The Department of School and Mass Education, Odisha releases the SAMS Odisha Class 11 (Plus 1) first selection merit list for the 2026 admission cycle. Candidates who applied through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) can check their seat allotment status online using their login credentials on the official portal. After viewing the allotment, students can download the intimation/notification letter and follow the instructions for completing admission at the Higher Secondary school allotted to them.
Across the reported timelines, admissions for students who receive seats in the first round run from July 9 to July 15, 2026. Reporting to the allotted institution, completing document verification, and paying the required admission fee within the stated deadline are presented as necessary to confirm admission. The process is linked to verification at the designated schools under Odisha’s unified admissions procedure, covering government, aided, and unassisted Higher Secondary institutions.
If candidates are not allotted a seat in the first round or wish to pursue a higher-preference option, further counselling/admission rounds follow. A second merit list is scheduled for release on July 23, 2026, based on remaining vacancies.
