The Times of India

Odisha scraps state-level entry, makes NCET 2026 sole gateway for 4-year ITEP admissions from 202627

The Higher Education Department of Odisha has declared that admissions to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme from 202627 will be based solely on NCET 2026 scores conducted by the National Testing Agency. Applications open February 12 and close March 10, with the exam tentatively set for April 17 in CBT mode. Other teacher education courses will continue under the existing SAMS process.