Odisha CPET 2020 – Odisha State Higher Education Council (OSHEC), Odisha has released Odisha Common PG Entrance Test 2020. The candidates can check the merit list online at pg.samsodisha.gov.in. Odisha CPET 2020 was held from October 12-22, 2020. The candidates who qualify the entrance test are granted admission into PG courses (General and Non-Professional) in the state public universities and colleges. The final admission is granted according to the rank of the candidates and weightage / reservation policy of the respective institution. Check more details about Odisha CPET 2020 from this page.
Latest: The merit list for Odisha CPET 2020 has been published now. Click here to check it.
Odisha CPET 2020
After the rank lists have been published, the enlisted universities/colleges publish their own process to complete the admission formalities. Check the important dates regarding Odisha CPET 2020 from the table given below.
| Odisha CPET Result 2020 | Dates (Revised) |
| Exam date | 12-22 Oct 2020 |
| Upgradation of graduation marks by the candidates (result awaiting students) | 22 Oct 2020 |
| Handing over the entrance exam marks to OCAC by the entrance exam conducting universities | 02 Nov 2020 |
| Updation of Graduation/Equivalent Mark by applicant in the SAMS Portal Till | |
| Avalability of state-wide merit list | |
| Completion of admission formalities | |
| Commencement of classes |
Odisha CPET 2020 Revised Notice
Check the revised schedule for Odisha CPET 2020 given below.
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Odisha CPET 2020 Result
Odisha State Higher Education Council, releases the result for Odisha CPET 2020 on the official website. It is not sent offline to any applicants. First of all, rank list is prepared and a OCAC by the entrance exam conducting universities and then state wide merit list is made available. To download their individual scorecard, applicants need to login with their mobile number and password.
Odisha CPET 2020 Counselling
After the declaration of result, the selected candidates are called for the counselling session. They need to report to the allotted venue for document verification and further admission process like fee payment etc. The result for the Odisha CPET is prepared on the basis of their Odisha CPET marks and Career Marks.
Odisha CPET 2020 Reservation Criteria
The official authority has prescribed the following reservation criteria for Odisha CPET 2020.
| Category | Percentage |
| SC | 16.25% |
| ST | 22.5% |
| PwD | 5% |
| Ex-servicemen (ESM), Serving Defence Personnel, Children of Martyrs | 1% |
Odisha CPET 2020 Admit Card
The official authority releases the admit card for Odisha CPET 2020 on the official website. Candidates need to login with their mobile number and password for the same. It is provided in pdf format on the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) portal only, the admit card is sent to any applicant via post or through offline means. No applicant is allowed inside the test centre without the possession of their admit card. It comprises of crucial details like name of candidate, timings, date, test centre name and address etc.
Odisha CPET 2020 Exam Pattern
Candidates, who want to ace the examination with flying colours should read and understand each and every aspect of the Odisha CPET 2020 Exam Pattern. It is as follows.
Mode of Exam: It is held in offline mode.
Type of Questions: All questions are of MCQ type.
Number of Questions: There are 70 questions.
Number of Alternatives: There are 4 alternatives.
Negative Marking: There is no negative marking.
For correct answer: 1 mark are allotted
Duration: The CPET 2020 exam is of 90 minutes.
Distribution of Questions: Check out the same from down below.
| Section | Number of Question |
| Honours/Core papers | 70 |
| same subject’s generic elective | 30 |
Odisha CPET 2020 Syllabus
The official authority has prescribed the following syllabus for Odisha CPET 2020. The nature of the questions are foundational in the paper. There is a division between the core subject and elective subject. Hence, candidates are advised to go through this PDF once.
Check complete CPET 2020 Syllabus
Odisha CPET 2020 Test Centres
The official authority has designated the following test centres for Odisha CPET 2020.
Universities as Exam Centres:
- Utkal University
- Rama Devi University
- Ravenshaw University
- Berhampur University
- Khallikote University
- Sambalpur University
- Gangadhar Meher University
- Fakir Mohan University
- North Orissa University (Both Campuses)
- Kalahandi University
- Rajendra University
- Shree Jagannath Sanskrit University and their designated Centres
Autonomous Colleges as Examination Centre:
- Fakir Mohan Autonomous College Balasore;
- Bhadrak Autonomous College Bhadrak
- Sailabala Women’s Autonomous College Cuttack
Dhenkanal Autonomous College - Dhenkanal; S.K.C.G. Autonomous College,
- Paralakhemundi Khallikote Autonomous College
- Berhampur; S.B.R.G. Autonomous College,
- Berhampur; Narasingh Choudhury Autonomous College, Jajpur
- Government Autonomous College, Phulbani
Odisha CPET 2020 Application Form
The official authority has released the application form on the Odisha CPET 2020 on the official website. Candidates need to login online only. There is a common application form for all the subjects in Odisha CPET 2020. An applicant can select 5 subjects max and must provide the combination of subject and University/College, where he/she wants to get admitted in order of preference. Following are the steps to apply.
How to apply?
- First of all, go to the official website.
- Then, click on the option for Odisha CPET 2020 Application Form.
- Next, register with basic details and submit a password.
- Now, fill the full application form, upload documents and pay the application fee.
Odisha CPET 2020 Application Fee: Candidates can pay the fee only through online mode like debit, credit card etc.
| Category | Fee |
| General Candidates | Rs.500/- for first subject Rs.200/- for each subject |
| SC/ST candidates | Rs.300/- for first subject Rs.300 for each subject |
| TG (Third Gender / Transgender) | Free |
Important Documents Required: They need to upload the following documents in the specified format only.
- Photo of candidate
- Signature
- Pwd certificate
- Marksheet of Class 10
- Marksheet of Class 12
Odisha CPET 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should read and understand the eligibility criteria before filling the Odisha CPET 2020 application form. Since, the criteria as per the course selected, the applicants should go through the below PDF once. The conditions are as follows.
Odisha CPET 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Ques 1. In what mode is Odisha CPET 2020 exam conducted?
Ques 2. How many institutes are there for admission through Odisha CPET 2020?
Ques 3. Is the application form fee for Odisha CPET 2020 refundable?
For information check information brochure for Odisha CPET 2020.
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