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SAMS Odisha CT 2026 conducted on the exam date decided by SCERT Odisha. The SAMS Odisha CT is a State-level education entrance exam organized by the Directorate Of Teacher Education And State Council Of Educational Research & Training. The primary objective of this examination is to facilitate admissions in 30 DIETs, 04 BIETs, 31 Government Elementary Teacher Education Institutions (ETEIs), 02 Government Elementary Teacher Education Institutions (SC & ST Development), and 01 Non-Government Aided Secondary Training School managed by the Minority Community of the State for the D.El.Ed. program.
If you are preparing for the SAMS Odisha CT exam, ensure to verify your eligibility at scert.samsodisha.gov.in, complete the application process, download the admit card, practice with previous year question papers, and check the answer key and results.
SAMS Odisha CT 2026
Quick Links
Official Website of SAMS Odisha CT
SAMS Odisha CT 2026 Exam Date
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of Odisha D.El.Ed. Entrance Exam Application Form | May 26, 2026 |
| Application Form Last Date | June 18, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | As per SCERT Odisha |
| SAMS Odisha CT 2026 Exam Date | July – August 2026 |
| Publication of Answer Key | As per SCERT Odisha |
| Odisha D.El.Ed. Entrance Exam Result Announcement Date | As per SCERT Odisha |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria Recap
For candidates tracking their application or planning ahead, the basic benchmarks require:
- Educational Qualification: Passed Higher Secondary (+2) exam in Arts, Science, or Commerce with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC, ST, SEBC, and PH candidates).
- Language Requirement: Must have studied Odia as an MIL up to the HSC level.
- Age Limit (as of 2026): Max 30 years for General; max 35 years for SC/ST/SEBC/Women; max 40 years for PH candidates.
SAMS Odisha CT Exam Pattern
You can check the SAMS Odisha CT 2026 exam pattern as per its announcement at scert.samsodisha.gov.in.
- Mode of Exam – The exam is a Online Computer Based Test.
- Question type – The questions are Multiple choice.
- Number of Questions – There are 90 questions in the entrance exam.
- Total Marks – Maximum marks in the exam is 90.
- Exam Duration – The entrance exam is of 90 minutes.
- Language of Question Paper – The question paper is in language bi-lingual for all the subjects except the language subject. Each Question in the language section shall be available to candidates in Odia, Urdu, Telugu and Santali.
Marking Scheme –
- Candidates get +1 marks for correct answer.
- And negative marks is -0.25 for incorrect answers
SAMS Odisha CT – An Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | Odisha D.El.Ed. Entrance Exam |
| Odisha D.El.Ed. Entrance Exam Full Form | Odisha Diploma in Elementary Education Entrance Exam |
| More Exams Of This Type | Education Entrance Exams |
| Scale Of This Exam | State Level |
| State or Region For Which This Exam Is Most Relevant | Odisha (note – this does not indicate domicile requirement. it only refers to states or regions where score accepting colleges are situated) |
| Organization That Holds This Exam | SCERT Odisha |
| SCERT Odisha Full Form | Directorate Of Teacher Education And State Council Of Educational Research & Training |
| Official Website | scert.samsodisha.gov.in |
| Programs or Courses Where Admission Is Through This Test | D.El.Ed. |
| Colleges or Universities Where Admission Is Through This Test | 30 DIETs, 04 BIETs, 31 Government Elementary Teacher Education Institutions (ETEIs), 02 Government Elementary Teacher Education Institutions (SC & ST Development) and 01 Non Government Aided Secondary Training School managed by Minority Community of the State |