CPET 2026, Cut Off (Out), Counselling Second Seat Allotment (Out), Selection Process

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CPET 2026, Cut Off (Out), Counselling Second Seat Allotment (Out), Selection Process

CPET 2026, Cut Off (Out), Counselling Second Seat Allotment (Out), Selection Process

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Anapally RajeshUpdated on 21 Aug 2026, 03:47 PM IST

Due to prevailing flood situation across Odisha, the Odisha Higher Education Department HEIs have extended the CPET admission 2026 last date to August 25. The CPET second allotment 2026 has been released on August 17. Students can find CPET 2nd allotment 2026 link below, as well as on the official portal at pg.samsodisha.gov.in. The department has also released the Odisha CPET first cutoff 2026 on August 17, link for which is mentioned below. Candidates shortlisted in CPET 2026 second allotment are required to complete the reporting process by August 20. Students can find the detailed CPET dates 2026 below.
Latest: CPET Second Allotment 2026 Link || CPET 2nd Cutoff 2026

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CPET Odisha Exam
CPET Exam Highlights
CPET 2026 Exam Date
CPET Eligibility Criteria 2026
CPET Application Form 2026
CPET Exam Pattern 2026
CPET PG Sample Paper 2026
CPET 2026 Exam Preparation Tips
CPET Admit Card 2026
CPET Answer Key 2026
CPET Result 2026
CPET PG Cut-Off 2026
What Is a Good Score In Odisha CPET?
CPET Merit List 2026
CPET Seat Allotment 2026

CPET 2026, Cut Off (Out), Counselling Second Seat Allotment (Out), Selection Process

CPET 2025

CPET Odisha Exam

Odisha CPET also known as SAMS Odisha PG is a State level Common entrance exam that is held by Students Academic Management System Odisha. Moreover, the purpose of this exam is to do admission in State Public Universities and Colleges in Various PG Courses.

Admissions to CPET 2026 are handled online, and candidates have to choose college courses in advance.
The admission committee prepares the merit list for each course based on the qualifying marks obtained in the entrance examination.
Depending on the preferences for colleges and courses and the candidates' entrance exam marks, the admission committee issues admission letters to the students.
Furthermore, the students have to go to the college where they get the allotment for the verification of their documents and payment of fees.

CPET Exam Highlights

Full Exam Name	Common PG Entrance Test
Short Exam Name	CPET
Conducting Body	Odisha State Higher Education Council (OSHEC)
Frequency of Conduct	Once a year
Exam Level	University Level Exam
Languages	English
Mode of Application	Online
Application Fee (General)	500 Rs [Online]
Mode of Exam	Offline
Mode of Counselling	Offline
Exam Duration	90 minutes

CPET 2026 Exam Date

Event	Dates
Availability of online common application form	February 27, 2026 from 11 AM
Last date of applying online CAF	March 22, 2026
Opening of Correction Window for editing the CAF	March 23, 2026 (From 11 AM to 11:45 PM)
Submission of applicant's data to State Selection Board (SSB)	March 26, 2026
CPET hall ticket	April 30, 2026
CPET exam date 2026	May 5 to 16, 2026
Provisional answer key	May 19, 2026
Receiving objections on provisional answer keys	May 20 to 22, 2026
Submission of objections to SSB, Odisha by OCAC	May 26, 2026
Publication of subject-wise and State-wise merit list	July 2, 2026
CPET Marks objection window 2026	July 10 to 13, 2026
CPET final merit list 2026	July 24
Upgradation of graduation marks and choice filling by eligible candidates	July 27 to August 2
Provisional Allotment of Seats (First Round)	August 7
Selection of Slide-up/ Freeze/ Float Option and Online payment of CPET 2026 admission fees by students through SAMS portal	August 7 to 11
Reporting of applicant at allotted institutions for taking admission (for First Round Selection)	August 8 to 11
Data updation of admitted students in the e-space (for First Round Admission) by the respective lnstitutions	August 8 to 11
Publication of ProvisionaI Allotment of Seats (for Second/Fina! Round Selection)	August 17
Selection of Freeze Option and Online payment(where applicable) of admission fees by students through SAMS [Student's Account] portaI	August 17 to 20
Reporting of applicant at attotted institutions for taking admission (for Second Round Selection)	Till August 25
Data updation of admitted students in the e-space (for Second Round Admission) by the respective lnstitutions	Till August 25
Publication of the list of waitlisted applicants (for the remaining upper choice HEls Waiting Rank Wise) in HEI's eSpace as well as in the student's login as per the actual vacancy as on 20 -Aug-2026	August 2026
Physical Reporting of interested waitlisted applicants for submission of CAF along with relevant documents in their respective HEls for participating in the waiting list admission Round. The interested applicants must appear in person; however, a representative with valid lD proof may also be permitted to report on their behalf	September 2026
Publication of merit list among the reported waitlisted applicants at the Notice Board / Website of the HEls & communicate to the selected applicants via phone call/ SMS / e-mail / whatsapp etc.	September 2026
Reporting of the waitlisted applicants for validation of documents, final admission, and collection of admission fees (where applicable) directly by the HEls in online mode (Net Banking/ Bank Challan/NEFT/UPl etc.) & Admission update of the waitlisted applicants within the HEls	September 2026
Commencement of 1st Year Classes (PG Courses)	August 21

CPET Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates who are seeking admission through CPET must go through the CPET 2026 eligibility criteria so that they get familiar with the minimum qualifications that are necessary to take the entrance exam. The below table helps explain the CPET eligibility criteria 2026.

