Samanta Chandra Sekhar College, also known as SCS College, was established in 1944 in Puri, Orissa. The institution functions as an autonomous college and is accredited by NAAC with an A grade.

The college offers undergraduate programmes in Arts, Science, and Commerce, along with postgraduate programmes in English, Oria, Geography, Zoology, Computer Science, Commerce, Economics, Education, and Chemistry. Admission is conducted on a merit basis, with both online and offline modes available.

Samanta Chandra Sekhar College Highlights

Established| Type 1944 | Autonomous
Accredited NAAC A
Affiliated to Utkal University Bhubaneswar
Courses UG, PG, Regular and Self Financing, i.e. MBA
Admission Mode Online and Offline
Admission Criteria Merit-Based
Scholarship Available
Faculties available Common Room, Playground, Hotels, Health Care Services, Canteen, Banks and P.O. and Library
Official Website http://scscollege.nic.in/

Samanta Chandra Sekhar College Important Dates

Event Current Date
OJEE 2026 counselling online reporting, part admission cum seat confirmation fee payment, document upload, and Freeze/Float option for newly allotted Round 2 candidates in M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Plan, MBA, MCA, MSc Computer Science, and MBA Working Professional programmes July 20, 2026 to July 24, 2026, by 5:00 PM
OJEE 2026 registration for 2nd OJEE or Special OJEE MBA, MCA, MSc Computer Science rank holders and M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Plan rank holders not registered earlier July 23, 2026 to July 27, 2026, by 11:59 PM
OJEE 2026 withdrawal of seats or exit from seat allocation process for M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Plan, MBA, MCA, MSc Computer Science, and MBA Working Professional programmes July 21, 2026 to July 25, 2026, by 4:00 PM
OJEE 2026 last day to respond to query for Round 2 in M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Plan, MBA, MCA, MSc Computer Science, and MBA Working Professional programmes July 25, 2026, by 5:00 PM
OJEE 2026 reconciliation of data, verification, and validation of allocated seats for M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Plan, MBA, MCA, MSc Computer Science, and MBA Working Professional programmes July 26, 2026 to July 27, 2026
OJEE 2026 Round 3 Final Allotment for M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Plan, MBA, MCA, MSc Computer Science, and MBA Working Professional programmes July 28, 2026, by 5:00 PM
OJEE 2026 final online reporting, part admission cum seat confirmation fee payment, and document upload for newly allotted candidates July 28, 2026 to August 1, 2026
OJEE 2026 last date to respond to queries, if any August 4, 2026, by 5:00 PM
OJEE 2026 reporting to allotted colleges and institutions From August 3, 2026, to August 9, 2026, by 5:00 PM

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Samanta Chandra Sekhar College Courses

Samanta Chandra Sekhar College provides undergraduate programmes in Arts, Science, and Commerce. It also offers regular postgraduate programmes in 9 subjects and self-financing programmes such as MBA.

Courses Name Specializations Eligibility Criteria and Duration
UG. (Arts) Indian Economics, Education, Indian Geography, Indian History, Mathematics, Oria, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sanskrit, Sociology, English Eligibility: Must have cleared 10+2 with minimum 45% marks. Duration: 3 Years. Seats Available: 512 seats
UG. (Commerce) Accountancy, Finance, Management Eligibility: Must have cleared 10+2 with minimum 45% marks. Duration: 3 Years. Seats Available: 192 seats
UG. (Science) Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science Eligibility: Must have cleared 10+2 with minimum 45% marks. Duration: 3 Years. Seats Available: 256 seats
UG. (Self-Financing) B.A or B.ED or B.SC (2 years) Eligibility: Must have cleared 10+2 with minimum 45% marks. Seats Available: 60
B.A or B.ED or B.SC (4 years)
BBA (3 years)
PG (Regular Course) English, Oria, Geography, Zoology, Computer Science, Commerce, Economics, Education, and Chemistry Eligibility: Must have graduated from any recognized University with minimum 45% scores in the subject chosen as specialization. Duration: 2 Years. Seats Available: Varies. Please refer to the official website for these details.
PG (Self-Financing Course) M.B.A. Eligibility: Based on the merit-ranks of ORISHA JEE exam. Duration: 2 Years. Seats Available: 60

Samanta Chandra Sekhar College Admission

Undergraduate admission at Samanta Chandra Sekhar College is merit-based and also follows a first-come, first-served process. Postgraduate admission is based on OJEE.

How to apply?

  • Candidates can complete the admission process online by downloading the CAF form from www.dheodisha.gov.in. Applicants may submit online preferences for a maximum of 10 options.
  • Students must enter the required personal and academic information.
  • After submitting the form, applicants should print the submitted forms and submit one copy at the SAMS Resource Centre and another copy at the college.
  • Applicants must submit required documents such as Aadhar card, PAN Card, mark sheets, and other documents as required. The college then provides an applicant copy to the student.
  • The application fee is INR 300 for general candidates and INR 200 for SC/ST candidates.
  • Students from outside India are not placed under the SC/ST category. Such applicants are considered under the general category.

