What is the admission process for RIE Bhubaneswar 2026?

All programmes at RIE Bhubaneswar admit students through the NCERT CEE. The CEE 2026 was held on 3 July 2026 in CBT mode. Shortlisted candidates participate in online counselling at cee.ncert.gov.in. Final selection is based on 60% CEE marks and 40% qualifying exam marks.

Is the NCERT CEE mandatory for RIE Bhubaneswar admission?

Yes. The CEE is the only admission route at RIE Bhubaneswar. There is no direct admission, management quota, or NRI quota at this institute.

Which states are eligible for RIE Bhubaneswar BA BEd and BSc BEd?

Candidates from 13 states and UTs are eligible: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim, Tripura, West Bengal, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. BEd at RIE Bhubaneswar is limited to Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

What is the minimum percentage required for RIE Bhubaneswar admission?

For BA BEd and BSc BEd: Class 12 with minimum 50% aggregate. For BEd: graduation with minimum 50%. For MEd: BEd with minimum 50%. SC, ST, and PwD candidates need 45% in each case.

How is the composite merit score calculated at RIE Bhubaneswar?

The composite score is out of 200. CEE marks (maximum 160) carry 60% weight and qualifying exam marks carry 40% weight. As an example, scoring 124 out of 160 in CEE with 72.6% in board exams gives a composite score of 152 out of 200.

What is the CEE exam pattern for RIE Bhubaneswar?

The CEE is a 2-hour CBT with 80 questions and 160 marks. Each question carries 2 marks. There is no negative marking. The three sections are Language Proficiency (20 questions), Teaching Aptitude (30 questions), and Reasoning Ability (30 questions). Groups A, B, and C have separate papers at different difficulty levels.

What is the application fee for NCERT CEE 2026?

The application fee is INR 1,200 for General and OBC candidates. SC, ST, and PwD candidates pay INR 600. All applications are submitted online at cee.ncert.gov.in.

What scholarships are available at RIE Bhubaneswar?

NCERT provides INR 800 per month to the top 50% of General and OBC students and to all SC and ST students. SC and ST students also pay no tuition fee. Scholarship holders must stay in the campus hostel. Northeastern state candidates may separately apply for the Ishaan Uday Scholarship.

When will RIE CEE 2026 results be declared?

Group A (BA BEd and BSc BEd) results are expected in August 2026. Group B (BEd) and Group C (MEd) results are expected in September 2026. Round-1 seat allotment for Group A is expected in the last week of August 2026. Check cee.ncert.gov.in for exact dates.

Can appearing candidates apply for RIE Bhubaneswar admission?

Yes. Candidates appearing in their qualifying exam may apply for NCERT CEE. They must update their qualifying exam marks via the portal between 23 June 2026 and 10 July 2026. Final admission is confirmed only after submitting verified marks at the time of counselling.