CPET PG 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Programme	PG Entrance Test	Stream in UG	Minimum percentage required
Anthropology & Tribal Studies	Anthropology (Science, Arts)	Science, Arts	45%
AIHCA (Ancient Indian History Culture and Archeology )	History	Arts	45%
Analytical & Applied Economics	Economics	Arts	45%
Applied Chemistry	Chemistry	Science	45%
Applied Geology	Geology	Science	45%
Applied Microbiology	Microbiology	Science	45%
Applied Psychology	Psychology	Art/ Commerce/ Science	45%
Biochemistry	Biotechnology	Science	45%
Home Science	Home Science	Art/ Commerce/ Science	45%
Industrial Microbiology	Science	Botany	45%

Note: To check the detailed CPET eligibility criteria 2026 - Click here

CPET Application Form 2026

The Odisha Higher Education Department, HEIs released the Odisha CPET 2026 application form on February 27. Students could click on the admission tab or visit the official website - samsodisha.gov.in. By selecting this tab, candidates would get access to the CPET application form. In order to be considered for admission to CPET in 2026, all candidates must fill out the application completely. CPET application fees could be paid via credit/debit card, BHIM UPI, and net banking.

Steps To Fill CPET 2026 Application form

Visit the official website - samsodisha.gov.in.
Create an account on the official website by entering your name, phone number and email address.
Now, generate the OTP and get your login information.
Log in to your account and complete your CPET application form with the correct information.
Enter personal, academic, and contact details in the application form.
Upload all required documents, including your signature and a photo of yourself.
Pay the application fee by using any online payment method.
Take a few printouts of the confirmation page.

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CPET 2026 Application Fee

Category	Amount (Rupees)
General	500
SC/ST	300
PwD and Transgender	NIL

CPET Document Specification 2026

Document	Format
Scanned copy of a photograph	JPEG/JPG
Scanned copy of a signature	JPEG/JPG

Documents Required For CPET Application Form 2026

Valid email ID and mobile phone number
Class 12th marks sheet
Undergraduate marks sheet/certificate
Scanned copies of photograph, signature, and thumb impression
Aadhar card number
Debit card/credit card/net banking details

CPET Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates appearing for the CPET exam 2026 must familiarise themselves with the CPET 2026 exam pattern. The CPET exam pattern mainly comprises information regarding the mode of exam, duration of the exam, type of questions, total number of questions, marking scheme, and so on.

CPET 2026 Exam Pattern

Particulars	Details
Total Number of Questions	70
Exam Mode	Offline
Duration	90 minutes
Marking Scheme	1 Mark for a correct answer and zero for a wrong answer (no negative marking).
Type of Questions	Multiple choice questions
Total sections	40 Questions from Core Subject and 30 Questions from Elective Paper of the Same Subject

CPET PG Sample Paper 2026

CPET sample papers help candidates prepare better for the entrance test. Candidates can also practice questions from previous years. Practicing sample papers and question papers can help candidates gain a better understanding of the exam pattern, main topics, and questions for the CPET. CPET sample papers and previous years' question papers can be downloaded from this page.

CPET 2026 Exam Preparation Tips

While preparing for CPET exam 2026, aspirants should follow these tips and execute them to crack the exam.

Aspirants should go through the exam pattern of CPET 2026. It provides an overview of topics to be covered in the exam.
Candidates are advised to take notes on the subjects and to revise them regularly. It allows them to memorise important topics and they can answer the questions without fail.
Moreover, candidates should practice CPET sample papers in order to maximise their preparation. Answering such questions would also help them take stock of their strengths and weaknesses.

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CPET Admit Card 2026

The Odisha Higher Education Department, HEIs issued the CPET 2026 admit card on April 30 at the official website. Candidates who have registered can download the CPET admit card 2026 by using their login credentials. The CPET admit card 2026 mentions numerous details like the candidate’s name, gender, date of birth, opted programme, address of the exam venue, timing, and date of the entrance exam. The CPET exam date 2026 has not yet been officially announced by the HEI Odisha.

Steps To Download CPET 2026 Admit Card

Step 1 - Go to the official website of CPET 2026 - samsodisha.gov.in.

Step 2 - Click on the “Admission-2026”.

Step 3 - Candidates have to select the type of programme and click on the “Proceed” tab.

