The SAMS Odisha CT 2026 examination — officially the Odisha Diploma in Elementary Education Entrance Exam (also written as Odisha D.El.Ed. Entrance Exam or CT Entrance) — is conducted by SCERT Odisha (Directorate of Teacher Education and State Council of Educational Research and Training, Odisha) for admission to the two-year D.El.Ed. programme across 30 DIETs, 04 BIETs, 31 Government Elementary Teacher Education Institutions (ETEIs), 02 Government ETEIs (SC & ST Development), and 01 Non-Government Aided Secondary Training School (Minority) in Odisha. The test is held through the SAMS (Student Academic Management System) platform at scert.samsodisha.gov.in. Application was open from 27 May 2026 to 18 June 2026; the exam is historically held in August. Here on aglasem.com you can access the SAMS Odisha CT admit card, answer key & response sheet, result, and syllabus details.
Latest: SAMS Odisha CT 2026 application form was open from 27 May to 18 June 2026 at scert.samsodisha.gov.in. Exam expected in August 2026 (Tentative). Official dates will be updated here once announced by SCERT Odisha.
SAMS Odisha CT 2026
What is SAMS Odisha CT?
SAMS Odisha CT stands for Certificate in Teaching — more commonly called the D.El.Ed. (Diploma in Elementary Education) Entrance Exam. It is a State-level entrance test organised by SCERT Odisha (Directorate of Teacher Education and SCERT, Odisha) through the SAMS portal. Successful candidates are admitted to the two-year D.El.Ed. (2026–28) programme and become eligible to teach in Class I–V government primary schools in Odisha. The exam is conducted in online Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple centers in Odisha.
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SAMS Odisha CT 2026 Important Dates
The schedule below reflects officially confirmed dates and, where not yet announced, shows expected timelines based on historical patterns. Check scert.samsodisha.gov.in regularly for the latest updates from SCERT Odisha.
| Exam Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Release of Application Form / Start of Registration | 27 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 June 2026 |
| SAMS Odisha CT Admit Card 2026 | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| SAMS Odisha CT Exam Date 2026 | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Release of Answer Key / Response Sheet | After Exam (as per SCERT Odisha) |
| Announcement of SAMS Odisha CT Result 2026 | As per SCERT Odisha |
Important Downloads and Official Links
- SAMS Odisha CT 2026 Notification / Information Brochure – available at scert.samsodisha.gov.in
- Official Website: scert.samsodisha.gov.in
SAMS Odisha CT 2026 Application Form – Apply Online
The SAMS Odisha CT 2026 Application Form was released by SCERT Odisha and was open from 27 May 2026 to 18 June 2026 at scert.samsodisha.gov.in. Applications were accepted in online mode only — no offline mode. Before applying, candidates were required to check eligibility, arrange documents, and keep a valid payment method ready. The application fee and step-by-step process are specified in the official Information Brochure.
SAMS Odisha CT 2026 Application / Apply Online – Applications are submitted at scert.samsodisha.gov.in as per SCERT Odisha guidelines and schedule.
SAMS Odisha CT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Odisha D.El.Ed. Entrance Exam 2026, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Educational Qualification: Must have passed the Higher Secondary / +2 examination in Arts, Science, or Commerce (or equivalent) from a recognised Board or Council.
- Minimum Marks: At least 50% aggregate marks in +2 (45% for SC/ST/SEBC/PH candidates).
- Domicile: As per SCERT Odisha rules; primarily for Odisha domicile candidates.
- Age: As specified in the official notification at scert.samsodisha.gov.in.
SAMS Odisha CT 2026 Exam Pattern
The exam is an Online Computer-Based Test (CBT) with two sections:
- Section 1: English, General Awareness, Reasoning, and Teaching Aptitude
- Section 2: Odia / Telugu / Urdu / Olchiki, Mathematics, Social Science, and Science
Detailed marking scheme, number of questions, and duration are published in the official Information Brochure at scert.samsodisha.gov.in.
