The Higher Education Department’s State Selection Board (SSB) has officially announced the schedule for the Postgraduate (PG) Entrance Examinations, set to commence on May 5. A total of 58,708 candidates will compete for 31,915 available seats across 50 diverse subjects.
Key Dates & Timings:
Exam Duration: May 5 to May 16 (excluding Sunday, May 10).
Admit Cards: Available for download on the SSB website from April 30 (11:00 AM).
Shifts: * 1st Sitting: 10:00 AM – 11:40 AM
2nd Sitting: 3:00 PM – 4:40 PM
Major Subject Highlights:
May 5: Commerce, Sociology (Morning); Education, Anthropology (Evening).
May 6–9: English, Physics, Odia, Botany, History, Mathematics, and Political Science.
May 11: Chemistry, Sanskrit, Economics, and MBA.
May 12–16: Zoology, Psychology, Statistics, Social Work, and specialized vocational courses.
The high applicant-to-seat ratio underscores the competitive nature of this year’s admissions. Candidates are advised to download their admit cards early and verify their specific subject slots to avoid last-minute hurdles.