SAMS : Higher Education Department

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

SAMS stands for Students Academic Management System. It has two components e-Admission & e-Administration. SAMS presently supports online admission for Higher Secondary, Degree, Post-Graduations, ITI, Diploma, PDIS, Teacher Education, Physical Education and correspondence institutions.

What is e-Admission?

e-Admission is nothing but online admission carried out for various courses (as answered in the ques-1) of Odisha. The detailed process of admission is explained in the Common Prospectus (CP) available separately for each courses.

How can I know the availability of Common Application Form (CAF)?

You can know it by visiting the website: www.samsodisha.gov.in

Where can I see the list of colleges and universities that come under the e-Admission for P.G. courses?

We can see the list of colleges/universities and their contact information from the website: www.samsodisha.gov.in Under the caption “reports” view more.

How can I get an application form from my location?

The Common Application Form (CAF) can be accessed on the website www.samsodisha.gov.in along with the CP which guides you to apply the CAF correctly.

Where the timeline for e-Admission is published?

You can know it by visiting the website:www.samsodisha.gov.in

Do I submit the CAF online only?

Yes, you need to apply online through the CAF following the guidelines of the CP. After submitting CAF on-line, take print out copy of the Applicant CAF and keep it with you for further Process at the time of admission.

What is the maximum number of Subjects to fill in a CAF?

An eligible applicant will have to apply ONLINE for a maximum of FIVE (Subjects) through www.samsodisha.gov.in

How to know about the entrance subject wise P.G. course details?

List of Entrance subject wise PG courses details is given in the CP (Common Prospectus) and also available on the SAMS portal.

What is the maximum number of HEIs fill at the time of Choice filling?

A candidate is permitted maximum 10 nos. of options for Subject + University/Colleges Combination.

Where can I see available the seat strength of a particular subject, in the Universities/Colleges?

You can check the “Universities/Colleges Wise Intake Capacity” www.samsodisha.gov.in

How to know about eligibility criteria for different PG courses?

List of eligibility criteria for PG courses is available on the SAMS PG Portal.

Can I modify any information in the CAF after submission?

Yes, Candidates will be given a single chance to change their option/marks/category even after submission of CAF within stipulated period of time as provided in the timelines.

How much do I pay while submitting a filled CAF?

Option wise fees will be collected. General candidates will pay ₹.500/- per subject and SC/ST candidates will pay ₹.300/- per subject. Every additional entrance subject Choice: ₹. 200/- for both General and SC/ST candidates (No fee will be collected from PwD (Permanent) and Transgender applicant.)

Do I need to upload the Residence, Caste & Income Certificate while applying for the CAF?

Yes, Candidates are mandatorily required to upload the residence, caste & income certificates while applying the CAF.

I locked my choices but now I would like to make further changes to my choice list. Is that allowed? If yes, how can I exercise the option?

If you wish to edit your choices after locking but before the choice filling deadline, you can do it once through an OTP-based edit process.

Choice filling deadline is already over. Am I allowed to make any changes in my choice list at this point?

You will not be allowed to edit your choice list after the deadline for choice filling, i.e., you cannot change the order of your choices OR add any more course in OR delete any course from the choice list after the deadline for choice filling.

How can I know about my selection in P.G. courses? Will be intimated exclusively?

The merit lists are published on the scheduled date & time at website www.samsodisha.gov.in for information of public. You will also be intimated about your status exclusively through SMS, Email & WhatsApp about the selection status. You can also download the intimation letter from your students log in.

When Should I pay the admission Fees?

Whenever a seat is allocated, you are compulsorily choose any one of the option – Freeze, Float or Slide – carefully. After selecting any of the options mentioned as per your interest, you will have to pay the admission fees shown in the screen.

I got allocated a seat in a certain round of SAMS PG Admission 2024 for the first time but I am not interested in this seat. I would like to wait for further rounds to possibly get a better seat in my preference order. Do I need to do anything in the current round?