Step 4 - A login window will be displayed on the screen.

Step 5 - Type in the login ID and Password and click on the “Login: tab.

Step 6 - The admit card will appear on the screen.

Step 7 - Download and take the multiple printouts of the admit card for future use

CPET Answer Key 2026

The Odisha Higher Education Department, HEIs released the CPET 2026 provisional answer key on May 19. Candidates can download the CPET 2026 answer key from the official website. However, in case of any discrepancies found in CPET answer key, aspirants can challenge it within the scheduled time.

CPET Result 2026

The Odisha Higher Education Department, HEIs announced the CPET 2026 results on July 2. The CPET result 2026 download link is activated on the official website. Candidates can access CPET result 2026 by using their login credentials. The department will prepare the final merit list based on the marks obtained in CPET 2026 result.

CPET PG Cut-Off 2026

The SAMS Odisha has released the CPET 2026 second cut off marks on August 17 at samsodisha.gov.in. The SAMS Odisha PG cut off marks are the minimum marks required to take admission in the CPET participating college. Some factors that affect the PG cut off 2026 Odisha are the number of applicants, difficulty level of the exam, reservation policy, number of seats available, etc. Only those candidates who clear the SAMS Odisha PG 2026 cut off are eligible to take part in the CPET counselling process.

What Is a Good Score In Odisha CPET?

Good Score in Odisha CPET refers to the marks obtained in the Odisha CPET examination that assure the candidates get good colleges that offer them the desired programs. With around 75,000 candidates appearing in this year’s Odisha CPET examination, it is critical for the candidates to know what a good score is.

CPET Merit List 2026

The CPET 2026 provisional second merit list has been released on August 17 at the official website. Candidates are required to enter their subject and CPET hall ticket number in order to check the CPET 2026 statewide merit list. The merit list of the CPET includes the names of those candidates who have been shortlisted for counselling. The candidates will be called for counselling/admission procedures after the university level merit list is released.

How Is Merit Rank Calculated In CPET 20256

Career Marks - Class Xth marks (05 marks) + Class XII marks (10 marks) + Undergraduate degree exam marks (15 marks) = 30
Final Marks - Career Marks (30%)+ Marks secured by the candidates in Odisha CPET (70%)

CPET Seat Allotment 2026

Odisha Higher Education Department, HEIs has released the CPET 2026 provisional second allotment list on August 17. The students can edit their choices and make the fee payment against the SAMS Odisha CPET seat allotment 2026 from July 27. Candidates can slide-up/freeze/float their seats and make payment of CPET 2026 admission fees through the SAMS PG portal.

CPET 2026 Spot Admission

After the announcement of vacant seats, the admission authority conducts the CPET spot admission 2026.
Selected candidates have to pay the admission fee to freeze their seats.
Publication of spot CPET 2026 merit list will be done on the official website.
All CPET qualified candidates who could not make it to the admissions of any course will however get a chance to participate in the spot selection of CPET 2026.
The spot selection round is open for all the ‘non-admitted’ candidates to participate in the round.

Note: The official CPET authorities prepare the CPET 2026 merit list for applicants based on results from the admission test and GD/PI rounds (Group Discussions and Personal Interviews).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What are the CPET cut off marks 2026?

The CPET cut off can be checked at pg.samsodisha.gov.in.

Q: How many institutes are offering admission through CPET 2026?

Around 121 colleges are offering admissuions through SAMS Odisha CPET.

Q: What is the CPET cut off for Utkal University?

For MSc Chemistry, students must score at least 61 marks. For MSc Biotechnology, the CPET cut off marks are 75. If someone wants to take admission in MSc Maths at UTkal University, he or she should score at least 45 marks.

Q: What is the Odisha CPET history expected cut off 2026?

Folowing are the expected cut off marks of CPET history 2026:

Berhampur University - 50+
Vikram Dev University - 44+
Sambalpur University - 52+
Fakir Mohan University - 52+

Q: What can I do after CPET 2026 seat allotment?

The candidates can either float, freeze or slide their seats after the CPET provisional seat allotment 2026.

Q: What are the steps to check CPET seat allotment 2026?

Visit the SAMS PG website - pg.samsodisha.gov.in/
Now, click on the ‘SAMS Odisha PG Seat Allotment’ link available on the homepage.
Students have to enter their admission number and hall ticket number.
Now, enter the captcha and click on the "Proceed" tab.
The CPET 2026 seat allotment will be displayed on the screen of the candidates.

Q: How is CPET provisional seat allotment prepared?

The CPOET 2026 provisional allotment list is prepared with the help of state wide merit list, subject wise merit list, choice filling, reservation criteria and weightage details.

Q: What is good rank in CPET?

Exceptional Score	60-70
Good Score	45-59
Average Score	30-44
Low/Mediocre Score	Below 30

Q: HIOw many seats are there in CPET 2026?

As maNy as 30,802 seats are offered through CPET 2026.

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