RDWU Admission 2026 uses two state-run routes for entry. BA Hons and other UG seats are assigned from Class 12 merit, while MA and all other PG programmes require an Odisha CPET rank followed by centralised counselling.

Applicants use the SAMS Odisha system instead of applying directly to the university. The required admission fee must be paid online after a seat is allotted.

RDWU Admission Portal 2026: rdwu.ac.in
  • RDWU is Odisha's first women's university, and admission to every programme is open only to women.
  • The SAMS Odisha portal manages applications, merit lists and seat allotments for both admission routes. RDWU does not run a separate application process.
  • Phase-I rounds, preference-filling periods and reporting windows follow fixed timelines, so students must regularly check the relevant UG or PG portal.
Admission Update:
  • UG, BA/BSc/BCom Hons: Allotment, fee payment and reporting instructions are published at samsodisha.gov.in.
  • PG, MA/MSc/MCom: The CPET 2026 merit list has been released. The Higher Education Department will notify preference filling and seat allotment through pg.samsodisha.gov.in.
  • For UG admission, students need at least 45% in Class 12. The minimum for SC/ST applicants is 40%.
  • Only students who completed Class 12 in the Science stream can seek admission to BSc Hons.
  • RDWU does not conduct a UG entrance test. Seats are decided through the SAMS Odisha merit list.
  • Every PG applicant must qualify CPET. Direct admission and lateral entry are not available for PG courses.

Direct Admission at RDWU: Rama Devi Women’s University has no management quota. SAMS Odisha merit determines UG admission, while PG admission depends on CPET rank.

RDWU UG Admission 2026

SAMS Odisha conducts the complete RDWU UG admission process for BA Hons, BSc Hons and BCom Hons. Selection does not involve a university entrance examination. Class 12 marks, the order of preferences and seat availability determine the allotment.

RDWU UG Eligibility Criteria

A passed Class 12 examination is necessary for every UG programme. BSc Hons also has a stream-specific requirement.

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Basis
BA Hons Class 12 in any stream with at least 45% aggregate, or 40% for SC/ST applicants Class 12 merit through SAMS Odisha
B.Sc Hons Class 12 in the Science stream with at least 45% aggregate, or 40% for SC/ST applicants Class 12 merit through SAMS Odisha
B.Com Hons Class 12 in any stream with at least 45% aggregate, or 40% for SC/ST applicants Class 12 merit through SAMS Odisha

RDWU UG Selection Criteria

For government degree colleges, SAMS Odisha creates separate merit lists by subject. A student's Class 12 aggregate and selected order of colleges and subjects decide the seat offer.

  • The aggregate percentage obtained in Class 12 is used to calculate merit.
  • Students arrange their preferred colleges and subjects on the SAMS Odisha portal.
  • The allotment process consists of 3 regular rounds followed by 1 waiting-list round.
  • If applicants have the same percentage, marks in the core subject may be used to break the tie.
  • samsodisha.gov.in displays the allotment result after every round.

How to Apply for UG at RDWU?

Key Insight: Students who do not receive a seat during the 3 regular rounds can still submit preferences for the waiting-list round.

  • Go to samsodisha.gov.in and select the Degree (UG) Admission 2026-27 area.
  • Create an account using an active mobile number and email address.
  • Enter personal information and Class 12 marks in the Common Application Form, also called the CAF.
  • List college and subject choices from highest to lowest priority.
  • Log in after every round to view the allotment result.
  • If offered a seat, submit the admission fee online within the allowed payment period.
  • Take the original documents to RDWU and complete reporting within the stated deadline.

RDWU PG Admission 2026

An Odisha CPET score is compulsory for admission to MA, MSc and MCom at RDWU. After the state merit list is prepared, students submit their institution and subject choices through SAMS PG counselling. The Higher Education Department publishes allotment information at pg.samsodisha.gov.in.

RDWU PG Eligibility Criteria 2026

Students must have a bachelor's degree in the relevant field before applying for a PG programme through CPET.

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Basis
MA BA in the relevant subject with at least 45% marks CPET 2026 merit rank through SAMS PG
MSc BSc Hons in the relevant subject with at least 45% marks CPET 2026 merit rank through SAMS PG
MCom BCom with at least 45% marks in the honours subject CPET 2026 merit rank through SAMS PG

MSc Biotechnology: Admission also requires a valid GAT-B score. Applicants must have at least 55% aggregate marks at the UG level.

