INTRODUCTION
The Regional Institute of Education often abbreviated as RIE BHUBANESWAR stands as a beacon of excellence in the field of teacher education and educational research With the rich history spanning several decades this is steamed institution has played vital role in shaping the future of educators and education practice is not only in the Eastern region of India but also at the national scale. Â
However, with the establishment of the North-East Regional Institute of Education (NERIE), Shillong in 2015, in-service programmes as well as pre-service B.Ed. programme for North-Eastern states has been shifted to NERIE.
They have the vision of being an acclaimed leader in school education and teacher education, focusing on quality, equity, inclusiveness, and excellence through research, extension, training, and consultancy in India’s eastern and north-eastern regions.
States and UTs covered under RIE Bhubaneswar are:
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal.
RIE Bhubaneshwar is affiliated with Utkal University and is recognized by the NCTE.
LIST OF RIE’s
 There are total 5 RIE’s:
- RIE Ajmer
- RIE Bhubaneswar
- RIE Bhopal
- RIE Mysore
- RIE Shillong
BENEFITS OF STUDYING AT RIE BHUBANESHWAR
 RIEs have been offering various programmes for the last 55 years. They offer 100% campus placements to students. The institutes also offer merit scholarships to up to 50% of students, there are various scholarship schemes. The campus is fully residential and all the students are provided accommodation on the campus.
COURSES OFFERED AT RIE BHUBANESHWAR
- B.Sc. B.Ed.
- B.A. B.Ed.
- B.Ed.
- M.Ed.
- BCGC
- Pre-PhD in Education
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR EACH COURSE
1. 4-YEAR INTEGRATED B.Sc. B.Ed.
- Passed +2 Science with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate.Â
- The candidate should have either the subject combination of (a) Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry or (b) Biology, Physics and Chemistry at +2 level. Separate application forms are required for each stream.
2. 4-YEAR INTEGRATED B.A. B.Ed.
- Passed +2 Arts/Science/Commerce with minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate.
- Passed +3 Degree Examination in Science / Arts with at least 50% marks in the aggregate.
3. 2 YEAR B.Ed.
- Pass in +3 Degree Examination in Science / Arts with at least 50% marks in the aggregate.
Science Stream
- Candidates applying for B.Ed. Science stream should have studied the subjects in any one of the following combinations at the +3 level
Phy. Sc. & Mathematics (PM)
- Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
Phy. Sc. & Bio. Sc. (PB)
- Chemistry, Botany and Zoology.
Arts Stream
- Candidates applying for B.Ed. Arts stream should have studied at least one school subject each from a & b with one of them as an elective at +3 Arts ,
- English, Hindi, Oriya and Bengali
- History, Geography, Political Science and Economics
4. 2-YEAR M.Ed.
- Post Graduate Degree in Science/Arts with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate and B.Ed. with 50% marks in the aggregate or B.Sc.B.Ed./B.A.B.Ed. with 50% marks in the aggregate and in the Education component.
- Pass in +3 Degree Examination in Science / Arts with at least 50% marks in the aggregate.
5.DIPLOMA COURSE IN GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING(DCGC)
The course is for a period of one year spread over three phases such as
- Guided self learning
- Intensive practicum
- Internship
The details of the course and eligibility are available on the website  www.ncert-idgc.org
6. PRE-PHD IN EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme in Education shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including course work, and a maximum of six years. Extension beyond the above limits will be governed by the relevant clauses as stipulated in the Statute/Ordinance of the individual Institution concerned
- Master’s Degree holders satisfying the criteria stipulated under Clause above.
- Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale and have completed the M.Phil. Degree shall be eligible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph. D. Degree in the same Institution in an integrated programme. A relaxation of 5% of marks, , or an equivalent relaxation of grade, will be provided for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled.
- A person whose M.Phil. dissertation has been evaluated and the viva voce is pending may be admitted to the Ph.D. programme of the same Institution.
- Candidates having a Degree considered equivalent to M.Phil. Degree of an Indian Institution, from a  Foreign  Educational  Institution accredited by an Assessment and  Accreditation  Agency which is approved, or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing,  accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions,  shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme.
STATE/UT OF DOMICILE
Select the appropriate State /UT against which you are seeking admission. As proof of eligibility of State/ UT for admission, the candidate has to produce any one of the following documents:
- Evidence of having passed the qualifying examination from the State/ UT as given in the advertisement.
- In case of legal guardian/parents is an employee of State/ Central Govt./ Govt. of India undertaking/ Autonomous bodies the latest certificate of place of posting in the State/ Uts.
- A domicile certificate from the competent authority.
Candidates need to fill in any one of the choices (a), (b) or (c).
