The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Odisha has released the SAMS Odisha CT Entrance Admit Card 2026 on 31 July 2026 for the Odisha D.El.Ed (Diploma in Elementary Education) Entrance Examination 2026, also known as the CT (Certificate in Teaching) Entrance. The exam is scheduled to be held from 7 August 2026 to 11 August 2026 in four daily shifts. Candidates who applied online through the SAMS Odisha portal can now download their hall ticket by logging in with their Application Number and Date of Birth at the official exam portal scertodishadeled2026.cbtexam.in. Entry to the examination centre is not permitted without a printed admit card and a valid original photo ID.
Important Note: Three important points before the exam. First, the exam is from 7 to 11 August 2026 and individual candidates are assigned to a specific date and shift – your admit card carries your assigned date, shift timing, reporting time and centre address. Do not assume you can appear on any date. Second, PH (Persons with Handicap) candidates have an extended exam duration for Shift 2 – their exam runs from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (30 minutes extra), while the standard Shift 2 duration is 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Third, if any detail on your admit card (name, date of birth, photograph, roll number) is incorrect, contact SCERT Odisha officials at scert.odisha.gov.in immediately and do not wait until the exam day.
SAMS Odisha CT Entrance Admit Card 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Odisha |
| Examination Name | Odisha D.El.Ed Entrance Examination 2026 (CT Entrance) |
| Admit Card Status | Released |
| Admit Card Release Date | 31 July 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 7 August 2026 to 11 August 2026 |
| Number of Daily Shifts | 4 |
| Exam Level | State level |
| Login Credentials | Application Number and Date of Birth (YYYYMMDD format) |
| Admit Card Download Portal | scertodishadeled2026.cbtexam.in |
| Official Website 1 | scert.samsodisha.gov.in |
| Official Website 2 | scert.odisha.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Admit Card Released | 31 July 2026 |
| Exam Starts | 7 August 2026 |
| Exam Ends | 11 August 2026 |
Exam Schedule – Shift-wise Timings
The exam is conducted in four shifts each day from 7 to 11 August 2026.
| Shift | Exam Timing | Special Note |
|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM | – |
| Shift 2 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM | PH candidates: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (30 min extra) |
| Shift 3 | 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM | – |
| Shift 4 | 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM | – |
Each candidate is assigned to a specific date and shift as printed on the admit card.
Details on the SAMS Odisha CT Admit Card 2026
The following details are printed on the admit card. Candidates must verify each field carefully upon download:
- Candidate’s full name
- Roll Number / Registration Number
- Application Number
- Date of Birth
- Father’s / Mother’s Name
- Examination Name
- Assigned Exam Date (within 7-11 August 2026)
- Assigned Shift and Timing
- Reporting Time
- Exam Centre Name and Full Address
- Candidate’s Photograph
- Candidate’s Signature space and Invigilator’s Signature space
- Exam Day Instructions
How to Download the SAMS Odisha CT Entrance Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official SCERT Odisha exam portal for D.El.Ed 2026 – Click Here
- Alternatively, visit the official SCERT Odisha websites – Click Here or Click Here
- Click on the “SAMS Odisha CT Entrance Admit Card 2026” or “D.El.Ed Admit Card 2026” link on the homepage.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth in YYYYMMDD format.
- Complete the captcha and click Submit.
- Your admit card will appear on the screen.
- Verify all details carefully – name, roll number, exam date, shift, and centre address.
- Download the PDF and take multiple colour or black-and-white printouts.
- Keep at least one copy at home and carry one to the exam.
Documents Required on Exam Day
- Printed copy of the SAMS Odisha CT Entrance Admit Card 2026 – mandatory for entry
- One valid original Government-issued Photo ID, such as:
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter Identity Card
- Passport
- PAN Card
- Driving Licence
Candidates without both the admit card and a valid photo ID will not be permitted to enter the examination centre.
About the Odisha CT / D.El.Ed Entrance Exam
The CT Entrance (now formally the D.El.Ed Entrance) is a state-level written examination conducted by SCERT Odisha for admission to the 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) programme at District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) and other recognized teacher education institutes in Odisha. Successful candidates are eligible for admission to D.El.Ed, which is the required qualification for teaching Classes I to V in Odisha government schools.
Important Instructions
- Reach the exam centre well before the reporting time printed on your admit card. Late entry is generally not permitted.
- Carrying electronic gadgets (mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, Bluetooth devices) inside the examination hall is not permitted.
- Check and correct any discrepancy in the admit card immediately by contacting SCERT Odisha – do not wait until the exam day.
- Download the admit card well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues on the portal.
- The admit card and a valid original photo ID are both mandatory – one alone is not sufficient for entry.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download SAMS Odisha CT Entrance Admit Card 2026 | Click Here |
| Official SCERT Odisha SAMS Portal | Click Here |
| Official SCERT Odisha Website | Click Here |
SAMS Odisha CT Entrance Admit Card 2026 – FAQs
Q1. Has the SAMS Odisha CT Entrance Admit Card 2026 been released?
✅ Yes. SCERT Odisha released the SAMS Odisha CT Entrance Admit Card 2026 on 31 July 2026 at the official portal scertodishadeled2026.cbtexam.in.
Q2. When is the Odisha D.El.Ed / CT Entrance Exam 2026?
✅ From 7 August 2026 to 11 August 2026, in four daily shifts. Your individual exam date and shift are printed on your admit card.
Q3. What credentials do I need to download the admit card?
✅ Your Application Number and Date of Birth in YYYYMMDD format.
Q4. Where can I download the admit card?
✅ From the official exam portal – scertodishadeled2026.cbtexam.in – or through the official SCERT Odisha websites scert.samsodisha.gov.in and scert.odisha.gov.in.
Q5. What are the four shift timings for the exam?
✅ Shift 1 – 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM; Shift 2 – 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM (PH candidates up to 1:00 PM); Shift 3 – 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM; Shift 4 – 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Q6. Do PH candidates get extra time?
✅ Yes. PH candidates assigned to Shift 2 have an extended duration of 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (30 minutes extra compared to the standard 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM for other candidates). Check your admit card for your specific shift assignment.
Q7. What documents must I carry on exam day?
✅ A printed copy of the admit card and one valid original government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, PAN Card, or Driving Licence). Both are mandatory for entry.
Q8. What is the CT Entrance / D.El.Ed Entrance Exam?
✅ It is a state-level written entrance examination conducted by SCERT Odisha for admission to the 2-year D.El.Ed (Diploma in Elementary Education) programme at DIETs and approved teacher education institutes in Odisha. It is the gateway to becoming a primary school teacher (Classes I-V) in Odisha.
Q9. What should I do if my admit card has an error?
✅ Contact SCERT Odisha through the official portal scert.odisha.gov.in or scert.samsodisha.gov.in immediately upon discovering the error. Do not wait until the exam day.
Q10. Can I take the exam on any date I choose?
✅ No. Each candidate is assigned a specific exam date and shift as printed on the admit card. You must appear on your assigned date and shift only.
Disclaimer
The information above is compiled from the SAMS Odisha CT Entrance Admit Card 2026 notification by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Odisha, as available on the official portal scertodishadeled2026.cbtexam.in and the SCERT Odisha official websites. Candidates are strongly advised to download their admit card and verify all details directly from the official portal. All links above lead only to official SCERT Odisha government websites and the official dedicated examination portal.
