SCERT Odisha 2023: Admit Card(Out), Registration(Ended), Exam date(Out), Eligibility, Pattern, Dates

Latest Updates

• SCERT Odisha 2023 admit card has been released on 06 July 2023. Click Here to download--->>>download now
• SCERT Odisha 2023 application form fill up process has ended. The last date to apply for the SCERT Odisha 2023 was 27th June 2023.
• SCERT Odisha 2023 exam is scheduled for 31st July 2023.

SCERT Odisha 2023 Exam Status

Candidates can check the SCERT Odisha 2023 exam status from the below table:

SCERT Odisha 2023 Important Dates

Candidates can check here all the important SCERT Odisha 2023 dates in the given table below:

SCERT Odisha 2023 Application Form

SCERT Odisha 2023 application form will be made available on the official website.

• Candidates are advised to read the information given on the application form carefully.
• The applicant will have to first register themselves online by entering the basic information.
• On completing the registration process candidates will receive a system-generated OTP.
• Fill in the required details in the online application form.
• Candidate has to make payment for the application fee via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / Cash Deposit in Axis Bank.

SCERT Odisha 2023 Application Fee

The candidate has to submit the application fee for the submission of the application form for SCERT Odisha 2023 exam. Given below the category wise fee details:

The fee once paid is non-refunded by the authority in any case.

SCERT Odisha 2023 Eligibility criteria

Candidate must check their SCERT Odisha 2023 Eligibility for all courses before filling the application form:

Age limit is applicable for D.El.Ed., B.H.Ed., B.P.Ed., as follows. The maximum age limit as prescribed for various categories is given below in the table:

• The candidate must have passed B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com Examination conducted by recognized Universities having Hindi as an elective / pass / Honours subject with 50% marks in aggregate for Master’s Degree in Hindi with required percentages of the mark (45% for SC, ST, SEBC and PH candidates) either in Bachelor’s Degree or in Master’s Degree in Hindi.
• The candidate who is appearing in their final year Graduation Examination (Both Arts, Science & Commerce) are also eligible to apply.
• Applicant must have passed Odia as MIL up to HSC level or any such equivalent or higher examination (+2) or have passed Odia in a single subject.
• Exam conducted by BSE, Odisha of HSC standard or should be passed HSC Examination of BSE, Odisha in Odia medium with MIL other than Odia. Such applicants who have passed HSC Examination of BSE, Odisha without Odia as MIL must have a certificate from the Headmaster of the school that the candidate has passed HSC Examination in Odia medium.

Educational Qualification: The needed education qualification is as follows:

• The candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks. Also, the candidates must have at least participated in Inter College / Zonal / District / School Competition in sports and games as recognized by AIU / IOA / SGFI / Govt. of India. 

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education with a minimum of 45% marks.

 OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education with a minimum of 45% marks and studied Physical Education as a compulsory/elective subject. 

OR

• The candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 45% marks must have participated in National / Inter-University / State Competitions or secured 1st / 2nd / 3rd position in Inter College / Inter-Zonal /  School Competition in sports and games as recognized by AIU / IOA / SGFI / Govt. of India.

OR

• The candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with participation in international competitions or secured 1st / 2nd / 3rd position in Inter College / Inter-Zonal /  School Competition in sports and games as recognized by AIU / IOA / SGFI / Govt. of India.

OR

• The candidates must have done Graduation with 45% marks with at least 3 years of teaching experience in any stream.

•  Candidate must have obtained at least 50% marks for General category and 45% for SC/ST/SEBC/PH category or an equivalent grade in the given below programmes :
  1. B.Ed.
  2. B.A., B.Ed. / B.Sc.,B.Ed.
  3. Arts / Science Graduate with D.El.Ed. Degree (with 50% marks in each for General category and 45% in case of SC/ST/SEBC/PH category)
• The applicant who is in the final year Examination of B.Ed. /B.A., B.Ed. / B.Sc. B.Ed. / D.El.Ed. (For Arts & Science Graduate) is also eligible to apply.
• Candidate must have passed Odia as MIL up to HSC level or any such equivalent or higher examination (+2) or have passed Odia in a single subject.
• Examination conducted by BSE, Odisha of HSC standard or must have passed HSC Examination of BSE, Odisha in Odia medium with MIL other than Odia. Such applicants who have passed HSC Examination of BSE, Odisha without Odia as MIL must have a certificate from the Headmaster of the school that the candidate has passed HSC Examination in Odia medium.

• The Applicant must be a Master’s Degree holder in Education (MA (Education) / M.Ed.) from any recognized University having a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in case of General candidates and 50% aggregate marks in case of SC, ST, SEBC and PH candidates.
• Candidate must have passed Odia as MIL up to HSC level or any such equivalent or higher examination (+2) or have passed Odia in a single subject.
• Examination conducted by BSE, Odisha of HSC standard or must have passed HSC Examination of BSE, Odisha in Odia medium with MIL other than Odia. Such applicants who have passed HSC Examination of BSE, Odisha without Odia as MIL must have a certificate from the Headmaster of the school that the candidate has passed HSC Examination in Odia medium.

