KU Ganjam Admission 2026

Khallikote University

Berhampur, Odisha · KU Ganjam · Estd. 2015

UG Closed PG Closed PhD Open

Khallikote University UG admission via SAMS Odisha (+3 Common Application Form closed 16 Jun 2026, seat allotment underway); PG admission via Odisha CPET (pg.samsodisha.gov.in) closed in March 2026 with allotment pending. Updated: 2026-06-19

About Khallikote University

Khallikote University, established in 2015 by an Act of the Odisha state legislature (continuing the legacy of Khallikote College founded in 1878 — one of the oldest colleges in Odisha), is a state university located at Berhampur (Ganjam district). The university is named after the Khallikote estate, which patronised education in southern Odisha. The original Khallikote College had been an autonomous Plus Three college for over a century.

Khallikote University has 15 PG teaching departments organised into faculties of Arts, Social Sciences, Sciences, Commerce, Education and Management. The university maintains the historic Khallikote College heritage. NAAC A grade accredited.

UG admissions through Odisha SAMS + KU centralised allotment. PG admissions through KU PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through KU PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹400 (General) / ₹200 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

Odisha SAMS / KU Ganjam PG Entrance

Conducted by Govt of Odisha SAMS / Khallikote University

UG admissions through Odisha SAMS + KU centralised allotment. PG admissions through KU PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through KU PhD entrance.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass. PG: bachelor 50%. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
SAMS Odisha +3 (UG) Common Application Form	27 May 2026 – 16 Jun 2026	—	—	Closed
SAMS Odisha +3 (UG) first seat allotment	TBA	—	—	Upcoming
Odisha CPET (PG) entrance exam	27 Apr 2026 – 10 May 2026	—	—	Closed

How to Apply

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For UG: register at samsodisha.gov.in
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Choose KU-affiliated college / KU directly
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SAMS merit allotment
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For PG: register at khallikoteuniversity.ac.in
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Counselling + fee payment + reporting

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, Pratibha scholarships, KU merit scholarships, Central Sector Scholarship.

Reservations

Odisha state policy: SC 16.25%, ST 22.5%, SEBC 11.25%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Khallikote University?

Khallikote University admits students primarily through Odisha SAMS / KU Ganjam 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 Khallikote University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹400 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹200 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Khallikote University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Khallikote 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 Khallikote University accept Odisha SAMS / KU Ganjam PG Entrance scores?

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