Odisha Govt takes Class XI admission online

BHUBANESWAR: In the wake of the Covid crisis, the state government has decided to conduct online admission to Class XI in higher secondary schools. To create awareness among students regarding online admission, the government has issued an advisory and steps would be taken to help in admission.
The directorate of higher secondary education, in a notification said admission to Class XI will be conducted in online mode through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) portal. Offline mode of admission is strictly prohibited, the notification read. The government advised students not to apply through any private agency or agent.
“Never let others to apply on your behalf. The students should not give their original documents to any private agency or agents to avoid duplication issues,” the notification added.
Students can refer to common prospectus to get e-admission related information, that will be available on the website https://samsodisha.gov.in and read it thoroughly prior to filling and submitting the application form.
To apply online, a student must register in the SAMS portal with her/his mobile number. “One’s own mobile number is necessary as all the admission and examination related information will be sent to the registered mobile number only during the entire academic period,” the notification added.
Absence of offline admission may cause problems to students in the interiors where internet connectivity is a problem. “Earlier, students could apply through both online and offline mode and they could submit their forms at the nearest SAMS centre. But by making it completely online, many students may face difficulty now,” said Naresh Sahu, a parent from Keonjhar.
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