• The applicant must have passed the 10+2 Examination in Arts /Science / Commerce or its equivalent examination from recognized Boards /Councils with a minimum of 50%  aggregate marks (45% of mark in aggregate in case of SC, ST, SEBC and PH candidates).
•  The candidates who are appearing in their final year Higher 10+2 Examinations in Arts / Science / Commerce or its equivalent examination from recognized Boards / Councils are also eligible to apply. 
• Candidate must have passed Odia as MIL up to HSC level or any such equivalent or higher examination (+2) or have passed Odia in a single subject.
• Examination conducted by BSE, Odisha of HSC standard or must have passed HSC Examination of BSE, Odisha in Odia medium with MIL other than Odia. Such applicants who have passed HSC Examination of BSE, Odisha without Odia as MIL must have a certificate from the Headmaster of the school that the candidate has passed HSC Examination in Odia medium.

• Applicants having Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Technology (B.Tech) with specialization in Science and Mathematics are eligible to apply with 55% aggregate marks in the case of General candidates and 50% aggregate marks for SC, ST, SEBC and PH candidates. All B.Tech.
• Candidate must have passed Odia as MIL up to HSC level or any such equivalent or higher examination (+2) or have passed Odia in a single subject.
• Examination conducted by BSE, Odisha of HSC standard or must have passed HSC Examination of BSE, Odisha in Odia medium with MIL other than Odia. Such applicants who have passed HSC Examination of BSE, Odisha without Odia as MIL must have a certificate from the Headmaster of the school that the candidate has passed HSC Examination in Odia medium.

SCERT Odisha 2023 Exam Pattern

Candidate must know the SCERT Odisha 2023 Exam Pattern for better preparation of the exam.

• Duration of the Test: 1 hour and 30 minutes
• Type of Questions: MCQ
• Negative Marking: For every incorrect answer (-0.25) marks will be deducted. Also, more than one response to a question will be considered incorrect.

The exam will be conducted in two papers. Both the papers are compulsory. The subjects and distribution of marks in each paper are given in the following table.

 It will consist of subject-based tests. An applicant with a Science background has to choose the Science Group and candidates with Arts background has to choose the Arts Group

• Duration of the exam: 1 hour 30 minute
• Nature of the Test: MCQ
• Number of Questions: 90
• Total Marks: 90
• Negative Marking: For every incorrect answer(-0.25) marks will be deducted.

Section-wise distribution of marks

• Duration of the exam: 1 hour 30 minute
• Nature of the Test: MCQ
• Marks: 90
• Negative Marking: For every incorrect answer (-0.25) marks will be deducted. Also, more than one response to a question will be considered incorrect.

The Entrance Test will have two sections:

• Duration of the exam: 1 hour 30 minute
• Nature of the Test: MCQ
• Marks: 90
• Negative Marking: For every incorrect response(- 0.25) mark will be deducted from the marks secured by the candidate for correct responses.

The Entrance Test will have two sections:

Part II: 60 Marks

• Duration of the exam: 1 hour 30 minute
• Nature of the Test: MCQ
• Marks: 90

The Entrance Test will have two sections:

• Duration of the exam: 1 hour 30 minute
• Nature of the Test: MCQ
• Marks: 90
• Negative Marking: For every incorrect response, 0.25 mark shall be deducted from the marks secured by the candidate for correct responses.

The Entrance Test will have the following subject areas.

SCERT Odisha 2023 Syllabus 

Candidate must know the SCERT Odisha 2023 Syllabus before stating preparation:

•  Comprehension – Unseen text
• Word formation, derivation, antonyms and Synonyms
•  Spelling and punctuation
•  Grammar (Parts of speech, time and tense, change of voice, Direct and indirect speech and transformation of sentences)

• Comprehension – Unseen text
• Odia Dhwani, Odia Vocabulary – Word formation and syntax Spelling and Punctuation
• Grammar (Karaka, Bibhakti, Samosa)

•  Rise of the British power in India
•  Socio-religious Movements in 19th Century
•  India’s struggle for freedom
•  French Revolution, 1 st World War and 2nd World War
•  Salient features of Indian constitution and Fundamental Rights
•  Functions of Legislative Assembly, Parliament, High Court and Supreme Court

• Latitude and Longitude
•  Physical division of India
•  Natural Resources
•  Social and economic resources
•  Conservation of forest and wildlife

•  Atomic structure – Atoms and molecules, classification of elements
•  Chemical reactions and equations
•  Motion – Laws of motion, the concept of work, energy pressure and their measurement
•  Electricity and magnetism: - Electric Circuit, Potential difference, magnetic Field, lines of force, electromagnetic induction
•  Heat, Light and Sound

•  Number System, Ratio and Proportion
•  Set theory, relations and functions
•  Linear, Simultaneous and quadratic equations, polynomials
•  Theory of Indices, Logarithm and Antilogarithm
•  Trigonometric Ratios and Indices, Problems on height and distance
•  Basic Geometrical Concepts and Geometry of plane figures

