MSCBDU Admission 2026

Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University

Baripada, Odisha · MSCBDU · Estd. 1999

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

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

About Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University

Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (MSCBDU), established in 1998 as North Orissa University by an Act of the Odisha state legislature and renamed in 2020 in honour of Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo (the 19th-century Bhanj ruler of Mayurbhanj princely state who championed education and social reform), is a state university located at Takatpur, Baripada (Mayurbhanj district). MSCBDU serves the northern Odisha region — Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, Sundargarh districts.

MSCBDU has 16 PG teaching departments organised into faculties of Arts, Social Sciences, Sciences, Commerce, Education, Law and Management. It affiliates 75+ UG and PG colleges across northern Odisha. NAAC A grade accredited. The Department of Tribal Studies and Department of Santali Language are research-focal given the tribal Santal population of Mayurbhanj.

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

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

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

Odisha SAMS / MSCBDU PG Entrance

Conducted by Govt of Odisha SAMS / MSCBDU

UG admissions to affiliated colleges through Odisha SAMS on Plus Two merit. PG admissions through MSCBDU PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through MSCBDU 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
MSCBDU PG Entrance 2026	15 Jul 2026	—	mscbu.ac.in	Upcoming
MSCBDU PhD Entrance 2026	10 Sept 2026	—	mscbu.ac.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, Tribal scholarships (high priority — Mayurbhanj has high Santal tribal population), Central Sector Scholarship, MSCBDU merit scholarships.

Reservations

Odisha state policy with strong ST emphasis: SC 16.25%, ST 22.5% (Mayurbhanj region has high Santal tribal population), SEBC 11.25%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University?

Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University admits students primarily through Odisha SAMS / MSCBDU 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 Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University?

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

When does Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo 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 Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University accept Odisha SAMS / MSCBDU PG Entrance scores?

Odisha SAMS / MSCBDU PG Entrance is the primary basis for admission at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.