Odisha First Selection Merit List 2025 is the merit list of students who have been selected for admission in different degree (+3) colleges of Odisha. Published by the Student Academic Management System (SAMS), it’s the very first important step toward getting a seat in your dream college.
Why is it Important for Students?
This list decides whether your application has been accepted depending on your marks, reservation, and preferences. It facilitates streamlined admissions in a transparent merit-based system.
Latest News and Updates (As of July 2025)
Official Release Date
The Odisha First Selection Merit List 2025 was officially announced on July 10, 2025, at 11 AM on the SAMS Odisha portal.
Key Announcements from SAMS Odisha
Over 3.2 lakh students applied for admissions.
First selection phase completed for Arts, Science, and Commerce streams.
More than 1.8 lakh seats booked in the first round alone.
Overview of Selection Criteria
Merit computed on:
Class 12th Marks
Reservation Categories
Choice Preferences
Subject Combinations
How to Check Odisha First Selection Merit List 2025
Step-by-Step Guide to Access the List
Visit https://samsodisha.gov.in
Click on “Degree (+3) Admission 2025”
Choose “Merit List – First Selection”
Enter registration number and DOB
Check and download your merit status
What are the Details Stated in the List?
Student’s Name & Roll Number
Allotted College & Stream
Rank & Percentage
Category Status (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
Direct Link to Merit List PDF
Download Merit List PDF (Active on Official Website)
Admission Process After Merit List
Document Verification Dates
Begins: July 11, 2025
Ends: July 15, 2025
Report to the allotted college with originals + photocopies.
Online Reporting Process
Log into your SAMS profile
Accept seat
Upload scanned documents if necessary
Eligibility and Reservation Criteria
General Eligibility
Passed Class 12 (CHSE/CBSE/ICSE)
No backlogs during admission
Category-wise Reservations
SC: 16.25%
ST: 22.5%
OBC/SEBC: 11.25%
EWS: 10%
PwD: 5% horizontal
Cut-Off Trends for 2025
Expected vs Actual Cut-Offs
Where most expected cut-offs to decrease due to normalized marks, a few top colleges saw higher-than-normal cut-offs.
Subject-Wise Cut-Off Analysis
B.Sc. (Physics): 89%+
B.Com: 80%+
B.A. (English): 85%+
B.A. (History): 75%+
College-Wise Merit Trends
Top Colleges and Their Cut-Offs
Ravenshaw University, Cuttack
BJB Autonomous College, Bhubaneswar
Fakir Mohan College, Balasore
Comparison with Previous Year
Cut-offs remain 2-3% higher in the majority of streams due to a rise in competition.
Key Dates to Remember
Event |
Date |
| Merit List Release | July 10, 2025 |
| Document Verification | July 11–15, 2025 |
| 2nd Merit List | July 20, 2025 |
| Final Admission Deadline | July 25, 2025 |
Conclusion
The Odisha First Selection Merit List 2025 has marked a major milestone in the academic journey of thousands of students. With rising competition, prompt action and staying informed are key. If you’ve made it to the list—congratulations! If not, don’t worry—more rounds are coming.
Stay updated. Stay ready. And remember—this is just the beginning of your college adventure.
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