SAMS Odisha Diploma Admission 2026-27 — Eligibility, Merit, Reservation, Fees
Odisha admits students to polytechnic diplomas on the marks of the qualifying exam, through web-based e-counselling run by the Directorate of Technical Education & Training on the Student Academic Management System (SAMS). This page follows the diploma information brochure 2026-27, the advertisement for diploma admission 2026 and the seat-allotment guidelines.
Merit on marks, choices online
Admission to the first semester of engineering and non-engineering diplomas, the third semester (lateral entry) and post-diploma courses in Odisha is made on a merit rank drawn from the marks of the qualifying exam, through web-based e-counselling. Applications for 2026-27 opened online on 1 April 2026. [1]
Diplomas are awarded by the State Council for Technical Education & Vocational Training (SCTE&VT), Odisha after semester exams. [1]
After Round I, candidates download an intimation letter, pay a part admission fee of ₹300 online (unless exempt) and then download the Provisional Seat Allotment Letter to report at the institute; they can freeze the seat or wait for upgradation. [4]
Pass Class 10 — that is all
| Course | Entry qualification | Age on 1 Jul 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1st semester engineering diploma (3 years) | Pass HSC (BSE Odisha) or an equivalent Class 10 exam | At least 14, no upper limit |
| Hotel Management & Catering Technology | Pass +2 (any stream) from CHSE Odisha or equivalent | At least 16, no upper limit |
| 3rd semester lateral entry | +2 Science with PCM, +2 vocational, or other listed routes | At least 16, no upper limit |
Source [1]
Aggregate marks are calculated from every subject in the mark sheet, including any additional subject. [3]
No exam — weightage for sport and NCC
- There is no entrance test: candidates are ranked on aggregate marks of the qualifying exam.
- Sports: 10% weightage over aggregate marks (up to 100) for those who represented Odisha at national level, with certificates countersigned by the Director of Sports, Odisha.
- NCC: 5% weightage for NCC 'A' or 'B' certificate holders. [1]
₹300 application, ₹5,800 a year in government
Application fee [1]
| Candidate | Fee |
|---|---|
| Male candidates (other categories) | ₹300 |
| SC, ST and female candidates | ₹200 |
| PwD, transgender, PVTG, Green Passage orphans | Exempt |
First-year admission fee [1]
| Institution | General | TFW / EWS / SC / ST |
|---|---|---|
| Government institutions (and Textile Technology at ITT Choudwar) | ₹5,800 | ₹3,300 |
| Private institutions and self-financing branches of ITT Choudwar | ₹26,500 (some higher) | ₹6,500 (TFW / EWS) |
Women, PVTG students and Green Passage orphans pay no admission fee in government polytechnics. Every student also pays ₹100 for SCTE&VT registration and migration. [1]
SC 16.25%, ST 22.5%, SEBC 11.25%
Reservation for S-domicile (Odisha) candidates [1]
| Category | Share |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste | 16.25% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 22.50% |
| SEBC | 11.25% |
| Green Passage (orphans) | 1% |
| Wards of ex-servicemen | 2% |
| Persons with disabilities | 5% |
| Women (within each category) | 30% |
- S-domicile: Class 10 passed from a board in Odisha, OR parents are permanent residents / natives with a nativity certificate issued in or after April 2022, OR child / spouse of a government or PSU employee serving in Odisha, OR ward of an All India Service officer serving in Odisha.
- Z-domicile (outside Odisha): 15% of first-semester seats in private polytechnics only.
- L-domicile: 0.5% for Odia students of the outlying Odia-speaking tracts.
- Tuition Fee Waiver (5%, family income below ₹8 lakh) and EWS (10%) seats are supernumerary. All reservations are for permanent residents / natives of Odisha only. [1]
Verified when you report
- Class 10 (and Class 12 where needed) mark sheets and certificates.
- Nativity certificate (issued in or after April 2022) if you passed Class 10 outside Odisha but claim S-domicile.
- Disability, ex-servicemen, Green Passage, sports (countersigned by the Director of Sports) or NCC certificates where claimed. [1]
- SC / ST / SEBC certificate; income certificate for TFW; income-cum-asset certificate for EWS.
- Provisional Seat Allotment Letter — no admission update is made without it. [4]
Scholarships listed in the brochure
- AICTE Pragati scholarship for girls and AICTE Saksham for students with disabilities — ₹50,000 a year, family income up to ₹8 lakh.
- Green Passage orphans in government polytechnics pay no fees and get ₹2,000 a month (hostellers) or ₹1,000 (day scholars).
- ₹6,000 one-time awards for semester toppers and girl toppers; merit-cum-poverty scholarships for 10% of students in each government institute. [1]
Spot rounds for leftover seats
Seats left after the counselling rounds are filled through spot admission phases with their own SOPs; for 2026-27 the SAMS notice list shows SOPs for a fresh spot round (30 July), Phase-II (10 August) and Phase-III (29 August 2026). [5]
Where these facts come from
Every fact on this page is taken from the official files below, read on 18 October 2026. Boards change rules, fees and dates every cycle — open the current notification before you apply.
- DTE&T Odisha — Information Brochure for Diploma (Engineering / Non-Engineering / Lateral Entry / PDIS) Admission 2026-27 (opens in a new tab) merit rule, application fee, eligibility and age, weightages, reservation, domicile rules, fee structure, scholarships · Last checked 18 Oct 2026
- DTE&T Odisha — Advertisement for Diploma Admission 2026 (Odia, 31 Mar 2026) (opens in a new tab) online application from 1 Apr 2026 · Last checked 18 Oct 2026
- DTE&T Odisha — Calculation of aggregate marks for Diploma admission 2026-27 (opens in a new tab) all subjects including additional ones count · Last checked 18 Oct 2026
- DTE&T Odisha — Guidelines for seat allotment and reporting, Diploma Fresh (1st year) admissions 2026-27 (13 Jul 2026) (opens in a new tab) intimation letter, ₹300 part admission fee, freeze / upgrade, certificates at reporting · Last checked 18 Oct 2026
- SAMS Odisha — Diploma notices list (spot admission SOPs 2026-27) (opens in a new tab) spot admission rounds and their dates · Last checked 18 Oct 2026
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