SCERT Odisha B.Ed Admission 2024: Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Selection Process

Diksha Sharma

Updated On: May 10, 2024 12:12 am IST | Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam

SAMS Odisha will soon conduct the SCERT Odisha BEd 2024 to offer admission to BEd and teacher training courses. All the aspirants who are planning to sit for the exam must go through the details about application form, important dates, eligibility criteria, selection process etc.

SCERT Odisha BEd Admission

Odisha BEd 2024 is held every year to offer admission to BEd or teacher training courses in leading government and private institutions situated in and around the state of Odisha. SAMS Odisha or Student Academic Management System will be conducting Odisha BEd 2024 soon, most probably in June 2024 and the application process is anticipated to begin in May 2024.

To stay updated with all the information related to the Odisha BEd 2024 It is crucial for the aspirants to go through the article given below thoroughly to understand various aspects of the Odisha BEd 2024 such as the application process, eligibility criteria, important dates, selection method, counselling method, seat allotment process etc.

SCERT Odisha B.Ed Admission 2024 Highlights

Odisha BEd 2024 admission is based upon qualification of Odisha BEd 2024 entrance test. To have a swift yet comprehensive understanding of the Odisha BEd 2024 admission, refer to the highlights mentioned in the table below.

Parameters 

Specifications 

Exam Name

Odisha BEd 2024

Conducting Body

SAMS Odisha or Student Academic Management System Odisha

Exam Date 

June 2024

Exam Level

State Level

Exam Mode

Offline

Exam Duration

2 Hours

Courses Offered

Bachelor of Education (BEd course)

Type of Questions 

Objective/ Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Marking Scheme

+1 mark awarded for every correct answer

-0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer

No marks deducted for unattempted questions

Official Website

https://te.samsodisha.gov.in

Participating Colleges

Government & Private Colleges in Odisha offering BEd course

Also Read: How to Prepare for Odisha BEd 2024 in 3 Months? 

SCERT Odisha B.Ed Admission 2024 Important Dates

Odisha BEd 2024 crucial dates are mentioned in the table below. These dates are tentative. Any change in this schedule will be updated here in accordance with the notification released on the official website.

Important Event

Important Dates (Tentative)

Application Process Start Date

May 2024

Last Date for Application Process

To Be Announced

Admit Card Release Date

To Be Announced

Exam Date 

June 2024

Result Date

To Be Announced

Counselling Process Dates

To Be Announced

Merit List Release Dates

To Be Announced

Seat Allotment Dates

To Be Announced

Commencement of Classes

To Be Announced

Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The candidates must satisfy certain eligibility criteria in order to be eligible for Odisha BEd 2024 admissions. The eligibility criteria that the candidates must meet are given below:​

  • The candidate must have passed a bachelor's or a master's degree in Science, Commerce or Arts stream from a recognized institution.
  • The candidate must have acquired a minimum aggregate of 50% in the graduation degree or PG degree (for Science and Arts) (45% for the SC/ST/OBC/ other reserved candidates).
  • The candidate must have passed the qualifying exam with at least 2 school subjects with a minimum of 200 marks each.
  • The candidates who have qualified for a degree in B.Tech with a minimum aggregate of 55% (50% for reserved candidates) are also eligible to apply for admission. The lateral entry candidates are not eligible to apply.
  • The candidates must have passed the HSC level exam with Odia as MIL.
  • The candidates who are appearing for the final year examination or are waiting for the results can also apply for Odisha B. Ed Admission.
  • The candidates who are applying for the Telugu BEd course must have studied Telugu as one of the optional subjects at the qualifying level degree.
  • Those who want to take admission through the state quota must be permanent residents of the state.
  • Domicile candidates must have completed their Classes 10 and 12 from Odisha.

