Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026: Official Exam Dates & Schedule Released

The Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, facilitates the annual Odisha B.Ed Entrance Examination for admission into 2-year B.Ed, B.H.Ed, and M.Ed courses across state public universities and colleges under the SAMS portal for the 2026-27 academic session. The Odisha B.Ed Entrance 2026 for these programs is officially scheduled for 31st May and 3rd June 2026. Explore this guide for comprehensive exam details.

Odisha B.Ed Exam 2026- Highlights

The Student Academic Management System (SAMS), in partnership with the Odisha Department of Higher Education, is responsible for conducting the Odisha B.Ed Exam 2026. Admission to these 2-year B.Ed, B.H.Ed, and M.Ed programs for the 2026-27 session will be determined by the entrance test scores, followed by a centralized counseling process.

Odisha BEd Entrance Exam 2026 Out

The Odisha Higher Education Department has officially released the exam schedule and detailed notification for the Odisha B.Ed Entrance 2026. The entrance examination is set to take place on 31st May and 3rd June 2026, with the official admit cards becoming available for download starting 27th May 2026.

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Odisha BEd Entrance Exam 2026- Important Dates

The Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 is scheduled to be held on 31st May and 3rd June 2026. We strongly advise candidates to track all critical dates and maintain a study schedule to ensure they are well-prepared for the examination.

Odisha B.Ed Entrance Notification 2026

The Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 is a premier state-level assessment conducted by SAMS Odisha for entry into teacher education programs, including B.Ed, B.H.Ed, and M.Ed. Candidates can access the official notification directly via the link provided in this article.

Odisha B.Ed Notification 2026 PDF – Click to Download

Odisha BEd Eligibility Criteria

Prior to submitting your application for the Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026, it is essential to review the official eligibility criteria to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for enrollment.

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

To qualify for admission, candidates must satisfy one of the mandatory Odia language proficiency criteria set by the board.

• 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

Applicants are required to be permanent residents of Odisha. Candidates must present a valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) during the document verification stage of the admission process.

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