Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Higher Education Department has extended the application deadline for the Common PG Entrance Test (CPET), allowing students to apply till March 22, 2026.
Candidates can submit their applications through the SAMS portal by completing the Common Application Form (CAF) until 11:45 PM on the revised deadline. The earlier last date was March 18. The Higher Education Department has decided to extend it in view of the larger interest and future prospects of students.
CPET is mandatory for admission to postgraduate courses for the 2026–27 academic session, with selections based on marks obtained in the entrance examination.
The department has also set a target to begin postgraduate classes across universities and colleges in the state by July 10, 2026, as part of efforts to streamline the academic calendar and ensure timely completion of courses.
