Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 Overview

The Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam Notification 2026 has been officially released by the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS Odisha). This notification covers admissions to B.Ed, B.H.Ed, and M.Ed courses for the academic session 2026–27.

The short/press notification was issued on 20 March 2026, with the online Common Application Form (CAF) opening soon after.

Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam Notification 2026 Out

Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 Overview

Odisha B.Ed 2026 Important Dates

Odisha B.Ed Notification 2026 PDF Download

The official notification (government memo) details eligibility, dates, reservation, exam pattern, syllabus outline, fees, centres, and more.

Notification Download Link:

• Odisha B.Ed Notification 2026 PDF (Government memo copy): Click here to download​
• Candidates should also cross-check the same from the SAMS Teacher Education section at Click Here.

Eligibility Criteria for Odisha B.Ed 2026

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Arts/Science/Commerce with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories like SC/ST/SEBC as per norms). Engineering/Technology graduates need 55% aggregate, subject to conditions in the brochure.
• Subject Combinations: Specific requirements for school subjects apply as per the SAMS prospectus.
• Age Limit: Upper age limits follow previous patterns with relaxations for SC/ST/SEBC/Women/PwD; check the exact cut-off and details in the official brochure.
• Nationality & Domicile: Indian citizen, ordinarily a permanent resident/domicile of Odisha as specified.

How to Apply Online for Odisha B.Ed 2026

• Visit https://te.samsodisha.gov.in and register as a new student (use mobile/email for OTP verification).
• Log in with credentials and select the B.Ed 2026 course to access the CAF.
• Fill in personal, academic, category, domicile, and qualification details; choose exam centres and preferences.
• Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates) in specified formats/sizes.
• Pay the application fee online via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.
• Review, submit, and print the confirmation/application page.

Application Fee (approximate, confirm on portal/payment stage):

• General/Unreserved/SEBC: ₹500
• SC/ST/PwD: ₹300

Exam Pattern for Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026

• Mode: Offline, OMR-based pen-and-paper
• Questions/Marks: 100 MCQs for 100 marks
• Duration: 2 hours
• Marking: +1 for correct answers; negative marking (if applicable) per brochure
• Sections: General English, General Awareness, Reasoning Ability, Teaching Aptitude, and subject-specific (Arts/Science) components.

Syllabus Overview

• The syllabus aligns with prior years and is detailed in the SAMS brochure:
• General English: Comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, error spotting, synonyms/antonyms, idioms.
• General Awareness: Current affairs, Indian polity/history/geography, general science, education/social issues.
• Reasoning: Analogies, series, coding-decoding, puzzles, logical reasoning.
• Teaching Aptitude: Learner psychology, classroom management, teacher roles, communication.
• Subject-Specific: Graduation-level topics in chosen stream.

Download the full syllabus from the official portal.

Admit Card 2026

Available from 27 May 2026 (02:00 PM onwards) on https://te.samsodisha.gov.in. Log in to download; it includes roll number, centre, instructions.

Result 2026

Declared online post-exam on the SAMS portal. Check using login credentials; merit list follows for counselling/seat allotment.

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