B.Ed. ENTRANCE TEST 2023

Odisha BEd Admission 2023 is conducted by the State Council of Educational Research & Training (SCERT) Odisha. The Odisha BEd exam registration process begins in the month of June 2023. Odisha BEd Admission 2023 is done on the basis of a state level entrance exam. The Odisha BEd exam will be conducted in July 2023.

SCERT Odisha is responsible for conducting Odisha B.Ed admission 2023. Admission to the B.Ed course in Odisha is on the basis of scores obtained in the entrance exam. 

BEd is a 2-year undergraduate program for candidates who aspire to become teachers. BEd Admission is done on the basis of an entrance exam throughout India. However, some colleges offer merit-based admission to the BEd course. BEd is a Teacher Training Course that candidates can do after completing graduation in any relevant discipline. To be eligible to pursue the BEd course in Odisha, candidates must score a minimum of 50% marks in their undergraduate program

Odisha B.Ed Admission Highlights 2023

Exam Name	Odisha BEd
Course Name	BEd
Conducting Body	SCERT and Teacher Education
Exam Level	State Level
Mode of Exam	Online
Medium of Exam	English
Official Website	Check Here!

Odisha B.Ed Admission Dates 2023

Events	Dates
Availability of Online Application Form	04-05- 2023 (2.00 pm)
Last Date to Apply	14-05- 2023
Admit Card Release Date	July 2023
Exam Date	4th Week of July 2023
Result	To be Notified
Counseling	To be Notified

Odisha B.Ed Admission 2023: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria to be eligible for Odisha admission 2023. 

• Candidates must not be older than 28 years while applying for Odisha BEd Admission 2023. The upper age limit for women/SC/ST candidates is 35 years.
• Candidates must pass a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Science/Social Science/Humanities with a minimum of 50% marks.
• Candidates with Bachelor’s degrees in Engineering or technology with a specialization in Mathematics and Science are also eligible to apply. However, thy must score a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST/PWD) to apply for Odisha B.Ed admission.

Odisha B.Ed Admission Process 2023

Candidates must follow the given steps while applying for Odisha B.Ed admission:

• Register for the application form on the official website for Odisha BEd Admission. 
• Provide details like email ID, address, phone number, etc.
• Login details will be sent to the applicants at the registered email address or phone number.
• Fill out the application form by providing the necessary details. Upload the required documents in the correct format.
• Submit the application fee online through Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.
• Download a copy of the receipt and save it.

Odisha B.Ed Admission 2023: Application Fees

Category wise application fees for the Odisha B.Ed application fees have been mentioned below:

Category	Application Fees (INR)
General/OBC	INR 500
SC/ST/PwD	INR 300

Odisha B.Ed Admission 2023: Documents Required

The following documents are required while applying for the Odisha BEd Admission.

• Transfer Certificate
• Migration Certificate
• High School Certificate/equivalent Certificate.
• Intermediate (+2) Certificate/equivalent Certificate.
• 10+2 Mark Sheet 
• Mark sheet of the Qualifying Examination.
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Odisha B.Ed Admission 2023: Entrance Exam

Odisha B.Ed entrance exam is conducted to shortlist eligible candidates for a 2-year undergraduate B.Ed course. The Odisha B.Ed exam pattern has been mentioned below:

Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam Pattern

There are two entrance tests conducted for Odisha BEd Admission 2023. Paper-I is compulsory for all candidates and Paper-II is optional. The syllabus and exam pattern for the entrance exams is mentioned below.

Paper-I(Compulsory for all)

Paper-I consists of English, general awareness, teaching aptitude, and reasoning ability. Paper-I is compulsory for all candidates appearing for the Odisha B.Ed entrance exam 2023. 

Subjects	No. of Questions	Total Marks
General English	10	10
Teaching Aptitude	10	10
General Awareness	05	05
Reasoning	05	05

Paper-II (Optional)

Arts Stream

Subject	Marks
Odia	10
English	15
Geography	15
History and Political Science	20
Total	60

Science Stream

Subject	Marks
Bio-science	20
Physical science	20
Mathematics	20
Total	60

Odisha B.Ed Admission 2023: Entrance Exam Syllabus

Paper-I

Subject	Topics
Language (English)	Comprehension, Vocabulary & Usage
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 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.
Reasoning	Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Paper-II

Section A (Arts Steam)
Subject	Topics
Odia	Comprehension – Unseen text Odia Dhwani Odia Vocabulary – Word formation and syntax Spelling and Punctuation Grammar (Karaka, Bibhakti, Samasa)
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)
Geography	Latitude and Longitude Physical division of India Natural Resources Social and economic resources Conservation of forest and wildlife
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 Fundamental Rights Functions of Legislative Assembly, Parliament, High Court and Supreme Court
Section B (Science Stream)
Physical Science	Atomic structure – Atoms and molecules, Classification of elements Chemical reactions and equations Motion – Laws of motion Concept of work, energy pressure and their measurement Electricity and magnetism: - Electric Circuit, Potential difference, magnetic Field, lines of force, electro-magnetic induction Heat, Light and Sound
Biological Science	Cell : Structure Components and Functions Diversities in plants and animals 10 Natural resources Environment – Eco-system, flow of energy, Bio-Geo Chemical cycle in nature, environmental degradation and pollution Basic Physiological function in plants and animals : Nutrition, Respiration, Excretion and Reproduction
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 Geometry of plane figures

Odisha B.Ed Admission 2023: Admit Card

• Odisha B.Ed entrance exam admit card will be released a few days before the commencement of the exam. 
• Applicants are required to visit the SAMS Odisha website to download their admit cards. 
• In order to download the admit card, candidates will be asked to enter their registered mail address or mobile number. Applicants should check the details mentioned on the admit card to avoid any errors.

Odisha B.Ed Admission 2023: Top Colleges

There are a total of 950 seats available for Odisha BEd Admission 2023. Refer to the Top BEd Colleges in Odisha and the seat intake.

Name of Colleges	Seats Intake
BJB College, Bhubaneswar	50
Bhadrak Autonomous College, Bhadrak	50
Khallikote Autonomous College, Berhampur	50
Rajdhani College, Bhubaneswar	50
Panchayat College, Bargarh	50
Vikram Deb Autonomous College, Jeypore	50
Rajendra University, Balangir	50
DD (A) College, Keonjhar	50
Government (A) College, Bhawanipatna (Now upgraded to Kalahandi University)	50
SB Women's (A) College, Cuttack	50
SCS (A) College, Puri	50
DIET Jajpur	50
DIET Bhadrak	50
DIET Dhenkanal	50
DIET Puri	50
DIET Jagatsinghpur	50
Government BEd Training College, Kalinga Kandhamal	100
Government College, Sundargarh	50