If you are allocated a seat in a certain round of SAMS PG Admission 2024, you need to choose Slide or Float option and pay the admission fees for that allotted HEI to remain in the admission process for selection in the subsequent rounds of selection in his/her higher preference at any Institute/within the allocated Institute in the subsequent rounds (other than the 3rd round). If you fail to do so, your allocated seat will be cancelled, and you will no longer be able to participate in the seat allocation process.

I was allocated a seat in one of the previous rounds and now I have been allocated another seat of higher preference in my choice list. Can I go back to the seat allotted to me in the previous round?

Once you are allocated a seat of higher preference based on your slide/ float option, your previous allotted seat from the earlier round will be automatically cancelled and you cannot get the previously allotted seat.

What should I do after getting Intimation?

List of the documents required is given in the Intimation Letter. Arrange all the requisites for admission such as original certificates for verification, photo and admission fees & report to the destination college/university on the scheduled date & time.

I got allocated a seat of my preference in my choice list in a certain round and I am satisfied about the allotted seat. I do not want to participate in further rounds of seat allocation. What should I do to keep the allocated seat?

If you are satisfied with the allotted seat and do not wish to participate in further rounds of seat allocation, you need to choose the option “Freeze” and pay the displayed admission fees online. After successful online payment, you need to report the allotted HEI alongwith the online generated Intimation letter.

I got allocated and accepted a seat in a certain round. I would like to wait for further rounds to possibly get a better seat in my preference order in any HEI. What option do I need to choose in order to be considered for further rounds?

If you have accepted a seat in a certain round and would like to be considered for a seat of higher preference in any HEI, you need to choose the option of ‘Slide’. Further, if you are allocated a seat of higher preference in a subsequent round of seat allocation, your earlier accepted seat will be automatically cancelled and you will have to accept the newly allocated seat. If you are not allocated a seat of higher preference in a subsequent round, you will continue in the already allocated seat and you will also be considered for seat allocation in any Institute (based on your preference in the choice list) in the subsequent rounds if you continue with the ‘Slide’ option.

I got allocated and accepted a seat in a certain round. I would like to wait for further rounds to possibly get a better seat in my preference order within the same HEI. What option do I need to choose in order to be considered for further rounds?

If you have accepted a seat in a certain round and would like to be considered for a seat of higher preference within the same Institute, you need to choose the option of ‘Float’. Further, if you are allocated a seat of higher preference in a subsequent round of seat allocation, your earlier accepted seat will be automatically cancelled and you will have to accept the newly allocated seat. If you are not allocated a seat of higher preference in a subsequent round, you will continue in the already accepted seat and you will also be considered for seat allocation within the same Institute (based on your preference in the choice list) in the subsequent rounds if you continue with the ‘Float’ option.

I was allocated a seat in one of the previous rounds and I had chosen the option of Float/Slide for the choice of subjects and /or options for subsequent rounds. I do not wish to participate in further rounds of seat allocation. Can I change my option for the choice of academic program for subsequent rounds?

Except in the last round of seat allocation, you can change your option from slide to float/freeze and float to freeze in the online.

I was allocated a seat in one of the previous rounds and I had chosen the option of Freeze for the preference of choice for subsequent rounds. Can I change my option to Float/Slide in a subsequent round?

You cannot change the option to float/slide if you choose the option ‘Freeze’ while accepting the allocated seat. Further, you will not be considered for seat allocation in subsequent rounds (if any) while your accepted seat remains allocated to you.

I was allocated a seat in one of the rounds and I had chosen the option of Freeze for the preference of choice for subsequent rounds. Whether I need to report immediately at the allotted HEI for admission.

Yes, if you choose the option ‘Freeze’ for the allotted seat by paying the admission fees online, you need to report immediately at the allotted HEI for admission. Otherwise, the same seat will be allocated to another candidate in the subsequent round.

I have been allocated a seat for the first time. I have chosen my willingness, but I have not yet paid my fees for an allocated seat. Will the allocated seat be confirmed to me by the reporting officials?

You MUST pay the admission fees. Otherwise, your allocated seat will be cancelled and you will no longer be able to participate in the subsequent rounds of seat allocation process (if any) if you do not pay the admission fees.

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