Odisha BEd. Admission 2024: Age Limit

There is a certain age limit that the candidates must fulfil in order to get eligible for Odisha BEd. Admission 2024. The age limit for different candidates is given in the table below:

Category of the Candidate

Maximum Age Limit

Should not be born before

General

28 years

30/06/1993

Women Candidates

33 years

30/06/1988

Physically Handicapped

38 years

30/06/1983

SC/ ST/ OBC/ Other

33 years

30/06/1988

Odisha B.Ed Admission Application Form 2024

The official notification and the application form for Odisha BEd entrance exam 2024 admission is yet to be announced. The candidates who are interested can fill out the application form by visiting the official website. The application form will be available in online mode only and the candidates will have to fill the form before the last date.

It is important for the candidates to learn about the complete details of the application process for Odisha BEd. admission 2024 before filling the form. We will also update the direct link to Odisha BEd. admission 2024 application form below as soon as notified officially. Till then, stay updated!

Odisha B.Ed Application Process

The application fee for the Odisha BEd entrance exam 2024 is different based on the category of the candidates. The table below presents the category-wise application fee:

Category

Application Fee (INR)

General

500/-

SC/ST/PwD

300/-

Also Read: Odisha BEd Entrance Exam 2024 Important Topics & Preparation Tips

Documents Required for Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2024 Admission

While applying for the Odisha BEd 2024 entrance exam, students are required to submit important documents. Below listed are the documents that will be required at the time of admission:

  • Marksheet of Class 10/ High School/ Equivalent Certificate
  • Class 12/ Intermediate (+2)/ Equivalent Marksheet
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Migration Certificate
  • Marksheet of the Qualifying Examination
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Image Specifications of Odisha BEd 2024 Application Documents

Candidates have to upload their photograph and signature at the time of filling up the Odisha BEd 2024 application form. The scanned images should be uploaded in the specifications mentioned by the exam authority. Below mentioned are the image specifications for the Odisha BEd 2024 application process:

Particulars

Format

File Size

Photograph

jpeg/ jpg/ png

Below 100 KB

Signature

jpeg/ jpg/ png

Below 30 KB

Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2024 Selection Process 

The admission to the 2-year BEd program in Odisha will be strictly done on the basis of scores received by the candidates in the entrance examination. After the Odisha BEd 2024 entrance examination is conducted, the examination authority will release the merit list in the form of category-wise and subject-wise. The candidates who have their names on the merit list will be called for the counselling process. The candidates will have to visit the allotted counselling centre, get their documents verified and pay the admission fee to secure their seats in the respective institute.

Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2024 Course Fee

The course fee for the BEd program in Odisha depends on the type of college, category of the candidate and the scholarship availed by the candidates. The average course fees for the Odisha BEd entrance exam 2024 are given in the table below:

Year of Program

BEd Tuition Fees

Hostel Fees

1st Year

INR 4700

INR 2000

2nd Year

INR 4256

INR 2000

Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2024: Entrance Exam 

The students who are eligible to sit for the Odisha BEd entrance exam 2024 have to fill up the application form. After the exam is completed the exam authority will release the merit list based on the marks achieved by the students. Qualifying students can then move ahead with the rest of the admission process. 

Odisha B.Ed Admission 2024 Exam Pattern

Odisha BEd 2024 exam pattern is designed by the official exam conducting body to evaluate candidates' knowledge about several subjects. The detailed exam pattern is given below for your reference. Having prior knowledge about the exam pattern is essential to understand the structure of the exam and to plan your preparation in the right direction using the right approach.

Exam Name

Odisha BEd 2024

Conducting Body

SAMS Odisha or Student Academic Management System Odisha

Exam Level

State Level

Exam Mode

Offline

Exam Duration

2 Hours

Type of Questions 

Objective/ Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total Sections/ Papers

2 Papers (Paper 1 & Paper 2)

Total Questions

100

Total Marks

Paper 1: 40 Questions 

Paper 2: 60 Questions 

Marking Scheme

+1 mark awarded for every correct answer

-0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer

No marks deducted for unattempted questions

The entrance exam conducted by the SAMS Odisha consists of two papers, Paper I (compulsory for all) and Paper II (optional). 

