OTET 2025: Notification, Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility & Syllabus

The OTET exam date 2025 has not been announced yet. The BSE Odisha will conduct the OTET exam offline in pen & paper mode. Candidates are required to make their answers on the OTET OMR Sheets given to them at the exam centres. The OTET question paper contains the questions based on the prescribed syllabus and exam pattern. 

OTET application form 2025 will be released soon by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha. The OTET 2025 registration will be held online on the official website. Eligible candidates need to apply online for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2025 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 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.

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 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. 

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).

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 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.

Exam pattern for OTET: Exam Name: OTET (Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test) Conducting Body: Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha Exam Level: State Exam Mode: Offline Exam Duration: Paper 1: 150 minutes Paper 2: 150 minutes No. Of Papers and Total Marks; Paper-1: 150 marks Paper 2: 150 marks Total Questions: 150 MCQs in each paper Marking Scheme: for each correct answer you will score 1 mark and there is No negative marking. Language/Medium of Exam: Odia and English Exam Purpose: To make students eligible for appointment as teachers in schools in Odisha. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha OTET exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/exams/otet-exam-news). I hope this will help you.

Candidates can apply online for the OTET 2025 exam by following the steps given below:

• 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.

The OTET 2025 notification will be released on the official website by the BSE Odisha. The notification for the OTET 2025 exam will be 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. Candidates need to go through the official notification carefully before applying online.

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 Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha will release the OTET admit card around a week before the exam. The OTET admit card 2025 will be 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

Candidates can download the OTET admit card by following the steps shared below:

• Visit the official website of BSE Odisha- bseodisha.ac.in.
• Click on the OTET admit card link.
• Click on the Login button.
• Enter the login details - Registration number and Date of birth/ password.
• Download the OTET admit card.
• Take its prinout. 

No, the answer key for the OTET 2025 exam has not 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 candidates have to download the OMR sheet to compare it with the answer key. Comparison with answer key will let the student know their marks:

• Go to the official website
• Click on the OMR OTET link
• Fill out the roll number and click on the proceed button 
• The OMR PDF will open on the screen 
• Download it and save it for comparison with the answer key

OTET answer key comprises details like exam name, exam date, paper name, set name, question numbers, and correct answer options. The candidates will be able to compare their response sheet with answer sheet to know their marks. To count the marks, candidates have to count all the correct answers. Each correct answer carries +1 marks. So, the total number of correct answer will be the total marks scored by the candidate. The general candidates have to get more than equal to 60 per cent marks to qualify for the exam.

Candidates can download the OTET answer key by following the steps given below:

• Visit the official website of the exam 
• Click on the Answer Key link available for the OTET exam
• Go through the correct answers
• Download the OTET answer key PDF

The OTET answer key 2025 will be released after the conduct of the exam. The BSE Odisha will issue 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 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.

The candidates can check the results by following the steps below given for the candidates:

• Go to the official website 
• Click on the news and announcement
• Click on the link for the OTET result 
• Enter roll number or name
• OTET result will appear on the screen 
• Download the OTET results and save it for later use 

The OTET result is based on the final answer key that is released after the release of provisional answer key. The provisional answer key is released after the OTET exams are over. The candidates are given privilege to raise objections against the released provisional answer key if they find any kind of discrepancy. The final result is released after the scrutiny of the objections raised by the candidates. After the release of final answer key, no more objections are taken by the board.