Pt. Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University, Chhattisgarh has issued its 2026-27 admission notice for the Pre B.Ed and Pre D.El.Ed entrance route. The official university notice places the online application window from 25 March 2026 to 12 June 2026, with a correction window from 13 June to 15 June 2026. The university has also listed a tentative entrance test calendar that includes admit cards on 23 June 2026 and the entrance exam on 28 June 2026.
This admission cycle matters for candidates seeking entry into PSSOU's two-year B.Ed and D.El.Ed programmes. The official notice gives the broad schedule, the basic eligibility slabs, and the structure of the entrance test. Some later-stage items, especially the post-result admission and study-centre allotment instructions, are expected to come through separate university notices after the entrance process moves forward.
Admission overview
PSSOU has opened the 2026-27 admission cycle for its Pre B.Ed and Pre D.El.Ed entrance process. The university's education department notice dated 24 March 2026 sets out the application window, correction period, admit card date, entrance-test schedule, and post-exam timeline.
Admission to both programmes is tied to the entrance examination followed by merit-based admission steps. Candidates should read the official notice first and then keep checking the university website for separate updates on answer keys, merit lists, counselling directions, and study-centre allotment.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application start | 25 March 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 12 June 2026, up to midnight |
| Correction window | 13 June to 15 June 2026 |
| Admit card release | 23 June 2026 |
| Pre B.Ed / Pre D.El.Ed entrance exam | 28 June 2026 (tentative) |
| Model answer key | 29 June 2026 |
| Objection window | 29 June to 3 July 2026, up to midnight |
| Provisional result | 10 July 2026 |
| Final merit list | 21 July 2026 (expected/tentative) |
The exam and some post-exam stages are presented in the official schedule as tentative. Candidates should treat later dates as subject to change until the university issues a fresh confirmation.
Course duration, intake and fee snapshot
The university's programme listing shows both B.Ed and D.El.Ed as two-year programmes, with a maximum completion window of four years.
| Programme | Minimum duration | Maximum duration | Listed intake | Listed programme fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Ed | 2 years | 4 years | 500 | ₹27,800 |
| D.El.Ed | 2 years | 4 years | 2,400 | ₹10,300 |
The figures above are from the university's programme page and indicate the course structure and listed fee snapshot. Entrance application and counselling charges are separate from the full programme fee.
B.Ed eligibility
For the B.Ed route, the official notice indicates that candidates should have a graduation or postgraduation qualification in Science, Social Science, or Humanities with at least 50% marks. For candidates with an engineering or technology background where Science and Mathematics are the specialization, the minimum marks requirement is 55%.
The notice also indicates relaxation provisions in certain cases, with 45% marks applicable where allowed under the notified rules. Candidates claiming any relaxation should verify the exact category-wise wording in the official PDF before submitting the form.
D.El.Ed eligibility
For D.El.Ed, the notice indicates Higher Secondary or an equivalent qualification as the base academic requirement. The usual minimum marks shown in the notice are 50%, with relaxation to 45% in the cases covered by the rules and reservation provisions mentioned in the university notification.
If a candidate is relying on category-based relaxation or any special eligibility clause, the exact supporting documents and final acceptance will depend on the scrutiny done by the university during admission.
Application fee and how to apply
The official notice snippet shows an application and counselling fee of ₹1,000 to be paid online. The university notice reviewed here does not clearly confirm a category-wise split in the official text snippet, so candidates should verify the live payment page and the full PDF instructions before making payment.
- Open the official PSSOU website and go to the B.Ed or D.El.Ed admission notice.
- Use the university's admission or counselling page to reach the online application link.
- Register with the required details and complete the form carefully.
- Upload the required documents and pay the notified fee online.
- Download and save the submitted form and fee receipt for later use.
Entrance exam pattern
The official notice describes an OMR-based entrance examination of 100 questions, with 1 mark for each question and a total duration of 2 hours 15 minutes.
| Part | Area | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | General Hindi Comprehension, General English Comprehension, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, Educational and General Awareness, Teaching Learning and The School | 80 |
| Part B | Subject competence in any one of Science, Mathematics, or Social Science | 20 |
| Total | Written entrance test | 100 |
The notice makes it clear that only one subject should be attempted in Part B. Attempting more than one subject section can lead to disqualification. Incorrect answers, multiple marked answers, or incomplete bubbling are treated as zero marks.
Admit card, answer key and result timeline
As per the official schedule, admit cards are to be published on the university website on 23 June 2026. Candidates should download the admit card from the PSSOU website and carry it to the examination.
The same schedule lists the model answer key on 29 June 2026, the objection window from 29 June to 3 July 2026, the provisional result on 10 July 2026, and the final merit list around 21 July 2026. Since the entrance-test date itself is shown as tentative, candidates should keep checking the website for any revision in the later stages as well.
Documents and details to keep ready
Before starting the form, candidates should keep their basic academic and identity records ready so the application can be completed in one sitting. The exact upload list should always be matched with the live application form and the official PDF.
- Recent photograph and signature
- Class 10, Class 12, graduation, or postgraduation mark sheets as applicable
- Category or reservation certificate, if claiming relaxation
- Identity proof
- Basic contact details and active mobile number
- Any other document specifically asked for in the online form or later counselling notice
What is confirmed and what is still awaited
The confirmed part of the official notice is the opening of the 2026-27 entrance-based admission cycle, the application dates, the correction period, the admit card date, the broad exam pattern, and the eligibility framework. The university has also published a tentative post-exam calendar in the notice.
What is still not fully announced in a separate detailed form is the complete counselling and admission allotment workflow for the 2026 cycle, including detailed study-centre allotment instructions after the merit list. Candidates should therefore follow only the university website and official PDF notices for any further update.
Official websites and contact points
The university's education department page carries the programme notice and department contact details. The online counselling page on the official PSSOU domain also points applicants to the admission process for B.Ed and D.El.Ed.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the PSSOU B.Ed and D.El.Ed 2026 application process start?
The official schedule shows the online application process starting on 25 March 2026.
What is the last date to apply for PSSOU B.Ed and D.El.Ed Admission 2026?
The last date listed in the official schedule is 12 June 2026 up to midnight.
Is the PSSOU Pre B.Ed and Pre D.El.Ed exam date final?
The official notice lists 28 June 2026 as the entrance exam date, but it is shown as tentative in the schedule.
What is the minimum eligibility for the PSSOU B.Ed programme?
The notice indicates graduation or postgraduation with at least 50% marks in the relevant streams, and 55% for engineering or technology candidates with Science and Mathematics specialization, with relaxation where applicable.
What is the basic eligibility for the PSSOU D.El.Ed programme?
The notice indicates Higher Secondary or equivalent as the base qualification, usually with 50% marks, with relaxation to 45% in the cases covered by the notified rules.
How many questions are there in the entrance exam?
The official pattern shows 100 questions carrying 1 mark each, to be answered in 2 hours 15 minutes on OMR.
What fee is shown in the official notice for the entrance application?
The official notice snippet reviewed for this article shows an application and counselling fee of ₹1,000.
When will the admit card and result be released?
The official schedule lists admit cards on 23 June 2026, provisional result on 10 July 2026, and final merit list around 21 July 2026, subject to any revision by the university.