Odisha UG Admission Merit List 2026 Released, 1.78 Lakh Students Selected

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

A total of 1,78,782 students secured seats in the first phase of Odisha UG admissions.
Female students accounted for more than 1.09 lakh selections, significantly outnumbering male candidates.
Ravenshaw University recorded the highest cut-offs in Arts, Science and Commerce streams.

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha UG admission merit list 2026 has been released by the Higher Education Department, bringing clarity for lakhs of students seeking admission into undergraduate courses across the state. The first selection list for the 2026-27 academic session shows that 1,78,782 candidates have secured seats against a total sanctioned capacity of 2,87,327 seats.

Out of 2,37,200 applicants, a substantial number secured admission opportunities in the first phase. The figures highlight continued demand for higher education in Odisha and reflect shifting trends in student preferences across streams and institutions.

Odisha UG Admission Merit List 2026 Highlights Top Colleges and Cut-Offs

Among all institutions, Ravenshaw University emerged as the clear leader in cut-off rankings. The university recorded the highest admission marks in Arts, Physical Science, Biological Science and Commerce streams.

Top Colleges and Highest Cut-Offs

Ravenshaw University, Cuttack
- Political Science (Arts): 94.50%
- Physics (Physical Science): 96.50%
- Zoology (Biological Science): 94.83%
- Commerce: 89.17%
BJB Autonomous College, Bhubaneswar
- Computer Science (Self-Financing Course): 92.00%
Madhusudan Law University
- Five-Year Integrated B.A. LL.B Programme: 89.40%
Brajakishore Sanskrit Degree College
- Shastri Stream: 67.57%

The gender-wise data also reveals a significant trend. Of the selected candidates, 1,09,591 are female students, compared to 69,182 male students, while nine transgender applicants secured seats. The figures reinforce the growing participation of women in higher education across Odisha.

Why the Odisha UG Admission Merit List 2026 Matters

The admission statistics indicate that Arts remains the most preferred stream among students. More than 1.12 lakh candidates secured seats in Arts, compared to 43,693 in Science and 15,624 in Commerce.

The second-order impact of this trend could influence future academic planning, faculty recruitment and resource allocation across colleges. Institutions may need to expand capacity in high-demand disciplines while strengthening career-oriented and professional programmes to align with changing employment opportunities.

The admission process will begin on June 23. Students selecting the “Freeze” option must report to their allotted Higher Educational Institutions between June 23 and June 25 to complete admission formalities. Candidates choosing the “Slide” or “Float” options need only pay admission fees and await subsequent selection rounds.

A notable feature this year is the introduction of the “Alter” option, which allows students allotted their first preference to modify choices through OTP verification. Officials believe the new system will improve seat utilisation and provide greater flexibility for applicants during the admission process.

With more than one lakh students already securing seats in the first round, the admission season is expected to remain highly competitive as subsequent merit lists are released.

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