Bhubaneswar, Jul 2: Odisha’s Higher Education Department on Thursday announced the results of the Common Postgraduate Entrance Test (CPET-2026), opening the admission process for postgraduate courses across the state. A total of 32,309 seats will be available in 132 higher education institutions for the academic year 2026–27, officials said.

CPET-2026 Results Out!

Candidates can check their results on the SAMS Portal. PG admission schedule for the academic session 2026–27 will be announced soon.@CMO_Odisha @suryabanshibjp @IPR_Odisha #CPET2026 #PG #Admission #SAMS #HigherEducation pic.twitter.com/AmSTLUWXff

— Higher Education Department, Govt. of Odisha 🇮🇳 (@DHE_Odisha) July 2, 2026

The CPET-2026, conducted for admission into 50 postgraduate programmes, saw 58,613 applications, with 53,901 candidates appearing for the examination. Students can now access their individual results on the official SAMS portal, which will also host the detailed admission schedule in the coming days.

Officials emphasized that admissions will be strictly based on CPET scores, ensuring transparency and merit-based selection. The system has streamlined postgraduate admissions across Odisha, offering a uniform platform for students from diverse academic backgrounds.
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The Higher Education Department noted that the announcement of results marks the beginning of the admission cycle, which will soon move into counselling and seat allotment phases. Students are advised to regularly check the SAMS portal for updates regarding timelines and procedures.

The declaration of results has generated anticipation among aspirants, who now await the next stage of admissions into disciplines spanning humanities, sciences, commerce, and social sciences. The CPET framework, introduced to unify PG admissions, continues to play a pivotal role in shaping higher education opportunities across the state.