Odisha Diploma Engineering Admission 2026 is going to begin on 01 April 2026 through the centralized admission process managed under SAMS Odisha. Candidates who want to pursue Polytechnic/Diploma courses in Engineering can apply online through the official portal. This admission process provides a great opportunity for students to build a strong technical career in various engineering fields.
The application process will be conducted completely online, and eligible students must carefully check the official notification, eligibility criteria, required documents, and fee structure before applying. In this article, you will get complete details including important dates, eligibility, fees, selection process, and step-by-step application procedure.
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Odisha Diploma Engineering Admission 2026-2027 – Summary
This section gives a quick understanding of the admission process. It helps students know key highlights before going into detailed information.
Odisha Diploma Admission 2026 will be conducted for students who want to enroll in Polytechnic Engineering courses across government and private colleges. The process ensures transparency and merit-based selection.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Admission Body | SAMS Odisha (Skilled in Odisha) |
| Course Name | Diploma Engineering (Polytechnic) |
| Application Status | Active on 01.04.2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | ₹200 - ₹300 (As per Category) |
| Who Should Apply | 10th Pass, +2 Pass & ITI Pass Students |
| Official Website | www.samsodisha.gov.in |
Important Dates / Timeline (Expected)
Knowing the timeline is important to avoid missing deadlines. Candidates should regularly check updates and complete their application on time.
| SL# | Activities | Timeline (Diploma Admission 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Semester (LE) | 3rd Semester (Working Professional) | 1st Sem./Year | ||
| 1 | Availability of ONLINE Common Application Form (CAF) and choice filling on the SAMS Portal | 01.04.2026 | 01.04.2026 | 01.04.2026 |
| 2 | Last date for applying ONLINE Common Application Form (CAF) | 15.05.2026 | 30.06.2026 | 25.05.2026 |
| 3 | Verification of Provisional Allotment of Seats (First Round) at the DAC | 22.05.2026 (11:00 AM) | - | 11.06.2026 (11:00 AM) |
| 4 | Publication of Provisional Allotment of Seats (First Round) | 22.05.2026 (03:00 PM) | - | 11.06.2026 (03:00 PM) |
| 5 | Online payment of Part Admission fees (First Round) | 22.05.2026 to 24.05.2026 | - | 11.06.2026 to 18.06.2026 |
| 6 | Applicants, who are allotted first choice in the first round, after payment of part admission fee, will download the allotment Letter and report at the allotted institution. | 22.05.2026 to 24.05.2026 | - | 11.06.2026 to 18.06.2026 |
| 7 | Candidates opted to Freeze/Lock the choice (other than 1st choice), he or she may click the "Freeze" option through his/her login id after successful payment of part admission Fee and will download the allotment letter to report at the allotted institution. | 22.05.2026 to 24.05.2026 | - | 11.06.2026 to 18.06.2026 |
| 8 | Validation/Verification of documents, Admission & Error correction in the CAF of the applicants on the e-Space of the respective Institutions. | 22.05.2026 to 24.05.2026 | - | 11.06.2026 to 18.06.2026 |
| 9 | Verification of Provisional Allotment of Seats (Final Round) at the DAC | 31.05.2026 (11:00 AM) | 07.07.2026 (11 AM) | 25.06.2026 (11:00 AM) |
| 10 | Availability of final round allotment letter to the applicants, except those, who have been issued allotment letter in the first round. | 31.05.2026 (03:00 PM) | 07.07.2026 (03 PM) | 25.06.2026 (03:00 PM) |
| 11 | Applicants, who are allotted in the final round, after payment of part admission fee, will download the allotment Letter and report at the allotted institution. | 31.05.2026 to 02.06.2026 | 07.07.2026 to 09.07.2026 | 25.06.2026 to 30.06.2026 |
| 12 | Reporting of the allotted candidates of final round only at the allotted institution | 31.05.2026 to 02.06.2026 | 07.07.2026 to 10.07.2026 | 25.06.2026 to 30.06.2026 |
| 13 | Validation/Verification of documents, Admission & Error correction in the CAF of the applicants on the e-Space of the respective Institutions. | 31.05.2026 to 02.06.2026 | 07.07.2026 to 10.07.2026 | 25.06.2026 to 30.06.2026 |
| 14 | Redressal of Grievances of the applicants raised during admission process for settlement | 03.06.2026 | 11.07.2026 | 01.07.2026 |
| 15 | Publication of institute/branch wise vacancy report on the website | 04.06.2026 | 12.07.2026 | 02.07.2026 |
NB :
- The date may be changed according to revision of AICTE Academic Calendar and (or) decision of Diploma Admission Committee 2026.
