Many entrance exams are conducted in Odisha state. We have enlisted various exams conducted in the Odisha state for admission and government jobs. The admission into diploma programme, Engineering.Non-engineering, Odisha Det, Odisha Deled etc. The list is the ready reckoner to know which exam is conducted for admission to whihc course.
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1. OJEE Entrance Exam
The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEEB) for admissions to undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various field. Its Conduct for Admission to MBA/PGDM, MCA, M. Tech., B. Tech., B. Pharm., and Lateral Entry MCA Courses.
| Registration Process Start Month | February |
Courses Offered through OJEE
- First Year Degree Courses of B. Pharm,
- B. CAT (Film Editing)
- Integrated MBA (5 Years),
- Lateral Admission to Second Year (Third Semester) of B. Tech. / B. Pharm
- First Year Master’s Degree Courses in MCA, MBA, M. Tech, M Pharm, M Arch, M Plan, M Tech (part-time).
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Eligibility Criteria
- For B. Pharma – candidates should have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology.
- For M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan – Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field is required.
- MBA – bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks.
- MCA – Mathematics either in 10+2 or graduation level.
- B.Pharm and Lateral Entry to B.Tech – 10+2 Include subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology.
- MBA and MCA sections cover topics like Verbal and Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Knowledge.
- M.Tech/M.Arch exams are more specialized, with questions focusing on the core subjects of engineering or architecture.
2. Odisha CPET Entrance Exam
The Odisha Common Post Graduate Entrance Test (CPET) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Higher Education Department of Odisha for admissions to postgraduate courses (Master’s degree programs) in various public universities and autonomous colleges across the state. The exam is a part of the centralized admission process managed under the Student Academic Management System (SAMS).
The CPET was Conducted for admission to postgraduate programs in disciplines such as Arts, Science, Commerce, and various professional fields.Bottom of Form
| Registration process start month | May |
3. Odisha B. Ed. Entrance Exam 2024
The Odisha B.Ed. Entrance Exam 2024 is a state-level examination conducted by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) under the Government of Odisha for admission into the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program. The Odisha B.Ed. Entrance Exam is conducted in every year to select eligible candidates for the two-year B.Ed. program, The exam is an essential requirement for those who wish to teach in secondary schools (classes 6 to 10) in Odisha.
| Registration process start month | May |
Educational Qualification
- bachelor’s degree/ Master’s degrees in Arts, Science, or Commerce from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks for general category students. For reserved category candidates (SC/ST/PwD), a relaxation of 5% is given, requiring a minimum of 45% marks.
4. Odisha Deled/ CT entrance exam
The Odisha D.El.Ed. Entrance Exam is conducted by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Odisha, for admission into the Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) program. This two-year course is designed to train aspiring teachers to teach at the primary and upper primary levels (classes 1 to 8). The exam is necessary for those who wish to pursue a career in elementary teaching in government or private schools across Odisha.
Odisha CT exam also known as Odisha D.El.Ed. Entrance Exam.
| Registration Process Start Month | July |
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed their 10+2 (Higher Secondary or equivalent) from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks for the general category. A relaxation of 5% is given to candidates from SC/ST/SEBC/PwD categories.
- Candidates from Arts, Science, and Commerce streams are eligible to apply.
- Age – 17 to 28 years.
5. Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya OAV Entrance Exam
The Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV) Entrance Exam is a state-level examination conducted by the Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) under the Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha. The exam is organized to facilitate admissions into Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs), which are model schools established across the state. The entrance exam is conducted for admission into Class 6, but admissions to Classes 7, 8, and 9 are also allowed based on vacancies. These schools aim to provide quality education to students from rural and underprivileged backgrounds in a CBSE-affiliated curriculum, free of cost.
Objectives of the OAV Entrance Exam
- Providing free education in English medium from Class 6 onwards.
- Offering quality infrastructure and highly qualified teaching staff.
- Enabling holistic development through academic, sports, and extracurricular activities.
| Registration Process Start Month | January |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for students aspiring to appear in the OAV Entrance Exam are:
- For Class 6 Admission:
- Education – Passed out / Appearing in Class – 5th
- Age – 10 to 12 years.
- For Class 7, 8, and 9 Admissions (depending on vacancies):
- Education – The candidate must have passed or be studying in the previous.
- For Admission into 7 candidate must passed out 6 class and so on.
- Domicile – resident of Odisha
6. OTET Entrance Exam
The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) is conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha. The test is conducted for those candidates who become teachers in primary (Class I to V) and upper primary (Class VI to VIII) levels in government, private, or aided schools across the state. The OTET exam aims to evaluate the eligibility of candidates based on their understanding of teaching methodologies, child development, and subject-specific knowledge.
| Registration Process Start Month | June |
Educational Qualification
A) For Paper-I (Classes I to V)
- Candidates must have passed 12th (10+2) with at least 50% marks and possess. 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) or a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.).
OR - Candidates with a 12th pass and 50% marks with a 2-year Diploma in Special.
Education or a Graduate with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education can also apply.
B) For Paper-II (Classes VI to VIII)
- Candidates must be graduates with at least 50% marks and possess a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) or a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree. OR
- Alternatively, candidates with 50% in Higher Secondary (12th) and a 4-year B.A./B.Sc. Ed. or B.A. Ed./B.Sc. Ed. can also apply.
7. Odisha DET Entrance Exam
The Odisha Diploma Entrance Test (DET) is a state-level examination conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education & Training (DTE&T), Odisha. This exam is Conducted for admission into various diploma courses in engineering, non-engineering, and technology fields across polytechnic institutes and other government/private technical schools in Odish.
| Registration Process Start Month | June |
Courses offered through this entrance test
- Diploma of Engineering
- Diploma of Engineering Lateral Entry
- Diploma of Architecture
- Diploma of Non-Engineering
- Diploma of Film & TV courses
Eligibility Criteria:
- For Engineering Diploma (3 years):
- 10th grade (Matriculation) with a minimum of 35% marks in aggregate.
- They must have secured 35% marks in Math, Science, and English separately.
- The age limit is 14 years and above, with no upper age limit.
- For Non-Engineering Diploma (Hotel Management):
- 12th grade (10+2) in any stream with 35% marks in aggregate.
- The age limit is 16 years and above, with no upper age limit.
- For Lateral Entry into Diploma (2 years):
- 12th (Science stream) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or have passed ITI (two years) with relevant trade.
- No specific age limit for lateral entry candidates.
8. Odisha B. Sc. Nursing entrance exam
The Odisha B.Sc. Nursing Entrance Exam is conducted for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) programs in various nursing colleges across the state of Odisha.
The admission in ANM and GNM will be offered through the merit and for BSc Nursing, Post Basic Nursing , MSc Nursing and Post Basic Nursing Diploma there will be entrance test
| Registration Process Start Month | May |
Courses Offered through B. Sc. Nursing exam:
- ANM,
- GNM,
- BSc Nursing Basic,
- BSc Nursing Post Basic
- MSc Nursing.