Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026: Important Dates, Schedule & Notification Released

The Government of Odisha, Higher Education Department, has announced the schedule for the Odisha B.Ed Entrance Examination 2026. This crucial exam facilitates admission into 2-year B.Ed./B.H.Ed./M.Ed. Courses at state Public Universities and participating SAMS colleges for the Academic Session 2026-27. The Odisha B.Ed Entrance 2026 for B.Ed, B.H.Ed, and M.Ed courses is scheduled to take place on 31st May 2026 and 3rd June 2026. Explore the comprehensive details regarding the examination within this article.

Odisha B.Ed Exam 2026- Highlights

Responsible for conducting the Odisha B.Ed Exam 2026 are the Student Academic Management System (SAMS), in partnership with the Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha. Admissions for the 2-year B.Ed./B.H.Ed./M.Ed. Courses for the Academic Session 2026-27 will be based on the scores achieved in the Entrance Test, followed by a counseling process.

Odisha BEd Entrance Exam 2026 Out

The Government of Odisha's Higher Education Department has officially released the Odisha BEd Entrance Exam 2026 notification, complete with a detailed PDF. The Odisha B.Ed Entrance Examination is slated for 31st May 2026 and 3rd June 2026. Candidates can anticipate the release of their admit cards on 27th May 2026.

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Odisha BEd Entrance Exam 2026- Important Dates

The Odisha BEd Entrance Exam 2026 is scheduled for 31st May and 3rd June 2026. It is highly recommended that all candidates stay updated with the important dates. Mark these dates to effectively strategize your preparation and ensure you do not miss any crucial deadlines.

Odisha B.Ed Entrance Notification 2026

The Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026, a state-level examination organized by SAMS Odisha, is the gateway for admissions to B.Ed, B.H.Ed, and M.Ed programs in Teacher Education Colleges for the upcoming academic year. You can download the official notification directly from the provided link.

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Odisha BEd Eligibility Criteria

Prior to applying for the Odisha BEd Entrance Exam 2026, candidates are strongly advised to meticulously review the detailed Odisha BEd Eligibility Criteria to confirm their suitability for the examination.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Sciences, Social Sciences, or Humanities with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST/SEBC/PwD candidates).
• Candidates with B.Tech/B.E. with specialisation in Science and Mathematics must have secured at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/SEBC/PwD).
• Final-year graduation students may also apply provisionally, subject to passing their qualifying exam before admission.

Age Limit (as on 30/06/2026)

Language Requirement

Applicants must fulfill at least one of the following Odia language proficiency requirements:

• Passed Odia as MIL (Mother Tongue) up to the HSC (Class X) level.
• Passed Odia in a special HSC-standard examination conducted by BSE, Odisha.
• Passed the HSC Examination of BSE, Odisha in Odia medium.

Residential Requirement

Candidates must possess permanent residency in Odisha. A valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) is a mandatory document required during the admission process.

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