Odisha CPET Merit List 2026 Out: Check Final PG Merit List, Counselling Schedule to Be Announced Soon

Published On: 02/07/2026

Odisha CPET Merit List 2026 Out – Announced Soon

The Higher Education Department, Odisha has officially released the Odisha CPET Merit List 2026 for admission to various Postgraduate (PG) courses for the academic session 2026-27. Candidates who appeared in the Common Post Graduate Entrance Test (CPET) 2026 can now check their selection status through the official Student Academic Management System (SAMS) portal.

The CPET examination was conducted from 27 April to 10 May 2026, and the merit list has now been published for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate programmes in universities and colleges across Odisha. Selected candidates will be eligible to participate in the counselling and seat allotment process, the schedule for which will be announced shortly.

Latest Update

The Odisha CPET Merit List 2026 has been released on the official SAMS portal. Candidates can check their merit list status by entering their Hall Ticket Number and selecting their PG subject. The counselling and choice-filling schedule for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and subjects will be notified soon by the Higher Education Department, Odisha.

Odisha CPET Merit List 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Conducting Authority	Higher Education Department, Odisha
Examination Name	Common Post Graduate Entrance Test (CPET) 2026
Academic Session	2026-27
Category	Merit List
Exam Dates	27 April to 10 May 2026
Merit List Status	Released
Counselling Schedule	To Be Announced
Official Website	resultspg.samsodisha.gov.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
CPET Examination	27 April to 10 May 2026
Merit List Release Date	Released
Choice Filling	To Be Announced
Counselling Process	To Be Announced
Document Verification	To Be Announced
Admission Process	After Counselling

What is the Odisha CPET Merit List 2026?

The CPET Merit List contains the names and details of candidates who have qualified for admission to various Postgraduate courses offered by participating universities and colleges in Odisha. The merit list has been prepared based on candidates’ performance in the entrance examination and the availability of seats.

The allotment made through the merit list is provisional and will be confirmed only after successful document verification by the respective institution.

Odisha CPET Merit List 2026

Step 1:

Visit the official SAMS PG portal.

Step 2:

Click on the State-wide Provisional Merit List option.

Step 3:

Select your PG Exam Subject from the dropdown menu.

Step 4:

Enter your Hall Ticket Number and Captcha Code.

Step 5:

Click on the Submit button.

Step 6:

Your merit list status will appear on the screen.

Step 7:

Download and print the merit list for future reference.

Participating Universities and Colleges

Candidates selected through CPET 2026 can seek admission to various universities and institutions, including:

Utkal University
Berhampur University
Sambalpur University
Ravenshaw University
Fakir Mohan University
North Orissa University
Sri Sri University
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) University
Government and Aided Colleges across Odisha

PG Courses Offered Through CPET

The merit list covers admissions to several postgraduate programmes, including:

Anthropology
Arts and Humanities
Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Botany
Zoology
Commerce
Management
Computer Science and IT
Education
Law
Social Sciences
Languages and Literature

What Happens After the CPET Merit List?

After the release of the merit list, candidates need to participate in the following stages:

Choice Filling of HEIs and Subjects
Counselling Process
Document Verification
Seat Allotment
Admission Fee Payment
Final Admission and Joining Formalities

Documents Required for Verification

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

CPET 2026 Admit Card
CPET Scorecard/Merit List
Class 10 and 12 Mark Sheets
Graduation Mark Sheets and Degree Certificate
Valid Photo ID Proof
Category Certificate (if applicable)
Passport Size Photographs

Important Links

Description	Status
Check CPET Merit List 2026	Available
Counselling Schedule	To Be Released
Official Website	Available

FAQs – Odisha CPET Merit List 2026

1. Has the Odisha CPET Merit List 2026 been released?

Yes, the Higher Education Department, Odisha has released the CPET Merit List 2026 on the official SAMS portal.

2. How can I check my Odisha CPET Merit List status?

Candidates can check their status by visiting the SAMS portal and entering their Hall Ticket Number and other required details.

3. What is the purpose of the CPET Merit List?

The merit list is used for admission to various postgraduate courses offered by universities and colleges across Odisha.

4. When will the CPET counselling schedule be released?

The counselling and choice-filling schedule will be announced soon on the official SAMS portal.

5. Is the merit list final for admission?

No, the allotment is provisional and will be confirmed only after document verification by the concerned institution.

6. What is the official website for Odisha CPET updates?

Candidates can visit https://resultspg.samsodisha.gov.in/ and https://www.samsodisha.gov.in/ for the latest updates.

Conclusion

The Odisha CPET Merit List 2026 has been released for admission to postgraduate courses in universities and colleges across the state. Candidates who have been shortlisted should regularly check the official website for counselling dates, choice-filling schedules, and admission-related announcements.

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