Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam 2025 Syllabus

i. Examinees have to download the Admit Card from the Official Website of the
State Selection Board: www.ssbodisha.ac.in . Detailed instructions in that
regard shall be issued by the State Selection Board well in advance of the
commencement of the Examination.
ii. Examinees are required to remain in constant touch with the Official Website of
the State Selection Board: www.ssbodisha.ac.in to get them updated on
Examination Process.
iii. However, if an changes required by the state selection board (SSB), Odisha, that
will be informed to the applicant in well advanced.
iv. In Entrance Exam, There shall be 100 Questions in total, each carrying 01 mark.
While for each correct answer 01 mark will be awarded, for each incorrect
answer, 0.25 mark will be deducted and Zero mark for unattempt questions.
Time duration:- 02.00 Hrs.

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SYLLABUS for Entrance Test
The test shall be conducted in two sections. Both the sections are compulsory. The
subjects and distribution of marks in each section shall be as per the following:

Section I is compulsory for all the candidates (both Arts and Science group). It would
consist of Language (English), General Awareness, Reasoning and Teaching Aptitude.
This Section shall be of 40 marks. There will be 40 questions. Each question carries one
(01) mark. All Questions shall be of multiple choice types.

Section II shall be of 60 marks. There are two sections. The candidates have to select
any one section and shall have to answer all the questions of that particular section.
Section A is meant for Arts Group. The candidates who select the Arts Group shall have
to answer all the questions from General English, Odia, Geography, History and Political
Science. The candidates selecting the Science Group in Section B shall have to answer
all the questions from Physical Science, Bio-Science and Mathematics. Each question
carries one mark. All the questions are of multiple choice types.

Syllabus for B.Ed. Arts Stream
Section: I Full Marks: 40
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Comprehension, Vocabulary & Usage 10 Marks
Educational committees and commissions, 10 Marks
Reasoning Logical and Analytical Reasoning 10 Marks
education, role of various agencies and 10 Marks
issues related to teaching learning

Section: II Full Marks: 60
General English 15
Odia 10
History and Political Science 20
Geography and Economics 15

Detailed Syllabus for Section II (Arts Stream):
(English, Odia, History and Political Science, Geography and Economics)

English:
 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)

Odia:
 Comprehension – Unseen text
 Odia Dhwani, Odia Vocabulary – Word formation and syntax, Spelling and
Punctuation
 Grammar (Karaka, Bibhakti, Samasa)

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

Geography and Economics:
 Latitude and Longitude
 Physical division of India
 Natural Resources
 Social and economic resources
 Conservation of forest and wild life
 Basic Features of India Economy

Syllabus for B.Ed. Science Stream

Section: I Full Marks: 40

Comprehension, Vocabulary & Usage 10 Marks
Educational committees and commissions, 10 Marks
Reasoning Logical and Analytical Reasoning 10 Marks
education, role of various agencies and 10 Marks
issuing related to teaching learning

Section: II Full Marks: 60

Physical Science 20
Bio – Science 20
Mathematics 20

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Detailed Syllabus for Section II (Science Stream):
(Physical Science, Bio-Science, Mathematics)

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

Mathematics:
 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

Biological Science:
 Cell : Structure, Components and Functions
 Diversities in plants and animals
 Natural resources
 Environment – Eco-system, 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

Note:
All questions are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and are subject to negative
marking. Please answer carefully.

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