category Candidates and ₹. 300/- for SC/ST category candidates.
- For every additional entrance subject: ₹. 200/- for both General and SC/ST category candidates.
- The CAF fees will not be collected from the applicants belongs to PwD category, Transgender, orphan, Child without Biological Parents, single Mother Family & the applicants staying at Child Care Institutions.
- A candidate can apply to appear in the entrance examination in maximum 03 subjects and also required to provide preferences for the Universities or Colleges of his/her preference. The Subject + HEI (University/Colleges) combination will define his/her option.
- The CAF Fees will be collected in online mode only through the prescribed bank Gateways under SAMS.
- The total CAF fees will be calculated as per the nos. of subjects applied by the applicant and will be printed on the application printout copy of the CAF. No refund of CAF fees can be claimed at later date.
- By opening the correction window for a short period, if the candidate changes his/her option for the subjects, then there may be fluctuation in CAF fees. By doing so, if the CAF fee becomes less, then there will be no refund of CAF fees and if the CAF fee becomes more, then the applicant have to pay the differential CAF fees.
Submission of CAF
Applicants are advised not to visit any place for submission of CAF. Online submission of CAF along with the successful online payment of CAF fees does not automatically confirm the right to admission. However, if any false information/Certificate is detected after admission, his/her admission will be cancelled and necessary action will be taken against him/her.
CAF Validation Process and Error Correction
Validation/verification of CAF will be done at the Destination College/University during admission.
- Mismatch in secured and maximum marks, complete mismatch of student’s details etc.: In such cases, college/university has to verify their certificates and necessary documents meticulously and rectify the error by clicking on the “Not Allow” option in the HEI’s e-Space, do the necessary error correction and then click on the “Allow” Button, if his/her marks are coming above the cut-off marks for that round of selection process.
- Only in case of Reservation/Weightage Category details mismatched Colleges/University has to verify their certificates and necessary documents meticulously and rectify the error by clicking on the “Not Allow” option in the HEI’s e-Space, do the necessary error correction. These applications will be taken as a fresh applicant in the subsequent round of selection process, irrespective of marks the candidate has secured in his/her certificate.
The Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) and the admission through SAMS operates through a pre-fixed timeline for all its activities. It helps in creating awareness and transparency & timely completion of the activities. These dates are finalized by the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha and will be published in the leading Newspapers, Social Media handles of HED as well as on the SAMS website.
For More information Visit CPET Common Prospectus :- Click Here
CPET -2026 Admission Notification PDF : Click Here
CPET Admission Timeline :
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