Bhubaneswar: The initial merit list for +3 admissions has been unveiled, with Ravenshaw University achieving the highest cutoff scores. Political Science topped the list with a cutoff of 92.80%, followed closely by Zoology at 94%, Physics at 93.67%, and Commerce at 90.50%.

The admission process for the first phase will occur over four rounds. Students who are selected can pay their fees and finalize their admission between June 12 and June 17.

The second phase merit list is set to be published on June 22, with selected candidates required to submit their fees and complete the admission process by June 25.

Following this, the third phase merit list will be available on July 1, and students can pay their fees and secure admission by July 4.

For the fourth phase, applications will be accepted online from July 7 to July 10 to fill any remaining seats. The merit list for this phase will be released on July 12 on the e-Space portal, and it will also be posted on the notice boards of the respective colleges on July 13.

Students who are selected must pay their admission fees by July 14 and complete the admission process by July 15. The Department of Higher Education has confirmed that classes for +3 first-year students will commence on July 10.

Those who wish to enroll in the college where they have been selected should choose the 'Freeze' option. Alternatively, they can opt for 'Slide' or 'Float'.

Students selecting the Freeze option must visit the college for admission, while those opting for Slide or Float can complete their fee payment online without needing to visit the campus.