The Odisha +3 Degree College Admission 2025-26 process has officially begun under Student Academic Management System (SAMS). The Higher Education Department of Odisha Government has announced the timelines, admission process and important changes as per the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

This article explains everything you need to know to make the admission process smooth – from the new course structure to important dates and documents required.

All the timetables are published on the official website www.samsodisha.gov.in. Any updates or changes will be notified on the website and also in local newspapers.

New Course Structure as per NEP 2020

In line with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Odisha government has updated all UG programmes. The major structural changes include:

Renamed Course Labels

• The term “Honours” is now referred to as “Major”.
• General Elective (GE) papers are now called “Minor” subjects.

Course Choices Available

While filling the Common Application Form (CAF), students can select from:

1. Single Major + Two Minors
2. Double Major
3. Three Minors

However, the selection is done only on the Major-I subject, which will determine your course placement. The remaining subjects will be allotted based on availability and preference during college-level counselling.

About Non-NEP Courses

Some of the courses do not follow the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 structure and will appear separately while filling the CAF:

• BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)
• BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications)
• Integrated MBA / MCA
• 4-Year Integrated B.Ed. (B.A. B.Ed./B.Sc. B.Ed.)
• 5-Year Integrated B.A. LL.B

These are listed under a separate “Non-NEP” tab on the application portal.

Common Application Form (CAF) Guidelines

To apply for Odisha +3 Degree College Admission 2025-26:

• Visit the official site: samsodisha.gov.in
• Fill the CAF carefully using your 10th board certificate for Name, DOB, and Parent details.
• Upload Residence, Income, and Caste Certificates to be eligible for scholarships.
• If you marked your +2 result as “Appeared”, you must update your marks after CHSE declares results.

🔗 For CHSE Result updates, visit: chseodisha.nic.in

Admission Phases Explained

Admissions will take place in Phases:

Phase-I (4 Rounds):

• Round 1 & 2 – Normal admission with category reservation and weightage marks.
• Round 3 – De-reservation: Unfilled reserved seats are made open for general candidates.
• Round 4 – Waiting List Round for remaining seats.

Note: Students admitted in any Phase-I round cannot apply for Phase-II or spot admission.

Course Types: MDC, SEC, and VAC

• Admission to Multi-Disciplinary Courses (MDC), Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC), and Value-Added Courses (VAC) will be merit-based at the college level
• No weightage or reservation applicable
• Process handled post-admission via SAMS

Multiple Entry-Exit System Enabled

• 1 Year = Certificate
• 2 Years = Diploma
• 3 Years = Degree
  Offers flexibility for students to exit and rejoin as per NEP guidelines.

Weightage for Sports Certificates

• Only sports certificates from +2 or equivalent level are valid
• School-level sports certificates (10th or below) are not accepted

Important Instructions for Applicants

• Choose one of the seat options: Freeze, Float, or Slide
• Ignoring this step means seat rejection
• Read the Common Prospectus (CP) carefully before filling the CAF

Also Read: CHSE Odisha Result Updates

Need Help? Contact SAMS Helpline

You can contact the e-Admission Helpline:

• Toll-Free Numbers: 155335 / 1800-345-6770
• Website: www.samsodisha.gov.in

The Odisha +3 Degree College Admission 2025-26 process introduces modern changes under National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. With new course combinations, multiple entry-exit structure and digital seat allocation, students can now personalize their academic path more than ever.

Apply early, upload the right documents and make an informed course selection. Keep an eye on official updates and don’t miss deadlines!

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