OTET 2024: Result Out, Answer Key, OMR Sheet, Exam Date, Qualifying Marks, Certificate

Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha conducts the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) to make candidates eligible for the recruitment of Classes I to VIII teacher in government, private aided, and private unaided schools of Odisha. As per the official website, clearing the OTET exam is only one of the eligibility criteria for teacher recruitment. Merely qualifying the exam does not guarantee the appointment of a candidate in state schools.

Candidates who have cleared their Class XII or Graduation with minimum qualifying marks are eligible to appear for the OTET exam. The Odisha Teaching Eligibility test is conducted for two papers [Category A (Paper 1) and Category B (Paper 2)]. Candidates can appear for Paper 1 or Paper 2 or both papers as per their eligibility.

BSE Odisha conducts the OTET exam to determine the eligibility of candidates as Classes 1 to 8 teachers in Odisha schools. OTET exam notification contains important information such as the application process, eligibility criteria, exam dates, exam pattern, syllabus and other details. OTET Exam consists of two papers - Paper 1 and Paper 2. Questions are set to assess the candidate’s ability to analyze, interpret and apply the subject matter. There is no negative marking. Have a look at the highlights of the OTET 2024 exam below.

Also Read: TET 2024: Notification, Exam Date, Syllabus, Eligibility & Results

The BSE Odisha declared the result of the OTET 2024 exam on November 22, 2024. The candidates can check the OTET result 2024 exam by following the steps given below for the candidates: 

• Visit the official website of the OTET exam- www.bseodisha.ac.in
• Click on the ‘Result of Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2024..’ link under the Latest Updates section
• Enter the ‘Roll Number’ and ‘Mobile Number'
• Go through the result or scorecard
• Download the result

Direct Link to Check OTET Result 2024 - https://results.indiaresults.com/or/bse-orissa/$$$$$otet-exam-result-2024/query.htm 

OTET Certificate 2024 Download Link - https://onlineapp.bseodisha.ac.in/OTET_CertificateView/login.aspx#google_vignette 

Candidates can download the OTET OMR sheet by following the given steps.

• Visit the official website
• Click on the ‘OMR OTET’ link
• Check your OMR sheet by entering the Roll Number
• Go through the answers marked by you in the exam

OTET OMR Sheet 2024 Download Link - https://onlineapps.bseodisha.ac.in/OTET_2022_candidate_OMRSHow/ShowOMR.aspx 

The OTET answer key 2024 has been released by the BSE Odisha on the official website of the exam. Candidates can download the answer key by following the given steps:

STEP 1: Visit the official website – bseodisha.ac.in

STEP 2: Click on the 'Answer Key’ link

STEP 3: Download the key PDF

Direct OTET Final Answer Key 2024 PDF Download Link - https://onlineapp.bseodisha.ac.in/OTET_CertificateView/login.aspx 

Direct links for OTET answer key PDF download files:

Have a look at the OTET exam pattern 2024 below for Paper 1 and Paper 2:

OTET Paper 1 Pattern 2024

OTET Paper 2 Pattern 2024

Have a look at the OTET qualifying marks 2024 below.

• General category candidates who score 60 per cent or more in the OTET exam are considered pass.
• Candidates belonging to SC, ST, SEBC/ OBC, and Physically Handicapped categories securing 50 per cent scores are considered pass.

The OTET scores are given weightage in the teacher recruitment process in Odisha.  

OTET Contact Information

Address

Board of Secondary Education
Manikhamb, Balasore
Odisha 756001

Phone Number

2415460, 2415428, 2415429, 2415439

Email ID

info@bseodisha.ac.in

Website

www.bseodisha.ac.in

Other TET exams:

The syllabus for the OTET 2024 exam contains the topics that candidates need to prepare for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The BSE Odisha prescribes the OTET syllabus 2024 for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates need to know the OTET exam syllabus to be familiar with the subjects, number of questions, important topics, and marking scheme. Candidates should prepare the complete syllabus to ace the OTET exam with highs scores.

The application form for the OTET 2024 exam was available till July 6, 2024. Candidates need to pay the application fee while submitting the OTET application form 2024. Candidates need to apply online for the OTET 2024 exam by following the given steps:

• Visit the official website- bseodisha.ac.in
• Click on the OTET application link.
• Register for Paper 1 or Paper 2 or both.
• Fill out the application form.
• Upload the required documents.
• Pay the application fee.
• Submit and save the confirmation page.
• Take a printout.

Candidates need to fulfil the eligibility criteria to appear for the OTET 2024 exam. The OTET eligibility criteria 2024 for Paper 1 and Paper 2 is mentioned below:

OTET Eligibility Criteria for Category-A (Paper 1)

Candidates fulfilling any one of the below-mentioned parameters meet OTET 2024 eligibility criteria for Category-A (Paper 1):

• Candidates should clear Class XII with at least 50 per cent (45 per cent for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/PwD candidates) aggregate marks. Also, candidates should possess a two-year diploma in Elementary Education (CT or DElEd).

• Candidates should clear Class XII with at least 45 per cent (40 per cent for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/PwD candidates) aggregate marks. Also, candidates should possess a two-year diploma in Elementary Education, by the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2002.

• Candidates should clear Class XII with at least 50 per cent (45 per cent for SC/ ST/ OBC/ SEBC/ PwD candidates) aggregate marks. Also, candidates should possess a four-year diploma in BElEd.