• Cell: Structure, Components and Functions
• Diversities in plants and animals
• Natural resources
• Environment – Ecosystem, the flow of energy, Bio -Geo Chemical cycle in nature, environmental degradation and pollution
• Basic Physiological function in plants and animals: Nutrition, Respiration, Excretion and Reproduction

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

•  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
•  The geometry of Triangles, quadrilaterals and circles

•  Stone age, Vedic age, medieval age
•  Stages of the freedom movement in India
•  Indian Constitution- features
•  The 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

•  Different states and characteristics of matter
•  Chemical reaction
•  Force, energy and motion
•  Plant cells and animal cells
•  Structure and adaption in plants
•  Microorganisms

Comprehension, Vocabulary & Usage 

• Everyday science
• Political system and happenings
• General information
• Educational committees and commissions
• Educational policies and initiatives
• Agencies working for education

Logical and Analytical Reasoning 

• Solving the problem of educational context
• managing classroom and learning
• Learner and learning related issues
• Goals of education
• role of various agencies and organizations in the management of education
• issuing related to teaching-learning strategies.

• Comprehension
• Vocabulary & Usage

• Everyday science
• Political system and happenings
• General information
• Educational committees and commissions
• Educational policies and initiatives
• Agencies working for education

• Logical and Analytical Reasoning

• Solving the problem of educational context
• managing classroom and learning
• Learner and learning related issues
• Goals of education
• Role of various agencies and organizations in the management of education
• Issuing related to teaching-learning strategies.

• Knowledge of National and International Games and Sports

•  Muscles
•  Skeletal System, Joints and Functions
•  Respiratory System, Circular System, Digestive System, Excretory
• System, Nervous System and Endocrine System
•  Communicable Diseases, Pollutions (Air and Water), Diet and Nutrition

• The dimension of the playing field
•  Players, Equipment of the Game
•  Rules and Regulations of the Game

SCERT Odisha 2023 Admit Card

The SCERT Odisha 2023 Admit Card will be made available on the official website.

• The candidate is advised to take out the print of the Scent Odisha hall ticket for further process.
• Candidate must take their admit card with them in the exam centre.
• No Physical Admit Card will be sent to students appearing for the exam.
• Candidates must not forget their Admit card on the day of the exam. Otherwise, he/she shall not be allowed to seat in the exam.
• Admit Card will not be sent by post.

SCERT Odisha 2023 Result 

The provisional SCERT Odisha 2023 Result will be made available on the website for reference of the candidate, after 3 days of the completion of the Online Computer Based Test for all the courses.

• The queries on the Scorecard will be invited from the candidates for 3 days only through online mode. Based on the queries received from the candidates the Expert panel will analyze the complaint and if found true the Revised final scoring key will be made available within 1 week.
• In case of any discrepancy found in the question paper as well as in the result, the decision of the authority will be treated as final.

SCERT Odisha 2023 Tie Breaking

If the candidates secure the same marks in the entrance test, then, the following tie-breaking criteria are applied to provide merit rank: 

• Firstly, Graduation marks will be considered and the candidates who will have a higher percentage of marks in Graduation will be given preference.
• If the tie persists, then the age of the candidates shall be considered, one is older in age is given preference. 

SCERT Odisha 2023 Seats

The number of seats will be announced soon by the SCERT. However, until then, check the seat matrix for last year from below.

SCERT Odisha Counselling 2023

The SCERT Odisha 2020 Counselling process will be done after the declaration of the result. Authority will announce the SCERT Odisha counselling schedule on the official site.

When the counselling round is done applicants need to download a seat allowance letter from the official website of the university. When the seats are chosen to the applicants, they need to see the allotted college with all vital pamphlets and credentials.

Documents to be submitted at the time of Counselling

• Admission Fees as per Information Brochure
• Downloaded Intimation Letter
•  Placement Letter
•  CLC, in original
•  Conduct Certificate, in original
•  All Certificates and Marksheets in Original
•  Equivalency Certificate in case of any Degree obtained from University outside Odisha
•  Certificate of Headmaster of the school to the effect that he/she has passed HSC in Odia medium(in the cases who have passed from Board of Secondary Education, Odisha without Odia as MIL).
•  Residential Certificate issued by Tahasildar / Additional Tahasildar.
•  Caste Certificate in case of SC, ST and SEBC candidates, by birth.
•  UDID Disability Certificate issued Online in their favour in case of PH candidates
•  Two recent stamp size colour photograph

SCERT Odisha 2023 Highlights

Given below the major points of the SCERT Odisha 2023 entrance exam:

About Directorate of Teacher Education and SCERT

The State Council of Education, Research and Training have assumed importance after the implementation of the new Education Policy. The Council will work as the counterpart of NCERT. Among the multifarious work to be done by the SCERT, the formation of District Institute of Education and Training and its management, improvement of the syllabus, programming of vocational education and taking up short course training of teachers are important. This organization, in this context, has assumed maximum importance. Given this, the question of declaring the Director, SCERT as Heads of Department was under active consideration of Government for some time past.