PG · 2026-27
Postgraduate admissions
M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., MBA, MCA, M.Phil., and Ph.D. programmes, applied through PG-SAMS Odisha or the University admission portal.
PG-SAMS portal — opens 1 May 2026
Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Master of Commerce admissions are routed through the Postgraduate Student Academic Management System (PG-SAMS) operated by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha. The portal opens on 1 May 2026 for the 2026-27 cycle.
Programmes and intake
| Programme | Departments | Indicative intake | Portal |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. | English, Odia, History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology | 32 per department | PG-SAMS |
| M.Sc. | Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science | 24 per department | PG-SAMS |
| M.Com. | Commerce | 32 | PG-SAMS |
| MBA | Business Administration | 60 | University admission portal · entrance test |
| MCA | Computer Science | 30 | OJEE |
| M.Phil. / Ph.D. | All eligible departments | As per UGC 2022 Regulations | University Research Entrance Test (RET) |
Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree of three or four years in the subject or an allied discipline, with not less than 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST).
- For research admissions, Master's degree with not less than 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD); UGC NET, SET (Odisha), or University RET as applicable.
- For MBA admission, valid score in CAT/MAT/CMAT/OJEE-MBA, or the University-administered entrance test.
- For MCA admission, BCA / B.Sc. (Computer Science) or equivalent with mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level.
Reservation
Reservation as per the matrix set out on the Admissions main page: ST 22.5%, SC 16.25%, SEBC 11.25%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal, and other categories as notified by the State Government.
Fee structure
Postgraduate programme fees are programme-specific. The full schedule is published as part of the PG prospectus. M.Sc. (Chemistry), M.Sc. (Physics), and MCA include a laboratory-and-consumables component. MBA fee structure is published separately.
Reporting and registration
- Online document verification on the PG-SAMS dashboard.
- Physical reporting at the Department on the date notified.
- APAAR ID issuance and ABC enrolment within ten working days of registration.
- DigiLocker linkage for digital certificates.
Last updated: 26 April 2026 · Reviewed by: Office of the Dean, Academic Affairs