Paper I

Subject

Number of Questions

Marks

General English

10

10

Education & General Awareness

05

05

Reasoning

05

05

Teaching Aptitude

10

10

Paper II

Arts Stream 

General English

15

Odia 

10

History and Political Science

20

Geography 

15

Science Stream

Physical Science 

20

Bio-Science 

20

Mathematics 

20

Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2024: Syllabus

The syllabus for the Odisha BEd entrance exam 2024 are formulated below for the students to get an idea of the topics. 

Paper I

Subject

Syllabus

Language (English)

Comprehension, Vocabulary & Usage

Reasoning

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Education & General Awareness

  • Everyday Science
  • Political system and happenings
  • General information
  • Educational committees and commissions
  • Educational policies and initiatives
  • Agencies working for education

Teaching Aptitude

  • Solving the problem of the educational context, 
  • Managing classroom and learning, 
  • Learner and learning-related issues, 
  • Goals of education, 
  • Role of various agencies and organizations in the management of education, 
  • Issues related to teaching-learning strategies

Paper II

Arts Group 

Subject

Syllabus

English

  • Comprehension – Unseen text
  • Word formation, derivation, antonyms and Synonyms
  • Spelling and punctuation
  • Grammar (Parts of speech, time and tense, change of voice, Direct and indirect speech and transformation of sentences)

Odia

  • Comprehension – Unseen text
  • Odia Dhwani, Odia Vocabulary – Word formation and syntax Spelling and
    Punctuation
  • Grammar (Karaka, Vibhakti, Samasa)

History and Political Science

  • Rise of the British power in India
  • Socio-religious Movements in 19th
    Century
  • India’s struggle for freedom
  • French Revolution, 1st
    World War and 2nd World War
  • Salient features of Indian constitution and Fundamental Rights
  • Functions of Legislative Assembly, Parliament, High Court and Supreme Court

Geography

  • Latitude and Longitude
  • Physical division of India
  • Natural Resources
  • Social and economic resources
  • Conservation of forest and wildlife

Science Stream

Physical Science 

  • Atomic structure – Atoms and molecules, classification of elements
  • Chemical reactions and equations
  • Motion – Laws of motion, the concept of work, energy pressure and their measurement
  • Electricity and magnetism: – Electric Circuit, Potential difference, magnetic Field,
    lines of force, electromagnetic induction
  • Heat, Light and Sound

Mathematics

  • Number System, Ratio and Proportion
  • Set theory, relations and functions
  • Linear, Simultaneous and quadratic equations, polynomials
  • Theory of Indices, Logarithm and Antilogarithm
  • Trigonometric Ratios and Indices, Problems on height and distance
  • Basic Geometrical Concepts and Geometry of plane figures

Biological Science

  • Cell: Structure, Components and Functions
  • Diversities in plants and animals
  • Natural resources
  • Environment – Ecosystem, the flow of energy, Biogeochemical cycle in nature, environmental degradation and pollution
  • Basic Physiological function in plants and animals: Nutrition, Respiration,
    Excretion and Reproduction

Odisha B.Ed Admission 2024 Marking Scheme

Odisha BEd 2024 marking scheme details are mentioned below. There is negative marking in the exam. Therefore candidates are requested to answer questions very carefully.

Correct Answer

1 Mark

Incorrect Answer

-0.25 Marks

Unattempted Questions

0 Mark

Negative Marking 

Yes

Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2024: Counselling Process

The students who will qualify the Odisha BEd 2024 exam need to attend the counselling round. The Odisha BEd entrance exam 2024 counselling process includes certain steps that are given below:

  • Registration: Candidates need to visit the official website and register for the counselling round by filling up the registration form.
  • Choice Filling and Locking: After registration, candidates need to fill in their choice of colleges. After the final date, candidates need to lock their choice of colleges. 
  • Download the Counselling Letter: To attend the counselling process, candidates need to carry the counselling letter sent over email by the conducting body.
  • Seat Allotment: In the counselling round, candidates will be allotted seats on the basis of the candidate’s merit in the entrance exam along with the choice filled and availability of seats.
  • Reporting and Payment of Fee: To take admission, candidates need to report to the allotted colleges and pay the admission fees. 


