Odisha to Start UG, PG Admissions Early for July 2026 Session

• Odisha to begin UG and PG admissions earlier than usual, starting in the second week of July.
• The early start aims to streamline admissions and ensure a smooth academic year transition.
• New academic calendar aligns with national standards, providing better opportunities for students across Odisha.

Odisha will start its Undergraduate and Postgraduate admission process for the 2026 academic year which will start from the second week of July 2026. The admission process will start earlier than scheduled to provide students with sufficient time.

The Odisha government together with the higher education department established the academic calendar system which enables universities to conduct their undergraduate and postgraduate student admissions process.

The new schedule establishes an earlier start date for the academic session which enables institutions to increase their student capacity and complete their operations without any pauses.

The state will publish an exact timetable which contains all essential admission dates for application periods and entrance test dates and document submission times.

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 The state intends to synchronize its educational timetable with national standards while creating better academic pathways for students to follow their educational journey.

The early start will provide educational benefits to both incoming students and schools which use this time to develop their future educational programs and resource distribution needs.

 The initiative will improve educational access for students from various backgrounds who specifically need support to obtain high-quality university education.

The state government will enhance university and college infrastructure together with digital resources because the new admission schedule changes require more efficient student access to learning resources throughout Odisha.