Odisha 3-Year LLB Admission 2025 Timeline Released by Higher Education Department

Bhubaneswar, July 6, 2025 – The Higher Education Department of Odisha has released the official admission schedule for the 3-year Bachelor of Law (LLB) courses for the academic session 2025-26. The admission process will be conducted online through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) portal for three prominent law institutions in the state.

The institutes offering the 3-year LLB programme under this process are Madhusudan Law University in Cuttack, University Law College under Utkal University in Bhubaneswar, and Lingaraj Law College under Berhampur University. Interested candidates can apply online and select a maximum of three preferences from these institutions.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for the 3-year LLB course must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university. The admission will be purely based on merit, considering the marks secured in the qualifying examination. No entrance test will be conducted for this admission process.

Admission Timeline

Availability of Common Application Form: July 1, 2025 from 4 PM
Last Date for Submission of Application: July 15, 2025 up to 11:45 PM
Editing Window for Application Form: July 16, 2025 from 10 AM to 11:45 PM
Publication of First Merit List: July 21, 2025 by 4 PM
Admission and Fee Payment for First Round: July 21 from 6 PM to July 24 up to 2 PM
Reporting at the Allotted Institution for First Round: July 22 to July 24
Publication of Final Seat Allotment List: July 29, 2025 by 4 PM
Admission and Fee Payment for Final Round: July 29 from 6 PM to August 1 up to 5 PM
Commencement of Classes: August 11, 2025

Key Guidelines

The entire admission process will be managed online through the official SAMS Odisha portal, which can be accessed at https://www.samsodisha.gov.in/. Candidates should carefully go through the Common Prospectus available on the portal before submitting the application form. It is also important to keep track of all key dates and ensure timely completion of each step.

Candidates will be able to edit their application only once during the designated window on July 16. After the release of merit lists, those allotted seats must complete fee payment online and report physically at the respective college within the scheduled dates to confirm their admission.

Reservation Policy

The admission will follow the reservation norms as specified by the Government of Odisha. Candidates must submit valid category certificates, if applicable, during the application process. Incorrect or incomplete documents may lead to rejection of candidature.

How to Apply

Applicants must visit the official SAMS portal, register themselves, fill the application form, upload required documents, and choose their preferred institutions in order of priority. Upon submission, they should take a printout of the form and keep it for reference.

For any queries related to the admission process, students can contact the toll-free helpline numbers provided on the SAMS portal or seek assistance from the help desks set up at the respective institutions.

With the release of the admission schedule, aspiring law students in Odisha now have a clear and transparent path to pursue legal education. The streamlined online admission system is aimed at ensuring fairness, ease of access, and efficient management of the admission process across the participating law colleges.

Students are advised to stay updated through the official website and complete all formalities well within the deadlines to avoid any last-minute issues.