The minimum eligibility to apply for admission into three Year Degree course in Arts one should have the minimum qualification of +2 Arts/ Science/ Commerce and for +3 Science one should have passed the Higher Secondary Examination from C.H.S.E., Odisha or its equivalent.

• The on-line Common Application Form (CAF) is available on the website 
  samsodisha.gov.in/ www.dhe.odisha.gov.in and can be accessed at any place where Internet facility is available.
• Each applicant has to register and create their own username and password in the SAMS portal prior to filling the degree online application. Uniqueness of the mobile number and e-mail id will be maintained.
• Applicant can get the information like Print CAF, Downloading of Intimation Slip, Slide-up Option form, Selection College Details etc.
• An applicant can exercise a maximum of TWENTY options in a CAF and minimum of FIVE. Applicants can change their options (College + Stream + Honours/ Pass) in their respective CAF’s before making payment of CAF fees. These must be clearly indicated in the CAF.
  8) Selection of option for the Colleges as well as subjects is of utmost importance. Therefore applicants are requested to think properly regarding their preference college and preference subject before filling up the application form. They should consult their parents, teachers and friends in this respect.
• Option wise fees will not be collected. The application fee is Rs.275/- for General candidate and Rs.175/- for SC/ ST candidate.
• No refund can be claimed after submitting the CAF. The PWD and TG (Third Gender / Transgender) candidates are exempted from paying the CAF Fees.