Odisha's Ravenshaw University Tops Admission Cut-Offs for 2026-27 Academic Year

The Odisha Higher Education Department has announced the first merit list for undergraduate admissions for the 2026-27 academic session, with Ravenshaw University leading in cut-off marks. A total of 1,78,782 candidates have been selected, showcasing significant female representation. The Arts stream recorded the highest selections, followed by Science and Commerce. Ravenshaw University achieved impressive cut-offs, including 94.50% for Political Science and 96.50% for Physics. This year's admissions reflect a strong interest in higher education across various disciplines.

By Ambika Singh Jun 23, 2026, 10:03 IST

First Merit List Released for UG Admissions

Bhubaneswar: The Higher Education Department of Odisha has unveiled the initial merit list for undergraduate (UG) admissions for the academic year 2026-27.

Ravenshaw University in Cuttack has emerged as the top choice for students, achieving the highest cut-off marks across various disciplines. Official statistics indicate that out of a total of 2,87,327 sanctioned seats, 2,37,200 students applied for admission.

In the first round, 1,78,782 candidates have been selected. This includes 1,09,591 female students, 69,182 male students, and nine transgender applicants, showcasing a notable representation of women in higher education this year.

The Arts stream saw the highest number of selections, totaling 1,12,822 students, followed by Science with 43,693 selections, and Commerce with 15,624 students.

Additionally, 3,371 students were chosen in the Shastri stream, 3,245 in self-financing courses, and 167 in Law programs. Ravenshaw University recorded the highest cut-off in Arts at 94.50% for Political Science, while in Science, the top cut-offs were 96.50% in Physics under Physical Science and 94.83% in Zoology under Biological Science.

In Commerce, the highest cut-off was 89.17%. For the Shastri stream, Brajakishore Sanskrit Degree College in Garhbishnupur had the highest cut-off at 67.57%. Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar (Autonomous) College in Bhubaneswar achieved a cut-off of 92% in Computer Science for self-financing courses.