The State Council of Educational Research and Training is going to conduct the Odisha D.El.Ed Entrance Examination for admission into the Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) course (General, Urdu, Telugu & Santhali). Candidates preparing for the exam must thoroughly understand the Odisha CT Deled Syllabus 2026 and exam pattern to plan their preparation effectively. 

Odisha CT Deled Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

Odisha CT Deled Syllabus has been released by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Odisha, along with its notification. Candidates who are planning to appear for Odisha CT Deled should first understand the complete syllabus and exam pattern before beginning their preparation. Knowing the syllabus helps candidates identify important topics, the marking scheme, the total number of questions, total marks etc.

Odisha CT Entrance Exam 2026- Overview
Conducting BodyState Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Odisha
Exam NameOdisha D.El.Ed Entrance, Odisha CT Entrance, or SCERT Odisha D.El.Ed.
Duration of Course2 years
Mode of ExamOnline Computer-Based 
Type of QuestionObjective-type MCQ-based
Total Question90
Total Marks90
Negative Marking0.25 mark
Time Duration90 minutes
Official website https://scert.samsodisha.gov.in
https://scert.odisha.gov.in/

Odisha CT Deled Entrance Exam 2026 Notification - Click to Check

Odisha CT Deled Entrance Exam Pattern 2026

  • Odisha Online Computer-Based Test is divided into Two Sections consisting of objective-type multiple-choice (MCQ) questions. 
  • The section I will be held for 30 marks, and for section II will be held for 60 marks. 
  • The total time duration of the exam is 90 minutes. 
  • There is negative marking; 0.25 marks shall be deducted for a wrong answer.

Odisha Deled Exam Pattern 2026 for Section I

Subject Total QuestionsTotal Marks
Language (English) 1010
Education and General Awareness 0505
Reasoning 0505
Teaching Aptitude 1010
Total3030

Odisha Deled Exam Pattern 2026 for Section II

TopicsTotal QuestionsTotal Marks
Odia Language (Odia Script) /
 Telugu Language (Telugu Script) / 
Urdu Language (Urdu Script) /
 Santali Language (Olchiki Script) 
1515
Mathematics (Bi-lingual: Both Odia &
English)
1515
Social Science (Bi-lingual: Both Odia &
English) 
1515
Science (Bi-lingual: Both Odia & English)1515
Total6060

Odisha CT Deled Syllabus 2026

It is important to have a clear idea about the Odisha CT Deled Syllabus and channelise your efforts in the right direction. It also familiarises you with the topics that might be asked in the exam and the important topics.

Odisha CT Deled Syllabus 2026 for Section I

Subject Topics
Language (English)
  • Comprehension
  • Vocabulary & Usage
Education & General Awareness
  • Everyday science
  • Political system and its evolution
  • General information
  • Educational Commissions & Committees
  • New Educational Initiatives
  • Educational Organizations
Reasoning Logical and Analytical Reasoning 
Teaching Aptitude
  • Solving the problem of the educational context
  • Managing the classroom and learning
  • Learner and learning-related issues
  • Goals of education
  • Role of various agencies and organizations in the Verbthe management of education
  • Issues related to teaching-learning strategies

Odisha CT Deled Syllabus 2026 for Section II

Subject Topics
Odia/Telugu/
Urdu/Santhali 
  • Dhwani and Sabda
  • Parts of speech (Noun, Adjective, verb)
  • Derivation of words
  • Formation of words (Using prefix and suffix), (Synonyms and Antonyms)
  • Idioms
Mathematics 
 
  • HCF and LCM
  • Square and square root
  • Percentage and its application (profit and loss, simple and
    compound interest)
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Linear algebraic equations and their solutions
  • Set- its elements, operations on sets
  • Basic Geometrical Concepts
  • Geometry of Triangles, quadrilaterals and circles
Social Science 
  • Stone age, Vedic age, medieval age
  • Stages of freedom movement in India
  • Indian Constitution- features
  • Governance system in India- Local Self Government, State
    Government, Central Government
  • Earth and its structure, Latitude and longitude
  • Climate and Atmosphere
  • Conservation of Natural Resources and Environmental
    preservation and protection
Science 
  • Different states and characteristics of matter
  • Chemical reaction
  • Force, energy and motion
  • Plant cells and animal cells
  • Structure and adaption in plants
  • Micro organisms
FAQs

Yes, there is 0.25 negative marking in Odisha CT Deled Exam.

Odisha CT Deled Exam will be conducted in online computer based mode.

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