Odisha Higher Education Department Returns Over ₹69 Crore in Admission Fees to Students

The Odisha Higher Education Department has refunded ₹69.23 crore to 111,678 students for excess admission fees from the first phase of undergraduate admissions for the 2026-27 academic year. Students who have not yet received their refunds are advised to update their bank details on the SAMS portal. The department has shared this information on X, encouraging students to check their bank accounts and follow the official updates for the refund process. For more details, visit the official SAMS Odisha portal.

By Ambika Singh Oct 29, 2026, 14:37 IST

Refund Process for Undergraduate Admissions

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Higher Education Department has successfully processed refunds totaling ₹69.23 crore for 111,678 students who paid excess admission fees during the first phase of undergraduate admissions for the academic year 2026-27.

Students who have not yet received their refunds are encouraged to apply and update their banking information on the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) portal.

The department announced this information on X, urging students to check the official portal, samsodisha.gov.in, for additional details.

Attention Students!

The admission fees paid during the first phase of UG admissions have been refunded to students’ bank accounts.

1. Check Your Bank Account: Please check whether the refund has been credited to the bank account provided in your Common Application Form (CAF).

2. If You Have Not Received Your Refund: If the refund has not been credited due to incorrect bank account details or a failed transaction, a dedicated link will be made available shortly in your SAMS Student Login to correct the details and facilitate the refund process.

Please Visit the official SAMS Odisha portal for further information and updates: https://t.co/8HXxEFizbZ

Check your bank details carefully and follow official updates regarding the refund process.

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— Higher Education Department, Govt. of Odisha (@DHE_Odisha) October 28, 2026