Digital Success: Odisha’s SAMS e-Admission of +2 Courses Hits 65% Enrollment in Phase-I
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Over 3.7 lakh students admitted through SAMS Phase-I e-Admission process.
25,434 applicants selected for final admission round from August 8–16.
Class XI sessions began on July 24, ensuring timely start to the school year.
Bhubaneswar, Aug 7: The Student Academic Management System (SAMS) e-Admission process for +2 courses in Odisha for the academic year 2025–26 has successfully concluded its Phase-I cycle, marking a significant milestone in digital education governance.
Out of 4,46,205 applicants, 4,13,804 students were selected in the first round of Phase-I. An additional 52,955 candidates were chosen in the second selection based on merit and seat availability.
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✨As of now, 3,71,207 students have secured admission out of the total 5,72,715 seats available across higher secondary institutions, reflecting a robust 65% admission rate.
The merit list for Phase-I Online SPOT selection has also been published, with 25,434 applicants selected. These students will complete their admission formalities at respective Higher Secondary Schools between August 8 and August 16.
The academic session for Class XI officially commenced on July 24, ensuring timely initiation of the teaching-learning process. The SAMS portal continues to streamline admissions with transparency, efficiency, and real-time updates, reinforcing Odisha’s commitment to digital transformation in education.
Officials from the School & Mass Education Department have praised the system’s reach and effectiveness, noting that the phased approach has helped manage large volumes of applications while maintaining merit-based selection.
With the successful completion of Phase-I, the focus now shifts to ensuring smooth onboarding of SPOT-selected students and preparing for subsequent admission phases if required.
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