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
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 | |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Odisha D.El.Ed Entrance, Odisha CT Entrance, or SCERT Odisha D.El.Ed. |
| Duration of Course | 2 years |
| Mode of Exam | Online Computer-Based |
| Type of Question | Objective-type MCQ-based |
| Odisha CT Deled Entrance Exam 2026 | August 2026 (Expected) |
| Total Question | 90 |
| Total Marks | 90 |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark |
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.
- Section I will be held for 30 marks, and 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 Questions | Total Marks |
| Language (English) | 10 | 10 |
| Education and General Awareness | 05 | 05 |
| Reasoning | 05 | 05 |
| Teaching Aptitude | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 30 | 30 |
Odisha DELED Exam Pattern 2026 for Section II
| Topics | Total Questions | Total Marks |
| 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 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
The Odisha CT Deled Syllabus includes questions from the topics of Language (English), Education & General Awareness, Reasoning, and Teaching Aptitude.
| Subject | Topics |
| Language (English) |
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| Education & General Awareness |
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| Reasoning | Logical and Analytical Reasoning |
| Teaching Aptitude |
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Odisha CT Deled Syllabus 2026 for Section II
Candidates can check subject-wise topics asked in the Odisha CT Deled exam from the table below.
| Subject | Topics |
| Odia/Telugu/ Urdu/Santhali |
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| Mathematics |
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| Social Science |
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Odisha CT Deled Preparation Tips
Preparing for the Odisha CT Deled Exam 2026 requires a clear strategy and regular practice.
- Candidates must thoroughly review the latest syllabus and exam pattern
- Create a study plan, prepare a realistic timetable, and follow it consistently
- Practice past question papers to recognize exam trends and important areas
- Take regular mock tests to improve speed, accuracy, and time management skills
- Go over important topics regularly to strengthen retention
- Practice typing daily to increase speed and accuracy for the typing test
- Keep track of current affairs, particularly news related to the exam