RDWU PG Selection Criteria

RDWU fills every PG seat from the state CPET merit list. Each subject paper contains 70 MCQs and is answered on an OMR sheet. The selection process has no interview or group discussion.

  • Applicants take the CPET paper for their chosen PG subject.
  • The state-wide merit list is created after the answer keys are finalised.
  • Students enter their preferred institutions and subjects at pg.samsodisha.gov.in.
  • Seat allocation considers both the CPET rank and the submitted preference order.
  • Admission is confirmed only after the allotted seat is accepted and the fee is paid.

How to Apply for PG at RDWU?

  • Open pg.samsodisha.gov.in, register and complete the CPET Common Application Form.
  • Choose the PG subject for which you want to take CPET.
  • Before the examination, obtain the admit card from ssbodisha.ac.in.
  • Take CPET according to the published subject-wise timetable.
  • View the state merit list through the SAMS PG portal.
  • When preference filling begins, arrange the institutions in the desired order.
  • After allotment, pay the admission fee and visit RDWU with the required documents.

RDWU Scholarships 2026

Women admitted to RDWU can apply for several scholarships supported by the Government of Odisha or central government bodies. Eligibility and award details are listed below.

Scholarship Eligibility Annual Award
e-Medhabruti (UG) Odisha resident with at least 55% in the qualifying examination and annual family income below INR 8,00,000 INR 10,000 per year for 3 years
e-Medhabruti (PG) Odisha resident with at least 55% in the qualifying examination and annual family income below INR 8,00,000 INR 15,000 per year for 2 years
Post Matric Scholarship SC/ST students whose annual family income is below INR 2,50,000 Awarded according to Government of Odisha rates
National Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship Merit and family-income conditions prescribed in the NSP guidelines Awarded according to NSP rates

Applications for e-Medhabruti and the Post Matric Scholarship are submitted through scholarship.odisha.gov.in. Students can apply for national scholarships at scholarships.gov.in.

RDWU Admission FAQs

Ques. How are applicants chosen for RDWU undergraduate courses?

Ans. BA, BSc and BCom Hons seats are allotted through SAMS Odisha from Class 12 aggregate marks. RDWU does not hold a separate college-level UG entrance examination.

Ques. Can a student enter an RDWU PG programme without taking CPET?

Ans. No. The State Selection Board, Odisha conducts the Odisha Common Postgraduate Entrance Test, or CPET, and a valid CPET rank is required for every RDWU PG admission. Direct and lateral PG entry are not permitted.

Ques. Which marks and stream are needed for RDWU UG admission?

Ans. General applicants need at least 45% aggregate marks in Class 12, while SC/ST students need 40%. For BSc Hons, the student must also have studied in the Science stream.

Ques. Who is allowed to enrol at Rama Devi Women’s University?

Ans. Only women can apply. RDWU is Odisha’s first women’s university, and this eligibility condition covers its UG, PG and doctoral programmes.

Ques. Are any RDWU seats available through management or NRI quotas?

Ans. No. The university has neither a management quota nor an NRI quota. SAMS Odisha merit is used for UG seats, and CPET rank through SAMS PG counselling is used for PG seats.

Ques. Where can students view an RDWU UG seat allotment?

Ans. Sign in at samsodisha.gov.in with the CAF number and password. After each round, the account displays the allotted college and subject. Help is available at 155335 or the toll-free number 1800-345-6770.

Ques. What financial support can an eligible RDWU student receive?

Ans. e-Medhabruti provides INR 10,000 per year to UG students and INR 15,000 per year to PG students. It requires at least 55% marks and annual family income below INR 8,00,000. Eligible SC/ST students may apply for the Post Matric Scholarship at scholarship.odisha.gov.in.

Ques. Which records should an applicant bring for RDWU admission?

Ans. Students need the Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and pass certificates, a recent passport-size photograph, valid photo identity proof, domicile certificate and an SC/ST/OBC certificate when applicable. PG students must also bring their UG degree certificate and CPET rank card.

Ques. Is a CUET result considered for an RDWU UG seat?

Ans. No. Rama Devi Women’s University assigns UG seats through SAMS Odisha using Class 12 merit, so CUET scores do not form part of the allotment process.