Bhubaneswar, April 8 -- The Higher Education Department of Odisha, through the State Selection Board (SSB), on Wednesday released the schedule for the Common Post Graduate Entrance Test (CPET) 2026, a key milestone in the state's academic calendar for postgraduate admissions.

The examination is set to be held from May 5 to May 16, 2026, providing a centralised gateway for students seeking admission to postgraduate programmes in universities and colleges across Odisha.

This year's CPET has witnessed significant interest from aspiring scholars, with a total of 58,708 candidates applying for 31,915 PG seats across various subjects and institutions in the state for the 2026-27 academic session. The online application process, conducted thro...