Odisha CT Entrance Exam Date 2026 Out, Exam Starts from 7 August
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Odisha DELED Entrance Examination is a state-level entrance examination conducted for admission into the Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed), also known as CT (Certificate in Teaching). Odisha CT Entrance Exam Date 2026 has been announced from 7th to 11th August 2026. The exam will be held in offline mode at various exam centres throughout the state.
Odisha CT Exam Date 2026 Out
Odisha Online Entrance Exam for D.El.Ed course is scheduled to be conducted on 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th August 2026. The CT Exam will be in 4 shifts on each date for the duration of 90 minutes. The exam will consist of 90 objective type multiple choice questions for total 90 marks.
| Shift | Exam Timing |
| Shift 1 | 7 am to 9:30 am |
| Shift 2 | 10 am to 12:30 am |
| Shift 3 | 1 pm to 3:30 pm |
| Shift 4 | 4 pm to 6:30 pm |
Odisha CT Entrance Exam 2026- Highlights
Candidates who want to build a career in primary teaching in Odisha have a good opportunity through the Odisha CT Entrance Exam 2026. Check the complete exam details from the table below.
| Odisha CT Entrance Exam 2026- Overview | |
| Conducting Body | State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Odisha |
| Exam Name | Odisha D.El.Ed Entrance, Odisha CT Entrance, or SCERT Odisha D.El.Ed. |
| Odisha CT Deled Exam Date | 7th to 11th August 2026 |
| Duration of Course | 2 years |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates). |
| No. of Seats | 6500+ |
| Official website | https://scert.samsodisha.gov.in https://scert.odisha.gov.in/ |
Odisha CT Exam 2026- Important Dates
All the important dates related to the Odisha CT Entrance Exam 2026 have been released along with the Notification PDF. Check important dates from the table below.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 25th May 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 27th May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18th June 2026 |
| Edit the application form | 19th and 20th June 2026 |
| Odisha CT Admit Card 2026 | 31st July 2025 |
| Exam Date | 7th to 11th August 2026 |
Odisha CT Notification 2026
The notification for the Odisha CT Deled Entrance Exam has been released, announcing the registration schedule. Other details regarding the exam, such as the application process, eligibility, exam pattern, and application fee, have been released along with the notification on the official website https://scert.samsodisha.gov.in.
Odisha CT Deled Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for the Odisha D.El.Ed Entrance, Odisha CT Entrance, or SCERT Odisha D.El.Ed. must meet the eligibility requirements. If candidates fail to fulfill the eligibility requirements, their application form will be rejected at any stage of the application process.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed +2 or equivalent examination in any stream (Arts/ Science/Commerce / Diploma Engineering) with a minimum of 50% marks for the General category and 45% marks for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
Odisha CT Entrance Exam 2026 Application Fee
The application fee for the Odisha CT Entrance Exam 2026 varies for each category. Candidates must pay the application fee before the last date to avoid a last-minute rush. The application fee can be paid online through debit/credit card or the challan mode.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General | Rs. 500/- |
| OBC/ SEBC | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ ST /PwD | Rs. 300/- |
Odisha CT Deled Entrance Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates appearing for the Odisha CT Entrance Exam must be aware of the exam pattern to know the topics asked in the exam and the total number of questions, total marks, and other details.
| Section | Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks |
| Section 1 | Language (English) | 10 | 10 |
| Education and General Awareness | 05 | 05 | |
| Reasoning | 05 | 05 | |
| Teaching Aptitude | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | 30 | 30 | |
| Section 2 | 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 and Exam Pattern 2026 - Click to Check