Odisha BEd Entrance Syllabus pdf

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Odisha B.Ed Entrance Syllabus 2024

SAMS Odisha B.Ed Entrance Syllabus is a comprehensive guide for candidates aspiring to pursue a B.Ed degree in Odisha. It outlines the specific topics and subjects that will be covered in the entrance examination conducted by the State Assessment and Management System (SAMS).

Syllabus for Entrance Test

The entrance test will consist of two mandatory sections, each focusing on different subjects and carrying a distinct mark distribution as outlined below:

Section I: This section is compulsory for all candidates, regardless of whether they belong to the Arts or Science group. It will cover the subjects: Language (English), General Awareness, Reasoning, and Teaching Aptitude. This section will contain 40 multiple-choice questions worth one (1) mark for 40 marks.

Section II: This section is worth 60 marks and is divided into two groups: Arts and Science. Candidates must choose one of these groups and answer all the questions within their selected group.

Section A (Arts Group): Candidates who select the Arts Group must answer questions covering General English, Odia, Geography, History, and Political Science.
Section B (Science Group): Candidates who select the Science Group must answer questions covering Physical Science, Bio-Science, and Mathematics.

Syllabus for B.Ed. Arts Stream

Section: I
Full Marks: 40

Language (English)	Comprehension, Vocabulary & Usage	10 Marks
General Awareness	Everyday science, Political system and happenings, General information, Educational committees and commissions, Educational policies and initiatives, Agencies working for education	10 Marks
Reasoning	Logical and Analytical Reasoning	10 Marks
Teaching Aptitude	Solving problems of educational context, managing classroom and learning, Learner and learning-related issues, goals of education, the role of various agencies and organizations in management of education, issues related to teaching, learning strategies.	10 Marks

Section: II
Full Marks: 60

Subjects	No. of Questions / Marks
General English	15
Odia	10
History and Political Science	20
Geography and Economics	15
Total	60

Detailed Syllabus for Section II (Arts Stream):

The syllabus for the Arts Stream in Section II covers the following subjects: English, Odia, History and Political Science, Geography, and Economics.

English:

Comprehension of unseen texts
Word formation, derivation, antonyms, and synonyms
Spelling and punctuation
Grammar (Parts of speech, tenses, voice changes, direct and indirect speech, and sentence transformation)

Odia:

Comprehension of unseen texts
Odia Dhwani and Vocabulary (Word formation, syntax, spelling, and punctuation)
Grammar (Karaka, Bibhakti, and Samasa)

History and Political Science:

Rise of British power in India
Socio-religious movements in the 19th century
India’s struggle for independence
French Revolution, World War I, and World War II
Key features of the Indian Constitution and Fundamental Rights
Functions of the Legislative Assembly, Parliament, High Court, and Supreme Court

Geography and Economics:

Latitude and longitude
Physical divisions of India
Natural resources
Social and economic resources
Conservation of forests and wildlife
Basic features of the Indian economy

Syllabus for B.Ed. Science Stream

Section: I
Full Marks: 40

Language (English)	Comprehension, Vocabulary & Usage	10 Marks
General Awareness	Everyday science, Political system and happenings, General information, Educational committees and commissions, Educational policies and initiatives, Agencies working for education	10 Marks
Reasoning	Logical and Analytical Reasoning	10 Marks
Teaching Aptitude	Solving problems of educational context, managing classroom and learning, Learner and learning-related issues, goals of education, the role of various agencies and organizations in managing education, and issues related to teaching learning strategies.	10 Marks

Section: II
Full Marks: 60

Subjects	No. of Questions / Marks
Physical Science	20
Bio – Science	20
Mathematics	20
Total	60

Syllabus for Section II (Science Stream):

This section covers the following subjects: Physical Science, Bio-Science, and Mathematics.

Physical Science:

Atomic structure: Atoms and molecules, classification of elements
Chemical reactions and equations
Motion: Laws of motion, concepts of work, energy, and pressure, and their measurement
Electricity and magnetism: Electric circuit, potential difference, magnetic field, lines of force, electromagnetic 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, logarithms, and antilogarithms
Trigonometric ratios, indices, and problems on height and distance
Basic geometrical concepts and geometry of plane figures

Biological Science:

Cell: Structure, components, and functions
Diversity in plants and animals
Natural resources
Environment: Ecosystem, energy flow, biogeochemical cycles in nature, environmental degradation, and pollution
Essential physiological functions in plants and animals: Nutrition, respiration, excretion, and reproduction