Bhubaneswar, Feb. 14 -- Undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) admissions in Odisha will be conducted earlier this year, with the Higher Education Department issuing a revised academic schedule aimed at commencing the new academic session from the second week of July.

As part of the revised timeline, the Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) will also be held earlier than usual. The department has aligned the entrance examination process with its broader plan to streamline admissions and academic activities across universities and colleges in the state.

The Higher Education Department has directed all universities and undergraduate colleges to adhere strictly to the academic calendar and ensure that examinations are conducted on schedule.

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