SAMS Odisha Plus 3 Second Selection Merit List 2026 Postponed – Revised Schedule Awaited
Welcome to Sarkari Naukri. The official notification for SAMS Odisha Plus 3 Second Selection Merit List 2026 Postponed has been announced. Below you will find comprehensive coverage of the eligibility criteria, important dates, vacancy details, and direct official application channels.
Why Was the SAMS Odisha Second Selection List Postponed?
This section explains the current status of the merit list and what candidates should expect next.
The second selection list for Plus 3 (undergraduate) admissions under the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) was originally set to go live on July 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM on the official portal. However, as per the latest update, the release has been postponed without an official reason specified, and the Higher Education Department is expected to announce a revised date shortly. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website rather than relying on unofficial sources or social media links for updates.
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Original release date | July 2, 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Current status | Postponed |
| Revised date | To be announced soon |
| Official portal | degree.samsodisha.gov.in |
How to Check SAMS Odisha Plus 3 Second Selection Merit List 2026
This section outlines the exact steps candidates need to follow once the merit list link is activated on the portal.
Once the revised link goes live, students can check their allotment status by following these steps:
- Visit the official website: degree.samsodisha.gov.in
- Click on the “Merit List/Know Your Selection Status” option.
- Select your district, college, stream, and subject from the drop-down menus.
- Alternatively, log in using your registered mobile number/registration ID and password.
- Your seat allotment status will appear on the screen.
- If allotted a seat, download your Intimation Letter, which is required for admission.
Freeze, Float, and Slide: Understanding Your Admission Options
This section explains the three seat-acceptance choices candidates must select after the merit list is released, in line with the NEP 2020 framework followed for Odisha UG admissions 2026-27.
After the second selection list is declared, every allotted candidate must choose one of the following three options to confirm their admission:
- Freeze: Choose this if you are satisfied with your allotted college and subject combination. This locks your admission, requires payment of the admission fee, and removes you from further upgrade rounds.
- Float: Choose this to secure your current seat while still remaining eligible for a better college in later rounds.
- Slide: Choose this to keep your current college but stay eligible for an upgrade to a preferred subject/major within the same institution.
Important: Regardless of whether you choose Float or Slide, paying the admission fee online within the given deadline is mandatory to retain your current seat.
SAMS Odisha Plus 3 Round 2 Admission Schedule (As Per Earlier Plan)
This section lists the key dates originally announced for completing Round 2 admission formalities. Since the merit list itself is postponed, these dates are likely to be revised, and candidates should confirm the updated schedule once released.
| Activity | Earlier Scheduled Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Second selection merit list release | July 2, 2026, 2:00 PM (postponed) |
| Online admission fee payment window | Opens after merit list release, till July 6, 4:00 PM |
| Physical reporting at allotted college | July 3 to July 6, till 5:00 PM |
| Colleges to complete admission data updation | July 3 to July 6, till 9:00 PM |
| Plus 3 first-year classes commence | July 10, 2026 |
Candidates should not wait until the last day to pay fees or report to their allotted college, since a compressed revised timeline may follow the postponement.
Expected Cutoff Trends for SAMS Odisha Second Selection 2026
This section gives a general idea of expected cutoff ranges across different categories of colleges, based on trends observed after Round 1 allotment. These are indicative trends, not official figures, and actual cutoffs will be confirmed only once the merit list is released.
Cutoffs in Round 2 typically see a marginal decline compared to Round 1 as candidates shift between colleges or courses. Broad indicative ranges being discussed include:
- Top-tier colleges (e.g., BJB Autonomous College, Ravenshaw University, Ramadevi Women’s University, Gangadhar Meher University, Khallikote Unitary University): marks in the 85%–95% range, with minimal change expected in cutoffs.
- Second-tier autonomous colleges (e.g., Fakir Mohan Autonomous College Balasore, SCS Autonomous College Puri, Dhenkanal Autonomous College): candidates with 75%–85% marks may find good opportunities.
- Mid-tier district colleges (e.g., Banki Autonomous College, JKBK Government College, MPC Autonomous College Baripada): candidates scoring 68%–78% could see reasonable prospects.
- Colleges in districts like Angul, Bhadrak, and Jajpur: Science cutoffs may range roughly between 72% and 78%.
- Colleges with vacancies for mid- and lower-score candidates: Options may open up for those scoring 60%–70% and below 60% in later rounds, including the waiting list and spot admission phases.
Popular Science subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Zoology, and Arts subjects like Political Science, Economics, English, and Psychology, are expected to continue seeing strong demand with only marginal cutoff movement.
