UU Bhubaneswar Admission 2026

Utkal University

Bhubaneswar, Odisha · UU Bhubaneswar · Estd. 1943

UG Open PG Open PhD Open NAAC A NIRF #125

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

About Utkal University

Utkal University, established on 27 November 1943 by an Act of the then Government of Bihar and Orissa, is the oldest university in Odisha and the 17th-oldest in India. Headquartered at Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Utkal University was originally located at Cuttack before relocation to Bhubaneswar in 1962. The university is the principal centre for higher education and research in central Odisha.

Utkal University has 27 PG teaching departments organised into multiple faculties — Arts, Commerce & Management, Education, Engineering & Technology, Law, Medicine, Sciences and Social Sciences. It affiliates 267+ UG and PG colleges across central Odisha (Khurda, Cuttack, Puri, Nayagarh districts). NAAC A++ accredited (Cycle 3, 2024) — placing it among India's top state universities. Famous alumni include former Prime Minister Shri P.V. Narasimha Rao and noted scholars.

UG admissions to affiliated colleges through Odisha SAMS (Students Academic Management System — odishasams.nic.in) on Plus Two merit. PG admissions through Utkal University PG Entrance or CUET PG. PhD through Utkal U PhD entrance.

5,000

Total Seats

Courses

NAAC

#125

NIRF Rank

Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹250 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

Odisha SAMS / Utkal U PG Entrance

Conducted by Govt of Odisha SAMS / Utkal University

UG admissions to affiliated colleges through Odisha SAMS (odishasams.nic.in) on Plus Two merit. PG admissions through Utkal University PG Entrance or CUET PG. PhD through Utkal 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
Utkal U PG Entrance 2026	15 Jul 2026	—	utkaluniversity.ac.in	Upcoming
Utkal U PhD Entrance 2026	10 Sept 2026	—	utkaluniversity.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 scholarships, Mukhyamantri Pratibha Puraskara for merit, Pratibha scholarships, Central Sector Scholarship via NSP, Utkal U merit scholarships.

Reservations

Odisha state policy: SC 16.25%, ST 22.5%, SEBC 11.25%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%, Women 5%/Sports 1%/Children of Freedom Fighters 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Utkal University?

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

For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Utkal University declare its cutoff?

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

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