SAMS Odisha Plus 3 Second Selection Merit List 2026 Postponed

SAMS Odisha Plus 3 Second Selection Status 2026

The Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, has officially postponed the release of the Plus 3 (Undergraduate) second selection merit list, which was originally scheduled for 2 July 2026 at 2:00 PM. The department will announce a revised date and time on the official SAMS portal in due course. Candidates who were not allotted a seat in the first round, or those who opted for the Float or Slide upgrade options, must wait for the updated notification.

Revised Admission Schedule Expectations

While the initial schedule for admission fee payment and physical reporting has been disrupted, candidates should prepare for a potentially compressed timeline once the new date is announced. The original timeline provided for reference is as follows:

How to Access the Merit List

Once the revised link is activated, candidates can verify their selection status by following these steps:

• Navigate to the official website: degree.samsodisha.gov.in
• Select the 'Merit List/Know Your Selection Status' portal link.
• Input required details such as District, College, Stream, and Subject.
• Alternatively, authenticate via your registered mobile number or application ID.
• Download the Intimation Letter immediately upon successful allotment.

Understanding Seat Acceptance Options

Candidates must understand the three categories of seat acceptance to manage their admission status effectively under the NEP 2020 framework:

• Freeze: Finalizes admission to the currently allotted college and subject. The candidate will not participate in further rounds.
• Float: Secures the current seat while maintaining eligibility for higher-preference colleges in subsequent rounds.
• Slide: Retains the current college but remains eligible for an upgrade to a preferred subject/major within that same institution.

Note: Payment of the admission fee via the online portal is mandatory to confirm any seat allocation, regardless of whether a student chooses the Float or Slide option.

FAQ: SAMS Odisha Admission 2026

1. Why was the merit list postponed?

The Higher Education Department has not provided a specific reason for the delay. Students are encouraged to rely solely on updates provided at degree.samsodisha.gov.in.

2. Will the cutoffs change for the second selection?

Second selection cutoffs typically see a marginal decline compared to the first round as seats are vacated by students opting for different institutions or subjects.

3. Is physical reporting mandatory?

Yes, physical reporting at the allotted college is a mandatory step for finalizing the admission process within the stipulated timeline.