Odisha SSB to Post BEd, MEd Entrance Exam Answer Keys Amid Controversy

Following increasing complaints regarding differences in entrance exam marks, the State Selection Board (SSB) Odisha issued a notice that it will release the provisional answer keys of the BEd, MEd, and BHEd entrance exams for the 2025–26 academic year.

The decision comes after admissions were suspended last week by the Department of Higher Education (DHE) to the two-year BEd (Arts/Science), BHEd, and MEd courses under the Student Academic Management System (SAMS). The admissions were suspended after a few candidates complained of irregularities in the scoring and evaluation process.

Responding, the DHE instructed the SSB to constitute subject-wise expert committees to check and correct the answer keys. On instruction, the SSB confirmed on Thursday that provisional answer keys will be issued to all applicants who participated in the entrance examinations.

The answer keys shall be posted on July 7 on the official website of SSB: https://ssbodisha.ac.in. Candidates will get a chance to check their answers and raise objections in case they find any mismatch.

For filing an objection, the candidates will have to pay a non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 per question objected to. The objection window shall remain open from July 8 to July 10.

The measure is aimed at answering increasing complaints from students and restoring integrity to the admission process. The final key answers and re-scores, where relevant, will be made available after considering all objections received within the specified time.

The officials reiterated that the step is aimed at providing a just and accountable admission process and encouraged candidates to go through the keys meticulously and submit their claims with proof, if needed.