The Odisha B.Ed Admission 2024 process is set to commence soon, offering aspiring teachers an opportunity to enrol in a comprehensive 2-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program. The B.Ed. program in Odisha is designed to prepare students for a teaching career, focusing on theoretical and practical aspects of education.
The Odisha B.Ed. Admission Application process for the 2024-25 academic year will be conducted online through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS). This program is open to graduates from various disciplines, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.
The application process involves filling out a Common Application Form (CAF) and appearing for an entrance examination. The intake capacity for the program is distributed across several institutions in Odisha, with both regular and self-financing seats available.
Odisha B.Ed. Admission 2024
| Exam Name | B.Ed. Admission Application Form |
| Concerned State | Odisha |
| Exam Organizer | SAMS (Student Academic Management System) |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Last date to register | 10 June 2024 |
| Web Portal | te.samsodisha.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Odisha B.Ed. program, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Educational Qualifications
- Must have at least 50% marks in aggregate in Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sciences/Social Sciences/Humanities (45% for SEBC/SC/ST/PwD).
- Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology (B.Tech.) with Specialization in Science and Mathematics with 55% marks are also eligible.
- Must have passed Odia as a language subject up to HSC level or equivalent.
Age limit as of 01 May 2024:
- General candidates: 28 years
- SC/ST/SEBC candidates: 33 years
- Women candidates of all categories: 33 years
- PH candidates: 38 years
Odisha B.Ed. Admission Application Process:
Candidates can follow these steps to apply for the Odisha B.Ed. program:
- Registration:
- Visit the SAMS Odisha website and click on the “B.Ed., B.H.Ed., and M.Ed.” link.
- Click on “New Student Registration” and provide your details to generate an OTP.
- Use the OTP to create a password and complete the registration.
- Filling the CAF:
- Log in with your credentials and fill out the Common Application Form.
- Upload the necessary documents, including your Residence, Income, and Caste Certificates.
- Select your preferred institutions and pay the application fee online.
- Entrance Examination:
- Download the admit card from the SAMS Odisha website.
- Appear for the entrance examination as per the schedule.
- Selection and Admission:
- You will be allotted seats in your preferred institutions based on your entrance exam score.
- Pay the admission fees online and download the intimation letter.
- Report to the allotted institution with all original documents for verification.
Selection Procedure
The selection procedure for the Odisha B.Ed. program includes:
- An entrance examination conducted by the State Selection Board, Odisha.
- Allocation of institutions based on the entrance test results and preferences indicated in the CAF.
- A phased admission process with multiple rounds of selection and seat allocation.
Important Dates
The schedule for the Odisha B.Ed. Admission process has been announced officially. Candidates must follow the below-given application registration schedule:
| Activities | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Availability of online Common Application Form (CAF) on the website | 29-May-2024 (02:00 PM) |
| Last date for applying online through CAF | 10-June-2024 (11:45 PM) |
| Editing of the CAF (if required) for the CAF submitted earlier (No fresh CAF will be allowed during this period) | 11-June-2024 (10:00 AM to 11:45 PM) |
| Submission of applicant’s data to the State Selection Board (SSB) for the Entrance Examination | 18-Jun-24 |
| Availability of Hall Ticket | 15-July-2024 (11:00 AM onwards) |
| Conduct of Entrance Test-2024 for B.Ed., B.H.Ed. | 24-Jul-24 |
| Conduct of Entrance Test-2024 for M.Ed. | 25-Jul-24 |
| Handing over the entrance marks to OCAC by SSB, Odisha | 31-Jul-24 |
| Updation of Graduation/Equivalent marks by the applicants along with Choice locking for the Institutions | 15-July-2024 (10:00 AM) to 22-July-2024 (11:45 PM) |
| Publication of Entrance Test Scores & Publication of Provisional Allotment of Seats for different rounds | Dates will be notified by the Higher Education Department later |