Also Read: Odisha BEd Entrance Exam 2024 Exam Day Guidelines

Top Colleges for Odisha B.Ed 2024 Admission

A total of 2000 seats are available for students to take admission after clearing the Odisha BEd entrance exam 2024. Below given are some of the colleges along with their intake capacity. 

SAMS Code

Name of the College

Address

Seat Intake Capacity

030751301

Panchayat College

Bargarh

50

040411301

District Institute of Education and Training (DIET)

Bhadrak

50

040951301

Bhadrak College

Bhadrak

50

071851304

Shailababa Women’s College

Cuttack

50

050751301

Rajendra College

Balangir

50

190551302

Rajdhani College

Bhubaneswar

50

090111301

District Institute of Education and Training (DIET)

Dhenkanal

50

113651301

Khallikote College

Berhampur 

50

120911301

District Institute of Education and Training (DIET)

Jagatsinghpur

50

261551301

S.C.S. College

Puri

50

302151303

Government College

Sundargarh

50

130811301

District Institute of Education and Training (DIET)

Jajpur

50

150851302

Government College

Bhawanipatna

50

160411301

Government BEd. Training College

Kalinga

100

181751302

Dharnidhar College

Keonjhar 

50

040411301

District Institute of Education and Training (DIET)

Bhadrak

50

190551303

B.J.B. College

Bhubaneswar

50

200651301

Vikram Deb College

Jeypore

50

261011301

District Institute of Education and Training (DIET)

Puri

50

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FAQs

What is the application fees for the Odisha BEd 2024?

The application fees for the Odisha BEd 2024 is INR 500 for general category candidates and INR 300 for reserved category candidates.

What is the age limit for the Odisha BEd 2024?

The age limit for the Odisha BEd 2024 is given below:

  • General Category- 28 Years
  • Women Candidates- 33 Years
  • Physically Handicapped Candidates- 38 Years
  • SC/ ST/ OBC/ Other Category- 33 Years

What are the factors on which Odisha BEd 2024 seat allotment depends?

The Odisha BEd 2024 seat allotment process depends upon several determinants such as the marks secured by candidate in the Odisha BEd 2024, educational qualification of the candidate, caste category of the candidate, availability of course specialization in the institution, number of seats available in the institution for that particular course, reservation policy adopted by the institution etc.

When will the registration process for the Odisha BEd 2024 be expected to begin?

The Odisha BEd 2024 registration process is expected to begin in May 2024, however, the exact date is not out yet. Candidates are requested to visit the official website regularly to stay updated with each and every detail about the Odisha BEd 2024 schedule.

Who conducts the Odisha BEd 2024?

The Odisha BEd 2024 is conducted by SAMS Odisha every year to offer admission to BEd courses in private and government colleges of Odisha.

What is the syllabus for the Odisha BEd 2024?

The syllabus for the Odisha BEd 2024 is given below.

Paper 1:

  • General Awareness 
  • General English
  • Reasoning
  • Teaching Aptitude

Paper 2: Section A: Arts Stream

  • General English
  • Odia
  • History & Political Science
  • Geography & Economics

Paper 2: Section A: Science Stream

  • Physical Science
  • Bio Science
  • Mathematics 

What is the structure of the Odisha BEd 2024?

The structure of the Odisha BEd 2024 includes two papers. Paper 1 is for 40 marks and paper 2 is 60 marks. Therefore, a total of 100 questions for 100 marks.

What is the duration for the Odisha BEd 2024?

The duration for the Odisha BEd 2024 is 2 hours or 120 minutes where candidates have to solve two papers.

Is there a negative marking in the Odisha BEd 2024?

Yes, there is a provision for negative marking in the Odisha BEd 2024. For every incorrect answer -0.25 marks are deducted.

When will the Odisha BEd 2024 be conducted?

The Odisha BEd 2024 is expected to be conducted in June 2024 in an offline mode.

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