The Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 is a state-level Education entrance exam conducted by the State Selection Board (SSB) Odisha under the aegis of SAMS Odisha (Student Academic Management System), Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha. Also known as Odisha B.Ed CET, SAMS Odisha B.Ed, and Odisha Bachelor in Education Entrance Test, this exam is the gateway for admission to B.Ed, B.H.Ed, and M.Ed programmes in Teacher Education Colleges across Odisha for the 2026-27 academic year. For authoritative updates, candidates must check the official websites at samsodisha.gov.in and ssbodisha.ac.in.
Latest: Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 was held on 31 May 2026 (B.Ed Arts & Science) and 03 June 2026 (M.Ed). The provisional Answer Key was released on 04 June 2026; objection window closed 07 June 2026. Result is expected in June 2026.
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Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026
What is the Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam?
The Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam (full name: Odisha Bachelor in Education Entrance Exam) is the state-level common entrance test for admission to two-year B.Ed, B.H.Ed (Bachelor of Health Education), and M.Ed programmes in government-aided and private Teacher Education Colleges in Odisha. It is officially organised by the State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha operating under SAMS Odisha and the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha. The exam is also commonly called Odisha B.Ed CET, SAMS Odisha B.Ed Entrance Test, and SSB Odisha B.Ed Admission Test.
Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 Important Dates
| Exam Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Release of application form / Start of registration | 23 March 2026 (Held) |
| Last date to apply | 06 April 2026 (Held) |
| Application form correction window | 07 April 2026 (Held) |
| Admit card / Hall ticket release | 27 May 2026 (Released) |
| Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam date (B.Ed Arts & Science) | 31 May 2026 (Held – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM) |
| Odisha M.Ed Entrance Exam date | 03 June 2026 (Held – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM) |
| Provisional answer key release | 04 June 2026 (Released) |
| Answer key objection window | 05 – 07 June 2026 (Closed) |
| Announcement of result | June 2026 (Expected) |
Official Links
- Official Website – SAMS Odisha (samsodisha.gov.in)
- State Selection Board Odisha – ssbodisha.ac.in
- Teacher Education Portal – te.samsodisha.gov.in
Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 Application Form
The Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 Application Form was made available by SSB Odisha / SAMS Odisha on 23 March 2026 via the official portal. The last date to apply was 06 April 2026, and a form-correction window was provided on 07 April 2026. The application window for 2026 is now closed. Candidates aspiring for the 2027 cycle should keep checking samsodisha.gov.in for the next notification.
Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for the Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam, candidates must satisfy the eligibility criteria prescribed by SSB Odisha. The general conditions include:
- For B.Ed: Graduation in any discipline (BA, B.Sc, B.Com, or equivalent) with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) from a recognised university.
- For B.H.Ed: Graduation with a Physical Education or Health Education background as prescribed by SAMS Odisha.
- For M.Ed: B.Ed or equivalent degree with at least 50% marks from a recognised university.
- Domicile: Candidates must be residents of Odisha or satisfy conditions prescribed in the official notification at samsodisha.gov.in.
Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Pattern
The Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 consists of two papers totalling 100 marks with a duration of 2 hours. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
| Paper | Sections / Subjects | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I (Compulsory for all) | General English, Teaching Aptitude, General Awareness, Reasoning | 30 | 40 |
| Paper II – Arts Stream | Odia (10), English (15), Geography (15), History & Political Science (20) | 60 | 60 |
| Paper II – Science Stream | Bio-Science (20), Physical Science (20), Mathematics (20) | 60 | 60 |
Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 Syllabus
The Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 Syllabus covers topics from General English, Teaching Aptitude, General Awareness, and Reasoning for Paper I (common section), and stream-specific subjects for Paper II. Candidates should download the detailed syllabus PDF from samsodisha.gov.in and refer to the Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam Syllabus page on AglaSem for subject-wise topics and preparation tips. You can also download Odisha B.Ed Previous Year Question Papers to understand the exam pattern better.
Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 Result
The Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 Result is expected to be declared in June 2026 at samsodisha.gov.in / ssbodisha.ac.in. After the result, SSB Odisha will announce the counselling schedule for seat allotment in Teacher Education Colleges across the state. Visit the Odisha B.Ed Result 2026 page for direct link and step-by-step instructions to check your score and rank.
Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam – An Overview
| Exam Aspect | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Odisha Bachelor in Education Entrance Exam |
| Common Name / Abbreviation | Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam, Odisha B.Ed CET, SAMS Odisha B.Ed |
| Conducting Body | State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha |
| Under | SAMS Odisha / Higher Education Department, Govt. of Odisha |
| Level | State Level |
| Official Websites | samsodisha.gov.in | ssbodisha.ac.in |
| Courses | B.Ed, B.H.Ed, M.Ed |
| Colleges | Teacher Education Colleges, Odisha |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks per wrong answer |
| Region | Odisha |
| Type | Education Entrance Exam |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 is conducted by the State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha, which operates under SAMS Odisha (Student Academic Management System) and the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha. The official portals are samsodisha.gov.in and ssbodisha.ac.in.
The Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 for B.Ed (Arts and Science streams) was held on 31 May 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The M.Ed entrance test was conducted on 03 June 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
The exam has 100 marks and lasts 2 hours. Paper I (40 marks) is compulsory for all and covers General English, Teaching Aptitude, General Awareness, and Reasoning. Paper II (60 marks) is stream-specific: Arts stream covers Odia, English, Geography, History and Political Science; Science stream covers Bio-Science, Physical Science, and Mathematics. Negative marking is 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
The Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 Result is expected in June 2026. Candidates can check their result at samsodisha.gov.in or ssbodisha.ac.in. Visit the AglaSem result page for the direct link once it is published.
For B.Ed, candidates must have a graduation degree with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). For M.Ed, candidates must hold a B.Ed degree with at least 50% marks. All candidates must be residents of Odisha or satisfy domicile conditions as per the official notification.
The official websites for Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 are samsodisha.gov.in (SAMS Odisha portal) and ssbodisha.ac.in (State Selection Board, Odisha). The admit card and result are accessible via te.samsodisha.gov.in (Teacher Education portal).
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