Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Higher Education Department has announced an extension for the online Common Application Form (CAF) submission for undergraduate courses under the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) for the academic year 2025–26.

As per the latest notification, the online CAF will now be accessible until May 21, 2025, at 2 PM, with the final submission deadline set for June 1, 2025, at 11:45 PM.

This timeline adjustment includes significant updates, such as the introduction of an 11.25% reservation for candidates belonging to the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) in undergraduate admissions at state-run Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), effective from this academic year.

Moreover, following directives from the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), four-year Integrated B.A. B.Ed./B.Sc. B.Ed. programs will be available at all participating HEIs, except for Maharaja Purna Chandra Autonomous College, Baripada.

Students who selected the 'Appeared' option while completing the CAF can now update their +2 or equivalent marks. Results for CHSE students will be automatically updated from the CHSE database, while others must manually enter their marks within the designated timeline.

From May 21 (4 PM) to June 1 (11:45 PM), applicants will have the opportunity to edit their CAFs using an OTP-based system if necessary. The department will announce the final dates for provisional seat allotment, admission, and class commencement later.

In accordance with NEP-2020 guidelines, students can select from various course structures, including:

• Single Major with two Minors


• Double Major


• Three Minors

Seat allotment will depend on the preferences indicated in the CAF and the availability at respective institutions, as stated in the official notification.

For further details, applicants can visit or reach out to the e-Admission Helpline at 155335 or 1800-345-6770 (Toll-Free).