RDWU Bhubaneswar Admission 2026

Rama Devi Women’s University

Bhubaneswar, Odisha · RDWU Bhubaneswar · Estd. 2015

UG Closed PG Closed PhD Open

RDWU UG and PG admission for 2026-27 conducted through SAMS Odisha (samsodisha.gov.in for +3 UG; pg.samsodisha.gov.in / CPET for PG); application windows closed and the process is now in the merit-list/counselling stage. Updated: 2026-06-19

About Rama Devi Women’s University

Rama Devi Women's University (RDWU), established in 2015 by an Act of the Odisha state legislature (continuing the legacy of Rama Devi Women's College founded in 1964), is a state women's university located at Vidya Vihar, Bhubaneswar. The university is named after Rama Devi Choudhury — the prominent freedom fighter and social reformer of Odisha (Gandhian and feminist). RDWU is the only women-only state university in Odisha and admits only female students.

RDWU has 18 PG teaching departments organised into faculties of Arts, Social Sciences, Sciences, Commerce, Education and Management. The Department of Home Science, the Department of Women's Studies and the Centre for Gender Studies are research-focal units. NAAC A grade accredited. The university maintains the historic RD Women's College heritage building.

UG admissions through Odisha SAMS (women candidates only) on Plus Two merit. PG admissions through RDWU PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through RDWU PhD entrance. Women-only admissions for all programmes.

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

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

Odisha SAMS (women) / RDWU PG Entrance

Conducted by Govt of Odisha SAMS / RDWU

Eligibility

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

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
SAMS Odisha +3 (UG) Common Application Form	27 May 2026 – 10 Jun 2026	—	—	Closed
Odisha CPET (PG) application	27 Feb 2026 – 22 Mar 2026	—	—	Closed
UG/PG merit list and counselling (SAMS Odisha)	Invalid Date	—	—	Ongoing

How to Apply

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For UG: register at samsodisha.gov.in (women only)
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Choose RDWU-affiliated college
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SAMS merit allotment
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For PG: register at rdwu.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.

RDWU women-focused scholarships, Odisha state Prerna Yojana, Pratibha scholarships, Pragati Scholarship for girls (AICTE), Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child, Central Sector Scholarship.

Reservations

Women candidates only for most programmes (100% women); within women, Odisha state 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 Rama Devi Women’s University?

Rama Devi Women’s University admits students primarily through Odisha SAMS (women) / RDWU 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 Rama Devi Women’s University?

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

When does Rama Devi Women’s University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Rama Devi Women’s 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 Rama Devi Women’s University accept Odisha SAMS (women) / RDWU PG Entrance scores?

Odisha SAMS (women) / RDWU PG Entrance is the primary basis for admission at Rama Devi Women’s University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.