BU Odisha Admission 2026

Berhampur University

Berhampur, Odisha · BU Odisha · Estd. 1967

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

Berhampur University 2026-27 admissions: UG through Odisha SAMS (June-July 2026); PG through Berhampur U PG entrance. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Berhampur University

Berhampur University, established in 1967, is a state university located at Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur (in Ganjam district), southern Odisha. The university serves the southern Odisha region — Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput and Malkangiri districts — and is the second-oldest state university of Odisha after Utkal.

Berhampur University has 18 PG teaching departments organised into faculties of Arts, Social Sciences, Sciences, Commerce and Management. It affiliates 70+ UG and PG colleges across southern Odisha. NAAC A grade accredited. The Department of Earth Sciences and the Department of Marine Sciences are research-focal units (given Berhampur's proximity to the Bay of Bengal coast).

UG admissions to affiliated colleges through Odisha SAMS on Plus Two merit. PG admissions through Berhampur U PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through Berhampur U PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹400 (General) / ₹200 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

Odisha SAMS / Berhampur U PG Entrance

Conducted by Govt of Odisha SAMS / Berhampur University

UG admissions to affiliated colleges through Odisha SAMS on Plus Two merit. PG admissions through Berhampur U PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through Berhampur U PhD entrance.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass. PG: bachelor 50%. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
Odisha SAMS UG 2026 Registration	01 Jun 2026	—	samsodisha.gov.in	Upcoming
Berhampur U PG Entrance 2026	15 Jul 2026	—	buodisha.edu.in	Upcoming
Berhampur U PhD Entrance 2026	10 Sept 2026	—	buodisha.edu.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

Odisha state Prerna Yojana, Pratibha scholarships, Central Sector Scholarship, Berhampur U merit scholarships.

Reservations

Odisha state policy: SC 16.25%, ST 22.5%, SEBC 11.25%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Berhampur University?

Berhampur University admits students primarily through Odisha SAMS / Berhampur U PG Entrance. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Berhampur University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹400 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹200 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Berhampur University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Berhampur University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Berhampur University accept Odisha SAMS / Berhampur U PG Entrance scores?

Odisha SAMS / Berhampur U PG Entrance is the primary basis for admission at Berhampur University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.