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The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha has issued the official notification for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2025, inviting applications from aspiring teachers seeking employment in government, government-aided, and private schools across the state. The online registration window opens on November 12, 2025, and will remain active until November 25, 2025, while the deadline for fee payment is November 26, 2025.
As per the examination schedule, OTET 2025 for both Paper I and Paper II will be conducted on December 17, 2025, and admit cards will be available for download from December 10, 2025. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official website after reviewing the complete eligibility criteria and exam guidelines.
OTET 2025: Important Dates
OTET is a state-level qualifying examination for candidates who wish to teach Classes I to VIII in Odisha schools. The test comprises two papers:
Paper I for teaching Classes I–V
Paper II for teaching Classes VI–VIII
Key dates for OTET 2025:
Notification Release: November 11, 2025
Online Application Starts: November 12, 2025
Last Date to Apply: November 25, 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment: November 26, 2025
Admit Card Release: December 10, 2025
OTET Exam Date: December 17, 2025
Applicants must ensure timely submission of both the application form and fee payment, as deadlines will not be extended.
OTET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility varies depending on the paper the candidate is applying for:
Paper I (Primary Level – Classes I to V)
Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent with at least 50% marks
A 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed)
Paper II (Upper Primary Level – Classes VI to VIII)
Graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% marks
Completion of a 2-year D.El.Ed or 1-year B.Ed programme
Relaxation in qualifying marks applies to candidates belonging to SC, ST, SEBC, and PwD categories, as per state government norms.
OTET 2025 Exam Pattern
The OTET consists of two independent papers. Both papers include MCQ-type questions, carry 150 marks, and have a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes each.
Paper I Structure:
Child Development and Pedagogy
Language I (Odia/Urdu)
Language II (English)
Mathematics
Environmental Studies
Paper II Structure:
Child Development and Pedagogy
Language I (Odia/Urdu)
Language II (English)
Mathematics & Science or Social Studies (as per candidate selection)
There is no negative marking in the OTET examination.
Steps To Apply For OTET 2025
The application process is completely online. Candidates can apply by following these steps:
First visit the official website.
Now click on the OTET 2025 application link.
Register using an active email ID and mobile number.
Fill in all required personal, academic, and communication details.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents.
Pay the application fee through the available online payment options.
Save and print the confirmation page for future use.
Direct link to register for OTET 2025
Candidates must ensure the accuracy of all entered details, as incomplete or incorrect applications may be rejected.
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