- All the Government Polytechnics/ Engineering Schools of the State have to establish Help Desk (except IGIT, Sarang) to the extend support to the applicants for Diploma admission 2026.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION INTO 1st SEMESTER DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING/TECHNOLOGY COURSES
| Sl. No | COURSE | DURATION | ENTRY QUALIFICATION | AGE AS ON 01.07.2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st semester Engineering Diploma courses | 3 years | Pass in HSC examination conducted by BSE, Odisha/ 10th standard examination declared equivalent by BSE, Odisha. | Lower age 14 years and no bar for upper age |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION INTO 1st SEMESTER/1st Year DIPLOMA IN NON-ENGINEERING
| Sl. No | COURSE | DURATION | ENTRY QUALIFICATION | AGE AS ON 1.7.2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beauty Culture | 3 Years | Pass in HSC examination conducted by BSE, Odisha/ 10th standard examination declared equivalent by BSE, Odisha. | Lower age 14 years and no bar for upper age |
| 2 | Travel & Tourism | 3 Years | Pass in HSC examination conducted by BSE, Odisha/ 10th standard examination declared equivalent by BSE, Odisha. | Lower age 14 years and no bar for upper age |
| 3 | Hotel Management & Catering Technology (HM&CT) | 3 years | Pass in +2 Examination from CHSE, Odisha or its Equivalent examination in Science/ Arts/ Commerce/Vocational recognized by CHSE, Odisha. | Lower age 16 years and no bar for upper age |
| 4 | Modern Office Management (MOM) | 3 years | Pass in +2 Examination from CHSE, Odisha or its Equivalent examination in Science/ Arts/ Commerce/Vocational recognized by CHSE, Odisha. | Lower age 16 years and no bar for upper age |
| 5 | Pharmacy | 2 years | A Pass in +2 Science examination with Physics, Chemistry & Biology or Mathematics or any other qualification approved by Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent to the above examination. | Lower age 16 years and no bar for upper age |
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION TO 3rd SEMESTER DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING/TECHNOLOGY UNDER LATERAL ENTRY
| Sl. No | COURSE | DURATION | ENTRY QUALIFICATION | AGE AS ON 1.7.2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Third semester diploma courses (Lateral admission for eligible branches only) | 2 years | Pass in +2 Science Examination from CHSE, Odisha or its equivalent examination with PCM / +2 Vocational (2 years course) in any Engineering Trades / 2 years ITI in Engineering Trade or COE Trade with pass in HSC examination conducted by BSE, Odisha/ 10th standard examination declared equivalent by BSE, Odisha. | Lower age 16 years and no bar for upper age |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO 3rd SEMESTER DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING/TECHNOLOGY UNDER LATERAL ENTRY FOR WORKING PROFESSIONALS
| Sl. No | COURSE | DURATION | ENTRY QUALIFICATION | AGE AS ON 1.7.2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Third semester diploma courses (Lateral admission for eligible branches only) | 2 years | Pass in +2 Science Examination from CHSE, Odisha or its equivalent examination with PCM / +2 Vocational (2 years course) in any Engineering Trades / 2 years ITI in Engineering Trade or COE Trade with pass in HSC examination conducted by BSE, Odisha/ 10th standard examination declared equivalent by BSE, Odisha. | Lower age 16 years and no bar for upper age |
Besides above educational qualification, the following conditions / rules will be applicable:
| i. | Professionals working in Registered Industry / Organization (Central/State) / Private/ Public Limited Company/ MSMEs located within 75 KM radial distance from the Institute. |
| ii. | Minimum ONE-year full time / regular working experience |
| iii. | Admission will be made strictly on merit basis and the aggregate marks of qualifying examination will be calculated considering all the subjects irrespective of any optional/ additional subject. |
| iv. | The minimum admission required to run any course is 1/3rd of approved intake in each course. |
NB: Allotment will be made only if 1/3rd of approved intake condition is satisfied else candidates applying for such courses will not be able to get allotment letter. All such unallocated candidates may participate in Spot round admission (if approved by the Govt.)
Application Fee
The application fee is required to complete the online submission. It is non-refundable and varies by category.
- General Candidates: ₹300
- SC/ST Candidates: ₹200
- Physical Challenged, Transgender, PVTG, Green Passage (Orphan) Candidates: Exempted
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking)
Admission Fees
After selection, candidates must pay admission fees at the allotted institute. The fee structure depends on the college type.
- Government Colleges: ₹5,000 – ₹10,000 (Approx)
- Private Colleges: ₹15,000 – ₹35,000 (Approx)
- Additional hostel and exam fees may apply
Required Documents (File Format & Size)
Uploading correct documents is essential for successful application. Ensure all files meet the required format and size limits.
- 10th, +2 Marksheet – PDF (100KB–500KB)
- Certificate –
- Passport Size Photo – JPG (20KB–100KB)
- Signature – JPG (10KB–50KB)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable) – PDF
- Income Certificate – PDF
- Residence Certificate – PDF
- Aadhar Card – PDF
SAMS Odisha Diploma Engineering Selection Process
The admission process is completely merit-based. No entrance exam is conducted for diploma engineering courses.
- Selection is based on 10th marks
- Preparation of merit list
- Choice filling and counselling
- Seat allotment based on rank & preference
- Document verification
- Final admission confirmation
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
Follow these steps carefully to submit your application successfully without errors.
- Visit the official SAMS Odisha website
- Click on “Diploma Admission 2026 Apply Online”
- Register using mobile number and email
- Fill in personal, academic details
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee online
- Submit the application form
- Download and print confirmation page
Important Links
Use the links below to access official resources and stay updated with admission details.
| Link Name | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download |
| Apply Online CAF | Click Here |
| Information Broucher | Download Here |
FAQs
1. When will Odisha Govt Diploma Admission 2026 start?
The application is expected to start on April 01, 2026.
2. What is the qualification required?
Candidates must pass Class 10, +2 & ITI from a recognized board.
3. Is there any entrance exam?
No, admission is based on 10th marks merit list.
4. What is the application fee?
The fee ranges between ₹100 to ₹300 depending on category.
5. How can I apply?
You can apply online through the official SAMS Odisha portal.
Conclusion
Odisha Diploma Engineering Admission 2026 is a great opportunity for students aiming to build a career in technical fields. With a simple online process and merit-based selection, students can easily apply and secure admission in top polytechnic colleges.
Make sure to check eligibility, prepare documents in advance, and apply before the last date to avoid any issues.
Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only. Candidates are advised to visit the official website for the latest updates and accurate information regarding admission, fees, and eligibility.