The Odisha Government will begin admissions for the three-year Integrated B.Ed-M.Ed programme for the 2026-27 academic session from August 20. Applications will be submitted online through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS).
The Common Application Form (CAF) will be available from 2 pm on August 20. Candidates can apply until 11.45 pm on August 30.
Four higher education institutions have 200 places available in total. Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University in Baripada will offer 50 regular seats. Sambalpur University, Rajendra University in Bolangir and Fakir Mohan University in Balasore will offer 50 self-financing seats each.
No entrance test will be held. Selection will be based on career marks and applicable reservation rules through a centralised process.
Candidates can edit submitted applications on August 31 between 11 am and 11.45 pm. No new CAF will be accepted that day.
Eligible candidates must have a postgraduate degree in specified Science, Social Science or Humanities subjects from a recognised institution.
Classes are scheduled to begin on September 22, 2026. Applicants should check the SAMS portal and admission brochure for detailed eligibility and updates.