RESERVATION POLICY
As per the Government of India, The following reservations are available for candidates belonging to reserved categories:
- SC – 15%
- ST – 7.5%
- OBC – 27%
- PwD- 5%
- EWS – 10%
SEAT DISTRIBUTION
HOSTEL FACILITIES
Hostel facilities for boys and girls are available on each RIE campus.
COMMON ENTRANCE EXAMINATION PATTERN
- Separate Questions will be prepared for the following groups:
Level 1: B.Sc.B.Ed./B.A.B.Ed./M.Sc.Ed.(Mysuru)
Level 2: B.Ed./B.Ed.-M.Ed.
Level 3: M.Ed. - level of the question paper will be as given below:
- Level -1 – The level of questions will be such as expected of the candidate completing higher secondary/senior secondary education
- Level -2 – The level of questions will be such as expected of the candidate completing graduation
- Level 3- The level of questions will be such as expected of the candidate completing graduation and professional education level
- For all the levels, EXAM PATTERN IS
- Medium of question paper -in English and Hindi both.
- Time Duration-120 minutes.
- Marking scheme:
- Correct answer(s) will carry 2 marks each,
- Wrong answer(s) will carry negative marking of -0.5 marks each, and
- Question(s) unattended will carry no marks.
SYLLABUS FOR CEE
- Language Proficiency indicating specific areas like comprehension, rearranging sentences, selecting suitable words for the blanks, finding errors in parts of the sentences, finding out equivalent meaning to the given Phrases, finding suitable words for the incomplete sentences, sequencing, grammar which includes synonyms, antonyms, idioms, prepositions, tenses, articles.
- Teaching Aptitude will cover specific areas like attitude towards education, children and the teaching profession; interest in teaching; leadership qualities & group management; emotional & social adjustment; intrapersonal & interpersonal skills; and general awareness of contemporary issues pertaining to school education.
- Reasoning Ability indicating specific areas like verbal non-verbal reasoning, missing numbers, number series, letter series, theme finding, jumbling, analogy, odd one out, arranging the statements in a sequential form, statement, and conclusions, syllogism, logical problems, establishing relationships.
RESULTS OF COMMON ENTRANCE EXAMINATION & RANKING
- 60% from entrance examination and 40% from our definitions of aggregate scores for B.Sc.B.Ed. /B.A.B.Ed. /M.Sc.Ed. /B.Ed. /M.Ed. /B.Ed.-M.Ed. will be counted for the final merit list.
- Aggregate score will be defined as:
- For B.Sc.B.Ed. and M.Sc.Ed.: Obtained marks of PCM or PCB out of Maximum marks of PCM/PCB in qualifying examination.
- For B.A.B.Ed. obtained total marks of qualifying examination out of Maximum marks of qualifying examination.
- For B.Ed. obtained total marks of the qualifying degree examination out of the maximum marks of the qualifying degree examination.
- For M.Ed. obtained total marks of qualifying examination out of the maximum marks of qualifying examination. If the qualifying examination is B.Sc.Ed./B.Sc.B.Ed /B.A.Ed./B.A.B.Ed. and D.El.Ed. Only, the obtained total marks of professional components out of the maximum marks in these components.
- TIE Cases will be decided by scores of the Teaching Aptitude test. Further TIE will be decided on the basis of age.
- Merit list will consider 2 digits after decimal with rounding off.
- RIEs will provide 1 seat for each course B.Sc. B.Ed. and B.A. B.Ed. over and above of their regular quota for NTSE awardees.
- Candidates who have passed the qualifying examination up to two years back and appearing/appeared in the current year( when the entrance exam is held) can apply for B.Sc.B.Ed./B.A.B.Ed./M.Sc.Ed.
- There is no restriction in the passing year to apply in B.Ed., B.Ed.-M.Ed. and M.Ed.
COUNSELLING AND ADMISSION
The Counselling and admission will be done in RIE BHOPAL. The details of the counselling and admission procedures and dates will be available on the websites of RIE BHOPALÂ https://riebhopal.nic.in/.
FEE STRUCTURE
SCHOLARSHIPS
All SC, ST, and 50% of remaining students will be awarded scholarships as per NCERT rules on submission of parent’s income certificate. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit list of admission. Staying in the hostel is compulsory for Scholarship holders.
CONCLUSION
RIE Bhubaneswar will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape of the region with the commitment to adapt to changing times and emerging educational Trends the institute is well prepared to face the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. It remains a place aspiring educators can nurture their talents gain, valuable insights, and become the torchbearers of a brighter future for the nation.
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Those students who want to complete RIE CEE’s syllabus and practice in the best possible way can join our platform – Delhi Bytes where we facilitate students with one-to-one interactive batches where the whole syllabus of RIE CEE is covered by highly trained teachers and faculty members.
For practice purposes, mock tests and PYQs are also provided on the Delhi Bytes website www.delhibytes.inÂ
They are available on the DELHI BYTES app
Following are some screenshots of mock tests from the DELHI BYTES website.
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