RCA Balangir Admission 2026

Rajendra University

Balangir, Odisha · RCA Balangir · Estd. 2020

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

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

About Rajendra University

Rajendra University, Balangir, established in 2020 by an Act of the Odisha state legislature (continuing the legacy of Rajendra College Balangir founded in 1944), is a state university located at Balangir. The university is named after Maharaja Rajendra Narayan Singh Deo — the last Maharaja of the Patna Maharaja Estate (which included Balangir) and a prominent freedom fighter and first Chief Minister of Odisha post-Independence. The original Rajendra College was an autonomous college upgraded to university status in 2020.

Rajendra University has 14 PG teaching departments organised into faculties of Arts, Social Sciences, Sciences, Commerce, Education and Management. The university maintains the historic Rajendra College heritage. Recognised by UGC under Section 2(f).

UG admissions through Odisha SAMS on Plus Two merit. PG admissions through Rajendra U PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through Rajendra U PhD entrance.

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

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

Odisha SAMS / Rajendra U PG Entrance

Conducted by Govt of Odisha SAMS / Rajendra University

UG admissions through Odisha SAMS on Plus Two merit. PG admissions through Rajendra U PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through Rajendra 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
Rajendra U PG Entrance 2026	15 Jul 2026	—	rcabalangir.ac.in	Upcoming
Rajendra U PhD Entrance 2026	10 Sept 2026	—	rcabalangir.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, Central Sector Scholarship, Rajendra 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 Rajendra University?

Rajendra University admits students primarily through Odisha SAMS / Rajendra 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 Rajendra University?

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

When does Rajendra University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Rajendra 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 Rajendra University accept Odisha SAMS / Rajendra U PG Entrance scores?

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