• Candidates should clear Class XII with at least 50 per cent (45 per cent for SC/ ST/ OBC/ SEBC/ PwD candidates) aggregate marks. Also, candidates should possess a two-year diploma in Special Education.

• Candidates should clear graduation in any stream. Also, candidates should possess a two-year diploma in Elementary Education/ Special Education.

OTET Eligibility Criteria for Category-B (Paper 2)

Candidates fulfilling either of the below-mentioned parameters meet OTET 2024 eligibility criteria for Category-B (Paper 2):

• Candidates should clear graduation with at least 50 per cent (45 per cent for SC/ ST/ OBC/ SEBC/ PwD candidates) marks. Also, candidates should pass a one-year course in Bachelor in Education (BEd).

• Candidates should clear graduation with at least 45 per cent (40 per cent for SC/ ST/ OBC/ SEBC/ PwD candidates) marks. Also, candidates should pass a one-year BEd course by the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations issued from time to time in this regard.

• Candidates should clear graduation with at least 50 per cent (45 per cent for SC/ ST/ OBC/ SEBC/ PwD candidates) marks. Also, candidates should pass a one-year course in BEd (Special Education).

• Candidates should clear Class XII with at least 50 per cent (45 per cent for SC/ ST/ OBC/ SEBC/ PwD candidates) aggregate marks. Also, candidates should pass a four-year BA Ed/ BSc Ed course.

Note: All candidates meeting the eligibility criteria to apply under Category B (Paper 2) are not eligible to apply under Category A (Paper 1).

Also, all untrained candidates belonging to the SC/ ST/ PwD category securing at least 45 per cent marks in Class XII/ graduation are also eligible to apply for the OTET 2024 exam. “This is only to provide better opportunities to SC, ST, and PH candidates and this does not give them any entitlement for engagement,” informs the official website.

Revised OTET Eligibility Criteria

Candidates having the following specific OTET eligibility in terms of educational qualification can also apply:

• Category 1 (Paper 1): Post-graduation with a minimum of 55 per cent marks and three-year integrated B.Ed – M.Ed.
• Category 2 (Paper 2): Post-graduation with a minimum 50 per cent mark and B.Ed or Post-graduation with a minimum 55 per cent mark and three-year integrated B.Ed – M.Ed.

The admit card for the Odisha TET exam has been released. Candidates must download the OTET admit card 2024 to know the allotted exam centre. Check here the detailed process to help candidates download their OTET admit card.

• Visit the official website- bseodisha.ac.in
• Click on the ‘OTET admit card’ link.
• Click on Login button under Paper-I or Paper-II
• Enter your ‘Registration Number’ and ‘Date of birth’
• View and download the OTET admit card
• Take a print out

Direct link to download OTET admit card 2024 - https://onlineapp.bseodisha.ac.in/otetadmit2024/old/AdmitcardDefault.aspx 

The OTET 2024 exam process is comprised of various steps. Have a look at the complete process of the OTET exam below:

Step 1: Release of OTET Notification 

The OTET examination process begins with the release of notification. The notification informs the candidates about the registration process, applicability, eligibility criteria, important dates, exam structure and syllabus and other details. 

Step 2: Start of Application Process

The BSE Odisha begins the OTET Application Process after the release of notification. Candidates who want to appear for the OTET exam need to register and apply online for the OTET. To fill the application form, candidates are required to pay a certain fee (General/Other Category: INR 500; SC/ST Category: INR 300). Candidates must fill in the details carefully as the information once submitted by candidates cannot be changed at later stage.

Step 3: Issue of OTET Admit Card

The OTET Admit Card will be released on the official website of the BSE Odisha. Candidates can download their OTET admit card from bseodisha.ac.in. The OTET admit card will contain the following details:

• Candidate's name
• Candidate's roll number
• Father's Name
• Mother's Name
• Exam date and time
• Name and Address of exam centre
• Candidate's Photo
• Candidate's Signature
• Exam Day Instructions

Step 4: Appear for OTET Exam

Candidates who will apply for the OTET will be required to appear for the OTET exam. The exam comprises two papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2. The OTET Paper 1 is for Class I - V teachers and Paper 2 is for Class VI - VIII teachers. Both the papers are held separately. Candidates can appear for either Paper 1 or Paper 2 or both the papers. 

Step 5: Release of OTET Result

OTET result will be declared on the official website of the college. It may be noted that the minimum qualifying marks for the OTET exam are 60 per cent (50 per cent for SC/ ST/ OBC/ SEBC/ PwD candidates). Candidates whose names appear in the OTET merit list will then be eligible for teaching jobs in different schools of Odisha.

BSE Odisha has not yet released details regarding OTET 2024 exam centres. However, candidates can check complete details about their allotted OTET 2024 exam centre on their respective admit cards. It may be noted that once a test centre is allotted to a candidate it cannot be changed under any circumstances. Regarding the same, the official website informs, “The change of examination centre is not permissible.”

OTET 2024 Exam Day Guidelines

• Candidates will have to carry the OTET admit card 2024 to the exam centres.
• Candidates also need to carry one photo-identity proof along with its photocopy and a passport photo for their verification.
• As the exam is conducted in written mode on the OMR sheet, candidates need to carry a ballpoint pen to mark their answers.
• Electronic items such as mobile phones, calculators, wristwatch and others are not permitted inside the exam centre.
• Items such as bags, books, paper, and other stationery items are also prohibited inside the exam centre.