Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Higher Education Department has completed the refund of Rs 69.23 crore in excess admission fees to 1,11,678 students for the first phase of undergraduate admissions for the 2026-27 academic session.
Students who have not yet received their refunds have been advised to submit an application and update their bank details on the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) portal.
The Higher Education Department shared the details on X and urged students to visit the official portal, samsodisha.gov.in, for further information.
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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