OTET Exam Dates 2024 Out: Get Complete Exam Schedule Here

The BSE Odisha conducted the OTET exam 2024 on August 17, 2024.  The OTET exam was conducted offline in pen & paper mode. Candidates were required to make their answers on the OTET OMR Sheets given to them at the exam centres. 

The OTET result was released on November 22, 2024 after the completion of the assessment process. The OTET 2024 result has been published on the official website as a login link. The OTET exam result displays the marks obtained by candidates in each section as well as overal marks along with the qualifying status. Candidates qualifying the OTET exam will be awarded the eligibility certificate. The OTET certificate is valid for lifetime.

Yes, the answer key for the OTET 2024 exam has been released. Candidates can download the OTET answer key by following the steps below for the candidates:

• Go to the official website 
• Click on the notification tab
• Click on the final answer key link for OTET 
• OTET final answer key PDF will appear on screen 
• Download the PDF and save it for later use

The OTET answer key 2024 has been released on September 19, 2024. The BSE Odisha issued the OTET scoring key on the official website for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates can download the OTET answer key for Paper 1 and Paper 2 by visiting the official website. The OTET OMR Sheet will also be released by the board on the official website later.

The OTET exam is not a difficult one to crack. The difficulty level of the OTET exam varries on multiple factors including level of preparation, understanding of the subjects and types of questions asked in the exam. Candidates need to cover the entire OTET syllabus to perform well in the exam. Clearing the OTET exam requires candidates to have an understanding of the latest exam pattern and syllabus, clarity of basics, strong conceptual knowledge, and the ability to solve questions within the allotted time. 

OTET application form 2024 was released on June 24, 2024, by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha. The OTET 2024 registration is being held online on the official website. Eligible candidates need to apply online for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2024 exam. Candidates need to carry out the registration, uploading of important documents and application fee payment for successful submission of the online application form.

The OTET exam stands for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test. It is an eligibility test conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates as primary or upper primary teachers in Government/Government Aided schools of Odisha. The exam is conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha. The OTET exam is qualifying in nature. The exam has two papers - Category A (Paper 1) and Category B (Paper 2).

No, there is no negative marking on the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) examination. In the OTET exam, each paper comprises a total of 150 questions of 1 mark each. Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are of 150 marks each. Candidates are awarded 1 mark for each correct answer and 0 marks for each incorrect answer. There is no penalty of negative marking in the OTET exam. 

The frequency for the conduct of the OTET exam is decided by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha. Generally, the OTET exam is condcuted once a year. However, the BSE Odisha held the OTET exam twice in the year 2022. It may be noted here that the OTET exam is conducted for two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates who want to teach Classes 1 to 5 need to appear for Paper 1 and candidates who wish to teach Classes 6 to 8 need to appear for Paper 2.

The OTET 2024 notification was released on June 21, 2024 by the BSE Odisha. The notification for the OTET 2024 exam was released as a PDF download file containing the important details related to the exam including application process, exam dates, eligibility criteria, patter, syllabus and others. To download the OTET notification, candidates need to follow the steps given below:

• Go to the official website
• Click on OTET notification link
• The notification PDF will appear on the screen 
• Download the OTET notification PDF and save it for later use

The OTET exam is conducted offline in the pen and paper mode. Candidates need to mark their answers on the OTET OMR sheet. Candidates should fill out the OMR sheet carefully as no extra sheet is provided at the centres. However, on the other hand, the OSSTET application process is carried out online. Candidates need to submit the OTET application form online by visiting the official website along with the application fee.

The syllabus of the OTET (Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test) Exam covers various subjects and topics for both Paper I and Paper II. Here's a general overview of the syllabus:

Paper I:

1. Child Development and Pedagogy: Understanding child development, principles of teaching and learning, educational psychology, and relevant theories.

2. Language I (Odia/Urdu): Proficiency in the Odia/Urdu language, comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and language teaching methodologies.

3. Language II (English): Proficiency in the English language, comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and language teaching methodologies.

4. Mathematics: Number system, arithmetic, geometry, measurement, data handling, and pedagogical issues related to teaching mathematics in primary grades.

5. Environmental Studies: Content knowledge on environmental science, ecology, health and hygiene, social studies, and pedagogical aspects of teaching environmental studies in primary grades.

Paper II:

1. Child Development and Pedagogy: Similar to Paper I, but with a focus on the upper primary level (Classes VI to VIII).

2. Language I (Odia/Urdu): Similar to Paper I, but with a focus on the upper primary level.

3. Language II (English): Similar to Paper I, but with a focus on the upper primary level.

4. Mathematics and Science: Mathematics (number system, algebra, geometry, etc.) andScience (physics, chemistry, biology) topics, along with pedagogical issues related to teaching these subjects in upper primary grades.

5. Social Studies: History, geography, civics, economics, and pedagogical aspects of teaching social studies in upper primary grades.

It's important to note that the detailed syllabus for each subject can be obtained from the official OTET notification or website. Candidates are advised to refer to the official sources and study materials provided by the exam conducting authority for accurate and up-to-date information regarding the OTET syllabus.

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha has released the OTET 2024 admit card. The OTET admit card 2024 has been issued on the official website of the exam - bseodisha.ac.in. Candidates will be able to download the OTET admit card using their login details including application number and password. The OTET admit card download link will be shared here - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/otet-exam-admit-card