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The state of Odisha has been making constant efforts at increasing the gross enrolment ratio into higher education levels post-primary and secondary schooling. The Higher Education Department, under Govt. of Odisha, promotes education at UG and PG levels to students.
This includes Higher Secondary and Plus 2 Vocational Education. There are also +3 or Degree courses for undergraduates that are offered in the state under arts, commerce, science and Shastri streams in various government, as well as, private institutions.
According to facts and statistics on their official website, there are around 1029 degree colleges that recorded around 2,30,078 student registrations for the academic year 2023. Student Academic Management System or SAMS is the web portal for e-registration and e-administration for +3 admissions.
- For the session of 2023, online admissions norms are being followed for all +3-degree colleges.
- There will be a single-phase admission that includes 2 rounds followed by on-spot admission.
- All information on admissions will be updated on the SAMS portal.
- Click here for the online Common Application Form or CAF.
DHE Odisha +3 Admission 2023: Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration Dates | August 2023 |
| Last Date to submit CAF at SAMS Resource Centre | September 2023 |
| Release of Merit List | October 2023 |
| Payment of Fees | October 2023 |
DHE Odisha +3 Admission 2023: Highlights
| Name of the Department | Higher Education Department |
| State | Odisha |
| Courses | +3, PG and Vocational Education |
| Streams | Arts, Science, Commerce and Sanskrit colleges |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fees | General: INR 275 per application SC/ST: INR 175 per application PWD and Transgender: No fees |
| Basic Eligibility Criteria | +2 or equivalent |
| Basic Admission Criteria | Merit Basis |
| Reservation | Applicable for SC, ST, PwD and Ex-Servicemen, Service Defence Personnel, and Children of Martyrs |
DHE Odisha +3 Admission 2023: Eligibility
Students seeking admissions to +3 degree courses need to follow certain eligibility norms mentioned below:
- Candidates must have passed Higher Secondary or +2 examination of the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha or equivalent.
- There will be reservations for reserve categories including SC, ST, and PwD.
- There will be 2 rounds of admission followed by on-spot admission and selection will entirely depend on one’s merit in +2 examination.
DHE Odisha +3 Admission 2023: Application Form Registration
Owing to the current COVID 19 pandemic, the Higher Education Department has opted for online mode of application for admissions. SAMS or Student Academic Management System provides updates on e-registration and e-administration for admissions to academic sessions from 2023-22. There will be a single application form for all courses and one needs to register on SAMS before filling the Common Application Form or CAF. Therefore, this year everything will be carried out online. No admission will take place offline.
DHE Odisha +3 Admission 2023: Online Registration Process
- Visit the official website of SAMS i.e. https://www.samsodisha.gov.in/
- From the homepage click on the link for ‘Degree +3 ‘under the ‘ Higher Education section ‘
- Click on ‘New Student Registration’
- In the space provided enter details like name, valid mail id and contact number
- Click on ‘Generate OTP’
- A six-digit OTP will be sent to the mobile number provided, which will be valid for 5 minutes. Then enter the OTP number in the box showing in the computer screen.
- After getting an OTP enter the same on the space provided and generate a password (password must have at least one upper case, lower case, digit, and special character)
- Log on again to SAMS portal using mobile number and password generated
- On successful login, an e-space for the candidate will be created
- Login to e-space by clicking ‘Existing Student Login’ using mobile number and password
- Under e-space, there will be CAF, Side up Option Form, Intimation letter, Admission Schedule, Online Payment
DHE Odisha +3 Admission 2023: Documents required for admission
- Original certificates
- 3 passport size color photographs
- School Leaving Certificate
- Conduct Certificate
- Migration Certificate
- 10th Certificate
- 12th Mark sheet
- Self-attested photocopies of above documents
- Certificates claiming reservation, if applicable
DHE Odisha +3 Admission 2023: Results
There will be 2 rounds of screening followed by spot admission. Students will be analyzed based on their previous academic performances and reservation quota, if any.
- After 1st round, a merit list will be published on SAMS portal
- Selected students need to pay online fees
- Further, in round 2, students can exercise different option for college or course
- After 2nd Merit list, students can pay fees accordingly
- All kinds of results and intimations will be updated on SAMS portal
As in almost every other college or academic institution, there is reservation for some category of students. Reservation norms of Odisha Higher Education Department is detailed below:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC | 16.25% in each course |
| ST | 22.5% in each course |
| PwD | 5% of sanctioned seats with disability not below 40% |
| Ex-Serviceman, Service Defense Personnel, Children of Martyrs | 1% of sanctioned seats |
There is also a provision of Weightage which is given to students belonging to NSS and NCC whilst meeting the given criteria. Similarly, sports persons, rangers and rovers will also be given a weightage upto 5%.
DHE Odisha +3 Admission 2023: Participating Colleges
Participating colleges under Higher Secondary Education Department are categorized for different districts of the state. Some of the them are mentioned below:
- Janata College, Boinda
- Kaniha College, Kaniha
- Kishore Nagar College, Kishore Nagar
- Babamani Mahavidyalaya, Pallasahi
- Damodar Sanskrit College
- Tihidi College, Tihidi
- Amit Degree College, Barunei Hill
- Basic Science and Humanities College, Bhubaneshwar among others
DHE Odisha +3 Admission 2023: FAQs
Ques. What is the process of e-admission?
Ans. E-Admission is nothing but an online mode of application that is undertaken by the Department of Higher Education owing to the ongoing pandemic situation. SAMS manages e-admission and e-administration processes. In e-admissions, students need to register online on SAMS and then fill up the CAF form. Fees need to be paid online as well.
Ques. Is there any limit for filling the number of options in common application form?
Ans. Yes, there are certain conditions mentioned on the prospectus for filling college options. One can fill up to a maximum of 20 options and a minimum of at least 5 options while filling the application form.
Ques: Is it possible to submit the application form in person?
Ans: No, as of now only online mode of application is accepted. There will be a common application form or CAF for admissions to different degree courses. The online mode ensures that one can submit their form from anywhere by means of just a computer and internet connection. There is an option to pay application fees via online mode as well. Ensure to keep a hard copy of completed application form for future communication.
Ques: How will a candidate be informed about his/her selection?
Ans: SAMS is an overall management system that can be used for e-admissions. Every detail related to admissions and selection are intimated to students at this portal. On successful registration, one gains access to a unique e-space, where all selection process will be detailed. Merit lists after each round of selection will be published on SAMS. Also, students will be informed via SMS or an e-mail about their selection, provided the contact details are valid and updated.
Ques: Can the application form be modified at any stage?
Ans: Once a candidate is registered on SAMS portal, he/she gets access to e-space. The information here at e-space can be modified till the time of application form submission. After submitting the form, only the options section can be modified till the payment of application fees online. After successful fee payment, no further modifications can be made.
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