The Odisha D.El.Ed Entrance Examination is a prominent state-level assessment for admissions into the Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed), widely recognized as the Certificate in Teaching (CT). The official Odisha CT Entrance Exam Date 2026 has been announced for August 7 to August 11, 2026. The examination will be conducted in offline mode across multiple designated centers throughout the state.
Odisha CT Exam Date 2026 Out
The Odisha Online Entrance Exam for the D.El.Ed program is scheduled for August 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11, 2026. The CT exam will be administered across 4 daily shifts, each lasting 90 minutes. Candidates will answer 90 objective-type multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 90 marks.
| Shift | Exam Timing |
| Shift 1 | 7 am to 9:30 am |
| Shift 2 | 10 am to 12:30 am |
| Shift 3 | 1 pm to 3:30 pm |
| Shift 4 | 4 pm to 6:30 pm |
Odisha CT Entrance Admit Card 2026 Out - Click to Download
Odisha CT Entrance Exam 2026- Highlights
Aspirants aiming for a rewarding career in primary education across Odisha have a golden opportunity through the Odisha CT Entrance Exam 2026. Review comprehensive exam details and timelines in the table below.
| Odisha CT Entrance Exam 2026- Overview | |
| Conducting Body | State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Odisha |
| Exam Name | Odisha D.El.Ed Entrance, Odisha CT Entrance, or SCERT Odisha D.El.Ed. |
| Odisha CT Deled Exam Date | 7th to 11th August 2026 |
| Duration of Course | 2 years |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates). |
| No. of Seats | 6500+ |
| Official website | https://scert.samsodisha.gov.in https://scert.odisha.gov.in/ |
Odisha CT Exam 2026- Important Dates
All crucial dates concerning the Odisha CT Entrance Exam 2026 have been published alongside the official Notification PDF. Check the schedule of vital events in the table below.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 25th May 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 27th May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18th June 2026 |
| Edit the application form | 19th and 20th June 2026 |
| Odisha CT Entrance Admit Card 2026 | 31st July 2025 |
| Exam Date | 7th to 11th August 2026 |
Odisha CT Notification 2026
The official notification for the Odisha CT D.El.Ed Entrance Exam outlines the complete registration schedule. Essential instructions regarding the application procedure, eligibility criteria, exam blueprint, and processing fees are accessible on the official portal at https://scert.samsodisha.gov.in.
Odisha CT Deled Eligibility Criteria 2026
Applicants seeking admission through the Odisha D.El.Ed Entrance, Odisha CT Entrance, or SCERT Odisha D.El.Ed. must satisfy all prescribed eligibility criteria. Failure to meet these criteria will result in the rejection of the application form at any phase of the admission process.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have successfully completed their +2 or equivalent qualification across any stream (Arts, Science, Commerce, or Diploma Engineering) securing a minimum aggregate of 50% marks for General category applicants, and 45% marks for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
Odisha CT Entrance Exam 2026 Application Fee
The application fee for the Odisha CT Entrance Exam 2026 varies according to the applicant's category. Candidates must clear the fee payment prior to the deadline to bypass last-minute network congestion. Payments can be processed securely online via debit/credit card or through designated challan modes.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General | Rs. 500/- |
| OBC/ SEBC | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ ST /PwD | Rs. 300/- |
Odisha CT Deled Entrance Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates gearing up for the Odisha CT Entrance Exam should thoroughly analyze the exam pattern to understand the core subjects, total question count, marking scheme, and other structural guidelines.
| Section | Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks |
| Section 1 | Language (English) | 10 | 10 |
| Education and General Awareness | 05 | 05 | |
| Reasoning | 05 | 05 | |
| Teaching Aptitude | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | 30 | 30 | |
| Section 2 | Odia Language (Odia Script) / Telugu Language (Telugu Script) / Urdu Language (Urdu Script) / Santali Language (Olchiki Script) | 15 | 15 |
| Mathematics (Bi-lingual: Both Odia & English) | 15 | 15 | |
| Social Science (Bi-lingual: Both Odia & English) | 15 | 15 | |
| Science (Bi-lingual: Both Odia & English) | 15 | 15 | |
| Total | 60 | 60 |
Odisha CT D.El.Ed Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Click to Check
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FAQs
The Odisha CT D.El.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 is officially scheduled to be conducted from August 7 to August 11, 2026.
Yes, the official notification PDF for the Odisha CT Entrance Exam has been released and is available at https://scert.odisha.gov.in/
The Odisha CT D.El.Ed Entrance Exam will be held strictly in offline (pen-and-paper) mode.
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