  • For the offline process, candidates may collect the form directly from the college authority, fill it, and submit it as instructed.

Documents generally required for admission:

  • Self-attested 10+2 mark sheets along with pass certificate.
  • One self-attested passport-sized photograph.
  • Certified copy of residence.
  • Aadhar card details.
  • Birth Certificate.

Samanta Chandra Sekhar College Placement

The placement cell conducts campus drives and works to provide placement opportunities to students through companies visiting the campus. HSBC, Infosys, SBI, TCS, Wipro, and Genpact are among the companies that have visited the college. Internships were also offered by many companies.

Particulars Details
UG placement rate 60%
PG placement rate 80%
UG highest placement in 2019 5 lac/annum
UG recruiters and roles in 2019 Amazon, Shoppers Stop, and others offered roles such as Accountant, Financial Advisory, Secretary, and others.
PG highest placement in 2019 6.5 lacs/annum
PG average package in 2019 3 lac/annum
PG hiring companies in 2019 TCS, Infosys, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, and others.

Samanta Chandra Sekhar College Campus Life and Facilities

The college provides academic and campus facilities for students and faculty members. These include department-based laboratories, common rooms, hostels, health care support, banking and postal access, and other student services.

  • Laboratories: Computers are available in all departments. Science, Psychology, Education, and Geography departments have laboratories equipped with the necessary items. The college has 21 laboratories distributed across departments according to requirement.
  • Common Room: The campus has a faculty staff room, boys common room, and girls common room.
  • Hostels: The college has two boys hostels and one girls hostel. The girls hostel has 200 seats, while the boys hostels together have 150 seats.
  • Health Care Services: A Youth Red Cross Room is available on campus to provide health care services to students and faculty members.
  • Post Office and Banks: A sub-post office and one UCO Bank branch are located on the campus for the benefit of students and faculty members.
  • The campus also includes a playground, gymnasium, canteen, placement cell, advisory committee, library open for 7 hours a day, and an Information Bureau that guides students on higher studies and employment opportunities.

Samanta Chandra Sekhar College Scholarship

SCS College students can access several scholarships according to the rules and regulations of the Orissa Government. The available scholarships are listed below.

  • Post-Metric Scholarships: This scholarship is provided to SC/ST students. Students whose family income is below the basic exemption limit of 2.5 lacs are eligible. The scholarship covers course fees and compulsory allowance fees.
  • Merit Scholarship: This online scholarship is offered by the Orissa Government to meritorious students every year. The candidate must have secured 60% in the Boards Exam, and family income must be restricted to 6 lac/annum. A total of 3000 students receive this scholarship, with Rs 5000 awarded per student.
  • Sports scholarship: Students with sports talent are awarded this scholarship to support their sports careers. Awards of Rs 2000 and Rs 3000 per annum are given to students who have not received any other scholarship in the concerned year and are studying in any recognized educational institution.
  • Other scholarships: The college also offers National Scholarship, Hindi Merit Scholarship, Teachers Son Scholarship, Free Scholarship, and other scholarships.

Samanta Chandra Sekhar College Faculty

SCS College follows a high standard while selecting faculty members. The faculty members are committed to their values and subject specializations. The Arts department has 37 faculties, the Commerce department has 13 faculties, and the Science department has 30 faculties.

Samanta Chandra Sekhar College FAQ

Ques. Are reserved seats available during admission at Samanta Chandra Sekhar College?

Ans. Yes, the college follows reservation for SC/ST students according to the rules of the Orissa Government.

Category Reserved Seats
SC 16.25%
ST 22.50%
Handicapped 03%
Students from Outside Orissa 05%
Oria students but not from Orissa 05%

Ques. Which subjects are mandatory for UG students in Arts, Commerce, and Science?

Ans. In Arts, the compulsory subjects are English, Environmental Science, Indian Society & Culture, and ES & CA. In Commerce, students study Communicative English, Business Economics, Indian Society & Culture, Financial Management, and other subjects. In Science, the compulsory subjects include English, MIL (HIN/O/AE), ES & ESIT, and Indian Society and Culture.

Ques. Does SCS College, Orissa provide counselling support?

Ans. Yes, counselling is available at SCS College, Orissa. State-level counselling is provided through DHE, Govt. of Orissa. The latest counselling date mentioned was June 21-23, 2020.

Ques. Can applicants apply online, and what payment options are available for the application fee?

Ans. Admission is available through both online and offline processes. The application fee may be paid online or through a demand draft. After payment, the college issues a student copy as acknowledgment.

Ques. What is the seat intake for postgraduate programmes?

Ans. The postgraduate seat intake is listed below.

Course name Seats
MA 112
M.Sc 048
M.Com 016