Khariar Autonomous College. Admissions 2026-27 Dates, Appilcation Form, Process & Fee

Khariar Autonomous College, located in the Nuapada district of Odisha, is a premier institution of higher learning established in 1977. Affiliated with Sambalpur University and accredited by NAAC, the college has been granted autonomous status, allowing it to design its own curriculum and evaluation systems while maintaining rigorous academic standards.

For the 2026 academic session, the college continues its tradition of providing quality education in Arts, Science, and Commerce.

Admission Process

Admissions for Undergraduate (UG) programs at Khariar Autonomous College are integrated into the Student Academic Management System (SAMS), a centralized portal managed by the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha.

1. Online Common Application Form (CAF): All applicants must register on the SAMS Odisha portal.

2. College & Subject Selection: During the CAF filling, candidates select "Khariar Autonomous College" and their desired Honours subjects (e.g., Physics, Political Science, or Commerce).

3. Merit List Generation: SAMS generates a merit list based on the marks secured in the Higher Secondary (Class 12) examinations.

4. Intimation & Allotment: Selected candidates receive an intimation letter. They must then choose between "Freeze" (accepting the seat), "Slide," or "Float" options.

5. Final Verification: After online payment of admission fees via the SAMS portal, candidates report to the college campus for physical document verification.

Eligibility Criteria

• For B.A. (Honours): Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary (+2) examination from CHSE Odisha or an equivalent board with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

• For B.Sc. (Honours): A pass in the +2 Science stream with at least 50% marks in aggregate. Specific subject requirements apply for core subjects (e.g., Mathematics is required for Physics/Chemistry Honours).

• For B.Com. (Honours): A pass in the +2 Commerce or Science stream with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

• Reservations: The college follows the Odisha State Government reservation policy (SC: 16.25%, ST: 22.5%, and weightage for NCC, NSS, and Sports certificate holders).

Important Dates for 2026 (Tentative)

The schedule is strictly governed by the SAMS Odisha academic calendar.

Application & Course Fees

• SAMS Registration Fee: Approximately INR 300 for General candidates and INR 200 for SC/ST candidates (payable online via SAMS).

• Admission/Tuition Fees:

  • B.A. Programs: Approximately INR 33,500 (total for 3 years).

  • B.Sc. Programs: Ranges from INR 41,000 to ?89,000 depending on the specific lab-based subjects.

  • B.Com. Programs: Approximately INR 33,500 (total for 3 years).

• Note: Fees are subject to change based on government and autonomous body decisions.

Required Documents

Candidates must produce the following during the reporting phase at the college:

1. SAMS Intimation Letter (Downloadable from the student login).

2. Original School/College Leaving Certificate (CLC) and Conduct Certificate.

3. Class 10th and 12th Marksheets and Passing Certificates.

4. Migration Certificate (for students from boards other than CHSE Odisha).

5. Caste/Tribe Certificate (for reservation claims).

6. Income & Asset Certificate (for EWS candidates).

7. Five Recent Passport-size Colour Photographs.

8. Aadhar Card (Original and Photocopy).

Additional Information

• Autonomous Benefit: Being autonomous, the college often conducts its own mid-semester and end-semester examinations, typically leading to faster result declarations compared to non-autonomous colleges.

• Hostel Facility: The college provides hostel accommodation primarily for SC and ST male students (approximately 100 seats).

• Library: The institution houses a massive library that provides specialized book bank facilities for students of all streams.

For the most accurate and real-time updates, students are advised to monitor the SAMS Odisha portal (samsodisha.gov.in) regularly throughout May and June 2026.