Acharya Nagarjuna University

In response to the recognition of B.Ed. degrees from Andhra Pradesh or other Indian locations, the Higher Education Department of the Odisha Government clarified that unless certificates are proven to be forged, they cannot be deemed invalid by legal provisions. However, to ensure eligibility for teaching positions in Odisha, individuals holding certificates from universities like Andhra University or Acharya Nagarjuna University must undergo and successfully pass the Odisha Teachers' Eligibility Test (OTET) for elementary level teaching or the Odisha Secondary School Teachers' Eligibility Test (OSSTET) for secondary level teaching. These tests are a mandatory requirement to validate their competence and suitability for teaching roles within the state.

No, Acharya Nagarjuna University does not accept CUET scores/ rank for admission in its B.Ed course. Acharya Nagarjuna University offers admission in the B.Ed programme based on candidates rank obtained in Andhra Pradesh EdCET exam which is conducted by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.Candidates aspiring to take admission in the B.Ed programme at Acharya Nagarjuna University must take the Andhra Pradesh EdCET exam. For students whose rank is above the closing rank mentioned in the merit list released by Acharya Nagarjuna University, the candidate can apply further for the counselling round, followed by document verification and fee payment.

There is no upper age limit for admission in B.Ed at Acharya Nagarjuna University. Candidates willing to take admission in B.Ed programme at Acharya Nagarjuna University should possess a UG degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate and 40% aggregate for reserved categories students.Candidates, if fulfil the said eligibility criteria, can apply for the B.Ed programme at Acharya Nagarjuna University by taking the Andhra Pradesh EdCET exam supervised by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.Applicants whose rank is above the closing rank mentioned in the merit list released by Acharya Nagarjuna University, the candidate can apply further for the counselling round followed by document verification and fee payment.