SAMS Odisha Cut Off: The Student Academic Management System (SAMS), Odisha, conducts centralized admissions for +2 (Higher Secondary), +3 (UG), and PG courses across government and aided institutions. Every year, SAMS releases cut-off marks (merit lists) for different colleges, streams, and categories (GEN, SC, ST, SEBC).
For the 2026 academic session, the admission process has already started, and merit lists/cut-offs are being released phase-wise. The +2 first merit list was released in July 2026, while PG admission schedules and allotments are ongoing.
SAMS Odisha cut-off marks represent the minimum percentage or score required to secure admission into a specific course and college. These cut-offs vary based on:
The cut-off list is released round-wise (1st, 2nd, spot admission) and updated dynamically on the official portal.
| Course Level | Stream / Subject | General (%) | OBC/SEBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2 (Class 11) | Science | 75 – 92% | 70 – 88% | 60 – 80% | 50 – 75% | Top colleges >90% |
| Commerce | 65 – 85% | 60 – 80% | 55 – 75% | 50 – 70% | Moderate competition | |
| Arts | 55 – 75% | 50 – 70% | 45 – 65% | 40 – 60% | Most seats available | |
| +3 (Degree) | B.Sc (Hons) | 70 – 90% | 65 – 85% | 55 – 75% | 50 – 70% | High cut-off in top colleges |
| B.Com | 60 – 80% | 55 – 75% | 50 – 70% | 45 – 65% | Moderate demand | |
| B.A | 50 – 70% | 45 – 65% | 40 – 60% | 35 – 55% | Easy admission in many colleges | |
| PG (CPET Based) | MA / M.Sc / M.Com | 45 – 70 marks | 40 – 65 | 35 – 55 | 30 – 50 | Based on entrance + career marks |
| Stream | Top Colleges | Average Colleges | Low Demand Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science | 88 – 92% | 70 – 85% | 60 – 70% |
| Commerce | 75 – 85% | 60 – 75% | 55 – 65% |
| Arts | 65 – 75% | 50 – 65% | 40 – 55% |
| Course | Top Govt Colleges | Semi Govt | Private Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc | 80 – 90% | 70 – 80% | 60 – 70% |
| B.Com | 70 – 85% | 60 – 75% | 50 – 65% |
| B.A | 60 – 75% | 50 – 65% | 40 – 55% |
| Course Type | Top Universities | State Colleges | Private Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.A | 60 – 75 | 50 – 65 | 40 – 55 |
| M.Sc | 65 – 80 | 55 – 70 | 45 – 60 |
| M.Com | 55 – 70 | 45 – 60 | 40 – 55 |
The +2 cut-off is based on Class 10 (BSE/CBSE/ICSE) marks and is released for different streams.
| Stream | Top Colleges (%) | Average Colleges (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 85% – 95% | 60% – 80% |
| Commerce | 75% – 90% | 55% – 75% |
| Arts | 65% – 85% | 50% – 70% |
In previous trends, top institutions like Ravenshaw recorded cut-offs above 90% in Science streams.
+3 admissions (BA, BSc, BCom) are based on +2 marks (merit-based selection).
| Course | Top Colleges | Mid-Level Colleges |
|---|---|---|
| BSc | 80% – 95% | 55% – 75% |
| BCom | 75% – 90% | 50% – 70% |
| BA | 65% – 85% | 45% – 65% |
Cut-offs differ by subject combinations (Honours/General) and increase in top universities.
PG admissions are conducted through CPET (Common PG Entrance Test).
| Subject Type | Cut Off (Marks/Rank) |
|---|---|
| High-demand (English, Political Science) | 65% – 85% |
| Science Subjects | 60% – 80% |
| Regional/Low competition | 50% – 70% |
| Category | Cut Off Variation |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | Highest |
| SEBC | Slightly lower than UR |
| SC | Moderate |
| ST | Lowest |
SAMS provides separate category-wise cut-offs for each college and subject.
Follow these steps:
The portal allows filtering college-wise and subject-wise cut-offs online.
After selecting filters, you can download or print the cut-off PDF for future reference.
| Stream | Top Colleges (e.g., Ravenshaw, RD) | Average Govt Colleges | Rural/Low Demand Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science | 85% – 92% | 65% – 80% | 45% – 60% |
| Commerce | 75% – 85% | 55% – 70% | 40% – 55% |
| Arts | 70% – 82% | 50% – 65% | 35% – 50% |
| Vocational | 60% – 72% | 45% – 60% | 30% – 45% |
Example: Top Science cutoff reached around 91%+ in Ravenshaw HSS in previous cycles.
| Stream | Top Colleges (BJB, Ravenshaw, RD) | Mid-Level Colleges | Other Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Arts) | 75% – 90% | 55% – 70% | 40% – 55% |
| BSc (Science) | 80% – 95% | 60% – 75% | 45% – 60% |
| BCom | 70% – 85% | 50% – 65% | 40% – 55% |
Cutoffs are released in % format via SAMS UG portal and differ by category (GEN/SC/ST/SEBC).
| Course Type | Top Universities | State Universities | Other Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA (Arts) | 60 – 75 marks | 45 – 60 marks | 35 – 50 marks |
| MSc (Science) | 65 – 80 marks | 50 – 65 marks | 40 – 55 marks |
| MCom | 55 – 70 marks | 45 – 60 marks | 35 – 50 marks |
PG admissions are based 100% on CPET marks (latest system).
The SAMS Odisha Cut Off Marks 2026 play a crucial role in determining admission chances across +2, +3, and PG courses. While +2 and +3 admissions depend mainly on academic marks, PG admissions rely on CPET scores. Students are advised to regularly check the official portal for round-wise cut-offs and download PDFs to track their chances. Staying updated with merit lists and participating in subsequent rounds can significantly improve admission opportunities.
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