Important Update on SAMS Odisha +3 Admissions 2025: The Higher Education Department of Odisha has officially extended the registration period for the SAMS Odisha +3 admissions, allowing students more time to apply for undergraduate programs at state-run Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

The revised deadline for submitting the Common Application Form (CAF) is now set for June 1, 2025, at 11:45 PM, according to the latest notification.

Additionally, the department has introduced significant changes to the e-admission process. A new reservation quota of 11.25% has been established for candidates belonging to the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC), effective from this academic year across all government HEIs.

In accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, applicants for SAMS Odisha +3 admission can select from various course structures, including:

• Single major with two minors


• Double major


• Three minors

Importantly, students who selected the “Appeared” option while filling out the CAF can now update their Class 12 or equivalent marks. For those who studied under the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, marks will be automatically retrieved from the CHSE database. Other applicants must manually update their academic details within the specified timeframe.

From May 21 (4 PM) to June 1 (11:45 PM), applicants will also have the chance to edit their CAF using an OTP-based verification system, allowing them to correct details or change preferences during the application window.

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Seat allocation will be based on the preferences indicated in the CAF and the availability of seats at the respective institutions. The department will announce the final dates for provisional allotments, admissions, and the start of classes in due course.

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

PNN