SAMS Odisha CT 2026 Syllabus
SCERT Odisha releases the SAMS Odisha CT Syllabus PDF on scert.samsodisha.gov.in. The syllabus covers all topics from the two sections of the CBT. Candidates should study the syllabus thoroughly and refer to our syllabus page for chapter-wise weightage and recommended books.
SAMS Odisha CT 2026 Admit Card
The SAMS Odisha CT 2026 Admit Card (Hall Ticket) will be released by SCERT Odisha on scert.samsodisha.gov.in ahead of the exam date. Candidates can download it by logging in with their application credentials. The admit card contains the exam date, time, center address, candidate’s photo, and exam-day instructions.
SAMS Odisha CT 2026 Answer Key
After the exam, SCERT Odisha releases the SAMS Odisha CT Answer Key and Response Sheet on scert.samsodisha.gov.in. Candidates can download their response sheet, compare it with the answer key, and raise objections if any. The final answer key used for result computation is published after considering objections.
SAMS Odisha CT 2026 Result
The SAMS Odisha CT Result 2026 will be declared by SCERT Odisha on scert.samsodisha.gov.in. Candidates can check their score, rank, and qualifying status by logging in with their credentials. The result is used for counselling and seat allotment to DIETs, BIETs, and ETEIs in Odisha.
SAMS Odisha CT Previous Year Question Papers
Practicing SAMS Odisha CT previous year question papers (PYQP) is one of the most effective ways to prepare. They reveal the exam pattern, difficulty level, and most frequently asked topics. You can download SAMS Odisha CT PYQP PDFs from the aglasem PYQP section.
Recommended Books for SAMS Odisha CT 2026
The following books are recommended for preparation:
- D.El.Ed. (C.T.) Complete Entrance Guide 2026-27 with Previous Years Questions & Answers
- D.El.Ed. CT Diploma in Elementary Education Entrance Test Guide – Rainbow Group of Writers
- D.El.Ed. Entrance Examination Guide Book
SAMS Odisha CT – An Overview
The key details about this entrance exam are as follows.
| Exam Aspect | Aspect Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | SAMS Odisha CT / Odisha D.El.Ed. Entrance Exam |
| Full Form | Certificate in Teaching / Diploma in Elementary Education Entrance Exam |
| Also Known As | CT Entrance, Odisha CT, D.El.Ed. CT |
| Exam Conducting Body | SCERT Odisha |
| Full Name of Body | Directorate of Teacher Education and State Council of Educational Research and Training, Odisha |
| Level of Exam | State Level |
| Exam Mode | Online CBT (Computer-Based Test) |
| Official Website | scert.samsodisha.gov.in |
| Courses | D.El.Ed. (2-year programme, 2026–28) |
| Institutes | 30 DIETs, 04 BIETs, 31 Govt. ETEIs, 02 Govt. ETEIs (SC & ST Development), 01 Non-Govt. Aided Secondary Training School (Minority) |
| Region | Odisha |
| Type of Exam | Education Entrance Exams |
SAMS Odisha CT (Certificate in Teaching) is the entrance exam for admission to the 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) programme conducted by SCERT Odisha through the SAMS portal at scert.samsodisha.gov.in.
It is conducted by SCERT Odisha — the Directorate of Teacher Education and State Council of Educational Research and Training, Odisha — through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS).
Candidates must have passed +2 / Higher Secondary in Arts, Science, or Commerce from a recognised Board with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/SEBC/PH).
The exam is an online CBT with two sections: Section 1 covers English, General Awareness, Reasoning, and Teaching Aptitude; Section 2 covers Odia/Telugu/Urdu/Olchiki, Mathematics, Social Science, and Science.
The 2026 exam date has not been officially announced yet. Based on historical patterns, the exam is expected in August 2026 (tentative). Check scert.samsodisha.gov.in for the confirmed date.
The official website is scert.samsodisha.gov.in, maintained by SCERT Odisha under the SAMS platform.
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